iSqFt Interface Questions

Q: How do I configure iSqFt to interface with eTakeoff?
A: After you log in to iSqFt, do the following:

  1. Click on "My Profile" in the "Administration" section of the left-hand column.
  2. Scroll down to the section on "Account Preferences".
  3. Under "Plan Viewer", check the radio button next to "eTakeoff".
  4. Click on "Update Profile" to save the new setting.

Q: How do I view an iSqFt plan in eTakeoff?
A: First you must set your profile as described in the previous question. Then do the following:

  1. Search for and open any project in iSqFt.
  2. Click on the "Plans" tab.
  3. Simply click on the plan you wish to view.
  4. eTakeoff will start automatically and display the selected plan.

Q: How can I view different plans without going back to the iSqFt plan page?
A: When you view a plan from iSqFt, eTakeoff keeps a list of the other plans listed in the Plan page. To view another plan, do the following:

  1. Note that the name of the current plan is displayed in the Project Toolbar.
  2. Press the down-arrow button to the right of the name to display a list of the other plans.
  3. If needed, you can drag the edge of the last to make it larger or smaller.
  4. Click on the plan you wish to view.
  5. eTakeoff will download the plan (if necessary) and display it.

Q: How do I create an eTakeoff project for an iSqFt project?
A: First you must view one of the plans for the project as described above. Then do the following:

  1. Select "File/Save" from the main menu (or press the "Save" button on the main toolbar).
  2. The "New Project Information" window will be displayed.
  3. Press the "Browse" button to create a new folder for the project.
  4. Complete the other project information and press the "Next" button.
  5. The Drawing Information window will be displayed.
    6. You can put the drawing directly in the project folder or in a sub-folder within the project folder.
    Note: If you check the box to automatically save all project files, any files you view from the internet will automatically become part of the project and be saved in the project folder or a sub-folder.

Q: I'm currently using CINView. How do I migrate to eTakeoff?
A: CINView is a special version of eTakeoff that was integrated with the CIN planroom. It is no longer supported and is not integrated with iSqFt. You need to install eTakeoff to have integration with iSqFt. If you’re using CINView, we recommend you install eTakeoff and begin using it for new projects. You can have both CINView and eTakeoff installed on your computer simultaneously. However, projects created under CINView won't appear in eTakeoff and vice ver. So your old projects will appear in CINView and your new projects will appear in eTakeoff. You can move individual projects from CINView to eTakeoff by exporting them from CINView then importing them in eTakeoff. Importing and exporting are simple processes that are described in the documentation.