What You’ll Need Before You Start
- A Windows 11 computer (64-bit)
- Your license confirmed in the Customer Portal (check this before downloading)
- Administrator access on your computer (you’ll need this to install)
- An internet connection
The PlanSwift w/AI Tools installer automatically installs PlanSwift 11 Professional if it not installed already. Takeoff Boost is supported on PlanSwift 11 Professional only and it is not compatible with PlanSwift Metric or PlanSwift Enterprise.
Step 1 — Install PlanSwift w/ Takeoff Boost™
AI features in PlanSwift — including Auto Count, Auto Scale, Auto Bookmark, and Auto Takeoff — require a separate installer called Takeoff Boost™.
- Download the Takeoff Boost installer here: PlanSwift Installer Downloads (it’s the top row, named “Takeoff Boost for PlanSwift Professional”)
- Right-click the installer and select Run as administrator.
- If Windows shows a security warning, click More info → Run anyway. The installer is signed by ConstructConnect, Inc.
- Follow the prompts — no folder selection needed, defaults are correct.
- Launch PlanSwift. Go to the Tools tab to find the Takeoff Boost™ ribbon and its features.
Step 2 - Activate Your New Tools
You may see an activation screen pop-up the first time you access Takeoff Boost’s tool - log in with your usual PlanSwift activation e-mail and password.
How Do I Keep Takeoff Boost Updated?
We do most of it for you. When there is an update available, you’ll receive a notification and the update will download and install automatically.
- Be sure to run the Update as administrator. If you are not administrator on your computer, alas, you’ll need to contact your IT department to install the update.
- Relaunch PlanSwift.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Windows blocked the download | Click Keep, then More info → Run anyway. Confirm the publisher says “ConstructConnect, Inc.” |
| Takeoff Boost™ ribbon is missing after install | Re-run the installer as administrator. |
| Installer says Takeoff Boost™ is already running | Right-click the Takeoff Boost™ icon in the system tray → Quit, then retry. |
| Updates aren’t being detected | Confirm your computer can reach storage.googleapis.com — try opening that URL in a browser.
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Need Help?
Contact Technical Support or visit the Help Center at help.constructconnect.com for additional resources.
