The scale button is only available if there is a roof in the.
Xactimate roof sketch tips.
A geomni roof can save you several hours of work.
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One of the most efficient methods is to diagram the roof in sketch.
Sketch is a powerful tool in the xactimate estimating arsenal.
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Xactimate sketch tips and tricks.
In this webcast we ll hear from an expert xactimate trainer on how to get the most out of sketch in both the xactimate desktop and mobile platforms along with some best practices for making your sketches fast precise and effective.
The easiest way to estimate a roof in xactimate is to request a geomni roof.
Another useful option is the aerial sketch tool.
Sketch quick reference for xactimate desktop.
Quick reference sketching roofs in xactimate how to sketch roofs in xactimate there are multiple ways to create a roofing estimate in xactimate.
When you request a geomni roof you receive a data package that includes a digital roof sketch roof data and high quality aerial images.
This is on our sketch tips tricks page for our members but i thought that non members would really enjoy this simple tip for putting stairs in the middle of a room.
If you are looking for a way to increase the speed and accuracy of your estimate writing look to sketch first.
Instead of combinging separate roof sections to make one roof use ctrl for speed and accuracy in xactimate.
This frustrates a lot of people and it doesn t have to.
Looking back it is hard to believe there was a time when i tried to write every estimate without using sketch.
The following ribbon buttons and keyboard shortcuts can be accessed from the tools tab in sketch allowing you to place and modify objects in the sketch workspace.
When using sketch to diagram the roof you provide xactimate with all the necessary dimensions to accurately.