Access Edit Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Select a takeoff from the Takeoff List on the left or create a new takeoff.

3. Click an annotation.

4. Click Edit on the Takeoff Toolbar.

5. Select the tool or action to apply.

Single Select

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
E

Allows selecting and editing one measurement or object at a time.

1. Select Edit > Single Select.

2. Click the measurement or object on the plan.

3. Drag anchor points or reposition as needed.

Multi Select

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
M

Allows selecting multiple measurements or objects to apply actions to all selected items at once.

TIP
Use Multi Select to quickly apply the same action to multiple measurements at once.

1. Select Edit > Multi Select.

2. Click and drag to draw a selection box around the items.
   OR
   Click, hold Shift and select multiple items individually.

3. Apply the desired action (move, delete, merge, etc.).

Select All

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Ctrl + A / Command + A

Selects all visible measurements or objects on the plan.

1. Click Edit > Select All

2. Apply the desired action.

Undo

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Ctrl + Z / Command + Z

Reverses the most recent action performed on the plan.

1. Click Edit > Undo

Copy/Paste

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Copy: Ctrl + C / Command + C
Paste: Ctrl + V / Command + V

Allows duplicating measurements or objects and placing them elsewhere on the plan.

1. Select one or more measurements.

2. Click Edit > Copy.

3. Click Edit > Paste.

4. Click on the plan to place the copied measurement.

Merge

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
U

Combines multiple measurements that touch or overlap into a single measurement. This is commonly used to refine or clean up measurements, including those created using tools like Floor Plan AI.

GOOD PRACTICE
Merge overlapping measurements to maintain clean takeoffs and avoid duplicate quantities.

NOTE
Merge works only for area measurements or line measurements drawn as a polygon. The selected measurements must:
- belong to the same takeoff
- touch or overlap
- have the same scale, labels, inputs, and multiplier values

1. Select multiple measurements of the same type.

2. Click Edit > Merge.

3. The measurements will combine into one.

Change Takeoff

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Q

Reassigns a measurement to a different takeoff without redrawing it.

TIP
Reassign measurements instead of redrawing when organizing or correcting takeoffs.

1. Select the measurement.

2. Click Edit > Change Takeoff.

3. Select the new takeoff.

Explode

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
X

Separates an area measurement into individual linear measurements, area measurements, and/or counts based on the measurement perimeter and any applied grid pattern.

This tool is commonly used to convert grid-based layouts—such as joists, concrete cuts, tiles, seams, or panels—into quantifiable data. It can generate linear measurements from perimeter and gridlines, area measurements or counts from the spaces between gridlines, and counts at all intersection points, including corners and gridline crossings.

Each result can be assigned to a compatible takeoff, allowing quantities and costs to be calculated within the estimate.

TIP
Use Explode to convert grid-based layouts into measurable quantities.

GOOD PRACTICE
Apply grid patterns before using Explode to ensure accurate results.

1. Select the area measurement to explode.

2. Click Edit > Explode.

3. For each segment, choose how it should be converted:

   1. Select an existing takeoff
      OR

   2. Click + New Takeoff to create one
      OR

   3. Leave as Do not explode if not needed

4. (Optional) Enable Delete Original Measurement to remove the original area.

5. Click Explode to apply.

NOTE
Only compatible takeoff types are available for selection based on the measurement being created.

Rotate

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
R

Rotates a selected measurement around a pivot point.

TIP
Reuse and adjust existing measurements instead of redrawing repeated elements.

1. Select the measurement.

2. Click Edit > Rotate.

3. Grab the handle and drag to rotate the measurement to the desired angle.

4. Click anywhere on the plan to confirm.

Flip Horizontal / Flip Vertical

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Flip Horizontal: H
Flip Vertical: V

Mirrors a measurement across an axis.

1. Select the measurement.

2. Click Edit >

   1. Flip Horizontal to mirror side-to-side
      OR

   2. Flip Vertical to mirror top-to-bottom

Cut Line

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
C

Splits a line measurement into separate segments. Each segment becomes an independent measurement that can be edited, moved, or deleted individually.

Each segment becomes its own measurement and can be edited or deleted independently.

NOTE
Only available for line-based measurements (Linear, Linear with Drop, Pitched Linear, Surface Area, Volume 3D). 
Not supported for arcs, polygons, or rectangles.

TIP
Use Cut Line when different segments of a measurement need to be adjusted or tracked separately.

1. Select the measurement.

2. Click Edit > Cut Line.

3. Click the red point where the measurement should be split.

NOTE
Only available for line-based measurements (Linear, Linear with Drop, Pitched Linear, Surface Area, Volume 3D). 
Not supported for arcs, polygons, or rectangles.

Delete

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Delete

Removes selected measurements or objects from the plan.

1. Select the measurement or object.

2. Click Edit > Delete.

Access Annotation Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Click Annotation in the Takeoff Toolbar.

3. Select the annotation tool you want to use.

4. Draw the annotation on the plan.

5. To edit the annotation:

   1.  Select Edit > Single Select.

   2. Click the annotation.

   3. Select an anchor.

   4.  Drag it to adjust the size.

6. To delete the annotation:

   1.   and press Delete on the keyboard
      OR
      Right-click and select Delete.

   2. Select Edit > Delete from the toolbar.

7. Continue drawing or editing annotations as needed.

Highlight

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + H

Marks or emphasizes an area using a translucent color.

1. Select Highlight.

2. Click and drag across the area to highlight.

3. Double click to place the highlight.

Cloud

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + C

Creates a cloud-shaped outline used to indicate revisions or areas requiring attention.

