Quantity Takeoff

Quantity Takeoff by Eagle Point
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QUANTITY
TAKEOFF
TA B L E
OF
CONTENTS
1 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Database
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Manage Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
New Database Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Modify Database Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Database Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sub Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
New Sub-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modify Sub Assembly Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add Sub Assembly Item(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modify Sub-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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QTO Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

QTO Import File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Invalid Import Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3 Item ID
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Assign Item ID by Object . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Assign Item ID by Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Assign Item ID by Block/Cell . . . . . . . . . .27
Table of Contents
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assign Item ID by Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assign Item ID by Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Assign Item ID by Layer/Level . . . . . . . . 34

QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Modify Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remove Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4 Calculate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calculate Quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
New Bill of Materials Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bill of Materials Table Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Import Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Display
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Display Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Quantity Takeoff
CONCEPTS
Quantity Takeoff runs on AutoCAD, BricsCad, and
MicroStation.
CHAPTER
In this chapter:
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1: Concepts
Introduction
Quantity Takeoff is a program used to enhance Eagle Points civil engineering,
surveying, and LANDCADD products. This software package is fully integrated with the
civil applications line, yet modular in style. This allows you to be able to choose the level of
detail you wish to explore in the quantity takeoff estimating area. This feature is
compatible with all of Eagle Points products.
There are several ways to assign item IDs to objects so that quantity takeoffs can be
calculated. You can assign item IDs linearly, by object, block/cell, area, volume, and layer/
level. You can select objects such as lines, arcs, polylines, complex chains, line strings,
blocks/cells, and Nodes to which to assign an item ID.
Once an object has an item ID assigned to it, you can calculate the quantities of the items.
You can calculate quantities for all items, selected items, or items with a certain block/cell
name, layer/level name/level number, or item ID. After the calculation is executed, the
results are displayed in the Bill of Materials dialog box (Figure 4-3 on page 45). Additional
items can be added to the bill of materials by using the New command or by importing an
existing bill of materials file. In addition to importing a bill of materials file, you can also
export a bill of materials file.
Some of Quantity Takeoffs features include:
! A Database Manager that allows you to add, modify, and delete items from the
different C.S.I. (Construction Specification Institute) divisions
! Material assessment
! Dynamic modification
! Takeoff extents
! Detailed results table with customizable printouts
! On-line help
! Easy queries for checking items
! R.S. Means seamless interface
Quantity Takeoff
DATABASE
CHAPTER
Figure 2-1 Database Menu
In this chapter:
Manage Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sub Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
QTO Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 2: Database
Manage Database
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # M ANAG E
KEY-IN COMMAND: qtman
ICON:
The Database Manager compiles and displays the items available for a quantity takeoff.
The Database Manager stores means data or provides access to user-defined data.
Options on the Database Manager allow you to further customize this database to fit
specific needs by adding, removing, or modifying items.
" The Manage Database icon, shown above, is present on various dialog boxes throughout
Quantity Takeoff. When the documentation refers to the Manage Database icon, the
above icon is a graphic representation of what it looks like.
" Assemblies are only available if you have purchased a Means database that contains
them.
Figure 2-2 Manage Database Dialog Box

Manage Database Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Icon
Function
Item ID
This displays all of the items that can be selected for calculating the takeoff.
They are listed sequentially by alphanumeric order.
Description
This displays an extended description for the item number.
Units
This column displays the unit of measure of the item.
Unit Cost 1
This column displays the first unit cost for the item that is listed.
Unit Cost 2
This column displays the second unit cost for the item that is listed.
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Manage Database Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Icon
Function
New Database
Entry
This icon allows you to enter additional items in the database that can be used
for takeoffs.
Modify Database
Entry
This icon allows you to modify items in the database that can be used for
takeoffs.
For more information, see New Database Entry below.
For more information, see Modify Database Entry on page 7.

This icon allows you to remove an item from the takeoff database.
Filter
This allows you to filter the list that is displayed in the database. The available
filter options are C.S.I. Division, Item ID, Description, Unit of Measure, Unit Cost
1, and Unit Cost 2.
Assemblies
Click on Assemblies to see the subassembly structure if an assembly exists for

that item number. This is only available if you have purchased a Means
Database.
Number of
Records found
in Filter
This field displays the number of records that are displayed in the database
listing.
New Database Entry

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # M ANAG E # NEW DATABASE ENTRY
The New Database Entry command allows you to enter additional items in the database
that can be used for takeoffs. You can enter an unlimited number of items in the Database
Manager. These new entries are automatically sorted and included in the Database
Manager (Figure 2-2 on page 4).
Figure 2-3 New Database Entry Dialog Box
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Delete Item
New Database Entry Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Function
C.S.I. Division
This is the Construction Specifications Institute division number for the categories of
items. For example, 01 is General Requirements.
Item ID
This is the ID that is assigned to the item. Enter 8 (eight) alphanumeric characters for the
item ID. These eight characters are appended on to the two-digit C.S.I. division code.
Description
Enter the extended description for the item ID.
Unit of Measure
Enter the units that are used for each item.
Unit Cost 1
Enter the first unit cost for the item.
Unit Cost 2
Enter the second unit cost for the item.
Alternate ID
This edit field contains the SKU number.
Phase Code
This edit field is provided for Timberline clients.
Item Code
QuickSteps
To create a new entry in the Database Manager, complete the following steps:
1. Select Database ! Manage.
This displays the Manage Database dialog box (Figure 2-2 on page 4).
2. Click on the New Database Entry icon.
This displays the New Database Entry dialog box (Figure 2-3 on page 5).
3. Select the C.S.I. Division from the drop list.
4. Enter the item ID.
5. Enter the description for the item ID.
6. Enter the unit of measure for the item ID.
7. Enter the unit cost 1.
8. Enter the unit cost 2.
9. Click on Apply to add the entry and keep the dialog box open, or click on OK to
add the entry and close the dialog box.
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Modify Database Entry

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # M ANAG E # M ODIFY DATABASE ENTRY
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Figure 2-4 Modify Database Entry Dialog Box

Modify Database Entry Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
Item ID
This field displays the Item ID number for the item you are modifying.
Description
This edit field contains the name of the item to be modified.
Unit of Measure
This edit field shows how the item is measured or counted.
Unit Cost 1
This edit field is generally the cost of an item before markup.
Unit Cost 2
This edit field is the second cost and could be the retail or installed cost.
Alternate ID
This edit field contains the SKU number.
Phase Code
Item Code
QuickSteps
To modify database entries, complete the following steps:
2. Click on the Modify Database Entry icon.
This displays the Modify Database Entry dialog box (Figure 2-4 above).
3. Enter the name of the item to be modified in the Description edit field.
4. Enter the Unit of Measure.
5. Enter the Unit Cost 1.
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6. Enter the Unit Cost 2.

7. Enter an Alternate ID, if desired.
8. Enter a Phase Code, if desired.
9. Enter an Item Code, if desired.
10. Click on OK to modify the entry and close the dialog box.
Database Filters
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # M ANAG E # FILTER
The Database Filters command allows you to reduce the number of entries displayed in
the database. You can filter based on C.S.I. division/item ID, description, unit of measure,
unit cost 1, or unit cost 2. The database is filtered using all of the toggles that are checked
on.
" As a general rule, less memory is needed to filter the database if more information is used.
Also, the more information you provide in the filter, the faster the database is filtered. For
example, suppose your database has 50,000 records. If you perform a filter for all records
that have the item IDs beginning with 02 (Sitework), your filter could take 200 units of time
and would yield 5000 records. If you do the same filter but add descriptions that start with
b, that filter would take 5 units of time and yield 300 records. Furthermore, if you perform
a third filter for all records starting with 0201 and descriptions starting with b, that filter
would take 2 units of time and yield 15 records.
For your convenience, all records that have sub assemblies have a description that starts
with S_ (Capital S and a space). Incidentally, in the example above, a filter for all records
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with an item number starting with 02 and a description starting with S_ would take 4 units
of time and yield 30 records, all of which contain sub assemblies.
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Figure 2-5 Database Filters Dialog Box

