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INTRODUCTION

Auto-QE Ver 3.0 s a first ever-estimating package, which allows users to generate estimates directly from Electronic plans, faster and more

accurately than any other software package in the market. It has a short learning curve, and does not require use of a CAD program. Gone

are the days when you measure dimensions from drawing, calculate quantities and enter details in Excel and spend countless hours

entering item description in Excel or Word. There will be no more need to search through large database to identify the correct item code

and descriptions. Auto-QE will generate detailed cost estimate in Excel including detailed measurement and item description only with few

mouse clicks. The salient features of Auto-QE are

A CAD PACKAGE WITHOUT EXPENSIVE CAD SOFTWARE Auto-QE comes to you with a tailor made Cad Module, which opens and display building plan Drawing in universal DXF format with all

necessary commands to draw, view and delete entities with commands similar to popular cad programmes lile AutoCAD. It displays

Architectural drawing in one window and components added to Auto-QE database in another Window with better display features so that

components added can be easily identified. Cad module has commands with which you can draw beams by selecting columns and draw

Footings by selecting columns from the drawing.

Fast and easy takeoff of quantity and measurement details from the electronic plans. Auto-QE is so powerful that you need only five mouse clicks and milliseconds to get measurement details from the drawing. Two clicks

to specify the drawing parameters such as object type and layer from the drop down list and two clicks to mark two corners of the building

and a final click on Generate Boq menu Auto-QE will automatically count the quantities and measurement details from the drawing and

output the details in an Excel spread sheet. Auto-QE has incorporated powerful logic to make even simple methods of data collection

from drawing faster and easier. For instance Autocad Quick Select command can easily count the number of columns, doors etc from the

drawing by specifying drawing properties. But it will not be possible to get length and breadth measurement details of the selected objects.

Auto-QE will calculate the measurement details such as length/breadth/perimeter etc irrespective of the way the object is drawn in the

drawing viz Block, Solid, Polyline etc

Complete Elimination of reference to DSR Though the DSR contains more than 2000 items many of them are rarely used. Auto-QE completely eliminates the need for referring to

DSR by providing a generic description for more than 1000 DSR items. Select from the property list box and Auto-QE automatically

identifies the item code and description and rate from generic description. It also gives you complete freedom to modify item description

and code but also add new DSR/NSR items very easily.

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Minimal Data Entry. Data Entry is the time consuming activity in Quantity Estimation process. Auto-QE eliminates this activity to such an extent that it is

possible to get detailed estimate in Excel with Detailed Measurement Details of each item in LBH format because

Component ID is assigned automatically with facility to assign beam, column ID based on Grid ID and to pick room names from the

drawing.

Auto-QE works out the quantities automatically based on plan measurement of the item in the drawing and transfer the details to Excel.

Rich and innovative user-friendly features. Auto-QE comes to you with many powerful and rich Graphical user interfaces. For instance, Auto-QE generate walls, slabs, plinth

protection, chajjas automatically with mouse click. The cumbersome, time consuming and error prone process of editing various

properties such as finish, concrete type, flooring etc has been made simpler and stress free because of the rich Graphical user interface of

Auto-QE. Simply click on the item in the property box and the selected object will be highlighted in the drawing or select multiple or

single object from the drawing and the properties of selected objects will be listed. Change the desired property by clicking on the property

list box and editing will be accomplished in no time with minimal stress.

Automatic calculation Though calculations to be done in Quantity estimation involves only multiplication and addition, the process is cumbersome and error

prone, simply because of the huge quantities involved and number of intricate checks to be carried out. For instance while calculating

beam shuttering quantity the engineer has to check abutting slab thickness of each abutting slab and make adjustments accordingly.

Similarly in case of brickwork, plastering and finishing quantities of room has to take into account window, door and plain openings and

lintel thickness in each room. Auto-QE does many of these calculation automatically as under.

� Automatic identification of door / window openings.

� Auto identification of abutting slab thickness for beams to calculate shutter quantities.

� Auto identification of wall position under beams to identify plaster type.

� Auto Identification of Internal and External beams/ Columns/ Walls.

� Auto identification of External perimeter of building to calculate plinth protection.

� Automatic calculation of earthwork quantities such as excavation and filling from footing details.

Minimal learning curve. Probably the most powerful feature of Auto-QE is that no previous experience is required in Cad packages. There are only two sets of

distinct screens namely marking the item and adding/modifying items. User needs to learn only three actions namely zoom/pan in the

drawing, selecting items from drawing and changing property by clicking from list boxes in each of the screen. The screens and user action

required for all building objects such as beam, column, door, windows. Flooring etc are identical and therefore once he learns few

operations he would have mastered Auto-QE.

Flexibility Though the powerful feature of Auto-QE is its ability to derive data directly from the drawing it has added flexibility of preparing detailed

estimate by manually entering data for any or all items of BOQ.

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EDITING COMPONENTS

Editing various components can be done either by selecting components one by one or by selecting multiple items from the drawing.

Changing property by group is possible only if the items are added from the drawing. The components to edit are grouped as Structural,

Architectural and Others. Components for which no provision is made in Auto-QE to select from drawing are grouped under ‘Other

Edit’.

Structural Edit To edit items under Structural Edit singly, first click on the ‘Structural Edit’ of Main Menu and then

select Component type from component Sub menu. The components covered under structural Edit are

� Columns

� Foundation

� Grade Beams

� Beams

� Slabs

� Walls

� Chajjas

� Terrace

� External Shaft Walls

� Floor Cutouts

� Sunken Areas

Architectural Edit To edit items under Architectural Edit singly, first click on the ‘Architectural Edit’ of Main Menu and

then select Component type from component Sub menu. The components covered under

Architectural Edit are

� Rooms

� Doors

� Windows

� Mid Landing

� Flight

� Staircase Railing

� Parapet / Railing

� Cup Board

� Platform

� Expansion Joint

� Plinth Protection

� Wall Opening

� Loft Slab

� Structural Glazing

� Moulding/ Cornice

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Others Edit To edit items under Other Edit, first click on the ‘Other Edit’ of Main Menu and then select

Component type from component Sub menu. The components covered under Other Edit are

� Plumbing Internal.

� Drainage External

� Water Supply Internal

� SR / NSR Items

� Slab Fins

� UG Sump

� Over Head Tanks

� Entrance Step

� Compound Wall

� Pavement

� Open Drain

� Cow Catcher

� Road Work

On selecting component type Property Dialogue Box of the selected component will appear on left top corner of the screen

listing out the items added to the database. Select Item to Edit either by clicking on Item ID in the Item List Box or by Clicking

on the Item to Edit in the drawing. When Item is selected from Item List Box, the selected item will be highlighted in the

drawing. Similarly, when item in drawing is clicked the Item clicked will be highlighted in the item list box. As and when new item

is selected the property of the selected item will be automatically displayed in the respective list box. Only items added from the

drawing will be displayed in the drawing area.

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ADD / EDIT / DELETE COLUMN /UPDATE EXTERNAL PLASTER

Select Column to Edit either by clicking on Column ID in the Column List Box or by Clicking on the Column to Edit in the drawing.

