This Takeoff Boost service update includes two great improvements: Paint Types and Ceiling identification improvements.
Paint Types
Detection of Paint Types only works with PDFs at this time.
Example:
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| Before: Takeoff Boost/Auto Takeoff returned a single Condition for Paint. | After: Takeoff Boost/Auto Takeoff returns several unique Conditions, based on the objects’ tag and the finish schedule - all automatically done for you. |
Why this Matters?
Automating your finish schedules just got easier. Instead of returning a single generic condition for paint, Auto Takeoff now automatically reads object tags and finish schedules to generate unique conditions for you.
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Why it matters: You no longer have to manually assign finish tags to differentiate paint or wall coverings room by room. Takeoff Boost does the heavy lifting by mapping paint tags directly to the correct wall surface conditions.
Accent walls are not yet automatically assigned distinct tags; Auto Takeoff currently applies the primary paint tag designated for the room.
Mixed Ceilings
We’ve heard your feedback regarding Acoustic Ceiling Tile (ACT) and Gypsum Wallboard (GWB) detection. This update introduces significant improvements to better capture complex ceiling scenarios.
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What’s changed: Ceilings Auto Takeoff now identifies ACT and GWB with much higher accuracy, specifically improving how the system handles tricky soffits and bulkheads.
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| Before: Takeoff Boost/Auto Takeoff missed a few changes in ceiling type. | After: Takeoff Boost/Auto Takeoff identifies ACT/Gypsum Board ceilings more accurately. |
Why this Matters?
Fewer corrections getting you to “completed takeoff” faster and more accurately than ever.
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