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Asked on: Friday, April 17, 2009 at 5:34 pm EDT
Answered on: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:59 pm EDT

Question: Can anyone recommend a program for doing take offs and estimating from ftp sites?

Proprietary Software



OnScreen Takeoff

Comprehensive takeoff and estimating software with advanced features like 3D modeling and bluebeam integration.


Planswift

User-friendly takeoff and estimating software known for its speed and accuracy.

Esticom

Construction estimating software that includes takeoff capabilities and integration with BIM models.


BDX

A cloud-based estimating platform with takeoff functionality and real-time collaboration.

CostX

Software for construction cost management, including takeoff and estimating.

Open-Source Software



LibreCAD

Free and open-source CAD software that can be used for basic takeoffs.

GIMP

A free and open-source image editor that can be used to extract measurements from FTP sites.


ImageJ

Another free and open-source image editor with tools for pixel counting and area measurement.

Online Services



PlanSwift Cloud

Cloud-based version of Planswift that allows you to access takeoff and estimating functionality online.


PlanSize

An online tool that allows you to take off measurements and calculate square footage from PDFs and images.

TakeOff3D

A cloud-based platform that uses AI to automate takeoff and estimating from FTP sites.

FTP Site Considerations:
Ensure you have stable internet connectivity. Verify that the FTP site supports the required file formats. Use a file compression tool to reduce file sizes and speed up downloads.* Consider using a dedicated FTP client for faster and more reliable transfers. Flag for review

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