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@hameed1117
@hameed1117 Ай бұрын
do you have duct quantity take off tools
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants Ай бұрын
Yes, within the ZenEstimate HVAC tools we handle rectangular, circular, spiral, etc. at all sizes.
@hameed1117
@hameed1117 Ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants Is it possible to Make Duct Quantity take off from Autocad Drawings.? It shall be customized as per our requirements, like setting up the sheet thickness standards as per SMACNA Construction schedules & setting up the duct connectors / and exporting all this to Excel format.
@hameed1117
@hameed1117 Ай бұрын
Kindly send us a demo video Can you pls send your mail id., to explain our requirements in a better manner
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants Ай бұрын
@@hameed1117 The demo video is the video you commented on. You can reach us at 866-824-4459 or [email protected] to discuss your specific needs.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants Ай бұрын
@@hameed1117 Sounds like most of that can be handled in Bluebeam but the AutoCAD linework can’t be used to import data into Revu. Unfortunately Bluebeam doesn’t import data from other sources easily. We could work with you on doing a custom table structure in AutoCAD and data connecting it directly to Excel. We have a very extensive CAD/Design background here at ZenTek as well. Just reach out to [email protected] if you want to discuss in detail.
@ufbeeker
@ufbeeker Ай бұрын
Do you have any guidance on how multiple engineers can sign and seal the same plan set document
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants Ай бұрын
You can create a stamp for each engineer, then have them run the sign & seal function separately, placing their password protected sigs where needed on each plan. HTH
@FactorzGT1
@FactorzGT1 Ай бұрын
how do you manually add the items that get missed by the visual search to the same cluster/group of results?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants Ай бұрын
You can right click on one of your existing counts and click on “Resume” from the drop down menu. This allows you to manually count the objects.
@joes2805
@joes2805 2 ай бұрын
Cool video .. why do my quantity link keep getting disconnected ?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 2 ай бұрын
Without details it’s hard to say for sure but this can happen if you move the Excel file from the original location you linked it from. In other words, if you create the links when the PDF/Excel files are in Folder “A”, then move the excel file to sub-folder “b”, the links can’t resolve.
@joes2805
@joes2805 2 ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants Thanks, usually happens if I close excel and reopen it will say “links suspended” or it says “links connected” but it does not update when I add markups to the pdf so I have reconnect each cell ..very frustrating
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 2 ай бұрын
@@joes2805 Not sure what your issue might be, but I’d check to make sure the plugin for your current version of Revu is enabled in the Bluebeam Administrator program and that you have the Complete version installed as it’s the current requirement for quantity linking. Hope that helps!
@joes2805
@joes2805 2 ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants Thanks I think I figured it out. Is it possible to link cells to specific pages of a document set ? Lets say a 4 floor building with 6” pipe on each floor .. can I link a cell to 6” pipe in the 1st floor and a cell to 6” pipe on the 2nd fl (page) etc. within the same excel sheet ?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 2 ай бұрын
@@joes2805 Glad issue’s resolved! Yes, you can link to measured items in spaces, by subject, by label, etc. pretty much any Revu category can be filtered for quantity links. This is something we do for a lot of clients here at ZenTek - helping them develop tools to link to their current workbooks. Let us know if we can help!
@martinevangelista2026
@martinevangelista2026 2 ай бұрын
do you have a telecomm version of this
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 2 ай бұрын
Hi, Unfortunately we don’t have a telecom or low voltage ZenTek Revu Tool set available. However, if you are interested, we can develop custom telecom tools for you. zentekconsultants.net/bluebeam-tool-chest-customization-services/. Give us a call to discuss your specific needs - 866-824-4459
@khanzuber2518
@khanzuber2518 2 ай бұрын
Can we use L enter for line C enter for Circle likewise all shorcutd keywords in bricscad
@CyndyDavenport
@CyndyDavenport 2 ай бұрын
Yes, BricsCAD and AutoCAD share most of the same command aliases!
