Currently, when using Count-based Takeoff Types in Autodesk Takeoff, there's no way to reference the total number of placed instances within the quantity formula. This limits real-world use cases where the count drives a physical quantity, such as:
Volume of concrete for column pads or piers
Total weight for equipment or precast units
Labor/machine estimates based on item quantity
Even though you can define variables like depth, width, and height, there's no ability to multiply these values by the total count to drive cumulative totals. A single instance is calculated correctly, but the summary line in the package doesn’t reflect aggregate quantity.
Introduce a built-in variable, like Count, that can be used in formulas. For example:
Count * Depth * Width * Height / 27 (to get total CY of concrete for however many Column Pads there are)
This would unlock real-world outputs without requiring post-export math or switching tools.
