We are pleased to offer you resources to help you get started using On-Screen Takeoff for your takeoff needs. You can download trade-specific "Bid Packages" below that you can then import into On-Screen Takeoff that are designed to help you understand how you can best leverage On-Screen Takeoff for your trade. These are free to all On-Screen Takeoff users.
We also offer feature-specific Bid Packages that help you understand some of the amazing features that may not be obvious when you first start using On-Screen Takeoff, see: On-Screen Takeoff - Getting Started with Features Bid Packages.
Download Links
Instructions
- Download the appropriate Bid Package from the table above. Feel free to download more than one! Save the download to your OCS Documents\\OST folder or any other convenient location on your computer.
- Next, ensure On-Screen Takeoff is installed and that you have the database into which you want to import this OSP Bid Package active/selected. (See Related Articles for more information.)
You can import a Bid Package even if you are a PlanViewer (free/unlicensed) user.
- Locate the OSP Bid Package you downloaded and double-click it. That's it! On-Screen Takeoff does the rest for you.
It may take a few seconds to import, then the Project is visible in the active database on the Projects Tab.
- Locate the new Project and double-click it to open the Takeoff Tab.
The first Page in the project shows you a very brief introduction to On-Screen Takeoff's most important functions for new users.
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