About the Takeoff Launch

Note: This functionality is available only if you have the Estimating Module.

When you click the 9-5 Takeoffs menu, you first see the Takeoff Launch window. The window has two sections:

Open an existing takeoff -

Double-click a takeoff in the list to launch it in the 9-5 Takeoffs window. You can use the Sort menu to sort the list by:

• Last Edited Date
• Job Number
• Job Name

Create a new takeoff -

This combo box has several entry points:

• Enter a unique number in the Job# text box, and you are prompted to create a new takeoff in 3-5 Jobs (Accounts Receivable).
• Click the drop-down arrow to view the job list in the Accounts Receivable lookup window. Click a status to located existing takeoffs. Double-click a takeoff to open it.
• Click the Detail button to open the 3-5 Jobs (Accounts Receivable) window to create a new job from which to build a takeoff.