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Features Overview ​

Plan Count provides a complete toolkit for electrical takeoffs from PDF construction plans.

Takeoff Modes ​

Plan Count supports three types of takeoffs:

Symbols ​

Count electrical symbols using pattern-matching rules or manual stamping. Organize by type (lighting, power, fire, data) and filter by zone.

Linear ​

Measure cable runs, LED strips, and conduit. Draw paths on your PDF and calculate real-world lengths based on your scale setting.

Zones ​

Filter counts by area or measure floor space. Draw polygons to include/exclude symbols or calculate m²/ft² for flooring and paint estimates.

Core Features ​

PDF Upload ​

  • Drag and drop PDF files
  • Select specific pages from multi-page documents
  • Preview pages before processing

Save Indicator ​

  • See save status at a glance (saved, saving, unsaved changes)
  • Auto-save every 30 seconds
  • Manual save with Ctrl+S / Cmd+S
  • Browser warning when leaving with unsaved changes
  • Mini-map for orientation and quick jumps
  • Zoom with scroll wheel, double-click, or controls
  • Pan with the Pan tool or mini-map drag
  • Skip buttons to jump over excluded pages
  • Thumbnail strip for visual page overview

Annotations ​

  • Cloud boxes for revision marking
  • Text annotations for notes
  • Highlights for emphasis

Split-Screen View ​

  • View reference drawings alongside your work
  • Compare legend sheets while counting
  • Independent zoom and pan per pane

Sharing ​

  • Generate view-only share links
  • Share with clients or team members
  • No account required for viewers

Export ​

  • PDF export with marked-up drawings and legend
  • CSV export for spreadsheet pricing
  • Zone-filtered exports

Getting Help ​

Plan Count User Guide

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