Performing a Segment takeoff is like performing a linear takeoff (previous article). Segment takeoffs are used for calculating any segmented items, such as beams, joists, segment cubic yards, wall areas, hip-valley, etc. Segment takeoffs are performed with one or more single- line measurements (or sections) and may include arcs.
To perform a segment takeoff:
- Click on the top half of the Segment button on the Home tab menu or press 3 on the keyboard - this opens the Properties – New Segment] window
- Give the segment takeoff a name
- Select a color for the takeoff
- Click on Ok to begin the takeoff
- Move the cursor crosshairs to the area of the takeoff
- Click on the beginning and end of each parking lot line, treating each as an individual segment (Note that pressing Ctrl + Z will undo any Point's placement)
Press M on the keyboard if you wish to magnify the area for more accuracy.
The completed segments are shown to the right.
 The Linear Takeoff Tool (Connected Segments) | The Count Takeoff Tool  |
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