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          When you create a new Takeoff in STACK, you'll choose a Takeoff Measurement Type. The Takeoff Measurement Type determines the measurement output(s) for the takeoff - square foot, linear foot, count, cubic yard, etc. - so it is important to choose the right Takeoff Measurement Type for the type of material/item you want to measure/count.

          There are nine Takeoff Measurement Types from which to choose:

          • Area

          • Linear

          • Count

          • Linear with Drop

          • Pitched Area

          • Pitched Linear

          • Surface Area

          • Volume 2D

          • Volume 3D

          To help you make the right choice, the table below provides examples of what you can measure, the measurement outputs,* formula variables, and the Change Takeoff options for each Takeoff Measurement Type.

          *Most Takeoff Measurement Types output a Primary and Secondary measurement(s). 
          For example, the Area Takeoff Measurement Type will yield the square footage and the linear footage of the perimeter. The Volume 3D Takeoff Measurement Type will yield the cubic yardage, square footage, and linear footage of the perimeter.

          All Takeoff Measurement Types also provide an Each measurement output. This is the number of measurements made times multipliers that are applied to the takeoff. 

          Takeoff  Measurement Type

          Use Examples

          Measurement Outputs

          Formula Variables

          Change Takeoff Options

          Area

          Floors, ceilings, elevation view of a building, etc.

          Primary: Square Footage
          Secondary: Linear Footage of the measured area’s perimeter, width and height*, Each

          [MeasuredArea]
          [MeasuredLinear]
          [MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Area
          Pitched Area Volume 2D

          Linear

          Baseboard, wire, PVC, etc.

          Primary: Linear Footage
          Secondary: Each

          [MeasuredLinear][MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Linear
          Linear
          Surface Area Volume 3D

          Count

          Outlets, fire alarms, doors, etc.

          Primary: Count
          Secondary: Each

          [MeasuredCount]

          Count

          Linear with Drop

          Electrical wire that drops down 6 feet to an outlet

          Primary: Linear Footage of the measured distance including drops
          Secondary: Drop Count, Each

          [MeasuredLinearWithDrops][MeasuredDropCount][MeasuredLinear]
          [MeasuredCount]

          Linear with Drop

          Pitched Area

          Sloped roof from an aerial view

          Primary: Total Square Footage of the sloped surface
          Secondary: Linear Footage of perimeter*, Each

          [MeauredPitchedArea] [MeasuredPitchedLinear][MeasuredArea] [MeasuredLinear][MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Area
          Pitched Area Volume 2D

          Pitched Linear

          Hip on a sloped roof from an aerial view

          Primary: Linear Footage
          Secondary: Linear Footage of the flat area, width and height*, Each

          [MeasuredPitchedLinear][MeasuredLinear]
          [MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Linear
          Linear
          Surface Area Volume 3D

          Surface Area

          Painted walls, wallpaper, drywall, etc.

          Primary: Square Footage
          Secondary: Linear footage of the measured distance, width and height*, Each

          [MeasuredSurfaceArea][MeasuredLinear]
          [MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Linear
          Linear
           

          Volume 2D

          Concrete slab, parking lot, etc.

          Primary: Cubic Yardage
          Secondary: Square Footage of the flat area, Linear Footage of perimeter area, width and height*, Each

          [MeasuredVolume2D]
          [Measured Area]
          [MeasuredLinear]
          [MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Area
          Pitched Area Volume 2D

          Volume 3D

          Concrete footer or wall, etc.

          Primary: Cubic Yardage
          Secondary: Linear Footage of measured distance, width and height*, Each

          [MeasuredVolume3D]
          [MeasuredLinear]
          [MeasuredCount]
          [MeasuredHeight]*
          [MeasuredWidth]*

          Linear
          Linear
           

          * You must use the rectangle tool when measuring to get the Secondary Outputs of Linear Footage for width and height and to be able to use the [MeasuredHeight] and [MeasuredWidth] formula variables.

          NOTE: If you happen to choose the wrong Takeoff Measurement Type, you can use the Change Takeoff tool to assign the measurement(s) to a different takeoff that has a Takeoff Measurement Type listed in the Change Takeoff Options column in the table above. For example, you can change a takeoff with a Pitched Area Takeoff Measurement Type to a takeoff with an Area or Volume 2D Takeoff Measurement Type.

          TIP: When measuring a roof, you need to use an aerial (floor plan) view, NOT an elevation view.

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