Sub-Hub Interface
Q: How do I configure Sub-Hub to interface with eTakeoff?
A: After you log in to Sub-Hub, do the following: )
- Click on the “My Account” button at the top of the page.
- Select the “Maintenance” tab.
- Under the question “How would you like to view the high resolution files”, check the radio button next to “Take off Viewer”.
- Click on “Apply” (to the right) to save the new setting.
Q: How do I view a Sub-Hub plan in eTakeoff?
A: First you must set your profile as described in the previous question. Then do the following: )
- Navigate to the project in Sub-Hub.
- Select the plans you wish to view.
- Click on “eTakeoff Viewer”.
Q: How can I view different plans without going back to the Sub-Hub plan page?
A: When you view a plan from Sub-Hub, eTakeoff keeps a list of the other plans listed in the plan page. To view another plan, do the following: )
- Note that the name of the current plan is displayed in the Project Toolbar.
- Press the down-arrow button to the right of the name to display a list of the other plans.
- If needed, you can drag the edge of the last to make it larger or smaller.
- Click on the plan you wish to view.
- eTakeoff will download the plan (if necessary) and display it.
Q: How do I create an eTakeoff project for a Sub-Hub project?
A: First you must view one of the plans for the project as described above. Then do the following:
- Select “File/Save” from the main menu (or press the “Save” button on the main toolbar).
- The “New Project Information” window will be displayed.
- Press the “Browse” button to create a new folder for the project.
- Complete the other project information and press the “Next” button.
- The Drawing Information window will be displayed. You can put the drawing directly in the project folder or in a sub-folder within the project folder.
Note: If you check the box to automatically save all project files, any files you view from the internet will automatically become part of the project and be saved in the project folder or a sub-folder.
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