@oddbjrnmage416
@oddbjrnmage416 2 ай бұрын
How to activate that shield (box) around so you could chose surface on.?
@CyndyDavenport
@CyndyDavenport 2 ай бұрын
You would create the box by extruding a rectangle into a cube.
@tusharmathur4779
@tusharmathur4779 2 ай бұрын
Hi mate, How do can we copy an item from action plan and paste it in another action plan template? Its is tedious process if there is an ITP and we have to create a project template for that ITP. We have to copy word by word rather than just simply copy and pasting the whole section.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 2 ай бұрын
You can copy sections and items within an Action Plan, but I don’t think you can copy from one to another. Possibly consider duplicating the template you need, then copying/editing sections within it? Here’s a link to how that works: Copy Action Plan Items and Sections - Procore: support.procore.com/products/online/user-guide/project-level/action-plans/tutorials/copy-action-plan-items-and-sections#Copy_Sections_and_Items_on_an_Action_Plan
@johnw614
@johnw614 3 ай бұрын
Hi, is Bricsys software able to create a topo contour drawing from a tin that was created in bricscad?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Once the TIN is built, the contours are automatically generated. You just need to turn their display on/off in the properties tab.
@af2635
@af2635 3 ай бұрын
I really like your video's, very informatieve! Subbed! How do you draw the markup so fast at 4:55 ??
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. We used the dynamic fill feature there, but we just cut the step-by-step from this video so we could focus on the Quantity Linking and not the standard takeoff tools.
@af2635
@af2635 3 ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants Ahaa I see.. Thanks for the reply!
@RocketGary
@RocketGary 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! That was useful.
@michaeldelambo209
@michaeldelambo209 3 ай бұрын
Great Video! If I am understanding this correctly, it doesn't matter the type of Excel spreadsheet you use. As long as the correct cells are being assigned to the tool you are using everything should fill in correctly?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 3 ай бұрын
That’s correct. You can tie this into your existing Excel estimating sheets, or ZenTek can help you do that!
@veronikanemetschek
@veronikanemetschek 3 ай бұрын
Hey, ZenTek, great videos! What did you do, so it said which room exactly? Did you made a space in the bigger space?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 3 ай бұрын
Exactly, we nested the room ‘space’ inside the building ‘space’, etc. so it gave us a result like ‘BLDG 1 - 1ST Floor - Room 100’. You’re on the right track!
@ryanwright5158
@ryanwright5158 3 ай бұрын
I'm curious why not just use the corridor to do the same thing? Extracting feature lines and creating grading seems like extra steps that could easily be accomplished through subassemblies.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 3 ай бұрын
Either way works, and neither is wrong. For a lot of people, subassemblies are tedious and confusing, especially when working non-standard designs, so a feature line is a simpler control structure to work with.
@ayan13yxq
@ayan13yxq 4 ай бұрын
great tool!
@victorrasilla
@victorrasilla 4 ай бұрын
Good
@javiercisneros6048
@javiercisneros6048 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I really I appreciate it for your lesson, great job. thanks again
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@CJSanders310
@CJSanders310 5 ай бұрын
What's the benefit of using an ellipse to then create count for outlets, compared to just creating a count for outlets? Seems like an unneeded step.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 5 ай бұрын
You have more options to customize counts by creating the symbols first and then converting them to count objects. Standard built-in count objects are limited to specific shapes/colors.
@fazilpatel8723
@fazilpatel8723 5 ай бұрын
Can the bookmark summary be on the same PDF file instead of separate file?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 5 ай бұрын
Bookmarks are created in the PDF itself, the ‘Summary’ is for exporting to a file only, but you can easily insert that exported PDF back as the first page of the PDF so it becomes a table of contents, if that’s what you’re looking for. Use the Thumbnails tabs > Insert Pages to make that happen.