Database Filters Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
C.S.I. Division
Toggle this option on if you want to filter the database by the C.S.I. division/item ID. The
drop list contains all of the C.S.I. divisions. You can also enter a part of the item ID to filter
the database.
Description
Toggle this option on if you want to filter the database by the description. Enter a full or
partial description that you want to filter for in the edit field. An asterisk can be used as a
wild card character.
Unit of Measure
Toggle this option on if you want to filter the database by the unit of measure. Enter the
unit of measure that you want to filter for in the edit field.
Unit Cost 1
Toggle this on if you want to filter the database by the unit cost 1. Select Single, Less
Than, Greater Than, or Range from the drop list and enter a value for the unit cost in the
edit field.
!
Single: Enter the exact unit cost that you want to filter by.
Less Than: Enter the value for the unit cost that you want all database items to
be displayed that are below that value.
Greater Than: Enter the value for the unit cost that you want all database items
to be displayed that are above that value.
Range: Enter the range of unit costs that you want all database items to be
displayed that are between these values.
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Database Filters Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Function
Unit Cost 2
Toggle this on if you want to filter the database by the unit cost 2. Select Single, Less
Than, Greater Than, or Range from the drop list and enter a value for the unit cost in the
edit field.
!
Single: Enter the exact unit cost that you want to filter by.
Less Than: Enter the value for the unit cost that you want all database items to
be displayed that are below that value.
Greater Than: Enter the value for the unit cost that you want all database items
to be displayed that are above that value.
Range: Enter the range of unit costs that you want all database items to be
displayed that are between those values.
QuickSteps
To filter the database entries, complete the following steps:
2. Click on Filters.
This displays the Database Filters dialog box (Figure 2-5 on page 9).
3. Toggle on C.S.I. Division if you want to filter based on the C.S.I. division. Enter
the item ID that you want the filter based on.
4. Toggle on Description if you want to filter based on the description. Enter the
full or partial description that you want the filter based on.
5. Toggle on Unit of Measure if you want the filter based on the unit of measure.
Enter the unit of measure that you want the filter based on.
6. Toggle on Unit Cost 1 if you want to filter based on unit cost 1. Select the option
to filter by either Single, Less Than, Greater Than, or Range. Enter the value or
values for the unit cost.
7. Toggle on Unit Cost 2 if you want to filter based on unit cost 2. Select the option
to filter by either Single, Less Than, Greater Than, or Range. Enter the value or
values for the unit cost.
8. Click on OK to accept the filters.
This filters the database and displays item IDs according to the toggles that are on.
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Assemblies
See Sub Assemblies.
Sub Assemblies
Sub Assemblies provide you with the ability to build assemblies using existing items found
in the database. These items can have varying quantities, for example:
Tree Planting
1.5
mhr
Dig Tree Pit
EA
Place Tree
1.5
mhr
Backfill Tree
3.0
cf
Mulch
3.0
EA
Fertilizer Tablet
Quantity Takeoff automatically adds all necessary items per tree planting in the design,
reporting back the required materials.
Figure 2-6 Sub Assemblies Dialog Box
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QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # SUB A SSEM BLIES
Sub Assemblies Dialog Box Definitions

Option
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Icon
Function
Item ID
This displays all of the items that can be selected for calculating the takeoff. They
are listed sequentially by alphanumeric order.
Description
This contains the name of item to be modified.
Units
Unit Cost 1
This generally contains the cost of an item before markup.
Unit Cost 2
This contains the second cost, which could be the retail or installed cost.
New
This icon allows you to add a new item to the sub assemblies.
Modify
This icon allows you to modify an existing item in your sub assemblies.
Delete
This icon allows you to remove any item(s) from your sub assemblies.
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New Sub-Assembly
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # S UB ASSEM BLIES # NEW SUB A SSEM BLY
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Figure 2-7 New Sub-Assembly Dialog Box

New Sub-Assembly Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
C.S.I. Division
This is the Construction Specifications Institute Division number for the categories of
items. For example, 01 is General Requirements.
Item ID
This is the ID that is assigned to the item. Enter 8 (eight) alphanumeric characters for the
item ID. These eight characters are appended on to the two-digit C.S.I. division code.
Description
Enter the extended description for the item ID in this edit field.
Quantity/Unit
Enter the units that are used for each item in this edit field.
Unit Cost 1
Enter the first unit cost for the item in this edit field.
Unit Cost 2
Enter the second unit cost for the item in this edit field.
Alternate ID
This is the SKU number.
Phase Code
This is provided for Timberline clients.
Item Code
This is provided for Timberline clients.
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Assembly Manager
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # SUB A SSEM BLIES # M ODIFY SUB A SSEM BLY # A SSEM BLY
M ANAG ER
Figure 2-8 Assembly Manager Dialog Box

Assembly Manager Dialog Box Definitions
Option
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Icon
Function
Item ID
This displays all of the items that can be selected for calculating the takeoff.
They are listed sequentially by alphanumeric order.
Description
This contains the name of item to be modified.
Quantity
This displays the total number of selected items.
Units
Unit Cost 1
This generally contains the cost of item before markup.
Unit Cost 2
This contains the second cost, which could be the retail or installed cost.
Total Extended
Cost 1
This displays the total of all costs listed in the Unit Cost 1 column.
Total Extended
Cost 2
This displays the total of all costs listed in the Unit Cost 2 column.
New
This icon allows you to add a new item to the assemblies.
Modify
This icon allows you to modify an existing item in your assemblies.
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Option
Icon
Function
This icon allows you to remove any item(s) from your assemblies.
Change
Assembly Data
This option allows you to modify the items/information associated to the

selected assembly. This will eliminate the need to rebuild the assembly due to
modifications.
Set Unit Costs to

be Extended
Costs
This option allows you to copy the costs of the unit to the extended costs. This
will eliminate the need to modify each cost field.
Modify Sub Assembly Item

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # SUB A SSEM BLIES # M ODIFY SUB A SSEM BLY # M ODIFY S UBA SSEM BLY ITEM
Figure 2-9 Modify Sub Assembly Item Dialog Box

Modify Sub Assembly Item Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
Item ID
This displays all of the items that can be selected for calculating the takeoff. They are
listed sequentially by alphanumeric order.
Description
This displays an extended description for the item number.
Unit of Measure
Unit Cost 1
Unit Cost 2
Quantity
This allows multiple items to be tagged to a single QTO number.
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Delete
Add Sub Assembly Item(s)

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # S UB A SSEM BLIES # M ODIFY SUB A SSEM BLY # A DD SUB
A SSEM BLY ITEM (S)
Figure 2-10 Add Sub Assembly Item(s) Dialog Box

Add Sub Assembly Item(s) Dialog Box Definitions
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Option
Function
Item ID
This displays all of the items that can be selected for calculating the takeoff. They are
listed sequentially by alphanumeric order.
Description
This displays the name of item to be modified.
Units
Unit Cost 1
Generally the cost of item before markup.
Unit Cost 2
Second cost could be the retail or installed cost.
Quantity
This allows multiple items to be tagged to a single QTO number.
Filter
This allows you to filter the list that is displayed in the database. The available filter
options are C.S.I. Division, Item ID, Description, Unit of Measure, Unit Cost 1 and Unit
Cost 2.
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Modify Sub-Assembly
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # SUB A SSEM BLIES # M ODIFY S UB A SSEM BLY # CHANG E
A SSEM BLY DATA
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Figure 2-11 Modify Sub-Assembly Dialog Box

Modify Sub-Assembly Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
Item ID
This field displays the Item ID of the item you are modifying.
Description
This edit field displays the name of item to be modified.
Unit
This edit field displays how each item is measured or counted.
Unit Cost 1
This field generally displays the cost of an item before markup.
Unit Cost 2
This displays the second cost, which could be the retail or installed cost.
Alternate ID
This edit field displays the SKU number.
Phase Code
Item Code
Assembly Manager
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # M ANAG E # A SSEM BLIES
The Assembly Manager command allows you to view the sub-assembly structure if an
assembly exists for that item ID. This displays the item ID, description, units, unit cost 1,
and unit cost 2 for all of the sub assemblies.
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" This is only available if you have purchased a Means Database.
Figure 2-12 Assembly Manager Dialog Box

