Welcome to the eTakeoff Newsletter

In each copy of the newsletter we’ll bring you news, usage tips,
interviews with eTakeoff users and more.

Case Study

Bejarano Construction Services

Bejarano Construction Services is an interior build-out subcontractor in Texas. They specialize in metal framing, drywall and finishing, focusing on commercial and government projects from 20,000 to 100,000 square feet.Click here to read an interview with their senior estimator, Gerald Shaffer.
 

Basic Viewer Tips

Training Videos Just a Click Away While Using eTakeoff

eTakeoff offers a series of training videos that show you how to use our viewer. These videos are available on-line from within the product. With eTakeoff opened, simply click on Help / Watch Training Videos and you will be connected to the eTakeoff website with the ability to learn about the functionality of eTakeoff in short, easy-to-digest sessions.
 

Advanced Viewer Tips

Annotations

Annotations allow you to mark up the drawing with text, lines and arrows, rectangles, circles, hyperlinks, clouds and freehand drawing tools. Annotations are available in the Pro, ProPlus and Premier versions. Click here to watch the Annotations video

• Departments

• From the Forum

  We’re getting a lot of activity on the forum, especially regarding enhancements. One area where we’d like to get more activity is Where do You get Drawings? If you have a planroom or other plan source you’d like to see integrated with eTakeoff, post your request there. This is our primary information source on where to integrate next.

• FAQs

  Q. When I try to download an upgrade, why do I get the message “Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue….”?Read more…

• Did You Know?

  If you’re downloading plans from an FTP site, you can set up the site in eTakeoff and the drawings will appear in your drawing list.Watch the Video…

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  Issue 1, 2011
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  Issue 2, 2010
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