PlanSwift Basics - Segment Takeoff

[@jogietoh]

thanks

[@geovannirodriguez7055]

Thinking of using segment take offs for anchor bolts parts. Typical would be (segment length/6)+2. 6 is spacing and +2 for starting and end bolt with a round down function. Does this seem right to you?

[@atlantaestimator]

It seems like that would divide each segment by 6 and add 2. I would try this in a new calculated field and see if you get the results you want. Then, enter that new field name into your QTY field so you keep it clean for multiplying the unit price. I tend to make a separate calculated field rather than make formulas in the QTY field. The advantage is that you can copy that field to any other item or even templates that you save.

[@geovannirodriguez7055]

@@atlantaestimator I understand, I just picked up the software a few days ago and realized I was making that mistake when I could have had the formulas in the back end. I also didn't realize i needed to create my parts first before assemblies. Thanks for the reply! Been learning a lot from your videos.