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Print Takeoff Area

To perform a takeoff, go to
Ribbon: DM Electrical→Takeoffs→  Print Takeoff Area
Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical→Takeoffs→Print Takeoff Area

You will be prompted to specify a point inside a takeoff area on the drawing.

Specify point inside takeoff area:

If you specify a point inside multiple takeoff areas, the Select Takeoff Area dialog box will appear.

Select the takeoff area you want to use and press the button.

The takeoff will be generated as an HTML file and displayed in your web browser.

Related Options

Feeder make-up: Sets additional length to be added to feeders for connections. This option can be further customized with the Ignore make-up on feeders shorter than this option.

Branch circuit make-up: Sets additional length to be added to branch circuits for connections. This option can be further customized with the Add branch circuit make-up for each device ▾ option.

Display neutral wire count separately from phase wire count: Sets how the neutral wire is displayed in wire callouts.

Conduit location: Sets how the conduit location is displayed in wire callouts.