However, when taken together in a large project, these can add significantly to the cost. The cost estimation is not only limited to the material cost of the project but also includes the labor cost, storage cost, and operational costs. Numbers of joints, light fixtures, studs. The length of pipes, wires, and cables required in a project The data required for estimating the cost include things likeĪrea of landscaping and the volume of material required for it There is a lot of data and meticulous planning involved in the takeoff process. This estimation is then used as the structure for the cost of the project as well as for bidding on projects. Obtaining data from original model is powerful, but often not correct for takeoff purposes.Takeoff, also known as material takeoff or quantity takeoff, is the process of estimating costs by calculating the quantity of material and other supplies required in construction project management before the project even begins.Subsequent Model Takeoff will automatically assign if template is loaded.To move Model Takeoff elements to Template, use the “Assign” technique.

Templates really add power and productivity to Model Takeoff.

Automatically counts everything in model

Automatically finds similar elements across sheets and in the model and cross references similar elements.

Allows quick and automatic classification.

Used to quickly takeoff and group similar items.

Automatically and immediately cross references in other documents.

Allows quick allocation and classification of elements in sheets.

Hybrid of manual selection with automatic property value collection.

Note, publishing from AutoCAD Architecture is quite similar and described in AQTO documentation in some detail.

Step 2: Select (create if needed) publish set.

Can combine intelligent design data with raster within AQTO.

Can export to multiple DWF/DWFx files and consolidate with AQTO.

Can export 3D model and/or 2D sheets/elevations.

DWF/DWFx is the preferred format, and is required for most automated takeoff.

AQTO can read DWG/DWGx files directly without intelligent model data.Automated Takeoff is the primary focus of this talk.Manual Takeoff is introduced in other sessions.New: Automated takeoff, extracting intelligent data from BIM.Old: Manual takeoff, tracing and measuring.

Autodesk Quantity Takeoff allows mix of old and new practices.

Leveraging BIM with Autodesk Quantity Takeoff Mark Webb Software Engineer, Autodesk

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