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Measure a drawing with Takeoff
Upload a drawing, calibrate a known dimension and save room measurements.

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Use the correct drawing revision and check its dimensions.
The fictional kitchen is 6 metres by 4 metres.

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Name the drawing and assign the correct job.
This PNG is a demonstration plan; PDF drawings are also supported.

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Always calibrate before measuring lengths or areas.
Use a dimension that is clearly stated on the drawing.

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The selected reference line represents 6 metres.
Enter metres here, even though the drawing labels it as 6000 mm.

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Room measurement saves floor area, perimeter and internal wall area.
Trace the internal room boundary, not the outside of the walls.

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Enter the internal wall height: 2.4 metres in this example.
Wall area here is perimeter × height, before any openings are deducted.

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Check the saved results against the drawing dimensions.
6 × 4 = 24 m² floor; 2 × (6 + 4) = 20 m perimeter.

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At 2.4 m high, the gross internal wall area is 48 m².
Review openings, deductions and waste separately for the priced work.

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Recap: upload the right revision, calibrate, trace and check.
The next lesson links saved measurements to quote quantities.