When Column is selected from Column List Box, the selected column will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when column in

drawing is clicked the Column clicked will be highlighted in the column list box. As and when new column is selected the property of the

selected column will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Auto Update Column External Plaster Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying external face area of external columns which is required for

calculating External finish / cladding quantities. This feature is available only if components are added from drawing database.

Simply click on Update Tool Bar Button , Auto-QE will go through drawing database identify external columns and calculate

external face area and update database automatically in fraction of a second.

For Auto Identification of external face area of columns it is necessary that rooms are already added to database from drawing. If no rooms have been

added a warning message will be displayed indicating the same.

Following Column Properties of selected column will be listed in the respective Text /

List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Column ID

� Location

� Perimeter

� Area

� Width

� Depth

� Height

� External Perimeter

� RCC Type

� External Finish

� Cladding Type

� Cladding Height

� Shape

Column ID

Auto QE assigns column ID automatically when a new column is added to Auto-QE database.

Enter new value if necessary.

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Shape Default property “Rectangular’ will be specified when new column is added. If column is added

from drawing shape will be automatically specified based on entity type in the drawing. While adding

manually, if column is circular select “Circular” from Drop Down List Box.

Location Column location can be External or Internal or Independent column inside rooms with no abutting

walls. When Auto-QE adds columns from the drawing, this property is automatically assigned. When

columns are added manually user has to specify this property. When column is specified as internal

column, quantities of plaster, finish, cladding etc will not be calculated. If the column is not internal

then finish, cladding type has to be specified. If the column is External then values of External

perimeter has to be specified. If the column is Independent then Auto-QE will automatically

calculate quantities of plaster, finish etc based on perimeter irrespective of value specified in Perimeter Text Box.

Perimeter

This value is used for calculating Shutter quantities of column. In case the column is independent, this value is

used for calculating plaster/finish/cladding quantities. When Auto-QE adds columns from the drawing, this value is automatically

updated from drawing database irrespective of the shape of column. When added manually this quantity will be automatically

updated based on width / depth specified assuming the column to be rectangular or circular as specified. If the column is not

rectangular or circular correct value has to be specified when adding columns manually. User is at liberty to change this value even

when the values are taken from the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered

and not based on drawing measurement.

Area

This value is used for calculating RCC/Steel quantities of column. When Auto-QE adds columns from the

drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database irrespective of the shape of column. When added manually

this quantity will be automatically updated based on width / depth specified assuming the column to be rectangular or circular as

specified. If the column is not rectangular or circular, correct value has to be specified when adding columns manually. User is at

liberty to change this value even when the values are taken from the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be

calculated based on the value entered and not based on drawing measurement.

Width / Depth

These values are not used in calculating quantities. These are provided only to facilitate ease of

data entry when columns are added manually. When the columns are added from drawing this quantity will be based on maximum

and minimum extent of the column in drawing and not the actual dimension. However the area and perimeter will be as per

drawing. These values may be ignored if column is added from drawing.

Height

This value is used for calculating all quantities of column such as RCC/Steel/Plaster/Finish etc. This value will

be automatically updated as when floor height is changed.

External Perimeter:

This value is used for calculating Plaster/Finish/Cladding quantities when the column is

specified as External and has no relevance if the column is not external. When Auto-QE columns are added from the drawing,

this value is automatically updated from drawing database whenever Update ->Column Outer option is used from Main Menu.

Auto-QE automatically identifies external face area of the column and updates this value. When added manually this quantity has

to be specified by the user. User is at liberty to change this value even when the values are taken from the drawing. When this

value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on drawing measurement.

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RCC Type This value is used to identify item code for RCC. When new column is added to Auto-QE

either from drawing or manually this value will be automatically updated based on Default

Column RCC Type currently specified. If Default Column RCC Type is modified after

column is added, this value will not be updated and has to be changed manually if needed.

External Finish This value is used to identify item code only when the column location is specified as

External. If column location is not external then this value will be ignored. When new

column is added to Auto-QE either from drawing or manually this value will be

automatically updated based on Default External Finish currently specified. If Default

External Finish is modified after column is added, this value will not be updated and has to

be changed manually if needed.

Cladding Type This value is used to identify item code only when the column location is specified as

External or Independent otherwise this value will be ignored. If no cladding is provided

select ‘No Cladding’ from the Drop Down List Box.

Cladding Height

This value is used to calculate cladding quantities only when the column location is specified as

External or Independent and Cladding option specified is other than “No Cladding” in the Cladding List Box. Default value will

be zero. Specify height only when Column is not cladded to full height. If quantity is Zero, then Auto-QE will assume that

column is cladded to full height and calculate quantities accordingly.

Add Column

To add a new Column to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when column is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new column to database. If columns are already present in data base the property of currently selected column will be

copied to the new column or else columns will be added with default values.

Delete Column To delete Column from Auto-QE database select column to delete from Columns List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool

Bar Button.

Since Auto-QE at present has not incorporated Undo option once deleted the column will be permanently deleted.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT SLAB

Select Slab to Edit either by clicking on Slab ID in the Slab List Box or by Clicking on the Slab

to Edit in the drawing. When Slab is selected from Slab List Box, the selected slab will be

highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when slab in drawing is clicked the Slab clicked will be

highlighted in the slab list box. As and when new slab is selected the property of the selected

slab will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Slab Properties of selected slab will be listed in the respective Text / List box.

Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Slab ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Depth

� Slope

� Area

� RCC Type

Slab ID

Auto QE assigns slab ID automatically when a new slab is

added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Area

This value is used for calculating RCC/Steel quantities of slab. When Auto-

QE adds slabs from the drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database

irrespective of the shape of slab. When added manually this quantity will be automatically

updated based on width / length specified assuming the slab to be rectangular. If the slab is

not rectangular, correct value has to be specified when adding slabs manually. User is at liberty

to change this value even when the values are taken from the drawing. When this value is

changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on drawing

measurement. Width / Length

These values are not used in calculating quantities. These are provided only to facilitate ease of data entry

when slabs are added manually. When the slabs are added from drawing this quantity will be based on maximum and minimum extent of the

slab in drawing and not the actual dimension. However the area will be as per drawing. These values may be ignored if slab is added from

drawing. Depth

This value is used for calculating all quantities of slab such as RCC/Steel etc. This value has to be entered

even when slab is added from drawing. When new slab is added this value will be automatically updated with the Default Slab depth

specified in Default option.

Quantity

Enter number of beams of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If beam is added from drawing then this

quantity will always be

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Slope

If slab is inclined enter angle of inclination to vertical to calculate area accordingly. The default value of

Slope is Zero.

RCC Type This value is used to identify item code for RCC. When new slab is added to Auto-QE either from

drawing or manually this value will be automatically updated based on Default Slab RCC Type

currently specified. If Default Slab RCC Type is modified after slab is added, this value will not be

updated and has to be changed manually if needed.

Add Slab

To add a new Slab to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when slab is to be added manually. Auto-

QE will add a new slab to database. If slabs are already present in database the property of currently selected slab will be copied to the new

slab or slabs will be added with default values.