Option
Function
Assembly
This displays the assembly that is highlighted in the Manage Database dialog box (Figure
2-2 on page 4). This lists the item ID, description, units, unit cost 1, and unit cost 2.
Item ID
This displays all of the sub assembly items that can be selected for the takeoff. They are
listed sequentially by increasing alphanumeric order.
Description
This displays an extended description for the sub assembly item ID.
Units
This column displays the quantity per unit of measure for the sub assembly item.
Unit Cost 1
This column displays the first unit cost for the sub assembly item that is listed.
Unit Cost 2
This column displays the second unit cost for the sub assembly item that is listed.
QuickSteps
To view the sub assemblies for an item, complete the following steps:
2. Highlight the item that you want to see the sub assemblies for and click on
Assemblies.
This displays the Assembly Manager dialog box (above).
3. Click on Close to return to the Manage Database dialog box.
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QTO Import
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DATABASE # IM PORT
KEY-IN COMMAND: qtimport
After specifying the file name to import, you must assign which columns of data belong to
the specified QTO fields by using the drop lists. The drop lists are filled in with the names
of the columns specified in the header of the file you are importing. Minimally, you must
import a CSI division, Item ID, Description, Unit of Measure, Unit Cost 1, and Unit Cost 2.
You may also optionally import an Alternate ID, Phase Code, or Item Code.
Refer to the QTO Import File Format on page 20.
If any problems exist in the file being imported, the Invalid Import Item dialog box (Figure
2-14 on page 21) displays. You can correct the problem on the item, ignore the problem,
ignore all problems in the file, or cancel the import.
For more information, see Invalid Import Item on page 21.
Once all of the items are imported, the Import Results dialog box displays. The number of
items imported successfully and the number or errors display. You have the option to
Undo the import or click on Done to accept the import.
Figure 2-13 QTO Import Dialog Box
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This command allows you to append your current QTO database with additional records
by importing an ASCII file that contains your own specific Item IDs and costs. The file to
import can be either comma delimited (.CSV) or tab delimited.
QTO Import Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Function
File To Import
Specify the path and name of the file you wish to import. You may enter the file directly in
the edit field or use the Browse button to locate the file to import through the Windows
Open dialog box. After specifying the filename, the drop lists in the Import Links frame are
enabled showing you the names of the columns of data to import.
Browse
Use the Browse button to select the file to import.
File Type
Specify the file type as Comma Separated File (*.CSV) or as Tab Delimited File (*.TXT).
Refer to QTO Import File Format, below.
C.S.I. Division
items. The CSI Division must be a 2-digit number between 01 and 16. If a CSI division is
not important to your database, specify the CSI Division as 01. The C.S.I. Division is a
required field.
Item ID
This is the ID that is assigned to the item. The Item ID must be 8 characters long. These
eight characters are appended on to the two-digit C.S.I. division code. The Item ID is a
required field.
Description
This is the extended description for the item ID. The Description must be between 1 and
70 characters long. The Description is a required field.
Unit of Measure
This specifies the units that are used for each item. The Unit of Measure must be between
1 and 4 characters long. The Unit of Measure is a required field.
Unit Cost 1
Enter the first Unit Cost for the item. The unit cost must be greater than 0.00 and less than
1000000.00. While both unit costs are required, you can specify the same unit cost for
both Unit Cost 1 and Unit Cost 2.
Unit Cost 2
Enter the second Unit Cost for the item. The unit cost must be greater than 0.00 and less
than 1000000.00. While both unit costs are required, you can specify the same unit cost
for both Unit Cost 1 and Unit Cost 2.
Alternate ID
This is the alphanumeric Alternate ID. The Alternate ID cannot be greater than 12
characters long. The Alternate ID is optional to import.
Phase Code
This is the alphanumeric Phase Code. The Phase Code cannot be greater than 9
characters long. The Phase Code is optional to import.
Item Code
This is the alphanumeric Item Code. The Item Code cannot be greater than 4 characters
long. The Item Code is optional to import.
QTO Import File Format

This is an example of a comma delimited (.CSV) file to import. The first line of the file must
be the headers for each column of data. The rows following the header must contain the
data for each record.
CSI,Item ID,Description,Unit of Measure,Unit Cost 1,Unit Cost 2
01,12344321,Stop Sign,Ea,15.00,20.00
01,87654321,Striping,L.F.,3.00,4.50
The format of the Tab Delimited file is identical other than tabs are used to separate the
columns of data, not commas.
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Invalid Import Item

This dialog box displays if the data in the columns being imported are invalid. Each
column that is being imported has restrictions for valid data. This command allows you to
correct or ignore the data being imported. You also have the option to cancel the import so
you can correct the problems.
To ignore an invalid record, click on the Ignore button. The import of the files continues
until another problem is encountered. If no other problems are encountered, the Import
Results dialog box displays. The number of records successfully imported are displayed,
as well as the number of records with errors. You have the option to Undo the import or
click on Done to accept the import.
To ignore all invalid records, click on the Ignore All button. The import of the file continues
until all records are imported. Once all valid records are imported, the Import Results
dialog box displays. The number of records successfully imported are displayed, as well
as the number of records with errors. You have the option to Undo the import or click on
Done to accept the import.
To cancel the import command, click on the Cancel All button. The import routine is
canceled and nothing is imported into the database.
Figure 2-14 Invalid Import Item Dialog Box

Invalid Import Item Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
C.S.I. Division
items. The CSI Division must be a 2-digit number between 01 and 16. If a CSI division is
not important to your database, specify the CSI Division as 01. The C.S.I Division is a
required field.
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To correct any problems on the item being imported, correct the incorrect value and click
on the Apply button. The import of the file continues until another problem is encountered.
If no other problems are encountered, the Import Results dialog box displays. The number
of records successfully imported are displayed, as well as the number of records with
errors. You have the option to Undo the import or select Done to accept the import.
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Option
Function
Item ID
This is the ID that is assigned to the item. The Item ID must be 8 characters long. These
eight characters are appended on to the two-digit C.S.I. division code. The Item ID is a
required field.
Description
This is the extended description for the item ID. The Description must be between 1 and
70 characters long. The Description is a required field.
Unit of Measure
This specifies the units that are used for each item. The Unit of Measure must be between
1 and 4 characters long. The Unit of Measure is a required field.
Unit Cost 1
Enter the first Unit Cost for the item. The unit cost must be greater than 0.00 and less than
1000000.00. While both unit costs are required, you can specify the same unit cost for
both Unit Cost 1 and Unit Cost 2.
Unit Cost 2
Enter the second Unit Cost for the item. The unit cost must be greater than 0.00 and less
than 1000000.00. While both unit costs are required, you can specify the same unit cost
for both Unit Cost 1 and Unit Cost 2.
Alternate ID
This is the alphanumeric Alternate ID. The Alternate ID cannot be greater than 12
characters long. The Alternate ID is optional to import.
Phase Code
This is the alphanumeric Phase Code. The Phase Code cannot be greater than 9
characters long. The Phase Code is optional to import.
Item Code
This is the alphanumeric Item Code. The Item Code cannot be greater than 4 characters
long. The Item Code is optional to import.
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ITEM ID
CHAPTER
Figure 3-1 Item ID Menu

In this chapter:
Assign Item ID by Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Assign Item ID by Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Assign Item ID by Block/Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Assign Item ID by Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Assign Item ID by Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Assign Item ID by Layer/Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Modify Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remove Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Assign Item ID by Object

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # A SSIG N BY OBJECT
KEY-IN COMMAND: assignobj
ICON:
The Assign Item ID by Object command allows you to assign an item ID to a selected CAD
object. This also allows you to specify the quantity for the object you are assigning.
" If the item ID does not exist in the database, a message is displayed stating so. You must
enter an item ID that is in the database, or select one by clicking on the Manage Database
icon. See the icon in Manage Database on page 4.
Figure 3-2 Assign Item ID by Object Dialog Box

Assign Item ID by Object Dialog Box Definitions
Option
New Item ID
Icon
Function
This edit field allows you to assign an item ID to a selected CAD object. If you
want to select an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database icon.
See the icon in Manage Database on page 4.
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Manage
Database
This icon compiles and displays the items available for a quantity takeoff.
Quantity
This edit field allows you to enter the number of items you want to assign to the
CAD object. You do not need to assign the same item ID to each similar object.
You can assign one object with a larger quantity.
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QuickSteps
To assign an item ID to an object, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Assign by ! Object.
This displays the Assign Item ID by Object dialog box (Figure 3-2 on page 24).
2. Enter the Item ID in the edit field, or click on the Manage Database icon to
display the Manage Database dialog box (Figure 2-2 on page 4) to select, create,
or modify an item ID.
3. Enter the quantity that you want to have assigned to the object.
4. Click on Apply to assign the item ID.
You are prompted to select an object.
5. Graphically select the object to which you want to assign the item ID. When you
are done selecting objects, press Enter in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset
mouse button in MicroStation.
6.
Click on Close when finished.

