Getting Started with Quantification

Spend a few minutes going through this guide to learn some Quantification basics.

Key terms	Before you begin	Create your first takeoff
Quantification workbook The main workspace that contains the object data for the takeoffs you create in a project. Item catalog The organizational database for your takeoff project, defining takeoff groups and disciplines. Resource catalog The resources needed for successful completion of a project, related by function and type including materials, equipment or tools. See Glossary for more.	The file you want to use must contain properties from the original design application. Quantification supports native and aggregated files from the following applications. AutoCAD®: Architecture, MEP, Civil 3D, Plant 3D Autodesk Inventor® Autodesk Revit® Also ensure your IT administrator has integrated your most commonly used catalogs into Quantification.	Create project Select takeoff items Create takeoff items Perform takeoff Export takeoff data
Set up a project	Using item and resource catalogs	Perform model takeoff