@wabentzconstructioninc2136
@wabentzconstructioninc2136 5 ай бұрын
Great episode
@Dacrocom
@Dacrocom 6 ай бұрын
I have an issue, I click select the arrow but it doesn’t give me an option to delete, only copy , link and published
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 6 ай бұрын
If you are using PROCORE for web, click on the markup & press the delete key (DEL) on your keyboard. Your browser will ask you if you want to delete the markup & you can confirm it by clicking “OK”. Let us know if this works or if you’re utilizing the PROCORE app for Android/iOS devices.
@omaro1910
@omaro1910 6 ай бұрын
What would be the steps for me to start my drafting contracting business? Couple questions. What legal advice do y’all have to start a business in drafting? Taxes advice? How much do I charge? Is it per sheet, or per hr ? I have a company that is looking for the skills I have but they want to give me their cad license for me to do their work. I’m not sure if it’s a good deal. Or should I get my own license and charge them for drafting. Please advice. I’m just not sure about what notes would go in my drawings, can I get sued for providing my design and being held responsible. I’m unsure about the business.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 6 ай бұрын
Hi, Unfortunately this is not something we can provide guidance on. It's best to contact your local SBA office and a local legal firm for guidance. Best of luck!
@ShootItALBY
@ShootItALBY 6 ай бұрын
This is a tremendous tutorial. Great help
@tgneilson1
@tgneilson1 6 ай бұрын
Hi. We are running multiple projects in parallel. If a learning on one job reveals an additional step that needs to be included in the action plan template, is there a way to modify the template such that the additional check is automatically pushed to all those child projects in various states of completion?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately there is no way to copy project Action Plan edits from one project to another, so you will have to change it on all the other projects that it the Action Plan template has been applied to.
@brianb4406
@brianb4406 6 ай бұрын
I get it now, thanks! But is there any way to link the entire markup table to a table in excel?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, no. The linking can only be done on a cell-by-cell basis.
@yammiemon
@yammiemon 6 ай бұрын
Is there a way to preset the fillable form box height and text size prior to using the auto fillable form? When I use this feature the font is smaller than the existing text and when I enlarge the text to match it is cut off due to the form box height is not tall adequate. I do not see how to set the properties until after using the auto feature.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 6 ай бұрын
​ Yes, if you open the Properties panel at the same time as the Forms panel, you can change the font/color/size, etc. Click the form field tool, then BEFORE you place it on screen set the text settings in the Properties panel. Then place the field on the PDF and your settings are there.
@jasincolegrove4798
@jasincolegrove4798 6 ай бұрын
Seems overly complicated for estimates. Zero standardization across estimators. Labor is the cost you should be concerned about and it's simply a guess per estimator, no different then paper bidding.
@JohnStephens-n5x
@JohnStephens-n5x 7 ай бұрын
Great presentation! I've used Bluebeam everyday for over a year now and had no idea all of its capabilities.
@kerimisam4517
@kerimisam4517 7 ай бұрын
I really appreciate all the valuable info you’re sharing. Keep it up a mew subscriber here
@gwapower
@gwapower 7 ай бұрын
:(
@veronikanemetschek
@veronikanemetschek 7 ай бұрын
Hi, great video! I tried it, however I have the following issue: when I add a new document, the link between excel is lost, so I can not do the measurements and have to link the whole excel again. Any advice? Thanks.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 7 ай бұрын
The key is to create a ‘Master PDF’ and a ‘Master Workbook’ and link them together. Place one (1) of every tool you have in the Master PDF and link them to the Master Workbook. Now, once you get a new job, save the Master Workbook to that job folder and change the source file to the construction documents. All the values will go to zero (0) but once you start adding in the tools into the CDs, the values auto-populate. The key to this whole process is well developed tool sets, which is something we can help you with here at ZenTek!
@veronikanemetschek
@veronikanemetschek 7 ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants Hi, thank you very much, I got it to work! Seems that what I've been doing wrong is saving them in same file location.
