Quantity Takeoffs for BIM

Learn how to create highly accurate 3D and 2D quantity takeoffs using the Navisworks Quantification dialog and built-in and custom catalogs.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Project Creation

• Selecting the right Navisworks
• Breaking down the Quantification dialog
• Project setup and docking the dialog
• Using the Wizard

2. Catalogs

• Using the CSI-16 catalog
• Using the CSI-48 catalog
• Using the Uniformat catalog
• Using no catalog
• Importing a custom catalog
• Creating and exporting a custom catalog

3. Quantification

• Adding a resource
• Showing and hiding takeoffs
• Applying appearances
• Model and virtual takeoffs
• Adding viewpoints

4. Object Selection

• Using the Selection Tree
• Selecting same objects
• Searching and grouping objects
• Updating groups

5. DWF Takeoff

• Usable files
• Loading a DWF with a live model
• Taking off elements from a DWF
• The Sheet Browser
• Select and take off objects in a DWF

6. 2D Takeoff

• Adding polylines
• Adding and backing out areas
• Bucket fills

Conclusion

• Next steps