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Assign Item ID by Linear

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # A SSIG N BY LINEAR
KEY-IN COMMAND: assignlinear
ICON:
The Assign Item ID by Linear command assigns an item ID to an object that is measured
linearly. You can select the linear distance to be measured in length or stations.
" If the Item ID does not exist in the database, a message is displayed stating so. You must
Figure 3-3 Assign Item ID by Linear Dialog Box
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Assign Item ID by Linear Dialog Box Definitions

Option
New Item ID
Icon
Function
This edit field allows you to assign an item ID to a selected object. If you want to
select an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database icon.
Manage
Database
Length
Turn this radio button on if you want the item ID to be assigned as a linear
distance based on measured length.
Stations
Turn this radio button on if you want the item ID to be assigned as a linear
distance based on stations.
QuickSteps
To assign a linear item ID to an object, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Assign by ! Linear.
This displays the Assign Item ID by Linear dialog box (Figure 3-3 on page 25).
3. Select how you want the linear distance to be measured (length or stations).
4. Click on Apply to select the object to assign a linear item ID.
You are prompted to select an object.
5. Graphically select the object that you want to assign the linear item ID. When
you are done selecting objects, press Enter in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset
6. Click on Close when finished.
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Assign Item ID by Block/Cell

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # ASSIG N BY BLOCK/CELL
KEY-IN COMMAND: assignsym
ICON:
The Assign Item ID by Block/Cell command allows you to assign an item ID to a selected
block or cell. You can select a block/cell graphically, or select all blocks/cells with a certain
name. Nodes can also be selected by description and Field Code.
" The dialog box displays the caption of Assign Item ID by Block when in AutoCAD/
Chapter 3: Item ID
BricsCad and Assign Item ID by Cell when in MicroStation.
Figure 3-4 Assign Item ID by Cell Dialog Box

Assign Item ID by Cell Dialog Box Definitions
Option
New Item ID
Icon
Function
This edit field allows you to assign an item ID to a selected block/cell. If you
want to select an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database
icon.
Manage
Database
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Assign Item ID by Cell Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Selection
Method
Icon
Function
This option allows you to choose how you want to select the blocks/cells and
assign an item ID to them. The available options are Selected Blocks, Block
Name, Description, and Field Code.
!
Selected Blocks: This allows you to graphically select the block/cell

or Nodes that you want to assign an item ID to by clicking on the PIC
button.
Block Name: Select this option if you want to assign an item ID to

the blocks/cells that have a specific name. You can either enter the
name of the block/cell, or graphically select a block/cell or Node by
using the PIC button.
Description: Select this option if you want to assign an item ID to

Nodes that have a specific description.
Field Code: Select this option if you want to assign an item ID to

Nodes that have a specific Field Code. The Field Code drop list
displays all of the Field Codes for the current symbols library.
QuickSteps
To assign an item ID to a block/cell or Node, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Assign by ! Block/Cell.
This displays the Assign Item ID by Block/Cell dialog box (Figure 3-4 on page 27).
2. Enter the New Item ID in the edit field, or click on the Manage Database icon to
3. Select how you want to select the block/cell or Node by selecting an option from
the Selection Method drop list.
A. Select Blocks/Cells: If you have selected the Select Blocks/Cells option,
click on the PIC icon and graphically select the blocks/cells or Nodes that
you want to assign an item ID to. When you are done selecting blocks/cells
and Nodes, press Enter in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset mouse button in
MicroStation.
B. Block/Cell Name: If you have selected the Block/Cell Name option, enter the
name of the block/cell in the edit field, or click on the PIC icon to graphically
select a block/cell or Node and the name is filled in the edit field for you.
C. Description: If you have selected the Description option, enter the
description in the edit field.
D. Field Code: If you have selected the Field Code option, select the Field Code
from the Field Code drop list.
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4. Click on Apply.
This assigns the item ID to the block/cell or Nodes that were selected or that meet the
selection criteria.
5. Click on Close.
Assign Item ID by Area

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # A SSIG N BY A REA
KEY-IN COMMAND: assignarea
ICON:
enter an item ID that is in the database or select one by clicking on the Manage Database
Figure 3-5 Assign Item ID by Area Dialog Box

Assign Item ID by Area Dialog Box Definitions
Option
New Item ID
Icon
Function
This edit field allows you to assign an item ID to a selected area. If you want to
select an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database icon.
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The Assign Item ID by Area command allows you to assign an area item ID to an object.
The methods that you can use to assign the item ID are EP Boundary, Object, and Width.
You can also select what type of units are to be used. The available units are acres,
square feet, and square yards when you are in an English project, and hectares and
square meters when you are in a metric project.
Assign Item ID by Area Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Icon
Function
Manage
Database
This icon displays the database and allows you to select the desired tag.
Method
This drop list allows you to specify how you want to select the area that is
assigned an area item ID. The available options are EP Boundary, Object, and
Width.
!
EP Boundary: Select this option if you want to select a point inside an

enclosed region and have Eagle Point determine the boundary and
assign an area item ID to that boundary.
Object: Select this option if you want to select a closed polyline/

complex chain or shape and assign an area item ID to it.
Width: Select this option if you want to enter a width to be used when
you are selecting an object to which you want to assign an area item
ID.
Tolerance
This edit field is only available when the Method is set to EP Boundary. This is
the minimum distance allowed between two endpoints of selected objects before
these objects are closed.
Width
This edit field is only available when the Method is set to Width. Enter the width of
the selected object so an area can be calculated.
Units
This drop list allows you to specify the units that the area is measured in. The
available options are Acres, Square Feet, and Square Yards when you are in an
English project, and Hectares and Square Meters when you are in a metric
project.
QuickSteps
To assign an area item ID to an object, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Assign by ! Area.
This displays the Assign Item ID by Area dialog box (Figure 3-5 on page 29).
3. Set the Method option to the method that you want to use to define the area.
The available options are EP Boundary, Object, and Width. If you have selected EP
Boundary, enter the tolerance in the Tolerance edit field. If you have selected Width,
enter the width in the Width edit field.
4. Click on the PIC button.
A. EP Boundary: If the selection method is EP Boundary, you are prompted to
select an internal point. Graphically select a point inside an enclosed
region.
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B. Object: If the selection method is Object, you are prompted to select

objects. Graphically select the objects that make up a closed region. When
you are done selecting objects, press the Enter key in AutoCAD/BricsCad or
the reset mouse button in MicroStation. You are prompted to select an
internal point. Graphically select an internal point of the selected objects.
C. Width: If the selection method is Width, you are prompted to select an
object. Graphically select an object. When you are done selecting objects,
press Enter in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset mouse button in
MicroStation.
5. Click on Apply.
This assigns an area item ID to the objects that were selected.
6. Click on Close.
Assign Item ID by Volume
KEY-IN COMMAND: assignvol

ICON:
The Assign Item ID by Volume command allows you to assign a volume item ID to an
object. The methods that you can use to assign the item ID are EP Boundary, Object, and
Width. You can also select what type of units are to be used. The available units are acre feet, cubic feet, and cubic yards when you are in an English project or cubic meters when
you are in a metric project.
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QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # A SSIG N BY VOLUM E
Figure 3-6 Assign Item ID by Volume Dialog Box