@migthedawg
@migthedawg 7 ай бұрын
Is it possible to edit the markups in excel and have it update the markup list in BB?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, no. Bluebeam has a one-way connection output from Bluebeam out to Excel, it doesn’t read back in at this point.
@wyattandersen645
@wyattandersen645 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@brandoncouden3174
@brandoncouden3174 9 ай бұрын
Hey, I am using a sketch to scale rectangle tool to estimate block walls and intend to use the width variable as the length of the wall. This way I can adjust the width of the tool on a floor plan to the length of the wall. To determine the wall area and, consequently, the qty of block, I figured I would manually enter the height of the wall in the depth field of the tool. However, quantity link does not allow me to select depth as one of the readable measurements in excel. Can you help?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 9 ай бұрын
Your best bet here would be to generate a custom column in Bluebeam, using a formula that multiplies the length x depth fields rather that trying to handle the calculations in Excel.
@brandoncouden3174
@brandoncouden3174 9 ай бұрын
Got it, thank you! I was able to find a work around using wall area.@@ZenTekConsultants
@RahidRiseShine
@RahidRiseShine 10 ай бұрын
This software is from other dimension. More than awesome.
@benl3rd
@benl3rd 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video I’m still running the standard revu and I’m thinking on switching to the new version . I do have a quick question. I’m a concrete contractor and when it comes to defining my rebar in a footing . Is there a way to create a tool that defines my bar that has a 2’ over lap ? Or let’s say a bar around the whole building
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
You’d be drawing out individual bars to do it, but you can overlap or wrap as needed. You might want to look into our ZenTek Revu Tools - Concrete set for this type of work. zentekconsultants.net/zentek-revu-tools/
@benl3rd
@benl3rd 10 ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants I emailed the customer support regarding these tools . Do they come with formulas also? If so I may be purchasing these
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
@@benl3rd No, the functionality is built-in but the Excel formulas have to be custom built. This is something ZenTek can help you with if needed.
@benl3rd
@benl3rd 10 ай бұрын
@@ZenTekConsultants I’m saying the formulas for blue beam come with the tool set ?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
@@benl3rd There are custom columns, with basic calculation formulas in our ZenTek Revu Tools and extended formulas in our ZenEstimate tools but they function only within Revu and aren’t linked to Excel by default, though they can be.
@ansarpervaiz5748
@ansarpervaiz5748 10 ай бұрын
Hi! I am trying to compare two pages which are slightly different from each other. Both pages have same scale but it seems like that the position/location of floor plan/drawing on the page is slightly different and because of this it highlights the entire pdf. I have tried using the manual alignment option but no good news. Can you please guide on this?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
Using the Manual Alignment, with the snap commands on and carefully selecting (3) matching points is your best option. If that doesn’t help, it’s possible that the comparison is seeing slightly different line weights or colors.
@khodormhanna
@khodormhanna 10 ай бұрын
if i already have blue beam , how i can get the tool chest
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
You can visit zentekconsultants.net/zenestimate-tools/ to purchase.
@khodormhanna3480
@khodormhanna3480 10 ай бұрын
550$ for tools wow
@darlenebarnes7712
@darlenebarnes7712 10 ай бұрын
How do you break a group. If you copy radials and they group all in one, how do you get them to function individually. For example a multiple question test.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
For items that require only a single acceptable answer, like a test, you need to use Radio Buttons and collect them as a group. Check boxes allow multiple selections to a single question.
@hammertech7524
@hammertech7524 10 ай бұрын
Using cloud as main storage is fine, but would always like an automated sync to another location in case the cloud service is down.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, the good thing is that there are plenty of integrations and add-ons for most of these types of tools that, provide real-time (or near real-time) sync to other systems. The other good thing is that all of these Cloud agents are replicated so usually, if something goes down, you're automatically shifted to a duplicate server without interruption.
@alheathcock4987
@alheathcock4987 10 ай бұрын
Can you help me in creating specific tools for take off?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
Hi, yes we can. Please call us at 866-824-4459 to discuss your needs.
