Materials List Revisited

[lbuttery]

Gerry:

thanks....

at this time if I needed a material list or an estimate I would out-source the task
or consider third-party solutions like Planswift

CADEST used to be another choice but it appears to be out-dated

Lew

[ALAN MATHEWS]

Maybe we could start with int & ext trim.

Molding polyline works well as they can specify moldings that can be calculated by the ML and multiple trim can be added.
If there was a switch on this dialog to specify int, ext trim, siding & etc. would be helpfull .
That way if this was drawn for ext trim it would go to the correct catagory.

Window and door trim should be listed by there trim profile just like molding polylines. This way ML could be calculated by profile & material.
Also multiple trim for backband etc. this would be able to list different trim for all windows & doors

Lintel & sill should be listed by there molding profiles and multiple trim to provide for stacked trim. may be ext. jambs also so this calculates per window.
If fascia could be specified as a molding also this could be calculated. I think shadow boards work as a molding & work well.

Trim items could be calculated like the current framing cut list as some trim is only available in 16' & 20' lengths such as azek & windsor one.

I think some simple items to fix like these will go a long ways .

Maybe some of you need more expert systems. I did look into Plan Swift briefly but dont Know much about it & if it would fit for me.

Just some of my thoughts.

Corner boards as trim

T alsohanks Al Mathews