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ProEst Takeoff FAQ
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- What is ProEst Takeoff?
- What is a Digitizer?
- What are the system requirements for using ProEst Takeoff?
- Why should I or my company use ProEst Takeoff?
- Do I need to own ProEst to run ProEst Takeoff?
- What other applications does ProEst Takeoff work with?
- What are some Key Benefits and Features of ProEst Takeoff?
- What type of digital formats does ProEst Takeoff work with?
ProEst Takeoff is used to calculate the length, areas and counts off of paper or digital blueprints. This module integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Excel or ProEst Estimating Software. This accurate and efficient way of measuring areas ensures easy and accurate estimating when transfering your valuable data.
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A Digitizer is hardware utilized in both Cost Estimating & CAD work that works with paper blueprints to accurately measure areas used in calculating costs for estimating. See our complete list of GTCO and Calcomp digitizers.
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3. What are the system requirements for using ProEst Takeoff?
Windows XP Editions
200 MB of Hard Disk Space
Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768
512 RAM (1 GB Recommended)
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4. Why should I or my company use ProEst Takeoff?
It saves you time and money. With its accurate and quick capabilities, its seamless integration with other project management and estimating programs and its familiar and easy-to-use interface, your company will be sure to generate winning and profitable bids. Besides, ProEst Takeoff is backed by highly trained professionals that not only undersatnd the software, but also your industry, an advantage not delivered by most of our competitors. Check our our free Software Evaluation Guide and compare.
5. Do I need to own ProEst to run ProEst Takeoff?
No. While ProEst Takeoff is a module for our ProEst estimating software product, it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office (Excel), as well as other business and project management applications.
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6. What other applications does ProEst Takeoff work with?
ProEst works well with many industry-leading applications. See our list of Business Partners.
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7. What are some Key Benefits and Features of ProEst Takeoff?
- Accurately Calculates Length, Area and Count
- Works with Paper or Digital Plans
- Reduces Cost of Reprinting Plans
- Print Color Coded Takeoffs
- Unlimited Sheets and Layers
- Seamless Integration with Microsoft Excel / ProEst
- Works with all blueprint scales
- Insert Text on Drawing
- Numerous Line Styles
- Numerous Area Fill Styles
- Notes section for all Layers
- Magnify Tool to View Details
- All Dimensions are On-Screen
- Imperial and Metric systems
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8. What type of digital formats does ProEst Takeoff work with?
- TIF
- PLT
- AutoCAD
- JPEG
- PNG
- BMP
- GIF
- CAL
