Course Description
This course aims to inform and demonstrate the principles of 2D measurement and the principles of more advanced use of workbooks using iTWO costX®.
info The exercises are based around the use of example files and templates which have been developed for demonstration and training purposes only. Actual implementation of the software and templates will depend on users own resources and specific reporting requirements.
- Updated 1 Sept 2020
- Version 6.9
- Modules (2D) 3
- Modules (WB) 6
- CPD 6 hours
Course Features
Course Content
- 2D Measure (2D)
- Workbooks (WB)
This section aims to inform and demonstrate the principles of 2D measurement using iTWO costX®.
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Module 1 Course Setup
In this module you will learn how to open iTWO costX®, create a new Project, and create a new Building associated with that Project, add and prepare a variety of common two dimensional drawing file formats for measurement (by rotating and scaling or calibration, etc) and compare one drawing with another.
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Module 2 Dimensions
In Module 2, you will learn how to add Dimension Groups and all of their associated properties, different types of measurements utilizing Point and Line Mode, as well as all the different options and features.
info In iTWO costX®, Dimensions are measured from drawings and placed into Dimension Groups, which are themselves collected together in Dimension Group Folders. Once established, Dimension Groups can be held in templates or libraries ready for use on future jobs, with new Dimension Groups being created as needed. In this module, we shall add Dimension Groups and use various techniques applicable to the differing drawing types to measure areas, lengths and counts. We shall then create a new workbook containing live-links to these Dimension Groups, learn how to use multiple Dimension Groups to build-up quantities, and build-up rates.
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Module 3 Shortcuts and Outputs
In Module 3, you will learn all the different shortcuts to utilize in the Dimension View as well as the various outputs available.
This section aims to inform and demonstrate the principles of more advanced use of workbooks in iTWO costX®.
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Module 1 Course Setup/Importing Data into iTWO costX®
In Module 1 we shall import a iTWO costX® Project file which incorporates four previously created iTWO costX® Building files. We shall also import three Rate Libraries, a Code Library and a Phraseology library which will all be used in conjunction to complete this training exercise. These libraries will be explained in more detail throughout the training exercise, highlighting how and where they may typically be used.
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Module 2 Introduction to Workbooks
Once established, Workbooks in iTWO costX® can be held in templates for copying onto future jobs, or can be copied from previous jobs, complete with any links to Dimension Groups, Rate Libraries, etc. For the purposes of this exercise we shall start by looking at a prepopulated Workbook in order to understand the structure of the workbook, before moving on to creating your own fresh, new simple workbook.
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Module 3 Quantity Sheets
This module will demonstrate various options on how Quantity cells and Quantity Build-up Sheets can be populated within a Workbook.
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Module 4 Workbook Tools
In this module we shall look at some useful workbook tools and use a selection of them to identify and correct quality assurance issues within the workbook.
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Module 5 Rate Sheets
Within iTWO costX®, a special sheet type named Rate is provided which is used for rate breakdowns.
The Rate sheet provides a structured layout for rate breakdowns which includes standard built-in formulas as well as flexibility. The Rate sheet contains the following columns: Code, Description, Quantity, Unit, Rate, Factor, Total, Include. The Rate sheet also includes built-in, automatic formula creation allowing the total and include columns to be filled out when the Quantity and Rate fields are filled in.
Any values in the Include column are brought up to the level above.
info Please note that we will be utilizing rates from existing prepopulated rate libraries throughout this exercise. We won’t be going into detail on rate libraries and how they are built and added into iTWO costX®. There is a separate Training Module called ‘Rate Libraries’ which takes you through more detail on this.
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Module 6 Workbook Exports
Once a workbook has been generated or completed, iTWO costX® provides the ability to export the the Workbook data in various formats depending on the external requirement.
For the purpose of this exercise, we will be focusing on the Excel Export ouputs. However, if any of the other options are of interest or are a requirement, please Click the iTWO costX® Help button or use the F1 key on the keyboard to open iTWO costX® Help. Once iTWO costX® Help is open, search for the Export option required. This will display detailed information for the corresponding export option.
