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Set a Scale Manually
Follow the steps below to manually calibrate the scale:
1. Open the Plan
Navigate to the Takeoff module
Upload or open your plan (PDF)
Click the PDF you want to start annotating
Click the Scale button located in the upper-right corner
2. Start Scaling
After clicking the Scale button, a panel will open on the right side of the screen.
At the top of this panel, you will see three available options:
Common - Use this option when your plan already includes a predefined scale
Calibrate - Use this option when the scale is not predefined.
Select Calibrate
Click two points on the drawing with a known distance
Enter the actual distance value
Buildern will calculate the scale automatically.
Manually - Use this option when the scale is not defined in the plan
Each option allows you to define the scale in a different way, depending on the information available in your plan.
ℹ️ Note - You can apply the same scale to multiple plans.
3. Start Measuring
Once the scale is successfully set, you can proceed with creating measurements on your plan.
Setting the correct scale is essential, as all measurements will be calculated based on it. Without an accurate scale, your takeoff results may be incorrect.
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💡 Tip - Always ensure the scale is properly set before starting any measurements to avoid rework later.
Next, we’ll explore how to apply these settings in real project scenarios.
Happy Building!