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    iPad/Tablet: Length Measurement

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    The Length Tool is used to calculate metres, square metres, volume or add Pitch to Measurements on Plans. These appear in the bill of materials on the Quantities Tab.

    Related Articles: Length Labelling | 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 Length Measurement

    1. Within a Stage tap +Length

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    1. Complete the required details
      Part no, Unit Cost, Markup Percentage and Unit Price are optional. If using costing, please ensure the Unit Price is populated

    2. Select the Measurement Unit or add a Pitch degree
      This will update the Part UoM box

    3. Tap Create
      If additional Parts and Labour are required, tap Create & Add More Parts

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    Using the Length Tool to begin measuring

    ⚠️ To measure a Length, set the Plan Scale

    1. On the Plan, tap to begin a Length
    Navigation hints:
    • Pinch zoom
    • Tap hold and drag to pan
    1. (optional) Tap to change the Drawing Mode
    2. Tap to change directions
    3. Tap the last blue square to complete the Length

    Using Length Tool - iPad

    Square Drawing Mode

    After a Length has been created, choose Square Drawing Mode to draw rectangles and squares.

    1. Tap Freeform then tap Square
    2. Tap once to begin
    3. Move to the opposite side corner and tap to complete

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    Curve Drawing Mode

    After a Length has been created, choose Curve Drawing Mode to draw curves.

    1. Tap Curve
    2. Tap once at the beginning of the Curve
    3. Tap along the Curve
      Close to the apex / highest point for best results
    4. Tap at the end of the Curve
    5. Tap the Curve button again to return to Freeform or tap the last point to complete

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    Length Labelling

    Labels can be added to Lengths to further enhance designs and take-offs. Letters, numbers and special characters can be positioned within a Length on the Plan with abbreviations in the Stage and Legend. Useage examples include pipework, ducting, direction, garden edging, demolition zones, trenching and barriers.

    Find out more here.

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    Deleting a Length

    1. Tap Done, Zoom in and tap on the Length
    2. Tap Actions
    3. Tap Delete

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    How to Edit existing Lengths

    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 Length
    2. Tap Settings to:
      • Edit Line Colour, Line Style and Line Width changing all Lengths associated with this Measurement
      • Add Drop / Wastage in metres/feet
      • Add Parts and Labour

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    1. Within Settings, tap Total to:
      • Enable / Disable Show Totals
      • Edit Text Colour, Text Size and Number Format
      • Add Drop / Wastage in metres/feet
      • Add Parts and Labour

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    1. Tap Actions to:

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    1. Tap Measurement Actions to:
      • Measure
      • Select All
      • Hide
      • Rename
      • Adjust the Measurement Value
      • Add Parts and Labour
      • Erase All, removing all Lengths from the Plan
      • Delete the Measurement from the whole Project Permanently

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    Adjusting Length Totals

    ⚠️Adjusting Totals will lock the value

    Adding or removing Lengths after Adjusting the Plan or Project Totals will not be reflected in the Totals.
    Editing Individual Lengths will not be shown when the Value is Adjusted.

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

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    1. 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 individual run means that the Total is Adjusted.
    The hat (^) on the Measurement Total means it contains an Adjusted Length (s).

    ipad-length-adjusted-2.png

    Supported References

    Support 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 measure 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.


    What is the difference between the Drop/Wastage setting and Adjusting Totals?

    The Drop /Wastage value can only be applied to specific runs and needs a Length Measurement to apply it to. The Adjustment can be made on individual runs, Total Length Measurement or Plan Totals when there are no Measurements on the Plan.

    Please note: The Adjusted Value ignores the actual Measurement and locks the Value that has been defined at that point in time. Adding or Deleting runs will not change an Adjusted Total.

    You may look at using Formula within the Measurement or Part if the same Drop or Wastage is to apply to all runs within a Measurement.




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