1. Select Cloud.

2. Click and drag around the area to mark.

3. Double click to place the cloud.

Callout

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + K

Places a labeled marker pointing to a specific location on the plan.

1. Select Callout.

2. Click and drag to define the callout window.

3. Enter the callout text.

4. Press Enter on your keyboard.

Dimension

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + D

Adds a visible measurement between two points on the plan.

1. Select Dimension.

2. Click the starting point.

3. Click the end point.

4. Slide your mouse to place the dimension a certain distance from the measurement points.

5. Press Enter on your keyboard.

Text Box

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + T

Adds custom text directly on the plan.

1. Select Text Box.

2. Click the starting point.

3. Drag to define the size of the text box.

4. Double click to determine the ending point.

5. Enter the text.

6. Press Enter on your keyboard.

Legend

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + L

Displays a reference key explaining symbols, colors, or annotations used on the plan.

1. Select Legend.

2. Click the starting point.

3. Drag to define the size of the Legend.

4. Double click to determine the ending point.

Access Mode Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Select a takeoff from the Takeoff List on the left or create a new takeoff.

3. Click Start Measuring.

4. Click Mode on the Takeoff Toolbar.

5. Select the drawing mode to use.

6. Draw the shape on the plan.

7. To edit the measurement:

   1.  Select Edit > Single Select.

   2. Click the measurement.

   3. Select an anchor.

   4.  Drag it to adjust the shape or size.

8. To add a point:

   1. Click Edit > Single select.

   2. Hover over the measurement line.

   3.  Click where the new point should be placed.

   4. To remove a point, click the anchor point and press Delete.

9. To delete the measurement:

   1.  Select it and press Delete on the keyboard
      OR
      Right-click and select Delete.

   2. Select Edit > Delete from the toolbar.

10. Continue drawing or editing measurements as needed.

11. Click Finish Measuring when complete.

Polygon

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
P

Allows creating measurements by drawing a custom shape using multiple points. This mode is useful for irregular areas that do not fit standard shapes.

TIP
Use Polygon for irregular areas where edges do not follow straight lines.

1. Select Mode > Polygon from the Takeoff Toolbar.

2. Click on the plan to place the first point.

3. Continue clicking to add points along the measurement boundary.

4. Double-click or press Enter to complete the measurement.

TIP
While drawing a measurement, STACK can snap to nearby measurement intersections or points on the plan to help place measurements more accurately. Press S to turn snapping off, then press S again to turn it back on.

TIP
Dragging the measurement line itself, instead of an anchor point, moves the entire measurement.

Rectangle

Allows creating rectangular measurements.

TIP
Use Rectangle for standard shapes to create faster and more consistent measurements.

1. Select Mode > Rectangle from the Takeoff Toolbar.

2. Click Start Measuring.

3. Select Rectangle.

4. Click and drag across the plan to define the measurement area.

5. Double click to complete the measurement.

Arc

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Toggle arc / straight line: A

Allows curved segments to be drawn as part of a measurement. Arc mode can be used to accurately capture curved areas or edges and can be combined with straight segments within the same measurement.

TIP
Use Arc when capturing curved edges to improve measurement accuracy.

1. Select Mode and from the quick access tools, click the arc icon.

2. Press A on the keyboard.

3. Click and drag across the plan to define the length of the arc.

4. Drag your mouse to define the depth of the arc.

5. Double-click or press Enter to complete it.

Access Cut Out Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Click Edit > Single Select.

3. Select the area measurement.

4. Click Cut Out on the Takeoff Toolbar.

5. Choose Cut Shape or Cut Rectangle.

Cut Shape

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
C

Removes a custom-shaped portion of an area measurement.

1. After selecting a shape, click to start drawing a line.

2. Move your mouse to define the area to remove.

3. Double-click or press Enter to complete the cut.

Cut Rectangle

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
C

Removes a rectangular portion of an area measurement.

1. After selecting a shape, click to start drawing a rectangle.

2. Move your mouse to define the area to remove.

3. Double-click to complete the cut.

4. Press Esc on your keyboard.

Access Bookmark Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Click Bookmarks on the Takeoff Toolbar.

3. Select Add Bookmark or Place Bookmark.

Add Bookmark

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
B

Creates a saved view of a plan sheet that can be referenced from other locations.

1. Navigate to the area of the plan to bookmark (zoom/pan as needed).

2. Click Bookmark > Add Bookmark.

3. Enter the Bookmark Name.

4. Click Save.

Place Bookmark

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Shift + B

Places a bookmark icon on a plan that links to a saved view.

1. Click Bookmark > Place Bookmark.

2. Select the desired bookmark.

3. Click on the plan to place the bookmark.

Access Zoom Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Click Zoom on the Takeoff Toolbar.

3. Select:

   1. Zoom Home to display the full plan

   2. Zoom In (+) to increase magnification

   3. Zoom Out (-) to decrease magnification

Access Overlay Tool

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Click Overlay on the Takeoff Toolbar.

3. Use the Search bar or scroll to locate a plan sheet.

4. Select the sheet to overlay.

5. The selected plan will be applied over the current sheet.

Access Print Tools

1. Open a plan sheet.

2. Click Print on the Takeoff Toolbar.

3. Select your print configuration:
   

   1. Print Layout:

      1. Full Sheet to print the entire plan

      2. Current View to print only the visible portion of the plan

   2. Include (Full Sheet only):

      1. Takeoffs

      2. Annotations

   3. Print Color:

      1. Color

      2. Grayscale

4. Click Download.