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

Entering Stripping

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

Finishing the Design

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