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Create set out point plan for plumbing

Easily draw a stack, penetration or preslab setout plan.

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  1. Create your stage

  2. Populate with counts or use a take-off template e.g. W/C, shower, floor waste, vanity, sinks
    Recommended to use symbols with a cross in the centre and a separate colour for each count

  3. Set your scale

  4. Enable the grid tool Set the grid references to position off the wall, e.g. 125mm and 450mm

  5. Line up the corner of the room with the corner of the grid. The intersection point is where the count is placed

    set out point

  6. Continue for all penetration points

  7. Click the ruler tool and place dimensions on the plan from the centre of the point to the exterior string line

    (Recommended) Colour code the ruler for each point

  8. Click a count on the plan and enable count labels

  9. Type the label then choose the position around the symbol

  10. Add a legend to the plan

  11. Complete any text notes on the plan

  12. Export the plan as a PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a set out point again for a take-off?

Absolutely.

To use time wisely, you can duplicate a plan to become your future asbuilt plan or a take-off.

After copying the plan, hide the stage and use the select tool to select all the rulers and delete them.

If project quantities are irrelevant on both plans, copying the plan within the same project would be fine. The totals within a legend are for the plan only.

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