Assign Item ID by Volume Dialog Box Definitions
Option
New Item ID
Icon
Function
This allows you to assign an item ID to a selected volume. If you want to select
an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database icon.
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Manage
Database
Method
This allows you to specify how you want to select the volume that is assigned a
volume item ID. The available options are EP Boundary, Object, and Width.
!
EP Boundary: Select this option if you want to select a point inside

an enclosed region and have Eagle Point determine the boundary
and assign a volume item ID to that boundary.
Object: Select this option if you want to select a closed polyline/

complex chain or shape and assign a volume item ID to it.
Width: Select this option if you want to enter a width to be used when
you are selecting an object to which you want to assign a volume item
ID.
Tolerance
This option is only available when the selection method is set to EP Boundary.
This is the minimum distance allowed between two endpoints of selected
objects before these objects are closed.
Width
This option is only available when the selection method is set to Width. Enter the
width of the selected object so a volume can be calculated.
Depth
Enter the depth that is used to calculate the volume.
Units
This option allows you to specify the units that the volume is measured in. The
available options are acre - feet, cubic feet, and cubic yards when you are in an
English project and cubic meters when you are in a metric project.
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QuickSteps
To assign a volume item ID to an object, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Assign by ! Volume.
This displays the Assign Item ID by Volume dialog box (Figure 3-6 on page 32).
2. Enter the Item ID in the edit field, or click on the Manage Database icon (see the
icon in Manage Database on page 4) to display the Manage Database dialog box
(Figure 2-2 on page 4) to select, create, or modify an item ID.
3. Set the Method option to the method that you want to use to define the volume.
The available options are EP Boundary, Object, and Width. If you have selected EP
Boundary, enter the tolerance in the Tolerance edit field. If you have selected Width,
enter the width in the Width edit field, etc.
4. Enter the Depth that is used when calculating the volume.
5. Click on the PIC button.
B. Object: If the selection method is Object, you are prompted to select an

object. Graphically select an object. Press Enter when you are done
selecting objects in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset mouse button in
MicroStation. You are prompted to select an internal point. Graphically
select an internal point of the selected objects.
C. Width: If the selection method is Width, you are prompted to select an
object. Graphically select an object. Press Enter when you are done
selecting objects in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset mouse button in
MicroStation.
6. Click on Apply.
This assigns a volume item ID to the objects that were selected.
7. Click on Close.
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A. EP Boundary: If the selection method is EP Boundary, you are prompted to

select an internal point. Graphically select a point inside an enclosed
region.
Assign Item ID by Layer/Level

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # A SSIG N BY LAYER/LEVEL
KEY-IN COMMAND: assignl
ICON:
The Assign Item ID by Layer/Level command allows you to assign an item ID to every
object that is on the specified layer/level. Every object on the specified layer/level has its
own item ID assigned to it. This would assign an item ID the same way the Assign Item ID
by Object command would, but with quantity always set to one.
Figure 3-7 Assign Item ID by Level Dialog Box

Assign Item ID by Level Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Icon
Function
New Item ID
This option allows you to assign an item ID to a selected layer/level. If you want
to select an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database icon.
Manage
Database
Layer/Level
Enter the layer/level on which the objects you want to assign an item ID to reside.
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QuickSteps
To assign an item ID to every object on a layer/level, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Assign by ! Layer/Level.
This displays the Assign Item ID by Layer/Level dialog box (Figure 3-7 on page 34).
2. Enter the item ID in the edit field, or click on the Manage Database icon (see the
icon in Manage Database on page 4) to display the Manage Database dialog box
(Figure 2-2 on page 4) to select, create, or modify an item ID.
3. Enter the layer name/level number that the objects you want to assign item IDs
to reside on.
4. Click on Apply to assign the item IDs to all of the objects on the layer/level
specified.
5. Click on Close.
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Modify Item ID
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # M ODIFY
KEY-IN COMMAND: moditemid
ICON:
The Modify Item ID command allows you to change the item ID that was placed on an
object. Graphically select the object for which you want to modify the item ID and enter the
new item ID. The methods that are available to select objects are By Object, Selected
Blocks/Cells, Block/Cell Name, Description, and Field Code.
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Figure 3-8 Modify Item ID Dialog Box

Modify Item ID Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Method
36
Icon
Function
This drop list allows you to choose how you want to modify item IDs from
objects. The available options are Object, Selected Blocks/Cells, Block/Cell
!
Object: Select this option if you want to graphically select objects

from CAD to modify the item IDs for.
Selected Blocks/Cells: This allows you to graphically select the

blocks/cells or Nodes that you want to modify an item ID from by
clicking on the PIC button.
Block/Cell Name: Select this option if you want to modify an item ID

from the blocks/cells that have a specific name. You can either enter
the name of the block/cell, or graphically select a block/cell or Node
by using the PIC button.
Description: Select this option if you want to modify an item ID from

Field Code: Select this option if you want to modify an item ID from
the Nodes that have a specific Field Code. The drop list displays all
of the Field Codes for the current symbols library.
PIC
This icon allows you to select the object for which you want to modify the item
ID from CAD.
Field Code
This controls what symbol and annotation will appear on the Node when it is
placed. The available field codes are read from the current Node (Field Code)
Library.
Current Item ID
This option displays the item ID that is currently attached to the selected object.
New Item ID
This option allows you to assign a new item ID to the selected object. If you
want to select an item ID from the database, click on the Manage Database
icon.
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Modify Item ID Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Icon
Manage
Database
Function
QuickSteps
To modify the item ID that is attached to an object, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Modify.
This displays the Modify Item ID dialog box (Figure 3-8 on page 36).
2. Select how you want to modify the item ID for an object by selecting an option
from the Method drop list.
A. Object: If you have selected the Object option, click on the PIC icon to
graphically select the object for which you want to modify the item ID.
C. Block/Cell Name: If you have selected the Block/Cell Name option, enter the
name of the block/cell into the edit field, or click on the PIC icon to
graphically select a block/cell or Node and have the name filled in the edit
field for you.
D. Description: If you have selected the Description option, enter the
E. Field Code: If you have selected the Field Code option, select the Field Code
3. Enter the New Item ID in the edit field, or click on the Manage Database icon (see
the icon in Manage Database on page 4) to display the Manage Database dialog
box (Figure 2-2 on page 4) to select, create, or modify an item ID.
4. Click on Apply to modify the item IDs of the selected object.
5. Click on Close.
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B. Select Blocks/Cells: If you have selected the Select Blocks/Cells option,

click on the PIC button and graphically select the blocks/cells or Nodes that
you want to assign an item ID to. When you are done selecting blocks/cells
and Nodes, press the Enter key.
Remove Item ID
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # ITEM ID # REM OVE
KEY-IN COMMAND: removeid
The Remove Item ID command allows you to remove an item ID that is attached to an
object. Use this option if you assigned an item ID to the wrong object, or if you no longer
need an item ID assigned to the object. You can select the objects to remove an item ID
from with the following methods: Objects, Selected Blocks/Cells, Block/Cell Name,
Description, and Field Code.
Figure 3-9 Remove Item ID Dialog Box

Remove Item ID Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Method
PIC
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Icon
Function
This drop list allows you to choose how you want to remove item IDs from
objects. The available options are Object, Selected Blocks/Cells, Block/Cell
!
Object: Select this option if you want to graphically select objects from
CAD to remove the item IDs for.
Selected Blocks/Cells: This allows you to graphically select the

blocks/cells or Nodes that you want to remove an item ID from by
clicking on the PIC button.
Block/Cell Name: Select this option if you want to remove an item ID

from the blocks/cells that have a specific name. You can either enter
the name of the block/cell, or graphically select a block/cell or Node by
Description: Select this option if you want to remove an item ID from

