Search for Model Objects in Estimating

Objective

To search for model objects when viewing a model in the Estimating tool.

Background

A takeoff extracts quantities from a drawing or model and associates with items in your cost catalog to create estimates. You can use 3D models to create takeoffs and estimates and search for specific model objects as needed.

Things to Consider

• Required User Permissions

Prerequisites

Steps

1. Navigate to the project's Estimating tool.
2. Click the Takeoffs tab.
3. Click the drawing drop-down menu.
   
4. Click the Models tab.
   Note: This pulls model files from the project's Documents tool. See Upload Files or Folders to the Project Level Documents Tool.
5. Click the model you want to add takeoff for.
6. In the search bar, enter the keyword for the model object.
   
7. On your keyboard, press the ENTER key or click the magnifying glass  icon to show any matches.

See Also

• Add 3D Model Takeoffs
• Show or Hide Model Objects in Estimating