Delete Slab

To delete Slab from Auto-QE database select slab to delete from Slabs List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar

Button.

Since Auto-QE at present has not incorporated Undo option once deleted the slab will be permanently deleted.

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ADD / EDIT / DELETE BEAM /AUTO UPDATE WALL POSITION

/AUTO UPDATE SLAB THICKNESS

Select Beam to Edit either by clicking on Beam ID in the Beam List Box or by Clicking on the Beam to Edit in the drawing. When Beam

is selected from Beam List Box, the selected Beam will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Beam in drawing is clicked the Beam

clicked will be highlighted in the Beam list box. As and when new Beam is selected the property of the selected Beam will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

Auto Update Beam Wall Position Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying position of wall under the beam, which is required for calculating

6mm plastering of beams. The plastering of vertical face of beam flush with wall will not be calculated, as the same will be

included in room wall plastering. Bottom face of beam not covered by brick is included in 6 mm plaster quantity. This feature is

available only if components are added from drawing database. Simply click on Update Tool Bar Button , Auto-QE will go

through drawing database identify walls position and length under Beams and update database automatically in fraction of a

second.

Auto Update Slab Thickness for Shuttering Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying slab thickness adjacent to both sides of beam to calculate shuttering

quantity. External beams will be identified and slab thickness for one side external beams shall not be deducted while calculating

shuttering quantity, This feature is available only if components are added from drawing database. Simply click on Update Slab

Thickness Tool Bar Button, Auto-QE will go through drawing database identify slab thickness abutting beams and update

database automatically in fraction of a second.

For Auto Identification of wall position under Beams it is necessary that walls are already added to

database from drawing. For Auto Identification of Slab thickness it is necessary that slabs are already

added to database from drawing If no walls have been added a warning message will be displayed

indicating the same.

Following Beam Properties of selected Beam will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Beam ID

� Location

� Length

� Width

� Depth

� Quantity

� Slab Thickness

� RCC Type

� Wall Position

� 230 mm Wall Length

� 115 mm Wall Length

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Beam ID

Auto QE assigns Beam ID automatically when a new Beam is added to Auto-QE database.

Enter new value if necessary.

Location

Beam location can be External or Internal. When Auto-QE adds Beams from the drawing, this

property can be automatically assigned using Update Slab Thickness option. When Beams are added manually user has to specify this

property. When Beam is specified as external Beam, slab thickness for one side external beams shall not be deducted while calculating

shuttering quantity.

Length

This value is used for calculating RCC/Shutter quantities of Beam. When Auto-QE adds Beams from the

drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database. User is at liberty to change this value even when the values

are taken from the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on

drawing measurement.

Width

This value is used for calculating RCC/Shutter quantities of Beam. When Auto-QE adds Beams from the

drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database. User is at liberty to change this value even when the values

are taken from the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on

drawing measurement.

Quantity

Enter number of beams of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If beam is added from drawing then

this quantity will always be one.

Depth

This value is used for calculating RCC/Shutter quantities of Beam. This value always has to be specified

manually. Auto-QE will update this value with default Depth specified in Default Option Dialogue Box.

Slab Thickness

This value is used for calculating Shuttering. Enter average thickness of slabs on two sides of

beam if beam is added manually. Use Auto Update Slab Thickness option to automatically update this value when beams are

added from drawing. 230 mm Wall Length

This value is used for calculating Shuttering. When Auto-QE adds Beams from the drawing, this

value is automatically updated from drawing database. User is at liberty to change this value even when the values are taken from

the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on drawing

measurement.

115 mm Wall Length

This value is used for calculating Shuttering. When Auto-QE adds Beams from the drawing, this

value is automatically updated from drawing database. User is at liberty to change this value even when the values are taken from

the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on drawing

measurement.

Wall Position This value is used to calculate 6 mm plaster of beam surface. If flush on both sides then no 6

mm plaster is included. If one side flush or both sides not flush 6mm plaster on sides not

flush will not be included. Bottom surface Plastering excluding wall thickness will be

included in 6 mm plaster quantity. If no walls under beam then both side and bottom face

beam area is included in 6 mm plaster quantity

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RCC Type This value is used to identify item code for RCC. When new Beam is added to Auto-QE

either from drawing or manually this value will be automatically updated based on Default

Beam RCC Type currently specified. If Default Beam RCC Type is modified after Beam is

added, this value will not be updated and has to be changed manually if needed.

Add Beam

To add a new Beam to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Beam is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new Beam to database. If Beams are already present in data base the property of currently selected Beam will be

copied to the new Beam or else Beams will be added with default values.

Delete Beam To delete Beam from Auto-QE database select Beam to delete from Beams List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar

Button.

Since Auto-QE at present has not incorporated Undo option once deleted the Beam will be permanently deleted.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT FOOTING

Select Footing to Edit either by clicking on Footing ID in the Footing List Box or by Clicking

on the Footing to Edit in the drawing. When Footing is selected from Footing List Box, the

selected Footing will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Footing in drawing is

clicked the Footing clicked will be highlighted in the Footing list box. As and when new

Footing is selected the property of the selected Footing will be automatically displayed in the

respective list box.

Following Footing Properties of selected Footing will be listed in the respective Text /

List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

When new Footing is added the default Footing properties of RCC, Excavation Depth, in

Default Foundation Options Dialogue Box will be added to the item property. PCC

Dimension, CC Type, Excavation Depth and Plinth Height needed for working out

various quantities of Footing will also be taken from Default Foundation Options

Dialogue Box

� Footing ID

� Quantity

� Excavation Depth

� Footing Dimensions

� Pedestal Dimensions

� Column Dimensions

� RCC Type

� Footing Type

Footing ID

Auto QE assigns Footing ID automatically when a new

Footing is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Footings of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Footing added from drawing then this

quantity will always be 1

Excavation Depth

Specify if different from Default value.

Footing Dimensions If added from drawing Width and Height will be automatically updated

from the drawing. If added manually specify width and height. Specify

Height and Total Height if different from default values.

Pedestal Dimensions If added from drawing Width and Height will be automatically updated from the drawing depending on

Column dimensions. If added manually specify width and height. Specify Height if different from default

values.

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Column Dimensions If added from drawing Area and Perimeter will be automatically updated from the drawing

depending on Column dimensions. If added manually specify Area and Perimeter which are

only used in the calculation.

RCC Type Select RCC Type from RCC Type List Box if different from default option specified.

Footing Type Select Footing Type from Footing Type List Box if different from default option specified.

Add Footing

To add a new Footing to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Footing is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new Footing to database. If Footings are already present in database the property of currently selected Footing will be

copied to the new Footing or Footings will be added with default values.

Delete Footing To delete Footing from Auto-QE database select Footing to delete from Footings List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’

Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / EDIT / DELETE GRADE BEAM

Select Grade Beam to Edit either by clicking on Grade Beam ID in the Grade Beam List Box

or by Clicking on the Grade Beam to Edit in the drawing. When Grade Beam is selected from

Grade Beam List Box, the selected Grade Beam will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly,

when Grade Beam in drawing is clicked the Grade Beam clicked will be highlighted in the

Grade Beam list box. As and when new Grade Beam is selected the property of the selected

Grade Beam will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Grade Beam Properties of selected Grade Beam will be listed in the

respective Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text /

List Box.

