This sample project shows how the features of eTakeoff Dimension can be used to quickly take off a fire alarm project. It demonstrates extensive use of Pattern Search including basic search, refined search and multi-page search.
This sample project shows how the features of eTakeoff Dimension can be used to quickly take off a security project. It demonstrates extensive use of Pattern Search including basic search, refined search and multi-page search.
A simple extension allows entry of the number of wires, the number of drops and the drop length. The total wire length is the digitized length plus the total drop length all multiplied by the number of wires. Click here for an overview of how extensions work
For wire runs with differing drop lengths, the Riser extension can be used. This allows you to enter the drop length for each point. The lengths are displayed on the drawing. The variable LenWithRisers gives the total of the digitized length plus the riser lengths. Click here for an overview of how extensions work
Pattern search allows you to quickly find fixtures and other devices that are marked on the drawing with symbols. You pick one of the symbols then select the drawings and areas you want to search. The results are quickly reviewed in a grid. You can even refine the search based on smaller symbols in or […]