Area Takeoff
How to Use Set Arc in MeasureSquare Stone
In this article, we will walk you through the Set Arc tool in MeasureSquare Stone. The Set Arc tool converts a straight edge of a countertop into a curved arc, which is useful for designing countertops with rounded edges, curved bar tops, or any ...
How to Use the Cutout Tool in MeasureSquare Stone
In this article, we will walk you through the Cutout tool in MeasureSquare Stone. The Cutout tool creates openings in a countertop area for sinks, faucets, cooktops, and other fixtures. The cutout is subtracted from the countertop's total area, ...
How to Use the Splitter Tool in MeasureSquare Stone
In this article, we will walk you through the Splitter tool in MeasureSquare Stone. The Splitter tool divides a countertop area into separate pieces, which is useful when a countertop needs to be fabricated as multiple slabs, when different sections ...
How to Use Splash, Laminate, and Waterfall in MeasureSquare Stone
In this article, we will walk you through the Splash, Laminate, and Waterfall tools in MeasureSquare Stone. These tools add secondary and tertiary layers to your countertop areas — backsplashes along walls, edge profiles on exposed sides, and ...
How to Add and Use Countertop Templates in MeasureSquare Stone
In this article, we will walk you through how to save a countertop shape as a reusable template and how to use saved templates in future projects. Templates let you save common shapes so you can place them on any project with a single click instead ...
Overview of View Options
These screenshots show the View Options dropdown menu in MeasureSquare Stone, which controls what information is displayed on your tile layout drawings. How to Access Click the Options button in the View toolbar from the top ribbon After clicking the ...
How to Estimate Product Quantities in MeasureSquare Stone?
This article will guide you through the steps to estimate product quantities in MeasureSquare Stone. Estimating product quantities is essential for calculating material usage and costs for your stone projects. Steps to Estimate Product Quantities ...
How to create a Shop Drawing in MeasureSquare Stone?
This article will guide you through the steps to create a Shop Drawing in MeasureSquare Stone. Shop drawings are essential for detailing slab layouts, dimensions, and material specifications for fabrication. Steps to Create a Shop Drawing Step 1: ...
Tagging System in MeasureSquare Stone & Tile
Tagging System in MeasureSquare Stone & Tile Overview Tags are the primary organizational mechanism in MeasureSquare Stone & Tile. They replace the room-based grouping model used in MeasureSquare 8 (flooring) and are central to how Stone handles ...
How to use Round Corner and Round all Corners in MeasureSquare Stone?
This article will guide you through the steps to round the corners of a slab in MeasureSquare Stone. Rounding slab corners is essential for creating smooth, professional designs for countertops and other stone projects. Steps to Round Corner Your ...
How to Use the Draw Countertop Tool in MeasureSquare Stone
In this article, we will walk you through the Draw Countertop tool in MeasureSquare Stone. This tool is designed specifically for drawing countertop surfaces during area takeoff. It allows you to quickly sketch countertop shapes — such as kitchen ...
How to Use Split Edge Segment in MeasureSquare Stone?
How to Use Split Edge Segment in MeasureSquare Stone Overview The Split Edge Segment feature allows you to divide a wall/edge of an area into multiple segments. This is useful for defining specific measurement points, cabinet locations, or transition ...
How to Use Draw Area and Rectangle Area in MeasureSquare Stone
This article explains how to use the Draw Area and Rect Area tools in MeasureSquare Stone. These tools allow you to trace and define takeoff areas on your floorplan so the software can calculate material quantities accurately. Draw Area vs. Rect Area ...
How to Display an Image of the Slab in MeasureSquare Stone?
This article will guide you through the steps to display an image of the slab in stone using MeasureSquare 8. Steps to Display an Image of the Slab in Stone Step 1: Add a New Product Click the "+" button in the Product/Service panel to add a new ...
Learning About Slab Size and Slab Images in takeoff and Slab Optimizer
In this article we will show you best practices on using slab images, slab sizes, and how they relate to each other inside the takeoff and when creating slabs with the slab optimizer Step 1: Using Draw Area, Create a countertop, a cut to size type ...
How to Create a Return on a Waterfall edge in MeasureSquare Stone & Tile
This article will guide you through how to create a return on a waterfall edge in MeasureSquare Stone & Tile. --- Steps to Create a Return on a Waterfall Edge Step 1: Draw the countertop area Start by sketching the countertop outline and include all ...
How do I set the width and length for stone area?
This article will show you how to set the width & length for the stone area in MeasureSquare Stone. Please view the settings below to change the width and length for your product application/ layout. This article applied to MeasureSquare Stone build ...
How do I draw a cutout in my countertop?
In this article, we will go over how to draw a cutout in your countertop. This article applies to MeasureSquare Stone Desktop Edition 1. Click on the splitter tool located in the upper toolbar 2. Using the crosshair, click to create your first ...
How to trace out countertop and auto assign products to it for MeasureSquare Stone?
In this video, we will show you how to draw out your countertops and auto assign products to the countertops. This article applies to MeasureSquare Stone version 7844