We are pleased to offer you resources to help you get started using On-Screen Takeoff for your takeoff needs. You can download feature-specific "Bid Packages" below that you can then import into On-Screen Takeoff that are designed to help you understand how you can best leverage the time-saving features we built into On-Screen Takeoff. These are free to all On-Screen Takeoff users.
We also offer trade-specific Bid Packages that help you understand how to apply On-Screen Takeoff's powerful tools to your industry, see: On-Screen Takeoff - Getting Started Trade Bid Packages.
Download Links
| Feature | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Auto Name | https://storage.googleapis.com/download-prd/Downloads/OST/gateway/1-Auto_Name_Plans11162024.osp |
| Overlay Plans for Addenda and Revisions | https://storage.googleapis.com/download-prd/Downloads/OST/gateway/2-Overlay_Plans_for_Addendas_and_Revisions11162024.osp |
| Typical Areas for Multi-Family Buildings | https://storage.googleapis.com/download-prd/Downloads/OST/gateway/3-Takeoff_Boost_-_Automated_Takeoff11162024.osp |
| View Window and Named Views/Hot Links | https://storage.googleapis.com/download-prd/Downloads/OST/gateway/4-Typical_Areas_for_Multifamily11162024.osp |
Instructions
First, download the appropriate Bid Package from the table above. Feel free to download more than one! Save the download to your OCS Documents\\OST folder or any other convenient location on your computer.
Next, ensure On-Screen Takeoff is installed and that you have the database into which you want to import this OSP Bid Package active/selected. (See Related Articles for more information.)
Note
You can import a Bid Package even if you are a PlanViewer (free/unlicensed) user.
Locate the OSP Bid Package you downloaded and double-click it. That's it! On-Screen Takeoff does the rest for you.
It may take a few seconds to import, then the Bid is visible in the active database.
Locate the new Project and double-click it to open the Image Tab.
The first Page in the project shows you a very brief introduction to On-Screen Takeoff's most important functions for new users.
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