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# Create a joinery quantity takeoff
> π± This article covers the features available on the plan **Essentiel**.
Get all the Dimensions of your openings and linear elements in just a few minutes β inside and outside β without measuring by hand.
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### The Scan
With an iPhone Pro (12 or later) or an iPad Pro (2020 or later), carry out an accurate Survey / Measurement to 98% in minutes.
1. Open Visuary and tap **New scan** β How to succeed with Scan
2. Move your device through the space following the on-screen instructions
3. Tap the icon **Camera** to photograph the constraints (condition of the frames, reveals, out-of-plumb walls...) β the photo will be located on the plan
4. Press and hold to leave a **audio comment** on the points to watch
> π‘ Examples of useful comments: "Window/door reveal irregular, allow for correction" "Wooden door/window frame deteriorated, complete replacement"
Once the Scan is complete, press **Save and continue**. Check the comments and photos on the plan, verify the volumes in 3D.
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### Get the Dimensions
Go back to Capture view:
Click directly on an Opening to view:
* **Width and height** of the opening
* **Sill height** (window sill height)
* **Area** of the Opening
On the Existing floor plan tab
Open the tab **Quantity takeoff** to find by room and overall:
* **List of all Opening types** with their Dimensions (doors, windows, patio doors)
* **Linear meter of reveals** in Linear meter
* **Linear meter of skirting boards** in Linear meter
> π‘ The Quantity takeoff updates automatically every time the plan changes.
β Quantity takeoff
### **Create a reference plan**
From the 2D plan, directly annotate each Opening with a number or label, then export the plan as a PDF. Ideal for preparing your order or sharing a reference document with your supplier or installer.
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β Annotations
### Share with your client
Once the Quantity takeoff is approved, share the project in two clicks.
**By link** β send via WhatsApp or email:
* Plan view in 2D, 3D and first-person view
* Access to comments and geolocated photos
* Access to the full quantity takeoff
**As PDF** β a complete downloadable file:
* Dimensioned plan
* Full quantity takeoff
* Plan with comment Location pins and photos
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### Go further with IntΓ©gral
* **Automatic cost estimate** generated from your quantity takeoff
* **Complete PDF report** with render, quantity takeoff and dimensioned plan
β Prepare and share with a client
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