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Written by an estimator, for estimators

How the takeoff works, how to bring your Revu files over, and what Revu 20's end of life means for your office. Each one says what the software does today, not what it might do later.

Doing the work

Steel takeoffHow a measured length becomes tons, the markups list, and a cut list rather than just a total. Free PDF takeoffWhat the free version does, what costs money, and what it sends. Importing from RevuLoading .bpx and .btx chests with their tools, unit weights and formulas. Steel models in 3DOpening a Tekla or SDS2 IFC, and where its tonnage comes from.

Leaving Revu 20

Revu 20 end of lifeWhat each license type loses on 31 December 2026, and what the options cost. Migration checklistWhat to export while it still opens, and how to test on a live bid. Compared with BluebeamSide by side, including what Revu still does better.

Building on it

Writing a pluginWrite, test, sign and install your own check, with working code. DevelopersThe API, change notices and tool chests as plain JSON. Software you ownWhat happens to your drawings when a vendor changes the terms.

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