Guides & help
How to get the most out of CountTooling — from your first PDF takeoff to scale zones, reports, and exports.
How to do a takeoff from a PDF
Step-by-step — upload a plan PDF, set the scale, count fixtures, measure runs, and export a report, all in your browser with CountTooling.
Setting the scale on a plan
Calibrate a PDF so measurements are accurate — set scale from two points, use architectural/engineering presets, or enter a custom scale.
Counting fixtures with counters
Place point counts on a plan with custom icons and colors, keep a live tally, and organize them into groups — the heart of any takeoff.
Measuring runs with lines and polylines
Trace pipe, conduit, and other linear runs to get real lengths off the plan — straight lines, multi-segment polylines, arcs, drops, and the Measure tool.
Scale zones and multiply zones
Handle multi-scale sheets and repeated areas — give a region its own scale, or multiply everything inside a boundary so typical floors and units count correctly.
Reports, exports, and sending a takeoff onward
Turn your marked-up plan into numbers and deliverables — the on-canvas legend, Show Report, Export PDF, Copy to PipeTooling, and email summaries.
Sharing takeoffs and view links
Work together without stepping on each other — share projects with viewers or editors, check out to edit, and send email-gated view-only links that need no sign-in.
Installing the app and working offline
Add CountTooling to your device for a one-tap icon, and keep working on a takeoff with no connection — built for the job site, not just the office.
Doing a plumbing takeoff
Count fixtures, measure pipe runs, and price plumbing work straight off the plan PDF — custom counters, scale zones, and exports built for plumbing estimating.