Overview

A Takeoff in CUBE is a collection of measured values taken from 2D drawings or 3D models using CUBE's estimation tools. Takeoffs group related measurements together under a single unit type, allowing quantities to be systematically fed into the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for cost calculation.

Takeoffs are the link between raw measurements and your estimate — they transform drawing/model data into structured quantities that drive the BOQ.

Prerequisites

• An Estimate must exist with at least one file (2D drawing or 3D model) associated with it.
• The file must be open inside the Estimate for measurement tools to be available.
• You must have editor-level access to the Estimate.

What a Takeoff Contains

Each Takeoff has:

• A Name and optional Description
• A Measurement Type (linear, area, volume, or count) — all measurements in a Takeoff must share the same type
• A Unit (e.g., m, sqm, cum, Each)
• A list of Measurements assigned to it
• One or more Associated Items from the BOQ

Creating a Takeoff

There are two approaches:

Approach 1 — Create the Takeoff first, then measure

1. Open the Estimate and go to the Files tab. Open the relevant file.
2. Click the Takeoff icon in the left sidebar to open the Takeoff panel.