On-Screen Takeoff
The Most Trusted Estimating Takeoff Solution
Thousands of construction professionals have reduced costs, saved time, and improved their accuracy using On-Screen Takeoff® (OST), the unparalleled industry standard for takeoff software.
Trust the Takeoff
If you are a pro at manual takeoff, On-Screen Takeoff (OST) will seem natural to you. It’s construction estimating software that thinks the way you do, only faster. It calculates everything you need for your estimates on your computer screen with a few clicks and drags of a mouse. OST automatically saves your takeoff calculations for quick access to incoming change orders, and a headstart on your next bid.
Reduce errors and rework
Rework eats up to 20% of the cost of the average construction project. On-Screen Takeoff is swift and accurate and automatically saves your takeoff calculations for incoming addendums before bid day, change orders and revised specs on the job, and gives you a head start on your next bid. It gives you detailed backup on changes to scope, which helps eliminate warranty claims.
Key Features
Auto-Count Objects, Annotations, and Callouts
Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This feature allows you to count out objects of the same shape and size within the drawings. If you have to take off 125 studs on a wall, and you have a room with four walls, OST will auto-count the studs.
Intelligent Paste Logic
Selects takeoff objects and pastes them into a similar distance, space, and directions. This feature is a huge time-saver for ceilings, and multi-room takeoff, with the same layouts such as hotels, apartments, condos, and dorms.
Multi-Condition Takeoff
You can select any number of conditions and draw the takeoff once. On-Screen Takeoff places the appropriate takeoff objects on the plan, automatically, all at the same time!
No Paper. Point, Click, & Drag
Walls, doors, sidings, windows and more. You name it, and OST can take it off. Our software has some time-saving takeoff tools and setup options that will save you lots of time. OST has some of the most advanced takeoff options on the market.
Overlay
Save multiple hours of exhausting plan review with the overlay feature. When comparing two versions of a drawing, deleted items are in red, and added items are in blue.
Style Sheets & Templates
Streamline project setup by creating typical takeoff conditions called “styles.” Combine styles into sets to quickly drop in multiple conditions to your bid.
Hoppe Brothers & Sons
Founded in 1973, Hoppe Brothers & Sons is a tri-generational family owned and operated organization that has worked tirelessly to establish a reputation for superb quality and attention to detail unlike any other for decades. Find out how they are using On-Screen Takeoff® to ensure another 40+ years of high-end painting success.
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System Requirements
Operating System Recommended
Windows® 10 Pro or Home
Operating System Supported
Windows® 8.1 Pro Windows® 7 Pro 32-Bit and 64-Bit
CPU Processor Required
Intel-compatible 1GHz processor or faster
CPU Processors Recommended
Intel Core i5 or faster
Memory & Storage Required
4 GB RAM
1 GB Hard drive space (plus more for plans, projects)
Memory & Storage Recommended
8 GB RAM or more (and 64-Bit operating system)
Display Resolution
Min. Display 1200 x 1024
Internet Connection
Required
Installation
Must be installed by local Windows Administrator (security policy may restrict Domain Admins) net 3.5 required for Contractor Suite Products
Additional Information
On Center Software tests our software in conjunction with products currently under “Mainstream Support” with Microsoft. Once a version of Windows is ‘retired’ by Microsoft, On Center no longer tests or supports our software on that version.
The minimum system requirements support basic functionality of On Center Software programs. Actual requirements will vary, depending on your system configuration, other applications installed and running on your computer, the complexity of the electronic plans you use, and if you use the programs interactively.
If you are using a licensed version of On-Screen Takeoff, ensure you have your most current Activation Code(s) for the software (activation codes are version specific). Then, download the software using the link provided by On Center Software, or visit the Product Information page, under Related articles. Be sure to verify which version of On-Screen Takeoff your license supports before installing anything.
If you need your Activation Code(s) or have questions about which version of the software you should download/install, please contact Technical Support at 866-689-5687, or via e-mail at support@oncenter.com – be sure to include your name, Company name, and Client ID.