Takeoff is the procedure used to select the items needed for a particular estimate and calculate the necessary quantities. Sage Estimating (SQL) provides the following ways to take off items:

• Quick takeoff provides a fast, easy way to get items into your estimate.
• Item takeoff provides a convenient way to take off a batch of items and quickly calculate their takeoff quantities.
• Assembly takeoff streamlines the process by letting you set up the items needed for a particular unit of work.
• Model takeoff, available if you purchase Model Estimating, provides a complete set of items and assemblies for a structural element so you can take off everything at once.
• One-time items enable you to take off items that are not part of the standard database.