Sage estimating and etakeoff

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Hello Everyone,

I'm a new user for both etakeoff dimension and sage estimating. As and educator, we use the software as part of a classroom setup. Students will perform takeoff using dimension and transfer data through bridge to Sage estimating. For concrete slab and spread footing, we will find the area electronically and then add depth to find the volume. But assemblies at sage will ask for all dimensions. Which will requires to go back and do manual work. What is the easiest way to go around it? I think we will face the same issue as we move to steel and masonry.

Your input is appreciated.

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    Open the assembly and prefill what doesn't need taking off (depth of slab, depth of beam, width of beam, etc.).  Set the width to 1'.  Then when you take off the area, input it as length.  Then, take off the beam lengths and input them as beam length.  Note, Sage will give tons of steel for the rebar, not the number of feet needed.

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    Open the assembly and prefill what doesn't need taking off (depth of slab, depth of beam, width of beam, etc.).  Set the width to 1'.  Then when you take off the area, input it as length.  Then, take off the beam lengths and input them as beam length.  Note, Sage will give tons of steel for the rebar, not the number of feet needed.

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