Variable pane

Lists all variables used by the formulas attached to the selected items. Each variable appears just once regardless of how many formulas use that variable. Use this pane to enter a value for each variable. These values are used to calculate the takeoff quantities.

The Quantity is used as a multiplier for all variables. Entering a value greater than one is like taking off the same thing several times.

Click the Add Pass button to add the calculated quantities to the takeoff quantities already in the takeoff grid.

The pass number is the number of the last calculation of the quantities in the takeoff grid. The number increases by one each time you click [Add to Qty] or [Replace Qty].

Tips:  

  • The quantity remains unchanged for items without formulas.
  • You can obtain a value using the calculator, or ePlan Takeoff.
  • To make multiple passes, press Enter after typing each value. When you reach the last field, Sage Estimating (SQL) adds the calculated quantities to the takeoff quantities in the takeoff grid.
  • Click the Undo Pass button to undo the previous pass. Each click removes another pass until all takeoff quantities reach zero.
  • To return the variables to zero or their default values, choose Clear Variables on the shortcut menu.