Calculation & Estimating & Quantity
How to use the pattern carpet in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we’re going to be showing you how to create a patterned carpet and the estimated settings for it. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 version
How to use Roll Allocation in MeasureSquare 8
In this video, we will go over how to use the Roll Allocation option. This feature is specifically designed for dye lots roll goods. We also added different dyelot options such as not mix, sequential. and mix. Roll Allocation can also now be set by ...
How to export the products quantity from the estimation tab into Excel/CSV file
This article will explain how to export your estimation/assignments/products from your MeasureSquare 8 software to an Excel/CSV file. Step 1: find the "Estimation View" Step 2: click on the "Export all estimations to CSV file" button Step 3: name the ...
What are some Rule of Thumb for Tile Waste Calculations in MeasureSquare 8?
This articles provides some basic examples of how to handle waste for different tile sizes. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions These may not apply to everyone as these are generic examples. An example of "best practices" for all ...
How do I lock/unlock the seam in MeasureSquare 8?
In this article, we will walk you through how to lock/unlock the seam. This articles applies to MeasureSquare 8 Step 1: Locking seam will prevent you from unintentionally dragging seams on your diagram > To do that, left click on the seam icon on the ...
How Can You Hide the Cut View on MeasureSquare 8?
This article will show you how to hide the cut sheet view so it does not appear when selecting roll goods. This article applies to all MeasureSquare 8 builds. Step 1: Locate the drop down menu for the 'Estimate' section. Step 2: Uncheck the 'Auto ...
Why does the quantity of my tile not match the net area of the room?
This article will show why the quantity of your tile doesn't match up with the net area of the room This article applies to all versions of MeasureSquare 8 The reason why the quantity of the tile doesn't match up with the net area of the room is ...
How can I change the layout direction of a specific product across all the rooms in MeasureSquare 8?
It covers how to change the layout direction (horizontal/vertical) of a given product across all the rooms. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions Step 1: Locate the estimation section of your toolbar and select the product you wish to ...
How to turn on and use the Auto Dye-Lot Feature on measuresquare 8
In this article we will go over how to turn on the Auto Dye-Lot feature and address what that looks like from the cut sheet. This feature is intended to assist in grouping cuts in the same and connected rooms for better creation of pick lists, and ...
How do I use the tile calculation options in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video we will go over the many different ways we can adjust our tile waste calculations including factory edge, rotation, how many times a tile is cut and adding a cut margin. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions Waste Add-on = ...
How To Show Roll End Waste In Your Cutsheet?
This Article Will Cover How To Show Roll End Waste Visual In Your Cutsheet This article only applies to MeasureSquare 8 This method applies to products with "Sell by Roll" applied to them. Step 1: Step 2:
How to use the width and length margin in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we will go over how to add the width and length margin for roll good products. This new update will also allow the user to see the unusable space of the roll on the cutsheet. These settings are also now available via the gear dropdown ...
How to use the half length option for roll good products in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we will go over the settings for the half-length option. This option allows the reduction of material for a roll when half is left and not needed. The instance for this would be if you know you could order a half roll of a product. ...
How to use the square off wedge cuts option in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we will go over how to use the square-off wedge cuts feature and how you can use it to increase the waste margin to handle more complex cuts. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 version
How to use attic stock for roll good products in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we will go over how to use the attic stock to roll good products. This feature allows you to specify a set % to your qty for safety. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 version
How do I stagger my cuts in MeasureSquare 8?
In this article, you will learn how to stagger your roll cuts in your MeasureSquare 8 so that they are laid out with an offset. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8, Build 8941. When estimating roll goods, you will notice that MeasureSquare will ...
Why am I getting a message saying there is a concave room with self coving in MeasureSquare 8?
This article will help explain the purpose of the red notification when self coving concave shapes(rooms), outside corners and curved walls. Commercial MeasureSquare 8 Build 7765 & after This message is notifying you that MeasureSquare 8 cannot ...
How Do I Square Off Wedge Cuts for my Roll Goods in MeasureSquare 8?
In this article, you will learn how to square off wedge cuts in MeasureSquare 8 for your roll goods in order to increase your waste margin. This applies to MeasureSquare 8, Build 8941. When estimating roll goods in MeasureSquare, you may find some ...
How Do I Use Half Reuse for Tile Calc Method?
In this article, we will be going over all the estimating settings for Half Reuse. This article applies to all MeasureSquare products. What is Half Reuse? The ability for a tile to be cut in half and be placed somewhere else if there is 50% or more ...
How do I use Waste Addon Calculation Method?