� Grade Beam ID

� Location

� Length

� Width

� Depth

� Quantity

� Grade Beam Top from Plinth

� RCC Type

� Wall Type

Grade Beam ID

Auto QE assigns Grade Beam ID automatically when a

new Grade Beam is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Grade Beams of similar measurement if data is

manually entered. If Grade Beam is added from drawing then this quantity will always

be one.

Location

Grade Beam location can be External or Internal. When Auto-QE adds Grade Beams from the

drawing, this property can be automatically assigned when Floor Beams are copied When Grade Beams are added manually user has to

specify this property.

Length

This value is used for calculating RCC/Shutter quantities of Grade Beam. When Auto-QE adds Grade Beams

from the drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database. User is at liberty to change this value even when the

values are taken from the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not

based on drawing measurement.

Width

This value is used for calculating RCC/Shutter quantities of Grade Beam. When Auto-QE adds Grade Beams

from the drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database. User is at liberty to change this value even when the

values are taken from the drawing. When this value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not

based on drawing measurement.

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Depth

This value is used for calculating RCC/Shutter quantities of Grade Beam. This value always has to be specified

manually. Auto-QE will update this value with default Depth specified in Default Option Dialogue Box.

Grade Beam Top from Plinth

This value is used for calculating Brick quantities above Grade Beam. This value always has to be

specified manually. Auto-QE will update this value with default Grade Beam Top specified in Default Option Dialogue Box.

Wall Type This value is used to calculate wall quantities above Grade Beam.

RCC Type

This value is used to identify item code for RCC. When new Grade Beam is added to Auto-QE

either from drawing or manually this value will be automatically updated based on Default

Grade Beam RCC Type currently specified. If Default Grade Beam RCC Type is modified after

Grade Beam is added, this value will not be updated and has to be changed manually if needed.

Add Grade Beam

To add a new Grade Beam to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Grade Beam is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Grade Beam to database. If Grade Beams are already present in data base the property of currently

selected Grade Beam will be copied to the new Grade Beam or else Grade Beams will be added with default values.

Delete Grade Beam To delete Grade Beam from Auto-QE database select Grade Beam to delete from Grade Beams List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

Since Auto-QE at present has not incorporated Undo option once deleted the Grade Beam will be permanently deleted.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT WALL /UPDATE OPENING/BEAM DEPTH

Select Wall to Edit either by clicking on Wall ID in the Wall List Box or by Clicking on the Wall to Edit in the drawing. When Wall is

selected from Wall List Box, the selected wall will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when wall in drawing is clicked the Wall clicked

will be highlighted in the wall list box. As and when new wall is selected the property of the selected wall will be automatically displayed in

the respective list box.

Following Wall Properties of selected wall will be listed in the respective Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the

corresponding Text / List Box.

Auto Update Wall Opening Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying wall openings. This feature is available only if components are added from

drawing database. Simply click on Update Opening Tool Bar Button , Auto-QE will go through drawing database identify doors,

windows, plain openings etc from the drawing and calculate net wall area, Lintels etc and update database automatically in fraction of a

second. Before using this option mark all doors, windows etc. This option can be used at any time before generating BOQ.

Auto Update Beam Depth Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying Beam Depth above the wall and make necessary deductions. This feature is

available only if components are added from drawing database. Simply click on Update Beam Depth Tool Bar Button , Auto-QE will

go through drawing database identify beams from the drawing and calculate net wall height and update database automatically in fraction

of a second. Before using this option mark Beams This option can be used at any time before generating BOQ.

� Wall ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Thickness

� Beam Depth

� Height

� Cladding Height

� Exposure

� Wall Type

� External Finish Type

� Cladding Type

Wall ID

Auto QE assigns wall ID automatically when a new

wall is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Thickness

When Auto-QE adds walls from the drawing, this value is automatically

updated from drawing database otherwise this value has to be specified by the user. User is

at liberty to change this value even when the values are taken from the drawing. When this

value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on

drawing measurement.

Height

By default Auto-QE replaces this value with floor height.

This value will be automatically updated as when floor height is changed. If this value is zero

Auto-QE shall assume that height of wall is equal to floor height. Enter new value.

Length

When Auto-QE adds walls from the drawing, this value is automatically updated from drawing database otherwise this

value has to be specified by the user. User is at liberty to change this value even when the values are taken from the drawing. When this

value is changed, quantities will be calculated based on the value entered and not based on drawing measurement.

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Beam Depth

This value will be automatically updated when Update Beam Depth Option is used in respect of Walls

added from drawing. In case Walls added manually specify this value.

Quantity

Enter number of walls of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If beam is added from

drawing then this quantity will always be

Cladding Height

This value is used to calculate cladding quantities only when the wall location is specified as

External and Cladding option specified is other than “No Cladding” in the Cladding List Box. Default value will be zero. Specify

height only when Wall not cladded to full height. If quantity is Zero, then Auto-QE will assume that Wall is cladded to full height

and calculate quantities accordingly.

Exposure

Wall location can be External or Internal. When Auto-QE adds wall from the drawing, this property is

automatically assigned when wall opening is updated. When walls are added manually user has to specify this property.. If the wall is not

internal then finish, cladding type has to be specified.

Wall Type

When new wall is added wall will be added as Brick Wall. If wall is added from drawing thickness will

be automatically updated from drawing. Specify wall type if wall is not Brick Wall. External Finish This value is used to identify item code for finish of external walls. When new wall is added to Auto-

QE either from drawing or manually this value will be automatically updated based on Default Wall

Finish Type currently specified. If Default Wall Finish Type is modified after wall is added, this value

will not be updated and has to be changed manually if needed. This value will be used only when

wall type is external.

Cladding Finish This value is used to identify item code for cladding of external walls when cladding is specified.

When new wall is added to Auto-QE either from drawing or manually this value will be

automatically updated based on Default External Cladding Type currently specified. If Default

External Cladding Type is modified after wall is added, this value will not be updated and has to be

changed manually if needed. This value will be used only when wall type is external and cladding is

specified.

Add Wall

To add a new Wall to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when wall is to be added manually. Auto-

QE will add a new wall to database. If walls are already present in database the property of currently selected wall will be copied to the new

wall or walls will be added with default values.

Delete Wall

To delete Wall from Auto-QE database select wall to delete from Walls List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar

Button.

Since Auto-QE at present has not incorporated Undo option once deleted the wall will be permanently deleted.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT CHAJJA

Select Chajja to Edit either by clicking on Chajja ID in the Chajja List Box or by Clicking on

the Chajja to Edit in the drawing. When Chajja is selected from Chajja List Box, the selected

Chajja will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Chajja in drawing is clicked the

Chajja clicked will be highlighted in the Chajja list box. As and when new Chajja is selected the

property of the selected Chajja will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Chajja Properties of selected Chajja will be listed in the respective Text / List box.

Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

Since Chajja is not interconnected with other components user is free to enter dimension

either through drawing or manually. Enter Length and Width of Chajja and select Chajja Type

from Auto-QE Chajja Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates more than 20

items of BOQ connected with Chajja and updates the database. Click on Show Chajja Library

Toolbar Button to display Chajja types defined in the Library.

� Chajja ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Chajja Type

Chajja ID

Auto QE assigns Chajja ID automatically when a new

Chajja is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Chajjas of similar measurement if data is

manually entered. If Chajja added from drawing then this quantity will always be 1

Length/Width

If Chajja is added from drawing these values will be automatically

updated. Based on the Length, Chajja and Facia Height specified Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities associated

with Chajja depending on Chajja type selected from the Library.

Chajja Type Select Chajja type already defined in the Library and Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities associated with Chajja based on

the Length and Width specified for the selected Chajja.

Add Chajja

To add a new Chajja to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Chajja is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new Chajja to database. If Chajjas are already present in database the property of currently selected Chajja will be

copied to the new Chajja or Chajjas will be added with default values.

Delete Chajja

To delete Chajja from Auto-QE database select Chajja to delete from Chajjas List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool

Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT TERRACE

Select Terrace to Edit either by clicking on Terrace ID in the Terrace List Box or by Clicking

on the Terrace to Edit in the drawing. When Terrace is selected from Terrace List Box, the

selected Terrace will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Terrace in drawing is

clicked the Terrace clicked will be highlighted in the Terrace list box. As and when new

Terrace is selected the property of the selected Terrace will be automatically displayed in the

respective list box.

Following Terrace Properties of selected Terrace will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Terrace ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Area

� No of Pipes

Terrace ID

Auto QE assigns Terrace ID automatically when a new

Terrace is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Terraces of similar measurement if data

is manually entered. If Terrace added from drawing then this quantity will always be

Width/Length

If Terrace is added

from drawing these values will be automatically updated. Based on the Length and Width

specified Auto-QE will automatically update area of Terrace. Water Proofing type code

will be identified based on Default Water Proofing type specified in Default Option.

Area

If Terrace is added from drawing these values will be automatically updated. When length and breadth

is changed this value will be automatically updated. Only this value is used in BOQ calculations.

No of Pipes

Auto-QE will automatically calculate length of Rain Water pipes depending on the Floor Level. While

generating BOQ Auto-QE will identify Pipe Type and associated accessories based on Rain Water Pipe Type Specified in Default Options

Add Terrace

To add a new Terrace to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Terrace is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new Terrace to database. If Terraces are already present in database the property of currently selected Terrace will be

copied to the new Terrace or Terraces will be added with default values.

Delete Terrace To delete Terrace from Auto-QE database select Terrace to delete from Terraces List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’

Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT EXTERNAL SHAFT / PROJECTION

Select External Shaft / Projection to Edit either by clicking on External Shaft / Projection ID

in the External Shaft / Projection List Box or by Clicking on the External Shaft / Projection

to Edit in the drawing. When External Shaft / Projection is selected from External Shaft /

Projection List Box, the selected External Shaft / Projection will be highlighted in the

drawing. Similarly, when External Shaft / Projection in drawing is clicked the External Shaft /

Projection clicked will be highlighted in the External Shaft / Projection list box. As and when

new External Shaft / Projection is selected the property of the selected External Shaft /

Projection will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following External Shaft / Projection Properties of selected External Shaft / Projection will

be listed in the respective Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding

Text / List Box.

� External Shaft / Projection ID

� Quantity

� Length of 230 mm / 115 mm Wall

� Perimeter Internal & External

� Opening Height / Width

� Beam Depth

� Type of Wall

� External Finish Type

� Cladding Type

External Shaft / Projection ID

Auto QE assigns External Shaft / Projection ID

automatically when a new External Shaft / Projection is added to Auto-QE database. Enter

new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of External Shaft / Projections of similar

measurement if data is manually entered. If External Shaft / Projection added from drawing

then this quantity will always be

Length 230 mm / 115 mm Wall

If the walls are

around a External Shaft then wall thickness around the shaft may be differ. Enter the length

of 230 mm and 115 Walls separately.

Internal and External Perimeter

If the walls are around a External Shaft then Internal and

External Perimeter should be entered separately. In case Wall Projections enter only External Perimeter.

Opening Height / Width

If there are openings in the External Shaft walls enter Height

and Width of opening. Auto-QE will automatically make necessay deductions in Brick Work and also add Lintel Quantities of RCC/

Shuttering etc.

Beam Depth

If beams are provided in the External Shaft Walls enter beam depth. If this value is zero Auto-QE

will assume no beam is provided. Beam Width will be taken as width of Wall thickness while working out the BOQ. Item Code for RCC

etc will be based on Default Beam Property Specified in default option..

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Wall Type

If wall type is specified as Projection values entered in Internal Perimeter Text boa and opening

details will be ignored while Generating BOQ.

External Finish This value is used to identify item code only when the External Shaft / Projection location is

specified as External. When new External Shaft / Projection is added to Auto-QE either

from drawing or manually this value will be automatically updated based on Default External

Finish currently specified. If Default External Finish is modified after External Shaft /

Projection is added, this value will not be updated and has to be changed manually if needed.

Cladding Type This value is used to identify item code only. If no cladding is provided, select ‘No Cladding’

from the Drop Down List Box.

Add External Shaft / Projection

To add a new External Shaft / Projection to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when External Shaft

/ Projection is to be added manually. Auto-QE will add a new External Shaft / Projection to database. If External Shaft / Projections are

already present in database the property of currently selected External Shaft / Projection will be copied to the new External Shaft /

Projection or External Shaft / Projections will be added with default values.

Delete External Shaft / Projection To delete External Shaft / Projection from Auto-QE database select External Shaft / Projection to delete from External Shaft /

Projections List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT CUTOUT

Select Cutout to Edit either by clicking on Cutout ID in the Cutout List Box or by Clicking on

the Cutout to Edit in the drawing. When Cutout is selected from Cutout List Box, the selected

Cutout will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Cutout in drawing is clicked the

Cutout clicked will be highlighted in the Cutout list box. As and when new Cutout is selected

the property of the selected Cutout will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Cutout Properties of selected Cutout will be listed in the respective Text / List box.

Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

Auto Update Room Index Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying room where cutout is

located and also slab thickness of cutout, which is required for making necessary

deductions in flooring, slab RCC, Steel etc. This feature is available only if components

are added from drawing database. Simply click on Update Tool Bar Button , Auto-

QE will go through drawing database identify room and slab thickness and update

database automatically in fraction of a second.

� Cutout ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Area

� Slab Thickness

� Room Index

Cutout ID

Auto QE assigns Cutout ID automatically when a new

Cutout is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Cutouts of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Cutout added from

drawing then this quantity will always be 1

Width/Length

If Cutout is added from drawing these values will be automatically

updated. If added manually based on the Length and Width specified Auto-QE will automatically update area of Cutout.

Area

If Cutout is added from drawing these values will be automatically updated. When length and breadth

is changed this value will be automatically updated. Only this value is used in BOQ calculations.

