Blueprint Software

Rabkorik · Oct 1, 2013

Wasn't sure where to put this.

Here is what I'm looking for - some kind of software where I can open a pdf blueprint (for electrical) and make different markings (preferably 4+ symbols available). The cherry on top would be if the software could create a count for each different symbol.

I'm trying to get away from printing out blueprints for each potential job only to not get the job and wasting money.

Rabkorik · Oct 3, 2013

Anyone have any ideas on this? It doesn't need to be blueprint specific software just something where I can open a PDF and make different marks on the page. A count of those markings would be fantastic

Void · Oct 3, 2013

Collaboration - Share & Markup PDFs to Collaborate | Bluebeam Revu

Free trial version I believe so you can see if it is what you want. I liked it, but there wasn't enough need for it here at work for us to buy it. If we had it I'm sure I'd use it a few times a week, but it wasn't a must.

Erronius · Oct 5, 2013

Erronius · Oct 5, 2013

Are you just needing to do total counts on material for calculating bids or something? (like # of 1900 boxes, 4" extension rings, troffers, etc) Not sure if Visio/CAD can do that or not, I've never bothered trying with it.

If it is just for estimating could start here:Mike Holt: Estimating Software

Also, to hell with bidding.

Mick · Oct 13, 2013

My previous company usedOn-Screen Takeofffor electrical.

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