In this article, we will be going over all the estimating settings for Waste Addon. This article applies to all MeausreSquare products. What is Waste Addon? You can add the percentage Waste over the net area for the Waste Add-on option. Waste Add-on ...
How do I use the Cut and Fit option for Tile Calc Method?
In this article, we will be going over all the estimating settings for Cut and Fit. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 Desktop version What is Cut and Fit? Count the tile piece by piece. MeasureSquare will try and reuse remnants of a tile that ...
How do I use the progressive auto estimating for MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we will be going over the Progressive Auto Estimate tool, which allows you to move and adjust cuts manually without losing your location if you make adjustment on your takeoff This article applies to version 7765
How to turn off Auto Estimate in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we will go over how to turn off the Auto Estimate feature in MeasureSquare 8. When adjusting seams on a large floor plan with roll goods, you may see the time it takes to update your changes increase. For those cases, a user can now ...
Why is my cutsheet not showing the cuts on MeasureSquare 8?
In this article, we will show you how to get your cuts to show up on the cut-sheet on the bottom of the screen. This article applies to all versions of MeasureSquare 8 Step 1: Make sure to click on the Drop-down next to the Gear Icon in the Estimate ...
Why Am I Receiving Warning Errors on MeasureSquare 8 for My Tile Calculations?
In this article, we will be going over how tile calculation methods can cause warnings under your 'Usage' and 'Usage Ext' columns. This article applies to Builds 7587 and newer. If a warning is shown under the Project Items, Usage, a tooltip will ...
How to assign, estimate and print by Phase in MeasureSquare 8
In this article, we will show you how to create and assign phases to certain rooms, estimate the project by phase, and then breakdown your data into phases for worksheets and reports. Commercial MeasureSquare 8 Build 6236 & after Setting Up Phasing ...
How to cap the percentage of carpet pad in MeasureSquare 8
Version: Build 6965 and newer This article will show you how to set a certain percentage for Pad on the project level and set your system default so it can not go over that amount. This feature is intended for Lowes installers The add-on method for ...
How do I adjust pattern first cut options in MeasureSquare 8?
In this article, we will explain the different options for pattern first cut. Version: Build 7000 or newer Step 1: To adjust the pattern first cut setting > click on the gear icon > click on the drop down to select the setting that works best for ...
How to price and duplicate "Units" for multifamily and apartment projects in MeasureSquare 8
Version: Build 6965 and newer This article will show you how to duplicate the unit price of a unit using the tabs and worksheet module. This does not duplicate the quantity, but the price of the total quantity per unit. A quick way to build proposals ...
How do I add and estimate grout product in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video we will cover setting up a grout product by referencing our coverage chart on our grout product and attaching the grout to our tile. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How do I manipulate the cut sheet in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video we will cover cut-sheet manipulation and roll good waste ratio reduction in MeasureSquare 8. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How do I manipulate seams in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we're going to show you how to manipulate seams This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How do I review my estimating data in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we're going to show you how to view your estimating data and quantities. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How do I adjust estimating settings for roll goods in MeasureSquare 8?
In these videos we will cover how to set up area items (roll goods/broadloom) and adjusting/changing our estimating settings for rolls goods. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How do I change the layout direction of my roll goods in MeasureSquare 8?
In this video, we're going to show you how to change the layout direction of your roll goods This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How do I space out my cuts on my cutsheet in MeasureSquare 8?
In this article we will use the "Roll Cut Round Up" option to round each cut to the nearest 3" to give us a little more breathing room on the cut sheet and toggle on "square off wedge cuts" to space out the more odd shaped cuts automatically. ...
Why is my grout not calculating in MeasureSquare 8?
This article will resolve tile grout not being calculated effectively in MeasureSquare 8. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions Reason for Grout not Calculating and the Solution: The default grout width may be set to 0" in the tiling menu, ...
How does MeasureSquare 8 calculate tile waste?
In this video you will learn the different methods for calculating tile waste in MeasureSquare 8. Including; percentage of net area, half reuse, cut and fit, and no reuse options. This article applies to MeasureSquare 8 versions
How to use Roll-cut Option for a vinyl/tile product in Measure Square 8
In this article, you will learn how to use the "Roll-cut Option" for a vinyl/tile product in Measure Square 8. The "Roll-cut option" controls how the waste will be spread, if "None", the software will always reuse remnants of materials without any ...
How to have the product auto assign to the rooms while tracing out the rooms on MeasureSquare 8?
In this article, we will show you how to have the product auto assign to the rooms while you're tracing out your rooms This article applies to all versions of MeasureSquare 8 Step 1: Make sure to have the product applied to at least one room first > ...
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