Why re-create something from scratch when you've already done the hard work? PlanSwift allows you to copy and paste takeoff objects to get your takeoff work done fast and more accurately.

Copy and Pasting Takeoffs

To copy one or more takeoffs:

• Select the item or items you want to copy by either clicking on them while holding the Shift or Ctrl key or by dragging a box over the items (1)
• Right-click on one of the selected items and select Copy from the drop-down menu to copy the items (2)
• Right-click on the upper-left Point where you want the new item to be pasted (3)
• Click on Paste to open the Confirm Copy Section window (4)
  • If you want the copy to be pasted into the same item, select Paste sections into same item (5)
  • If you want it pasted into a new item, select Paste sections into a new item (5)
• Click on Ok to paste the stored item or items (6)

The copied items appear at the location clicked on in Step 3.

Using Linear Copy to Paste Takeoff Items at a Specific Offset

Performing a linear copy and paste is Initiated only by a hotkey. To copy a takeoff item (or items) and paste them in a specific direction:

• Select the takeoff item (or items) to be copied (in this case a linear parking diagonal line)
• Press Ctrl + Right Arrow key on the keyboard to open the Move Objects window
• Enter the distance to the right that you want the copied item to be placed

Establishing Points while Performing Takeoff

Subtracting from takeoffs (Backouts)

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