Q: What operating system and hardware is needed for eTakeoff?
A: eTakeoff requires a PC-based computer running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. eTakeoff itself requires minimal hardware but for working effectively with electronic drawings we recommend the following:

  • CPU: 2.0GHz Pentium 4 or greater.
  • Memory: 2GB minimum. 4GB or more recommended.
  • Disk: 80GB minimum, 200 GB recommended.
  • Video Card: 32-bit color required. Vista compatible cards highly recommended
  • Monitor: 22 inch or greater recommended. Dual monitors also recommended.
  • Mouse: Laser mouse with mouse wheel recommended.

 
Q: Can I test drive eTakeoff before I buy it?
A: A 30 day trial (Demonstration License) is built into the program. The trial includes all Pro, Pro-Plus and Premier functions. Once you’re familiar with the Basic functionality, you can start your trial by selecting “Admin/Install Demonstration License…” from the main menu. Fill in the form and press the “Get License…” button. Then you can use all the features for 30 days. We recommend you schedule a one-on-one session with our sales staff to go over the advanced features.

Q: Can I subscribe to eTakeoff rather than buying it?
A: Yes. Subscriptions are available for Pro, Pro-Plus and Premier. For more information see Versions and Pricing.

Q: How and when can I terminate a subscription?
A: You can record your subscription termination at any time. The license will remain in effect until the next one month anniversary of the date your subscription began. Then eTakeoff will revert to basic (free) functionality. To record termination, simply select “Admin/Install Software License…” from the main menu then press the “Un-install…” button.

Q: If I buy eTakeoff Pro, can I upgrade to Pro-Plus or Premier later?
A: Yes. You will be charged the difference between the current price of the upgrade product and the amount you paid for your existing product.

Q: Do I have to buy a license for each computer?
A: Yes. eTakeoff is licensed on a per-computer basis. The free version of eTakeoff can be placed on any computer used to review all information created with the advanced versions.

Q: What file types does eTakeoff support?
A: eTakeoff supports the following file types:

  • BMP – Windows Bitmap Format
  • CAL – US Department of Defense
  • CPC – Cartesian Perceptual Compression
  • GIF – Graphics Interchange Format
  • IVS – IPIN Viewing System format
  • JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group Interchange Format
  • PDF – Adobe Acrobat – Single and Multi-Page
  • PLN – FW Dodge Planroom format
  • PNG – Portable Network Graphics Format
  • TIFF – Tagged Image File Format – Group 3 or 4

Q: What are the advantages/disadvantages of one large monitor vs. multiple smaller monitors?
A: Advantages of multiple monitors:

  • eTakeoff is designed to make maximum use of multiple monitors. Some applications tile multiple views in a single window so they don’t work well on multiple monitors. eTakeoff uses multiple window in most cases to take advantage of multiple monitors.
  • Do you simultaneously use multiple applications that benefit from large windows? If so, maximizing them in two different monitors is easier than organizing them in a single monitor.

Advantages of a single monitor:

  • Consider how much physical space you have. Multiple monitors take up more desktop area (for bases that are far apart)
  • Does your video card support multiple monitors? If not, you’d have to purchase a video card for multiple monitor support.
  • Do you use other applications that would benefit from a large screen area but DON’T support multiple monitors?