BidMagic Material Takeoff Software-- Combined Material Take-offs

Combined Material Takeoffs

NOTE-- We retired the BidMagic Material Takeoff Software in 2001. It has been replaced by Goldenseal Material Takeoff Software.

We still include this BidMagic estimating software manual as a convenience for users of our older program. Many features are similar, in Goldenseal estimating.

Combined Materials Report

BidMagic Material Takeoff Software also shows a Combined Materials report, which lists the grand total amount needed for each material item.

In the Combined Materials report, materials that are used in more than one line item of work will be combined into just one overall quantity.

Including Waste Factors

Most BidMagic assemblies include a waste factor that accounts for trimming waste, jobsite damage, and other losses. When material quantities are calculated in the Material Takeoff, the waste factor will be added.
If you do not want to include the waste factor, follow these steps:
1. Choose Preferences from the Navigate menu.
2. Turn off the 'add waste to takeoffs' option.