Slab Thickness

If Cutout is added manually then specify slab thickness. In case Cutout is added from drawing Auto-

QE will automatically identify slab thickness and make necessary deductions in BOQ.

Room Index If Cutout is added manually then specify Room where the cutout is located.. In case Cutout is added from

drawing Auto-QE will automatically identify Room Index when Update Room Index option is used and

makes necessary deductions in BOQ.

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Add Cutout

To add a new Cutout to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Cutout is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new Cutout to database. If Cutouts are already present in database the property of currently selected Cutout will be

copied to the new Cutout or Cutouts will be added with default values.

Delete Cutout

To delete Cutout from Auto-QE database select Cutout to delete from Cutouts List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool

Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT SUNKEN SLAB

Select Sunken Slab to Edit either by clicking on Sunken Slab ID in the Sunken Slab List Box

or by Clicking on the Sunken Slab to Edit in the drawing. When Sunken Slab is selected from

Sunken Slab List Box, the selected Sunken Slab will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly,

when Sunken Slab in drawing is clicked the Sunken Slab clicked will be highlighted in the

Sunken Slab list box. As and when new Sunken Slab is selected the property of the selected

Sunken Slab will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Sunken Slab Properties of selected Sunken Slab will be listed in the respective Text

/ List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Sunken Slab ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Area

� Depth

Sunken Slab ID

Auto QE assigns Sunken Slab ID automatically when a

new Sunken Slab is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Sunken Slabs of similar measurement if

data is manually entered. If Sunken Slab added from drawing then this quantity will always be

Width/Length

If Sunken Slab is added from drawing these values will be automatically updated. If added

manually based on the Length and Width specified Auto-QE will automatically update area of Sunken Slab.

Area

If Sunken Slab is added from drawing these values will be automatically updated. When length and breadth is changed

this value will be automatically updated. Only this value is used in BOQ calculations.

Sunken Slab Depth

Specify Sunken Slab depth irrespective of whether sunken slab is added manually or through the drawing. Item Code for

Sunken Slab Filling and Water Proofing will be identified from Default Option for Sunken Slab specified in Default Options.

Add Sunken Slab

To add a new Sunken Slab to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Sunken Slab is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Sunken Slab to database. If Sunken Slabs are already present in database the property of currently

selected Sunken Slab will be copied to the new Sunken Slab or Sunken Slabs will be added with default values.

Delete Sunken Slab To delete Sunken Slab from Auto-QE database select Sunken Slab to delete from Sunken Slabs List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT ROOM

Select Room to Edit either by clicking on Room ID in the Room List Box or by Clicking on

the Room to Edit in the drawing. When Room is selected from Room List Box, the selected

Room will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Room in drawing is clicked the

Room clicked will be highlighted in the Room list box. As and when new Room is selected

the property of the selected Room will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Room Properties of selected Room will be listed in the respective Text / List box.

Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

Update Room Slab Thick and Cutouts Auto-QE has the unique feature of automatically identifying opening details of doors,

windows etc for calculating finishing, and dado quantities. If rooms are added from

drawing these details will be automatically updated and displayed in Measurement

Sheets while generating BOQ. Similarly Auto-QE updates Slab Thickness and Cutouts

in Rooms automatically to make necessary deductions in Finishing and Flooring Items.

This feature is available only if components are added from drawing database. Simply

click on Update Tool Bar Button , Auto-QE will go through drawing database

identify Slabs and Cutout of rooms and update database automatically in fraction of a

second.

� Room ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Area

� Slab Thickness

� Dado Height

� Cut Out Area

� Internal Finish Type

� Flooring Type

� Manually Entering Opening Details

Room ID

Auto QE assigns Room ID automatically when a new Room is added to Auto-QE database. Enter

new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Rooms of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Room added from

drawing then this quantity will always be

Width/Length

If Room is added from drawing these values will be automatically updated. If added manually based on

the Length and Width specified Auto-QE will automatically update area of Room.

Area

If Room is added from drawing these values will be automatically updated. When length and breadth is changed this

value will be automatically updated. Only this value is used in BOQ calculations.

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Slab Thickness

Specify Slab Thickness if Room is added manually. When new room is added Auto-QE will assign Default Slab thickness

specified in Default Options. If added through the drawing use Auto Update Option to update these values.

Dado Height

Specify Dado height whether Room is added manually or through Drawing.

Cutout Area

Specify Cut Out area if Room is added manually. If added through the drawing use Auto Update

Option to update these values.

Internal Finish Type Select Internal Finish and Flooring Main and Sub Type from the respective Dialogue Boxes.

Flooring Type Select Flooring Main and Sub Type from the respective Dialogue

Boxes for the selected room.

Add Room

To add a new Room to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Room is to be added manually.

Auto-QE will add a new Room to database. If Rooms are already present in database the property of currently selected Room will be

copied to the new Room or Rooms will be added with default values.

Delete Room

To delete Room from Auto-QE database select Room to delete from Rooms List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool

Bar Button.

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MANUALLY ENTERING OPENING DETAILS When rooms are added manually to enter opening details Click on Opening Tool Bar Button. If room is added manually then Opening

Room Detail Dialogue Box will be displayed. This dialogue box will not be displayed if Room has been added from drawing and a message

indicating the same will be displayed.

In a rectangular room there will be 2 walls along length

and 2 walls along width. Specify number of 15 mm walls

and 12 mm walls along length and width. If the walls are

RCC you can specify the same. In case of multi cornered

room add walls of 12 mm and 15 mm plaster separately

and specify the length.

Enter opening details in each type of walls. Opening may

be specified as door, window or plain opening.

Auto-QE will deduct openings after taking into account

jamb plaster also.

When rooms are entered manually, door, window, plain

opening details have to be entered in case of walls and

also in rooms. In case of walls the opening details are

used only to calculate deduction of wall quantity.

Plaster quantity is worked out from the details given in

this Room Dialogue Box. This quantity is also used to

calculate internal finish quantity.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT DOOR

Select Door to Edit either by clicking on Door ID in the Door List Box or by Clicking on the

Door to Edit in the drawing. When Door is selected from Door List Box, the selected Door

will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Door in drawing is clicked the Door clicked

will be highlighted in the Door list box. As and when new Door is selected the property of the

selected Door will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Door Properties of selected Door will be listed in the respective Text / List box.

Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

Simply enter Width / Length of Door and select Door Type from Auto-QE Door Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates more than 23 items of BOQ connected with

Door and updates the database. Click on Show Door Library Toolbar Button to display

Door types defined in the Library.

1. Door ID

2. Quantity

3. Length

4. Width

5. Door Material

6. Door Type

Door ID

Auto QE assigns Door ID automatically when a new

Door is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Doors of similar measurement if data is

manually entered. If Door added from drawing then this quantity will always be

Width/Length

If Door is added from drawing these values will be automatically

updated. Based on the Length and Width specified Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities associated with Door

depending on Door type selected from the Library.

