Breakdowns

The Breakdown feature helps you organize quantities into structured groups for easier takeoff management and analysis, and it now lives directly in the Quantities Panel for quicker creation and application.

Creating a Breakdown

1. Open the Quantities Panel.

2. Click the 'Add Breakdown' button on the quantity panel.

   

3. Add a new breakdown category.

   • You can create up to a 3-tier hierarchy (e.g., Phase → Building → Floor).

     

4. Press Enter to save.

Applying and Drawing Within a Breakdown

After creating a breakdown, you can start assigning and creating takeoffs directly inside it:

• Apply Existing Takeoffs: Right-click on any takeoff item and select Assign Breakdown:

  

• Draw Inside a Breakdown: Select a breakdown from the panel and begin drawing with any classification. The quantities will automatically be recorded within that breakdown only.

This way, you can either organize existing takeoffs or focus your work on a specific phase or category without switching back and forth.