To take advantage of these Takeoff Boost™ improvements, you must be using On-Screen Takeoff v.4.0.0.288 or newer.
See the On-Screen Takeoff Product Information and Download Page for more information.
Improvements
Existing Walls Improvement
A few updates ago, we rolled-out support for Takeoff Boost to identify existing walls. However, we have noticed that some plans format existing and new walls the same - as white, outlined in black. We have updated Takeoff Boost to support that workflow now.
Why this Matters?
Previously, when both existing walls and new walls appeared in white on a plan, Takeoff Boost struggled to distinguish between them. This led to inaccurate results and required significant manual corrections.
Now, when you select "Existing Walls" and choose "White" from the color dropdown, you'll see a new prompt: "Are new walls also white?" with Yes/No options. This allows you to quickly tell Boost about your plan's wall colors so it can deliver more accurate results.
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| Prior to this update, Takeoff Boost did not separate new and existing white walls but returned them as a single Condition. | After this update, new and existing white walls are detected and individual Conditions are created for each. |
Key Benefits
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More accurate results - By knowing upfront whether new walls are white, Takeoff Boost can better differentiate between existing and new construction
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Works on any page - Does not require a legend on the page for accurate white wall detection
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Reduces manual corrections - Better detection means fewer walls to fix after Takeoff Boost runs
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Handles the most challenging existing walls scenario - White-on-white walls are one of the toughest detection challenges in automated takeoffs
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