Door Material Type Separate Library is maintained for

1. Flush Door

2. Panelled Door

3. Aluminium Door

4. Steel Glazed Door

5. Steel Framed Flush Door

6. PVC Door

In respect of other door material type listed in Door Material Type item codes are assigned

based on type of door selected. Depending of Door Material Type selected the types already

defined in door type library will be listed in Door Type List box. Select door type from the same

and Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities associated with Door based on the

Length and Width specified for the selected Door.

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Door Type If Door Library is maintained for Door Material Type, Door types already defined in the Library for

the selected door material will be listed in this List Box. If no Library is maintained then this List Box

will not be visible. Select Door Type and Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities

associated with Door based on the Length and Width specified for the selected Door.

Add Door

To add a new Door to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Door is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Door to database. If Doors are already present in database the property of currently selected

Door will be copied to the new Door or Doors will be added with default values.

Delete Door To delete Door from Auto-QE database select Door to delete from Doors List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’

Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT WINDOW

Select Window to Edit either by clicking on Window ID in the Window List Box or by

Clicking on the Window to Edit in the drawing. When Window is selected from Window List

Box, the selected Window will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Window in

drawing is clicked the Window clicked will be highlighted in the Window list box. As and

when new Window is selected the property of the selected Window will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

Following Window Properties of selected Window will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

Simply enter Width / Length of Window and select Window Type from Auto-QE Window Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates more than 23 items of BOQ

connected with Window and updates the database. Click on Show Window Library Toolbar

Button to display Window types defined in the Library.

� Window ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Window Material

� Window Type

Window ID

Auto QE assigns Window ID automatically when a

new Window is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Windows of similar measurement if data

is manually entered. If Window added from drawing then this quantity will always be

Width/Length

If Window is added from drawing these values will be automatically

updated. Based on the Length and Width specified Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities associated with Window

depending on Window type selected from the Library.

Window Material Type Separate Library is maintained for

1. Aluminium Window

2. Wooden Window

3. Steel Window

Depending of Window Material Type selected the types already defined in Window type library will be listed in Window Type List box.

Select Window type from the same and Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities associated with Window based on the

Length and Width specified for the selected Window.

Window Type Window types already defined in the Library for the selected Window material will be listed in this

List Box. Select Window Type and Auto-QE will automatically calculate BOQ quantities

associated with Window based on the Length and Width specified for the selected Window.

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Add Window

To add a new Window to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Window is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Window to database. If Windows are already present in database the property of currently

selected Window will be copied to the new Window or Windows will be added with default values.

Delete Window To delete Window from Auto-QE database select Window to delete from Windows List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT FLIGHT

Select Flight to Edit either by clicking on Flight ID in the Flight List Box or by Clicking on the

Flight to Edit in the drawing. When Flight is selected from Flight List Box, the selected Flight

will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Flight in drawing is clicked the Flight clicked

will be highlighted in the Flight list box. As and when new Flight is selected the property of the

selected Flight will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Flight Properties of selected Flight will be listed in the respective Text / List box.

Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

When new Flight is added the default Flight properties of Tread Width, Raiser Height, Dado

Height specified in Default Options Dialogue Box will be used by Auto-QE.

� Flight ID

� Quantity

� Width

� Dado Height

� Tread Width

� Raiser Height

� No of Treads

� Room Index

� Flooring Type

Flight ID

Auto QE assigns Flight ID automatically when a new

Flight is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Flights of similar measurement if data is

manually entered. If Flight added from drawing then this quantity will always be 1

Width

If Flight is added from drawing these values will be

automatically updated.

Dado Height

Specify Height of on two sides of the Flight in two Dado Height Text boxes.

Tread Width

Specify Tread Width.

No of Treads

Specify number of Treads.

Raiser Height

Specify Raiser Height.

Room Index While adding Rooms it is necessary to mark the Staircase area including Mid Landings and Flight as a separate

room to enable Auto-QE to exclude flooring and dado items from the BOQ. If Flight is added from drawing

click Update Room Index Tool Bar Button to automatically identify Room Index. In case of Flight added

manually select Room Index from the Room Index List Box..

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Flooring Type Specify Flooring type from Flooring Main and sub type List boxes.

Add Flight

To add a new Flight to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Flight is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Flight to database. If Flights are already present in database the property of currently selected

Flight will be copied to the new Flight or Flights will be added with default values.

Delete Flight To delete Flight from Auto-QE database select Flight to delete from Flights List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’

Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT MID LANDING

Select Mid Landing to Edit either by clicking on Mid Landing ID in the Mid Landing List Box

or by Clicking on the Mid Landing to Edit in the drawing. When Mid Landing is selected from

Mid Landing List Box, the selected Mid Landing will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly,

when Mid Landing in drawing is clicked the Mid Landing clicked will be highlighted in the Mid

Landing list box. As and when new Mid Landing is selected the property of the selected Mid

Landing will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Mid Landing Properties of selected Mid Landing will be listed in the respective Text

/ List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Mid Landing ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Dado Length

� Dado Height

� Room Index

� Flooring Type

Mid Landing ID

Auto QE assigns Mid Landing ID automatically when

a new Mid Landing is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Mid Landings of similar measurement if

data is manually entered. If Mid Landing added from drawing then this quantity will always be

1

Length/Width

If Mid Landing is added

from drawing these values will be automatically updated.

Dado Length / Height

If Mid Landing is added from drawing, click on Update Dado Length Tool Bar Button to

automatically update Dado Length taking into account., perimeter of Mid Landing flush with Room Wall . Dado height has to be

specified. If not added from drawing this value has to be specified.

Dado Height

Specify Dado height.

Flooring Type Specify Flooring type from Flooring Main and sub type List boxes.

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Room Index While adding Rooms it is necessary to mark the Staircase area including Flights and Mid Landing as a separate

room to enable Auto-QE to exclude flooring and dado items from the BOQ. If Mid Landing is added from

drawing click Update Room Index Tool Bar Button to automatically identify Room Index. In case of mid

landing added manually select Room Index from the Room Index List Box..

Add Mid Landing

To add a new Mid Landing to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Mid Landing is to be

added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Mid Landing to database. If Mid Landings are already present in database the property

of currently selected Mid Landing will be copied to the new Mid Landing or Mid Landings will be added with default values.

Delete Mid Landing To delete Mid Landing from Auto-QE database select Mid Landing to delete from Mid Landings List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or

click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT STAIRCASE RAILING

Select Staircase Railing to Edit either by clicking on Staircase Railing ID in the Staircase Railing

List Box or by Clicking on the Staircase Railing to Edit in the drawing. When Railing is selected

from Staircase Railing List Box, the selected Staircase Railing will be highlighted in the drawing.

Similarly, when Staircase Railing in drawing is clicked the Staircase Railing clicked will be

highlighted in the Staircase Railing list box. As and when new Staircase Railing is selected the

property of the selected Railing will be automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Staircase Railing Properties of selected Staircase Railing will be listed in the respective

Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

When new Staircase Railing is added the default Staircase Railing properties of Raiser Height

and Railing Type specified in Default Options Dialogue Box would be used by Auto-QE.

