Measured takeoff,
straight off the PDF.
Drop in a drawing set, set your scale once, and measure areas, lengths and counts with surveyor-grade precision. Vector turns plan sheets into priced quantities — no plotting, no paper, no guesswork.
Everything a takeoff needs, on the page
Vector keeps measurement, calibration and quantities in a single view, so the number you see is the number you bill.
Area takeoff
Trace rooms, slabs and finishes as polygons. Read live m² with automatic deductions for openings.
Linear takeoff
Follow walls, pipe runs and kerbs with snapping polylines. Lengths and perimeters total as you draw.
Count takeoff
Drop symbol markers for doors, fittings and fixtures. Quantities tally per type, sheet and project.
PDF-native
Open vector and scanned drawing sets directly. Crisp rendering at any zoom, no conversion step.
Scale calibration
Set scale from a known dimension or the sheet ratio. Every measurement stays true to the drawing.
Export to estimate
Send grouped quantities to your pricing sheet with rates and references attached, ready to cost.
Three steps to a priced takeoff
Upload the set
Drag in your PDF drawings. Vector loads every sheet and keeps the original resolution intact.
Calibrate scale
Click a known dimension or pick the sheet ratio. Vector locks measurement units to the drawing.
Measure & export
Trace areas, runs and counts, then push grouped quantities straight to your estimate.
Every quantity traces back to the drawing
Vector keeps your measurements anchored to the sheet they came from, so a reviewer can see exactly what was counted and where.
- Snapping and ortho-lock for clean, repeatable lines
- Automatic deductions for openings and voids
- Colour-coded layers per trade and element
- Markups stay pinned to the source PDF coordinates
The takeoff power, without the desktop baggage
Legacy desktop takeoff tools are capable but heavy — installs, licences and a steep learning curve. Vector gives you measured takeoff in the browser, and we’re closing the feature gap fast.
| Capability | m2Metre2 Vector | Legacy desktop toolse.g. installed PDF takeoff suites |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in the browserNo install, works on any OS incl. Mac | – | |
| Always up to dateNo version upgrades or patches to manage | – | |
| Fast to learnFocused, modern takeoff workspace | Steep curve | |
| Transparent monthly pricingSimple subscription, cancel anytime | Per-seat licences | |
| Area, linear & count takeoffPolygon, polyline and symbol measurement | ||
| PDF-native renderingOpen drawing sets directly, crisp at any zoom | ||
| Scale calibrationSet scale from dimension or sheet ratio | ||
| Export to estimateGrouped quantities to your pricing sheet | ||
| Volume, depth & wall-area3D-quantity measurement types | Soon | |
| Reusable tool setsShared symbol & hatch libraries | Soon | |
| Live quantity link to ExcelTotals update as the takeoff changes | Soon | |
| Real-time team collaborationMultiple people on the same sheet | Soon |
Open Vector and start measuring
Start your trial, activate your monthly subscription, and your takeoff workspace is ready.