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Support - Frequently Asked Questions

Installation Questions

Vista Questions

Usage Questions

BB-Bid Interface Questions

Bid Tool Interface Questions

iSqFt Interface Questions

Installation Questions

Q: Why can't I download your program? I filled out the form, clicked "Continue" and nothing happened.
A: After you press "Continue", a second page is displayed. In this page you need to click on the link "Click Here to begin Downloading".   The Download Open/Save Dialog will then be displayed. Press the "Open" button to download the installation file and start the installation.

Q: I downloaded and installed eTakeoff. How do I start it?
A: During the installation, an icon is added to your desktop. Simply double-click that icon.   If you don't see that icon, it's possible that you downloaded the installation file but didn't complete the install. Follow the instructions in the previous question and be sure to press the "Open" button in the Download Open/Save Dialog.

Q: Why do I receive an "Access Denied" error for "RViewProj.ctr"?
A: Your security level does not allow you to install eTakeoff. You should check with your System Administrator.

Vista Questions

Q: Are there any special procedures for installing eTakeoff on "Vista"?
A: You must turn off User Access Control (UAC) for the installation. That can be done as follows:

1. From the "Start" menu (in the lower-left-hand corner of your screen), select "Settings" then "Control Panel". Make sure the Control Panel Window is in "Classic View", then double-click on the "User Accounts" icon.
2. In the User Accounts Window, click on "Turn User Account Control on or off"
3. In the User Account Control window, UN-CHECK the checkbox labeled "Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer" then press the "OK" button.
4. Re-start your computer to put the new UAC setting into effect.

Then download and install eTakeoff.

Note: When the installation is complete, you should turn UAC back on. Follow the same steps above but this time CHECK the checkbox labeled "Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer". If you leave UAC off, you will be prompted to turn it on the next time you restart your computer.

Usage Questions

Q: I accidentally deleted a plan page from my project. How do I get it back?
A: Select the "Scan for Documents" menu to add the file back to your project. (See Below)

Q: Why is the count symbol for Miscellaneous Count missing?
A: Your computer display monitor is set for 16 Bit color. Change it to 32 Bit color

Q: Why aren't there any yellow circles on my screen when I click on the measurement points? Your help files show them.
A: Your computer display monitor is set for 16 Bit color. Change it to 32 Bit color

Q: Why can't I install eTakeoff on my computer with Vista? I can download but I get an error and can't install the program.
A: Turn off UAC (User Access Control) and reinstall the program. Once eTakeoff is installed you should Turn UAC on.

Q: I can only measure lengths. Is it possible to measure areas in eTakeoff?
A: Yes. Once you select "New Measurement", you can select the "Standard Trace" menu to select an area measurement trace. (See Below)

BB-Bid Interface Questions

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

1. Select a project and navigate to the Plan Room.
2. Click on "My Preferences".
3. In the "For Drawings" preference, select "eTakeoff".
4. Press the "Save" button to save the new setting.

Q: How do I view BB-Bid plans in eTakeoff?
A: First you must set your drawing viewer preference as described in the previous question. Then do the following:

1. Select a project and navigate to the Plan Room.
2. Click on the "View Plan Room" tab.
3. Click on the "Select All Drawings" button or check individual plans.
4. Click on the "View" or "Markup/Takeoff" button.
5. eTakeoff will start automatically and display the first of the selected plans.

Q: How can I view different plans without going back to the BB-Bid plan page?
A: Before viewing the first plan, be sure to select all the plans you may wish to view. Or press the "Select All Drawings" button as described above. eTakeoff keeps a list of all the plans you selected. 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 a BB-Bid 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.
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.

Bid Tool Interface Questions

Q: How do I configure Bid Tool to interface with eTakeoff?
A: Call Bid Tool at (888) 506-7613 and ask for support. Tell them you would like your drawing viewer preference changed to use eTakeoff.

Q: How do I view Bid Tool plans in eTakeoff?
A: First you must have Bid Tool set your drawing viewer preference as described in the previous question. Then do the following:

1. From the list of projects, click on the "PLANS Available" button for the desired project.
2. Make sure "Open Plans/Specs with Etakeoff" is selected.
3. Click on the plan you wish to view first.
4. eTakeoff will start automatically and display the selected plan.

Q: How can I view different plans without going back to the Bid Tool plan page?
A: eTakeoff keeps a list of all the plans in the project. 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 a Bid Tool 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.
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.

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.
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 versa. 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.