ProEst (and Estimate) feature request: Takeoff

[fmercier_lintendant]

To be able to use a surface AND the perimeter as an automatic parameter in an assembly.  When we do a takeoff of a surface, the system also calculates the perimeter. If I create an assembly and set "surface," I will need to point to the surface on the plan, but the software cannot automatically extract the perimeter to use it in the same assembly.

Example: Formwork for a structural slab. I would point to the surface, give it the thickness, and it would calculate the formwork below and the entire perimeter in the same assembly.

[L_renz00]

Create a formula variable called "AreaPerimeter" spell it exactly the same way (w/o quotations), set the variable unit to LF and input to Digital. When you are creating the assembly use that variable to pull the perimeter takeoff from the area takeoff so you can use it for calculations.

[fmercier_lintendant]

Hi, It is a good idea and I will do that. Thanks,