Configuring the quantity takeoff
Shows step-by-step how to configure the quantity takeoff.
Before you begin
You have prepared your model for quantity takeoff and want to adjust the default configuration for export.
Note:
The steps in this task are optional. If the default configuration meets your requirements, you do not need to adjust the configuration.
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Procedure
- If you want to adjust the order of the attributes in the short text, activate editing by double-clicking in the corresponding cell of the Short text column.
- Drag and drop the attributes into the desired order. The new order of the attributes is adjusted in real time in the Quantity takeoff section.
- To edit the attributes in the Short text column, click
. The Configure short text dialog for editing the attributes opens. - Adjust the existing parameters as desired.
- If necessary, add more parameters by clicking
and close the Configure short text dialog by clicking OK. - Save your user-defined configuration in the Quantity takeoff acc. To: [...] dialog by clicking on
in a directory of your choice. The configuration with the currently set short text attributes is saved in a text file (*.qcf).
Results
The quantity takeoff is configured as required and saved for future use.