Finally, I found takeoff software that actually works and is affordable. The best part about it is that it is really easy to use.
You don't have to be a computer guru to learn PlanSwift. On top of that the support staff at PlanSwift will train you on their software for free before you buy. I was a little skeptical at first but now it is like a dream come true. If you can do a takeoff by hand, you can do it in PlanSwift.

Finally, I found takeoff software that actually works and is affordable. The best part about it is that it is really easy to use.
You don't have to be a computer guru to learn PlanSwift. On top of that the support staff at PlanSwift will train you on their software for free before you buy. I was a little skeptical at first but now it is like a dream come true. If you can do a takeoff by hand, you can do it in PlanSwift.

Let's face it, the construction industry is going digital and the days of doing bids with paper plans are coming to an end. Thanks to PlanSwift, I now support this change. I do all of my takeoffs on a computer and it saves me time and money and it will do the same for you. I am able to do more takeoffs in less time and my accuracy is astounding. I have taken steps to move away from paper plans and no long have to chase plans all over town. With PlanSwift, we can easily communicate back and forth by e-mailing our plans and changes right in the software.

If you'd like to experience this for yourself, I recommend trying the free 14-day trial that includes a free one-hour training session with an experienced estimator. That way you can decide for yourself if this program works as well for you as it does for me. If you click on the link below, you can try Planswift Professional for free for two weeks. Then we can move into the digital age together.

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Imagine if creating takeoffs and estimates was as easy as clicking on points on your screen? The wait is over, welcome to PlanSwift...the easiest, most powerful software that quickly creates takeoffs and streamlines the estimating process.

Get rid of paper once and for all, PlanSwift supports all major graphic formats including AutoCad, .DWG, .DXF .PDF, .TIF, .JPG and more. And, you can easily scan in your plans and be up to speed in just minutes.

PlanSwift can also download plans directly from many online plan rooms with the click of a button. PlanSwift’s smart software ensures perfect accuracy. While you point and click, the software is creating multiple calculations that you can use to create detailed estimates. Even if you’ve never used a computer before, you can use PlanSwift.

Here are just a few of PlanSwift’s powerful and unique features:

1. Are your scanned plans unlevel? No problem, with PlanSwift, just clicking two points that should be level will level the plan automatically.
2. Scale your plan regardless the printed scale by just clicking two points entering the dimension. Once the page is scaled, PlanSwift can accurately calculate any distance by just clicking any 2 points on the drawing.
3. Estimators can calculate square footage, linear lengths, angles, and pitch in seconds with a simple point and click.
4. The Count function is perfect for counting windows, doors, fixtures and other elements in your plan.
5. With PlanSwift's powerful assemblies, you can create detailed takeoffs using Excel-like formulas that are fully customizable.
6. PlanSwift can now easily create curved walls and arcs. You can also draw freehand lines to calculate lengths, perfect for electrical and mechanical drawings. After you have drawn an area, if you need to cut out a section of it for items such as windows or stairway openings, just use the cut-out tool and PlanSwift will automatically calculate the adjusted square footage.
7. Overlays allow you stack your plan pages in layers to view multi-level structures, which is ideal for finding bearing points, lining up stairways, plumbing, and air ducts.
8. Need to leave a note? PlanSwift users can leave notes to annotate the plan. Perfect for sharing information with others.
9. Unknown pitches on elevations?…no problem, just click 2 points along the roof line and PlanSwift can calculate the pitch for you. After you have drawn your lines/areas within PlanSwift, you can send that data into other CAD and design software programs such as AutoCAD, MiTek eFrame, and BC Framer.
10. If you are using PlanSwift in a design environment, you can export back and forth to PlanSwift as an accuracy check. PlanSwift was designed as a platform to integrate with almost any program on the market.
11. PlanSwift can export your data to Excel “with the click of a button” For advanced users, PlanSwift allows you to create powerful customized scripts to create tools to automate your estimating and integration with databases.
12. Sharing plans is a snap with PlanSwift, with the click of a button you can email your plans to others. To assist in productivity and collaboration, you can zoom in on any portion of a plan and email a screen shot to any recipient.
13. Easy to use.
14. Intuitive.
15. Powerful
16. Thousands of contractors are now saving significant time and money…. using PlanSwift.

Let PlanSwift help bring your construction business into the digital age for free. Try PlanSwift for 14 days and experience a faster and easier process for your estimating needs.