Javier Salas Rios
Articles
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STACK Keyboard Shortcuts (TE)
Keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) help keep takeoff and estimating work moving with fewer clicks. STACK Takeoff & Estimate includes built-in shortcuts across takeoff, plans, and the estimate worksheet.▸...
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Using STACK When You Receive an Invite
Let's get started. You have been invited to a Project and are eligible to use our premier cloud-based Takeoff and Estimating tools for Free.Finding your Plans:To quickly find the plans you want to ...
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Choose Takeoff Colour and Line Size
STACK allows you to customize the appearance of your takeoffs by assigning a different color and/or line size to each takeoff. For some Takeoff Measurement Types, you can also add lines, or a grid ...
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Autocount
Autocount will search a plan page for the specified image or symbol and place a count on each.Perform a takeoff using Autocount Create a new Count takeoff or select an existing Count takeoff Click ...
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Using Google Earth Images in Place of Drawings
If you need to provide a quote for exterior work - roofing, concrete, pavement, etc. - on an existing build, but don't have drawings and can't visit the project site, you can download a Google Eart...
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Symbol Counting AI
Symbol Counting AI is an innovative tool STACK is developing to help save you time by automatically finding and counting symbols on a plan sheet using AI.This tool is currently only available for u...
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Takeoff Tags & Labels (TE)
Tags and Labels help organize your takeoff and measurement data so it can be grouped, filtered, and analyzed more efficiently throughout a project.Tags apply to entire takeoffs, while Labels apply ...
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Takeoff Library (TE)
When you create a takeoff, you can add it to your Takeoff Library for use on other projects. Having pre-built takeoffs makes it quick and easy to start the takeoff and estimating process.Instead of...
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Auto-Create Takeoffs from Items and Assemblies
Using Items and Assemblies is a major power move in your takeoff and estimating process. They help you get the most detailed information out of STACK to determine the true cost, labor, and quantity...
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Invite Others to Perform Takeoffs on Your Plans
The Invite feature allows you to give someone who isn’t on your account access to blank versions of your plans so they can create a takeoff in STACK.This can be useful when: Asking a supplier, vend...