Takeoff - PDF and Digitizer
These tutorials use the AGTEK PDF module to display the plan sheet in the background for clarity. Whether using PDF or digitizer, the techniqes except for mouse vs. cursor differences and scaling are very similar.
Starting a New Job (example file: Pine Street Raster Example.pdf right-click to save)
Scaling this example
Entering Existing Ground
Entering the Job limits (Existing Perimeter)
Contour Entry
Spot elevations, ridges and swales
Saving
3D visual inspection
Varying Stripping Depths
Holes
Reports
Entering Design (example file: Pine Street Stripping.esw)
Pads
Lines with varying elevation (top of curb)
Offset lines
Design contours
Retaining walls
Checking with 3D views
Entering Grading limits (Design Perimeter)
Perimeter Holes
Report Regions
Sections
3D Views
Calculating Volumes
Volume Report
Printing (example file: Pine Street Complete.esw)
Printer setup
3D views
The Print Page
Volumes Report
PlanView
Profile Views
Text entry