Field Code: Select this option if you want to remove an item ID from
the Nodes that have a specific Field Code. The drop list displays all of
the Field Codes for the current symbols library.
This icon allows you to select objects in the CAD graphic from which to remove
the item IDs.
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QuickSteps
To remove the item ID from an object, complete the following steps:
1. Select Item ID ! Remove.
This displays the Remove Item ID dialog box (Figure 3-9 on page 38).
2. Select how you want to remove the item ID from an object by selecting an
option from the Method drop list.
A. Object: If you have selected the Object option, click on the PIC icon to
graphically select the objects that you want to remove the item ID from.
When you are done selecting objects, press Enter in AutoCAD/BricsCad or
the reset mouse button in MicroStation.
B. Select Blocks/Cells: If you have selected the Select Blocks/Cells option,
click on the PIC button and graphically select the blocks/cells or Nodes that
you want to remove an item ID from. When you are done selecting blocks/
cells or Nodes, press the Enter key in AutoCAD/BricsCad or the reset
D. Description: If you have selected the Description option, enter the

E. Field Code: If you have selected the Field Code option, select the Field Code
3. Click on Apply to remove the item IDs from the objects that were selected or
meet the selection criteria.
4. Click on Close.
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C. Block/Cell Name: If you have selected the Block/Cell Name option, enter the
name of the block/cell in the edit field, or click on the PIC icon to graphically
select a block/cell or Node and have the name filled in the edit field for you.
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CALCULATE
CHAPTER
Figure 4-1 Calculate Menu
In this chapter:
Calculate Quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Calculate Quantities
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # CALCULATE # QUANTITIES
KEY-IN COMMAND: qtcalc
ICON:
The Calculate Quantities command allows you to calculate a quantity for selected items
that have been assigned an item ID. You can calculate the quantities for all objects, select
the desired object, all blocks/cells of a certain name, all objects on a certain layer/level, or
all objects with a certain item ID.
" The calculation results can be displayed by selecting the Bill of Materials command from
the Calculate pull-down menu.
" As soon as the Calculate Quantities command is executed again, the previous bill of
materials is deleted, and a new bill of materials is reported based on the new calculations.
Figure 4-2 Calculate Quantities Dialog Box
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Calculate Quantities Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Method
PIC
Icon
Function
This option allows you to select how you want to calculate quantities for items.
The available options are All Objects, Selected Objects, Block/Cell Name, Layer/
Level, and Item ID.
!
All Objects: Select this option if you want to calculate the quantities of
all the objects that have an item ID assigned to them.
Selected Objects: Select this option if you want to graphically select

objects from CAD to calculate the quantities for.
Block/Cell: Select this option if you want to calculate the quantities of

all the blocks/cells that have a specific name. You can either enter the
name of the blocks/cells or graphically select a block/cell or Node by
Layer/Level: Select this option if you want to calculate the quantities

of all the objects on a specified layer/level.
Item ID: Select this option to calculate the quantities of all the objects
with a specified item ID.
This icon allows you to select objects from the CAD graphic that you want to
calculate the quantities for.
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QuickSteps
To calculate quantities of items, complete the following steps:
1. Select Calculate ! Quantities.
This displays the Calculate Quantities dialog box (Figure 4-2 on page 42).
2. Choose a method from the drop list.
The available options are All Objects, Selected Objects, Block/Cell, Layer/Level, or
Item ID.
A. Selected Objects: If you have chosen Selected Objects, click on the PIC
button and graphically select the objects that you want calculated. When
you are done selecting objects, press the Enter key in AutoCAD/BricsCad or
the Reset button in MicroStation.
B. Block/Cell: If you have selected Block/Cell, enter the name of the block/cell
in the edit field, or click on the PIC button to graphically select a block/cell
or Node and have the name of the block/cell filled in the edit field.
C. Layer/Level: If you have selected Layer/Level, select the layer/level from the
drop list or enter the layer/level number in the edit field.
D. Item ID: If you have selected Item ID, enter the item ID in the edit field or
click on the Manage Database icon to select the item ID from the database.
3. Click on Apply to calculate the quantities.
4. Click on Close.
5. To display the results, select Calculate ! Bill of Materials.
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Bill of Materials
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # CALCULATE # BILL OF M ATERIALS
KEY-IN COMMAND: qtbom
ICON:
The Bill of Materials command allows you to display the latest calculated results. You can
also create custom results using the new, modify, and delete commands. The bill of
materials displays the item ID, description, quantity, units, unit costs, and estimated costs.
Figure 4-3 Bill of Materials Dialog Box
Option
Icon
Function
Item ID
This column displays all of the items included in the takeoff. The items are listed
sequentially by this ID.
Description
This column displays an extended description for the item ID.
Quantity
This column displays the numeric value returned after the takeoff is calculated
based on the object type and attributes. This is an accurate count of total length,
area, volume, or occurrence of an item type.
Units
Unit Cost 1
Estimated Cost
1
This column displays the total estimated cost of an item based on the first unit
cost.
(Quantity) (Unit Cost 1) = X cost
Unit Cost 2
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Bill of Materials Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Estimated Cost
2
Icon
Function
This column displays the total estimated cost of an item based on the second
unit cost.
(Quantity) (Unit Cost 2) = X cost
Total
New Bill of
Materials Item
This displays the total estimated cost for all items. This is separated as total
estimated cost 1 and total estimated cost 2.
Estimated Costs 1 = Estimated Total 1
Estimated Costs 2 = Estimated Total 2
This option allows you to enter additional items, that are not included in the
takeoff, to the results. If a new item is added, the Estimated Totals are updated.
For more information, see New Bill of Materials Item on page 47.
Modify Bill of
Materials Item
This option allows you to modify items included in the takeoff results. This
updates the estimated totals. Changing the information in this box does not
affect the database entry.
For more information, see New Bill of Materials Item on page 47.
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Delete Bill of
Materials Item
This option allows you to remove an item that is included in the takeoff results.
This updates the estimated totals. This does not affect the database entry in the
Manage Database dialog box (Figure 2-2 on page 4).
Bill of Materials
Print Options
This option allows you to customize how the bill of materials results are printed.
You can specify what you want printed, how wide the columns should be, the
heading for each column and the order of the columns.
Import
This option allows you to import a saved bill of materials list to be included with
the current bill of materials list.
Export
This option allows you to save a bill of materials list so it is not lost when another
calculation is performed.
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New Bill of Materials Item

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # CALCULATE # BILL OF M ATERIALS # NEW BILL OF M ATERIALS ITEM
The New Bill of Materials Item command allows you to enter additional items, that are not
included in the takeoff, to the results. If a new item is added, the estimated totals are
updated.
Figure 4-4 New Bill of Materials Item Dialog Box

New Bill of Materials Item Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Icon
Function
This is the Construction Specifications Institute division number for the categories
of items. For example, 01 is General Requirements.
Item ID
This is the ID that is assigned to the item. Enter 8 digits for the item, or select
from a list of defined item IDs in the database. This does not have to be an item
listed in the database.
Manage
Database
Description
Enter the extended description for the item ID in this edit field.
Quantity
Enter the quantity for items. For example, if you want the item counted as 1
object, enter 1.
Unit of Measure
Enter the unit of measure for the item in this edit field.
Unit Cost 1
Enter the first unit cost for the item in this edit field.
Unit Cost 2
Enter the second unit cost for the item in this edit field.
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QuickSteps
To add a new entry to the Bill of Materials list, complete the following steps:
1. Select Calculate ! Bill of Materials.
This displays the Bill of Materials dialog box (Figure 4-3 on page 45).
2. Click on the New Bill of Materials Item icon.
This displays the New Bill of Materials Item dialog box (Figure 4-4 on page 47).
3. Select the C.S.I. Division from the drop list.
4. Enter the item ID in the edit field, or select from a list by clicking on the Manage
Database icon to the right of the edit field.
5. Enter a description for the item.
6. Enter a quantity for the item.
7. Enter the unit of measure for the item.
8. Enter the first unit cost for the item.
9. Enter the second unit cost for the item.
10. Click on Apply to add the new entry and keep the dialog box open, or click on
OK to add the new entry and then close the dialog box.
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Bill of Materials Table Setup

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # CALCULATE # BILL OF M ATERIALS # BILL OF M ATERIALS PRINT OPTIONS
The Bill of Material Print Options command allows you to customize how the bill of
materials results is printed. You can specify what you want printed, how wide the columns
should be, the heading for each column, and the order of the columns.
Figure 4-5 Bill of Materials Table Setup Dialog Box

