Autodesk QTO Users Group

Enhancing Estimating Productivity with Autodesk Quantity Takeoff

A users group for those utilizing and interested in enhancing construction estimating processes on 2D and 3D plans and models.

Latest Activity

Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
How do you rate Innovaya & Quantity Takeoff 2010. How was your experience with Innovaya.
on Sunday
Chigo Uzoigwe joined Michael Walker's group
QTO Trial Users
A group focussed for QTO 30-day trial users to assist with startup and basic questions of Autodesk QTO
on Friday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
I really appreciate that comment, i would like to know where are you working. I am working with A Class Contracting Company, Saudi Binladin Group. Is your working environment with consultant or contracting company. Thanks for the suggestion.
on Wednesday
Joe A replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
CADMeasure is like a plug-in on AutoCAD Lite, and is typically a generation behind the latest ACAD product. We have used it at our firm for over 5 years, and now I find it grossly under-equipped (No legends, No ability to sort/collect measurements,…
on Wednesday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi updated their profile
on Wednesday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi updated their profile photo
on Wednesday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi Google
on Wednesday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi added a discussion
Slope Area Takeoff
Hi I am dealing with curtain wall takeoff. So I guess I do have the slopping curtain wall tilted to 12 degree. So how to consider the slopping measurement into considerations
on Wednesday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi replied to Ken McRae's discussion 'Crash!'
I have the same build, and me also facing the same problem. The program ends suddenly whipping out the whole screen and becomes slower when heavy files are loaded and eventually the program ends. According me I felt its a software bug.
on Wednesday
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
I have also been using On Screen Takeoff for almost a year. Now I would like to decide which one is better when compared to Autodesk Quantity Takeoff 2010, On Screen Takeoff & CAD Measure Any one also using CAD Measure here.
on Wednesday
DC Hough replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
We have been using On Center's On Screen Takeoff for over 5 years for 2D takeoff. I heard that they are working on 3D Takeoff. We now have over 24 OST 'keys'. It is easy, stable and a great communication tool. We have one network copy of QTO. I thin…
on Wednesday
Chris Mealy replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
1. I have about a week left on my 30 day trial of qto 2010. We currently have qto 2008 and do not plan to upgrade immediately. 2. I felt that the useability of the program can use some work. I had a huge problem trying to get my materials to map to…
February 3
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi commented on Michael Walker's photo 'Slide1'
Really waiting for this one ..
February 3
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi replied to Michael Walker's discussion 'Need Feedback on QTO Trial - All Users'
One more thing, I am confused our getting Auto desk Quantity Takeoff 2010 & CAD Measure from Causeway, which one i should go for ? I need the personal suggestion based upon your experience in Electronic Quantity Takeoff.
February 3
Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi replied to Joem Baldesco's discussion 'Doors and Window Openings'
Even I am also facing this problem, but i want to subtract the opening right there it self, soon after taking the linear takeoff without referring back to the elevations. Is that possible ?
February 2
Chris Mealy, salvatore napolitano, Aaron Wright and 2 more joined Autodesk QTO Users Group
February 2

Members

  • Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi
  • Chigo Uzoigwe
  • Mike Trzesniowski, CPE, LEED AP
  • elmer relao
  • Brett Hodson
  • Anthony Glass
  • Bobby C. Jones
  • Matthew Baker
  • Mark Dietrick
  • Scott Dent
  • Joe A
  • Ed Bueno
  • DC Hough
  • Aaron Wright
  • Chris Mealy
  • Jesse Ocon

Blog Posts

Michael Walker

Adapting to Change

I was handed a book recently that I hadn't looked at in over 10 years, but whose message may be very pertinent to today's challenges. I think "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson, first published in 1998 by Putnam, is good for a second look in these times of production homebuilders re-strategizing their product, architects, contractors, and engineers still wondering where the work went, and us as worker bees not being left in the dustpile.

… Continue

Posted by Michael Walker on November 11, 2009 at 7:00am

Michael Walker

Jing & Screencast to Improve Communicating

A great way to communicate screen based snippets back and forth on this group or any other web group you are a part of is Techsmith's Jing application. It is a simple free download and allows you to do screen captures with narration up to 5 min in length. Then at click of a button you can upload your video to Screencast. You can then paste the link in an email or forum post and colleagues can view your discussion and question at any time.

Great for demonstrating problems you are having o… Continue

Posted by Michael Walker on July 28, 2009 at 5:44pm

Michael Walker

User Group Videos

Dear Members,

Make sure you frequently check up on TIPS and SHORTCUT videos in the Video Section. New content will be added frequently.

We have also posted a short video on Training Options we provide at Orange Blade.

If you have discovered a tip or cool feature or unique way at getting a solution to a takeoff problem and can record… Continue

Posted by Michael Walker on July 2, 2009 at 5:30pm

 

Photos

Loading…

Groups

Forum

Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi

Slope Area Takeoff

Hi I am dealing with curtain wall takeoff. So I guess I do have the slopping curtain wall tilted to 12 degree. So how to consider the slopping measurement into considerations

Started by Ashraf Nawaz Qureshi in QTO Main Feb 3.

Joe A

Exporting takeoffs "by Sheets"

I guess one could use the report feature, but it would be great to have a default export "by sheets" options for the project. Currently the only way to do it is to go into each drawing and export "Cu…

Tagged: quantities, Export

Started by Joe A in QTO Suggestions Jan 25.

Joe A

Dimensions and Legend features

It would be great to have an option to switch the little red dimensions off. In case of colored dwgs, the red dimensions add another layer of confusion. Another good feature would be the ability cont…

Tagged: legend, dimensions

Started by Joe A in QTO Suggestions Jan 25.

Joe A

Show only take-offs in a user-drawn boundary

OST has a feature where you draw a boundary with a name on the drawing, and ALL (linear, area, count) takeoffs within the boundary can be isolated. These would include portions of an area or linear t…

Tagged: isolate, boundary, take-off, box, Scope

Started by Joe A in QTO Suggestions Jan 25.

Videos

 
 

About

Michael Walker Michael Walker created this Ning Network.
Create a Ning Network! »

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

 

© 2010   Created by Michael Walker on Ning.   Create a Ning Network!

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service