Results & Measurements
Understanding and working with your takeoff results.
Results Panel
The Results panel shows all measurements from your takeoff session - both AI-detected items and manually drawn measurements.
Accessing Results
- Click Results in the left sidebar
- Or press R to toggle the results panel
Results Organization
Results are grouped by category:
| Category | What It Contains |
|---|---|
| Doors | All door detections with count and sizes |
| Windows | Window detections with dimensions |
| Walls | Linear wall measurements (interior/exterior) |
| Rooms | Area calculations for enclosed spaces |
| Custom | Your manually drawn measurements |
Understanding Measurements
Measurement Types
BuildVision tracks three types of measurements:
Count (EA)
- Individual items like doors, windows, fixtures
- Shows quantity and dimensions when available
- Example: "12 doors (3' x 7')"
Linear (LF)
- Length measurements like walls, trim, piping
- Shows total linear feet/meters
- Example: "450 LF interior wall"
Area (SF)
- Square measurements like floor area, roofing
- Shows total square feet/meters
- Example: "2,400 SF floor area"
Reading the Results Table
Each row in results shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Item | What was detected/measured |
| Type | Count, Linear, or Area |
| Quantity | Total measurement value |
| Unit | EA, LF, SF, etc. |
| Details | Dimensions, notes, or breakdown |
Interacting with Results
Select and Highlight
Click any result row to:
- Highlight that item on the plan
- Zoom to its location
- Select it for editing
Edit Measurements
Right-click a result to:
- Edit dimensions or quantity
- Delete the measurement
- Add notes for reference
- Change category for organization
Multi-Select
Hold Shift or Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple items:
- Delete multiple items at once
- Export selected items only
- Bulk edit properties
Room-by-Room View
For area takeoffs, switch to room view:
- Click the Room View toggle in Results
- See measurements organized by room/space
- Each room shows:
- Floor area (SF)
- Perimeter (LF)
- Items within that room
Room view is helpful for estimating by space - like calculating flooring, paint, or trim for each room.
Filtering Results
By Type
Use the filter buttons to show only:
- All - everything
- AI Detected - automatic detections
- Manual - your drawn measurements
- Accepted - approved items
- Pending - items needing review
By Category
Click category headers to expand/collapse:
- Click Doors to show only doors
- Click Walls to show only walls
- Collapse categories you don't need
Search
Use the search box to find specific items:
- Search by name ("bedroom", "entry")
- Search by dimension ("3'0"")
- Search by notes you've added
Totals and Summary
At the bottom of Results panel:
| Summary | Shows |
|---|---|
| Total Count | Sum of all counted items |
| Total LF | Sum of all linear measurements |
| Total SF | Sum of all area measurements |
| Items | Total number of line items |
Click View Summary for a printable breakdown by category.
Accuracy Tips
Review AI detections before export:
- AI is 85-95% accurate on clear plans
- Always spot-check a few measurements
- Look for missed items (AI indicator shows coverage)
Verify scale on random measurements:
- Pick a known dimension (like a door)
- Measure it with the ruler tool
- If it's off, recalibrate and re-run detection
Never export results without at least a quick review. Even small scale errors compound into big quantity mistakes.
Next Steps
- Exporting Data - Get your quantities out of BuildVision
- Manual Editing - Adjust and refine measurements
- Creating Quotes - Turn takeoff into an estimate