Bill of Materials Table Setup Dialog Box Definitions
Icon
Function
Include
This column displays if the item listed in the Data to Print column is printed. If
there is check mark in this field, the item is printed.
Data Field
This displays all of the items that can be printed for the bill of materials results.
The available items to print are Item ID, Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure,
Unit Cost 1, Unit Cost 2, Estimated Cost 1, and Estimated Cost 2.
Column Header
This option allows you to customize the heading for the column.
Width
This option allows you to specify how wide each column is when it is printed.
Total Printed
Columns Used
This displays the total of all the numbers that are displayed in the Width column
for the items that are toggled on to be printed.
Total Printed
Columns
Available
This displays the total number of columns that are available to be printed as set
by the printer.
Save Settings as
Defaults
This allows you to save the Bill of Materials Print Options as the defaults so the
next time this command is selected, the print options are set to what they were
when this button was clicked on.
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Option
Bill of Materials Table Setup Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Icon
Function
Edit Row
This option allows you to edit the column width and column header for the
selected row.
Sort Data
This option allows you to specify the order that the columns are placed in the
printout. The lowest number is farthest to the left and the highest number is
farthest to the right.
Primary Sort
Select the order of the data field output. This is the first item that you would want
listed in the estimate.
Secondary Sort
Select the data field that you wish to have displayed.
Ascending
This allows you to have the output printed alphabetically from A to Z.
Descending
This allows you to have the output printed alphabetically from Z to A.
Word Wrap
Columns
This allows you to have a longer description that would be placed in a paragraph
form.
The following are tips when printing QTO Bills of Materials data:
" We do not currently have the ability to detect the width of each character in a specific font
type, so if you wish to see everything lined up perfectly, choose a monotype font like
Courier.
" When specifying the column widths for each data field, you must consider one more space
than you want the text to take up, as the extra space is needed for separating the columns.
The smallest column width that you can currently enter is 2 one space for a character
and one space for a space.
" If you are not a fan of buttons, right-clicking on the list control brings up a pop-up menu
from which you can choose different commands. Additionally, if you highlight an item or
multiple items on the list control and you want to move them up/down in the list, simply hit
the up or down arrows on the keyboard, respectively.
QuickSteps
To print a bill of materials report, complete the following steps:
2. Click the Bill of Materials Print Options icon.
This displays the Bill of Materials Table Setup dialog box (Figure 4-5 on page 49).
3. Toggle on the items you want to print.
4. Enter the widths for the items that you have toggled on.
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5. Enter the column headers for the items that you have toggled on.
6. Specify the print order for the items that you have toggled on by using the Move
Row(s) Up and Move Row(s) Down options.
7. Click on Print.
Import Bill of Materials

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # CALCULATE # BILL OF M ATERIALS # IM PORT
The Import Bill of Materials command allows you to import a saved bill of materials list to
be included with the current bill of materials list. This displays the Windows Open dialog
box, allowing you to select the file that you want to import.
QuickSteps
To import a bill of materials report, complete the following steps:
2. Click on Import.
This displays the Windows Open dialog box. The file extension for bill of materials files
is BOM.
3. Select the bill of materials file that you want to import and click on OK.
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This adds the contents of the file you imported to the existing bill of materials report.
Export Bill of Materials

QUANTITY TAKEOFF # CALCULATE # BILL OF M ATERIALS # EXPORT
The Export Bill of Materials command allows you to export the displayed bill of materials
list to a file. This displays the Windows Save As dialog box, allowing you to select the
location to which you want to export the bill of materials list.
Figure 4-6 Export Bill of Materials Dialog Box

Export Bill of Materials Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Function
Export to Bill of Materials

(*.bom)
This creates an ASCII text file.
Export to QuickBooks Pro

(*.iif)
This creates a Quicken Export file used for the QuickBooks Pro import
feature. This option displays the Bill of Materials Table Setup dialog box
(Figure 4-5 on page 49).
Export to Excel
Spreadsheet (*.xls)
Exports to an Excel spreadsheet. This option displays the Bill of Materials

Table Setup dialog box (Figure 4-5 on page 49).
Export to Excel Text File

(*.csv)
Exports as a comma separated file. This option displays the Bill of

Materials Table Setup dialog box (Figure 4-5 on page 49).
Include Asset Proposal

Manager (*.is1)
This export option will convert the output into a file format that this
particular software can read.
See Bill of Materials Table Setup on page 49 for more information.
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QuickSteps
The Export to Excel spreadsheet or Comma separated file options allow you to create a
file so you can import a bill of materials into Excel or a variety of word processing
applications.
2. Click on Export in the Bill of Materials dialog box (Figure 4-3 on page 45).
3. Highlight Export to an Excel spreadsheet.
4. Click on the Export button.
The Bill of Materials Table Setup dialog box (Figure 4-5 on page 49) displays.
5. Toggle on the fields you wish to display in the export.
6. Perform a primary or secondary sort.
7. Click on the Export button.
8. Type a name for your file.
9. Click on the Save button.
Export Information
The Export to QuickBooks Pro option in the Export Bill of Materials dialog box (Figure 4-6
on page 52) allows you to import data into the QuickBooks Pro software. When this option
is chosen, the Export Information dialog box (below) displays.
Figure 4-7 Export Information Dialog Box
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Export Information Dialog Box Definitions

Option
Function
Customer
Information
Enter the pertinent information in these fields.
Carry Over
Prices
Account Last Name: You must enter information in this field.
Account First Name: Entering information in this field is optional.
Account Job Name: Entering information in this field is optional.
This toggle determines if you would like to include the price in the export to QuickBooks
Pro. You may also select either price field.
QuickSteps
To export a Bill of Materials report, complete the following steps:
2. Click on Export.
This displays the Export Bill of Materials dialog box (Figure 4-6 on page 52).
3. Select Bill of Materials.
4. Click on Export.
This displays the Windows Save As dialog box.
5. Select the location for the bill of materials report.
6. Enter a file name for the bill of materials report and click on Save.
The file is saved with a BOM extension. This exports the contents of the bill of
materials to the file you specified.
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DISPLAY
CHAPTER
Figure 5-1 Display Menu
In this chapter:
Display Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 5: Display
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Display Objects
QUANTITY TAKEOFF # DISPLAY # OBJECTS
KEY-IN COMMAND: displayobj
ICON:
The Display Objects command allows you to display all of the objects that are tagged with
an item ID, all of the objects that have not been tagged with an item ID, or all of the objects
that have been tagged with a specific item ID. The objects are displayed by highlighting
them in the CAD graphic.
" As soon as the CAD graphic is redrawn, or the command is closed, the objects return to
their original state.
Figure 5-2 Display Objects Dialog Box

Display Objects Dialog Box Definitions
Option
Icon
Function
Display
This drop list allows you to select which objects you want to display. The
available options are Tagged Entities, Untagged Entities, and By Item ID.
Item ID
This drop list is only available if the method is set to Display By Item ID. Enter
the item ID in the edit field or click on the Manage Database icon.
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PIC
This icon allows you to select an object that has an item ID assigned to it. The
item ID is filled in the Item ID edit field.
Manage
Database
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QuickSteps
To display objects that are tagged or not tagged with an item ID, complete the following
steps:
1. Select Display ! Objects.
This displays the Display Objects dialog box (Figure 5-2 on page 56).
2. Select the desired method. The available options are Tagged Entities, Untagged
Entities and By Item ID.
A. Tagged/Untagged Entities: If you have selected Tagged Entities or Untagged
Entities, click on Apply to display the objects.
B. By Item ID: If you have selected By Item ID, enter the desired item ID, click
on the Manage Database icon and select an item ID, or click on the PIC
button and graphically select an object that has been tagged with an item ID.
Click on Apply to highlight the objects that are tagged with the item ID that
is specified.
3. Click on Close when you are finished with the command.
The objects that are highlighted are returned to their original states.
Chapter 5: Display
Chapter 5: Display
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GLOSSARY
TERMS
OF
GLOSSARY
OF
TE R M S
Assemblies
Each item in your QTO database may contain
assemblies of other items. For example, an item ID
might be assigned to an entire fence line, and within
that one item ID can be other item IDs that are used
for the fence poles and fence screening. When a bill of
materials is generated, the individual fence posts and
screen material is included in the bill of materials.
Bill of Materials (BOM)