@josephray9695
@josephray9695 10 ай бұрын
I’m currently bringing Procore into our office. If we already created and submitted the bud package and haven’t been awarded yet, can I still bring the bid package into Procore, even though it was created outside of it?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
You have two options: just import the existing Bid files as documents, or you can download the Bid Form Template from inside Procore and fill it all out so everything can be re-imported as a standard Procore Bid.
@benl3rd
@benl3rd 11 ай бұрын
How does this linking work with let’s say rebar. Let suppose plan shows 2 #4 in footing . How can you account for that
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 10 ай бұрын
The links work for any numeric column (built-in or custom) so if you link to the Count or Length of “2” Rebar” into a cell, the link will work.
@nehemiahstewart
@nehemiahstewart 11 ай бұрын
Thanks. Didn't know you could edit a feature line in a profile view. Useful information 👍🏽
@linn3806
@linn3806 11 ай бұрын
How could this be accomplished for structural steel takeoff which has a plethora of material sizes of varying lengths and needs to be grouped by like material description, sorted by length longest to shortest? Each takeoff object (record) has lets say 10 variables. As I understand this, the Markup List is connected to Excel. How is the real question I am searching for. I have built a template that works by exporting from BB, however I want to eliminate that process by linking with Excel. Quantity Link is a one cell setup that falls way short of the solution I am looking to accomplish. I cannot summarize materials in linear footage due to size and material length availability. Each piece of material is an individual record.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 11 ай бұрын
Rather than a long explanation, because you’re right: it’s a complicated process, I’m going to tell you to take a look at our ZenEstimate Steel tools. We’ve gone thru all that complexity and built a set of tools that sounds like a perfect fit for what you’re asking about. zentekconsultants.net/zenestimate-tools/
@hardlearner554
@hardlearner554 11 ай бұрын
Using CAD 2024 with Bluebeam 21, I am missing the stamps, file attachments, and signature tabs in my conversion settings. Any idea how to get them to turn on in CAD?
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 11 ай бұрын
A couple of things to check: first make sure you are using a version of Revu that has the CAD linking (Revu Complete). Next check that CAD is installed prior to installing Revu, so it adds all links. Last, run the BB Administrator tool and add all the PLUGINS for your CAD system, then APPLY and reboot.
@scurry31a
@scurry31a 11 ай бұрын
How about when the same type of measurement is used from cell to cell? example: sidewalk 1, sidewalk 2 .. and so on; each its own measurement and link in each cell, all made from the same tool saved in the toolbox. :) Also, how can you restrict the transfer data to only transferring a data type? example: I only want SQFT in my cell not a count as well in an adjacent cell that overrides the data there. Data transfer limited to one cell. (data of my choice?)
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 11 ай бұрын
Hi, During the link process, you can filter for specific fields (i.e. Area or Length only) for specifically labeled items (i.e. SW1/SW2) but you need to do each in its own cell. There’s no logical way for it to sort different labels into the same cell, Excel would have no idea which you’d be looking for.
@scurry31a
@scurry31a 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the quick response. I would be moving from cell to cell so renaming will be the key. Thank you.. as to Bluebeam transferring more info than needed to my spreadsheet and overriding adjacent cells, any help there would be apricated.
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 11 ай бұрын
The issue is the measurement and the measurement unit need to be split because in Excel, “4” is a number and “4 ft” is text, so Revu splits it and inserts two columns to handle that. Easiest thing is to insert a blank column to the right of your linked cells when creating the Workbook, then delete it after you’re done.@@scurry31a
@derekt9974
@derekt9974 11 ай бұрын
This is the exact problem I was trying to find. I remember using that command before but its been so long. Other videos werent what I was looking for but this was it!
@ZenTekConsultants
@ZenTekConsultants 11 ай бұрын
@derekt9974 Thank you. We're glad we could help you with our video.
@CarlosGutyr
@CarlosGutyr Жыл бұрын
Thanks