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Abstract

On-Screen Takeoff v.3.98.18.03 includes improvements to Takeoff Boost™️ including support for searching for Window Types based on shape (just like Wall Types) and Bid Area assignment, renamed and repositioned program Tabs so they are more aligned with their functionality, a form so you can register for future Customer Feedback sessions, an embedded, all-new Online Help experience, and several bug fixes. These features and fixes are designed to help you get your takeoff projects done faster with greater accuracy than ever.

We also updated the technology on which On-Screen Takeoff is built to ensure it remains compatible with newer versions of Windows - so you don't have worry about a Windows Update breaking your beloved takeoff software.

New to On-Screen Takeoff or just want a refresh? See Getting Started with On-Screen Takeoff for a wealth of resources to help you install, license, and get to know the application.

Please see previous Release Notes History (at the bottom of this article) for more recently added Features and Improvements.

New Features

  • Takeoff Boost can now search for windows based on the Window Type symbol on your plans (see Running Takeoff Boost for details).

    • On-Screen Takeoff Takeoff Boost Dialog box showcasing Window Types

  • Added a pop-up that shows after you activate a license so you can register for future Customer Feedback sessions.

    • On-Screen Takeoff Customer Feedback registration screen

  • An all new (this site) Online Help experience embedded in the new Resources Tab (see “Changes, below for more on renamed Tabs).

    • On-Screen Takeoff Resouce Tab showing embedded online help site

  • Takeoff Boost now assigns the takeoff it generates to the “Active” Bid Area (think floors, buildings, rooms, etc.), see Bid Areas for more information.

    • Takeoff Boost allocates returned takeoff to the selected Bid Area

  • Lastly, Takeoff Boost now prompts you for your opinion on its results after you run the utility twice.

    • Takeoff Boost feedback form

Changes

  • We renamed the Program Tabs so their names match their function better (see Working with OST - the Program Tabs for more information). Many users were confused because you did your takeoff on the Image Tab and reviewed your summarized takeoff results on the Takeoff Tab. So now, you do your takeoff on the Takeoff Tab, and you see your cumulative results on the Summary Tab. We also changed Bids Tab to Projects Tab and Worksheet Tab to Estimate Tab.

    • On-Screen Takeoff legacy Program Tabs

    • On-Screen Takeoff legacy Program Tabs

    • Lastly, we “did away” with the MyOnCenter Tab and created two new Tabs, at the far right: in-app access to this knowledgebase on the Resources (you can always open this site in your default browser by pressing F1), and ConstructConnect news, upcoming events, release information and other great Trending content.

  • When Takeoff Boost creates a Linear Condition, its “Connect” option will be checked in Advanced Properties making it easier for to adjust takeoff that includes adjacent/connecting segments. Previously, the Connect option was not checked, so that all segments moved independently - this is not entirely desirable because it forced the users to adjust three or more segments when moving one. Now, with Connect checked, when you move one segment, any segments that are connected to it (both ends) will move along with it.
  • We upgraded On-Screen's Takeoff codebase to support newer versions of Microsoft Windows - your software should continue to work fine for years to come.

Fixes

  • TE-4307 - Drawing Named Views on both the Image Window and Annotations and View Window and then attempting to duplicate a Named View throws an error message and saves the Named View without name
  • TE-6502 - In DPC Mode, the Budget Tab was not updating correctly (affected 3.98.17.03 and 3.98.18.02)
  • TE-6430 - Takeoff Conditions were not retaining their Advanced Properties when the program is closed, this also affected Saved Styles. (affected 3.98.17.03 and 3.98.18.02)
  • TE-6491 - Removing the "Lock" option from a Job Status was not saved (affected 3.98.17.03 and 3.98.18.02)
  • TE-6509 - Default Layers were not persisting (affected 3.98.17.03 and 3.98.18.02)
  • TE-5800 - Using Hotlinks on a page with an overlay shown pointing to another page with overlay shown can re-scale the image
  • TE-6843 - Attachment Advanced Property - "Backout Quantities from Parent" does not persist

Known Issues

New in this version:

  • N/A

These are carried over from previous versions:

  • ART3-4308 - OST - Removing annotations in the Image window when the Annotation and View window and View window are open does not update properly
  • ART3-4309 - OST - Drawing takeoff in the Image window is not reflected in the Annotation and View Window or View window (this is working as designed)
  • TE-4400 (replaces ART3-4400 and ON-4728) - If you CUT and paste takeoff from one Page to another, the blue "takeoff" indicator does not get updated in the Page Navigator until you leave the Image Tab and return (Case 02230614)
    • (ART3-4400/ON-4728 was fixed in 3.98.14, however it was determined that fix caused unforeseen issues with the Page Navigator so that fix has been reverted)
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