This is a list of the number and cost of the tagged
items selected within the CAD graphic. You may
combine bills of materials from other CAD graphics
and projects using the Import command found on the
Bill of Materials dialog box within QTO.
C.S.I. Division
This is the Construction Specifications Institute
division number for the categories of items. For
example, 01 is General Requirements.
Item ID
This refers to the 10-digit alphanumeric ID that is
assigned to an object(s) that corresponds to an entry
in your QTO database. The first two digits are the
C.S.I. Division and the last eight are the item ID. An
item ID can be assigned by different methods so that
when a bill of materials is calculated, the quantity and
units are calculated from the objects in CAD.
Glossary of Terms
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QTO Database
This is the collection of item IDs grouped by their C.S.I. division number. The default
database that is shipped with QTO can be modified and additional entries may be
made. Every project uses the same QTO database.
Tagged Items
This refers to items that have been assigned a QTO item ID. You may show all tagged
items by using the Tagged Items command found in QTO.
Untagged Items
This refers to items that have not been assigned a QTO Item ID. You may show all
untagged items by using the Untagged Items command found in QTO.
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INDEX
A
Add Sub Assembly Item(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Add Sub Assembly Item(s) Dialog Box . . . 16
Add Sub Assembly Item(s) Dialog Box . . . . . . 16
Alternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alternate ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 13, 17, 20, 22
Ascending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 11
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Assembly Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17
Assembly Manager Dialog Box . . . . . 14, 18
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Assembly Manager Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . 14, 18
Assign Item ID by Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assign Item ID by Area Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . 29
Assign Item ID by Block/Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Assign Item ID by Cell Dialog Box . . . . . . 27
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assign Item ID by Cell Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . 27
Assign Item ID by Layer/Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Assign Item ID by Level Dialog Box . . . . . 34
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Assign Item ID by Level Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . 34
Assign Item ID by Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Assign Item ID by Linear Dialog Box . . . . 25
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Assign Item ID by Linear Dialog Box . . . . . . . . 25
Assign Item ID by Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Assign Item ID by Object Dialog Box . . . . 24
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Assign Item ID by Object Dialog Box . . . . . . . . 24
Assign Item ID by Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Assign Item ID by Volume Dialog Box . . . 32
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Assign Item ID by Volume Dialog Box . . . . . . . 32
B
Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bill of Materials Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bill of Materials Table Setup . . . . . . . . . . 49

Export Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Import Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
New Bill of Materials Item . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Bill of Materials Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bill of Materials Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Bill of Materials Table Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bill of Materials Table Setup Dialog Box . 49
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 53
Bill of Materials Table Setup Dialog Box . . . . . 49
Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C
C.S.I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
C.S.I. Division . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 13, 20, 21, 47
Calculate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42, 45
Calculate Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calculate Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calculate Quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Calculate Quantities Dialog Box . . . . . . . 42
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Calculate Quantities Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Carry Over Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Change Assembly Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Column Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Construction Specification Institute . . . . . . . . . . 2
Current Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
D
Data Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Database Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Manage Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
QTO Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sub Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Database Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Index
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Database Filters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 9

QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Database Filters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Database Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15
Delete Bill of Materials Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Delete Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Descending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Description 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20,
22, 45, 47
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 56
Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Display Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Display Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Display Objects Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 56
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Display Objects Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
E
Edit Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated Cost 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated Cost 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export Bill of Materials Dialog Box . . . . . .
Export Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export Bill of Materials Dialog Box . . . . . . . . .
Export Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export Information Dialog Box . . . . . . . . .
Export Information Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export to Bill of Materials (*.bom) . . . . . . . . . .
Export to Excel Spreadsheet (*.xls) . . . . . . . .
Export to Excel Text File (*.csv) . . . . . . . . . . .
Export to QuickBooks Pro (*.iif) . . . . . . . . . . .
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45
46
46
52
52
53
54
52
53
53
53
52
52
52
52
F
Field Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
File To Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 16
I
Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Import Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Include . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Include Asset Proposal Manager (*.is1) . . . . . .52
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Invalid Import Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Invalid Import Item Dialog Box . . . . . . . . .21
Invalid Import Item Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Item Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7, 13, 17, 20, 22
Item ID 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22,
23, 45, 47, 56
Assign Item ID by Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Assign Item ID by Block/Cell . . . . . . . . . . .27
Assign Item ID by Layer/Level . . . . . . . . .34
Assign Item ID by Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Assign Item ID by Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Assign Item ID by Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Item ID Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Modify Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Remove Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Item ID Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
L
Layer/Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
M
Manage Database 4, 24, 26, 27, 30, 32, 34, 37, 47,
56
Database Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Manage Database Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . .4
Modify Database Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
New Database Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Manage Database Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 32, 36, 38, 43
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14
Modify Bill of Materials Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Modify Database Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 7
Modify Database Entry Dialog Box . . . . . . .7
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Modify Database Entry Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . .7
Modify Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Modify Item ID Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Modify Item ID Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Modify Sub Assembly Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Modify Sub Assembly Item Dialog Box . . .15
Modify Sub Assembly Item Dialog Box . . . . . .15
Modify Sub-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modify Sub-Assembly Dialog Box . . . . . . 17
Modify Sub-Assembly Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . 17
N
New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14
New Bill of Materials Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 47
New Bill of Materials Item Dialog Box . . . . 47
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
New Bill of Materials Item Dialog Box . . . . . . . 47
New Database Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
New Database Entry Dialog Box . . . . . . . . 5
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
New Database Entry Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
New Item ID . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36
New Sub-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
New Sub-Assembly Dialog Box . . . . . . . . 13
New Sub-Assembly Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Number of Records found in Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Phase Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 13, 17, 20, 22
PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 38, 43, 56
Primary Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Q
QTO Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Invalid Import Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
QTO Import Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
QTO Import File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
QTO Import Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
QTO Import File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 16, 24, 45, 47
Quantity Takeoff Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Quantity/Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set Unit Costs to be Extended Costs . . . . . . . 15
Sort Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sub Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Add Sub Assembly Item(s) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Assembly Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17
Modify Sub Assembly Item . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Modify Sub-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
New Sub-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sub Assemblies Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tree Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sub Assemblies Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
T
Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 32
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Total Extended Cost 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Total Extended Cost 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Total Printed Columns Available . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Total Printed Columns Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Tree Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
U
Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 17
Unit Cost 1 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20,
22, 45, 47
Unit Cost 2 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
20, 22, 45, 47
Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 9, 15, 20, 22, 47
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 12, 14, 16, 18, 30, 32, 45
W
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 32, 49
Word Wrap Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
R
Remove Item ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
QuickSteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Remove Item ID Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Remove Item ID Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
S
Save Settings as Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Secondary Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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QTO Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Assign Item ID by Object . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Assign Item ID by Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Assign Item ID by Block/Cell . . . . . . . . . .27

Assign Item ID by Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Assign Item ID by Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Assign Item ID by Layer/Level . . . . . . . . 34

Figure 2-2 Manage Database Dialog Box

This displays an extended description for the item number.

This column displays the unit of measure of the item.

Manage Database Dialog Box Definitions

For more information, see New Database Entry below.

For more information, see Modify Database Entry on page 7.

Click on Assemblies to see the subassembly structure if an assembly exists for

New Database Entry

Figure 2-3 New Database Entry Dialog Box

New Database Entry Dialog Box Definitions

Enter the extended description for the item ID.

Enter the units that are used for each item.

Enter the first unit cost for the item.

Enter the second unit cost for the item.

This edit field contains the SKU number.

This edit field is provided for Timberline clients.

This edit field is provided for Timberline clients.

Modify Database Entry

Figure 2-4 Modify Database Entry Dialog Box

This edit field contains the name of the item to be modified.

This edit field shows how the item is measured or counted.

This edit field is generally the cost of an item before markup.

This edit field contains the SKU number.

This edit field is provided for Timberline clients.

This edit field is provided for Timberline clients.

6. Enter the Unit Cost 2.

Figure 2-5 Database Filters Dialog Box

Database Filters Dialog Box Definitions

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Figure 2-6 Sub Assemblies Dialog Box