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    iPad/Tablet: Count Measurement

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    Article summary

    The Count Tool allows Symbols to be placed on Plans and appear in the bill of materials on the Quantities Tab.

    Related Articles: Count Labelling | Count Assist | Measurement Parts and Labour

    Interface appearance may vary based on screen size, potentially hiding buttons. For accuracy, consider using a stylus, Apple pencil or mouse. Tap here for further information on device compatibility.

    Add a New Count Measurement

    1. Within a Stage tap +Count

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    1. Complete the required details
      Unit Cost, Markup Percentage and Unit Price are optional. If using costing, please ensure the Unit Price is populated
    2. Tap Symbol and make a selection
    3. Tap Create
      If additional Parts and Labour are required, tap Create & Add More Parts

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    Using the Count Tool

    Navigation hints:
    • Pinch zoom
    • Tap hold and drag to pan
    1. On the Plan, tap the Count in the Stage
    2. Tap to place a Count
    3. Tap Counting for Deleting or Labelling Mode
      In Delete mode, tap Symbols to be removed

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    1. Tap Settings to adjust:
      Symbol, Style or Rotation
      Add Parts and Labour
    2. When complete, tap Done

    Edit Count - Ipad new

    How to Edit existing Counts

    The Settings modal remains open during Editing and requires a tap to close once editing is complete.

    1. Tap Done, Zoom in and tap on the Count
    2. Tap Label Settings to add Labels
    3. Tap Settings to:
      • Edit the Style changing all Symbols associated with this Measurement
      • Edit the Symbol type
      • Adjust the Symbol Rotation
      • Edit the Plan Symbol Scale % (increase all Symbols in the Stage with the same %)
      • Add or edit Parts & Settings or Labour

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    1. Tap Actions to:

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    1. Tap Measurement Actions to:
      • Hide this Measurement from the Plan
      • Select All of the Measurement
      • Rename
      • Adjust the Measurement Value
      • Add or edit Parts & Settings and Labour
      • Erase All, removing all Counts from the Plan
      • Delete the Measurement from the whole Project Permanently

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    Adjusting Count Totals

    ⚠️ Adjusting Totals will lock the value

    Adding or removing Counts after Adjusting the Plan or Project Totals will not be reflected in the Totals

    1. To Adjust Measurement Totals, tap the Plan Total ( * ) or Project Total (^)
    2. Enter a new value in Number form (e.g. 3) or Formula form (e.g. 2*10)
    3. Tap Save

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    4. To remove an Adjusted Total, tap the Adjusted Total and delete the value
    Please note: Entering 0 will give an Adjusted Total of 0

    📝 Reading Adjusted Values
    • The asterisk (*) on the Count Value means that the Total is Adjusted
    • The hat (^) on the Measurement Total means that it contains a Count(s) that has been Adjusted

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    Supported References

    Supported References relate directly to elements on the Plan and can be used in conjunction with Excel-type Formula to calculate Parts and Labour. Please tap here to read more about Supported References.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I use the same item across the Project instead of creating a new one each time?

    Selecting Link from Worksheet allows an existing Stage to be selected and used to create one Project Total for the Measurement.

    To combine marked-up Stages, please use the Transfer Tool. This moves Measurement Totals from one Stage or one Measurement to another.


    Can Groundplan automatically Count Symbols on Plans?

    Yes, although this feature is not available on iPad or Tablet devices.

    Count Assist Tool is Groundplan's very own assistant to help search and locate Symbols on Plans. For more information on Count Assist, click here.

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