

The cost of each instance is then calculated and added to the project cost. After a takeoff object is defined, the corresponding instances are automatically identified and quantified. A takeoff object may include a dimension (e.g., numerical, lineal, area, or volume) to quantify, the object parameter to be quantified for all instances of the object, and the takeoff calculations to be performed. For each drawing object a corresponding takeoff object is created.

DescriptionĮmbodiments of the present invention include methods for semi-automatic quantity takeoff from computer aided design (CAD) drawings. Furthermore, reusing takeoff information, both between instances of an object and between projects, reduces the time required to perform cost estimates. Advantageously, the takeoff objects may be saved in the system database and reused for different projects, thereby ensuring consistency between projects.
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Using automated methods, instead of manual techniques, reduces errors and increases the accuracy of the generated cost estimate. A takeoff object may include the dimension of geometry (e.g., numerical, lineal, area) to quantify, the object parameter to be quantified for all instances of the object, and the takeoff calculations to be performed. organising, planning, scheduling or allocating time, human or machine resources Enterprise planning Organisational modelsĮmbodiments of the present invention include methods for semi-automatic quantity takeoff from computer aided design (CAD) drawings.

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Google Patents Sharing quantity takeoff data between computer aided design projectsĭownload PDF Info Publication number US20090070073A1 US20090070073A1 US11/852,931 US85293107A US2009070073A1 US 20090070073 A1 US20090070073 A1 US 20090070073A1 US 85293107 A US85293107 A US 85293107A US 2009070073 A1 US2009070073 A1 US 2009070073A1 Authority US United States Prior art keywords takeoff quantify cad objects instances Prior art date Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google Patents US20090070073A1 - Sharing quantity takeoff data between computer aided design projects US20090070073A1 - Sharing quantity takeoff data between computer aided design projects