� Staircase Railing ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Height

� Railing Type

� Pipe Railing Type

Staircase Railing ID

Auto QE assigns Staircase Railing ID automatically when a new Staircase Railing is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Staircase Railings of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Staircase

Railing added from drawing then this quantity will always be 1

Length

Specify Railing Length in slope if added manually. Click Update Length Tool Bar Button to

Automatically update Railing length including slope when railing is added from drawing.

Height

Specify Height Railing.

Railing Type Specify Railing Type from the Railing Type List Box. If Railing has piping at top Select Pipe railing type from Pipe Railing List Box. In case of Wooden Railing, MS Balustrade the required size dimensions, item code etc shall be based on Default Stair case type specified in Default Options.

Add Staircase Railing

To add a new Staircase Railing to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Staircase Railing

is to be added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Staircase Railing to database. If Staircase Railings are already present in database

the property of currently selected Staircase Railing will be copied to the new Staircase Railing or Staircase Railings will be added

with default values.

Delete Staircase Railing To delete Staircase Railing from Auto-QE database select Staircase Railing to delete from Staircase Railings List Box and Press

‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT PARAPET/BALCONY RAILING

Select Parapet to Edit either by clicking on Parapet ID in the Parapet List Box or by Clicking

on the Parapet to Edit in the drawing. When Parapet is selected from Parapet List Box, the

selected Parapet will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Parapet in drawing is

clicked the Parapet clicked will be highlighted in the Parapet list box. As and when new

Parapet is selected the property of the selected Parapet will be automatically displayed in the

respective list box.

Following Parapet Properties of selected Parapet will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

Simply enter Length, Height and Facia height and select Parapet Type from Auto-QE Parapet Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates more than 20 items of BOQ

connected with Parapet and updates the database. Click on Show Parapet Library Toolbar

Button to display Parapet types defined in the Library.

� Parapet ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Parapet Height

� Facia Height

� Parapet Type

Parapet ID

Auto QE assigns Parapet ID automatically when a new

Parapet/Balcony Railing is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Parapet/Balcony Railings of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If

Parapet/Balcony Railing added from drawing then this quantity will always be

Length/Parapet/Facia Height

If Parapet/Balcony Railing is added from drawing

these values will be automatically updated. Based on the Length, Parapet and Facia Height specified Auto-QE would automatically

calculate BOQ quantities associated with Parapet/Balcony Railing depending on Parapet/Balcony Railing type selected from the

Library.

Parapet/Balcony Railing Type Select Parapet/Balcony Railing type already defined in the Library and Auto-QE will automatically

calculate BOQ quantities associated with Parapet/Balcony Railing based on the Length and Width

specified for the selected Parapet/Balcony Railing.

Add Parapet/Balcony Railing

To add a new Parapet/Balcony Railing to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when

Parapet/Balcony Railing is to be added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Parapet/Balcony Railing to database. If

Parapet/Balcony Railings are already present in database the property of currently selected Parapet/Balcony Railing will be copied

to the new Parapet/Balcony Railing or Parapet/Balcony Railings will be added with default values.

Delete Parapet/Balcony Railing To delete Parapet/Balcony Railing from Auto-QE database select Parapet/Balcony Railing to delete from Parapet/Balcony

Railings List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT CUP BOARD

Select Cup Board to Edit either by clicking on Cup Board ID in the Cup Board List Box or by

Clicking on the Cup Board to Edit in the drawing. When Cup Board is selected from Cup

Board List Box, the selected Cup Board will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Cup

Board in drawing is clicked the Cup Board clicked will be highlighted in the Cup Board list box.

As and when new Cup Board is selected the property of the selected Cup Board will be

automatically displayed in the respective list box.

Following Cup Board Properties of selected Cup Board will be listed in the respective Text /

List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

When new Cup Board is added the default Cup Board properties of Height, Depth, no of

shelves, Shelves RCC Type in Default Options Dialogue Box will be added to the item

property.

When Cupboards are provided with Shutters, enter Width / Height of Door and select Door

Type from Auto-QE Cupboard Door Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates

more than 23 items of BOQ connected with Shutter and updates the database. Click on Show

Shutter Library Toolbar Button to display Door types defined in the Library.

� Cup Board ID

� Quantity

� Width

� Height

� Depth

� Wall Projection

� No of Shelves

� Room Index

� Shutter Provision

� Wall Thickness

� Shelves Type

� Shutter Type

� Projection Type

Cup Board ID

Auto QE assigns Cup Board ID automatically when a new Cup Board is added to Auto-QE

database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Cup Boards of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Cup Board added from drawing then

this quantity will always be 1

Width

If Cup Board is added from drawing these values will be automatically

updated.

Height

Specify Height of the Cup Board.

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Depth

Specify Depth of Cup Board.

No of Shelves

Specify number of Shelves.

Shutter Provision

Select ‘Yes’ if Cupboard has shutter or Select ‘No’.

Wall Type

Select wall thickness if Projection type is not ‘Flush on Both Sides’.

Projection Type The Cup Board may be installed within recess of Room or for entire length of wall when walls are

flush on both sides. If one side of Cupboard is flush with room wall and other side projected as in the

case of Cupboard adjacent to Door select one side Projected. If Cupboard walls are extended or

separate walls are provided select both Sides Projected Option. Specify wall projection and wall type if

Projection type is not ‘Flush on Both Sides’. In case wall projection is specified Auto-QE calculates

extra quantity of Brickwork, side plaster and Finish and includes them in BOQ.

Shutter Type Specify Shutter Type defined in the Library in the Shutter Type List Box if Cupboard has shutters.

Shelves Type Specify Shelves Type. Depending on the Shelf Type defined item code for RCC, Shuttering etc will be

identified from Default Shelf RCC specified in Default Options.

Room Index Room Index is used to identify item code for finish, flooring etc. If Cup Board is added from drawing click

Update Room Index Tool Bar Button to automatically identify Room Index. In case of Cup Board added

manually select Room Index from the Room Index List Box..

Add Cup Board

To add a new Cup Board to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Cup Board is to be

added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Cup Board to database. If Cup Boards are already present in database the property of

currently selected Cup Board will be copied to the new Cup Board or Cup Boards will be added with default values.

Delete Cup Board To delete Cup Board from Auto-QE database select Cup Board to delete from Cup Boards List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click

on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT PLATFORM

Select Platform to Edit either by clicking on Platform ID in the Platform List Box or by

Clicking on the Platform to Edit in the drawing. When Platform is selected from Platform List

Box, the selected Platform will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Platform in

drawing is clicked the Platform clicked will be highlighted in the Platform list box. As and when

new Platform is selected the property of the selected Platform will be automatically displayed in

the respective list box.

Following Platform Properties of selected Platform will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

When new Platform is added the default Platform properties of Height, Depth, no of shelves,

Shelves RCC Type in Default Options Dialogue Box will be added to the item property.

When Platforms are provided with Shutters, enter Length / Height and select Door Type from

Auto-QE Kitchen Shutter Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates more than

23 items of BOQ connected with Shutter and updates the database. Click on Show Shutter

Library Toolbar Button to display Door types defined in the Library.

1.Platform ID 2. Quantity

3. Width 4. Height

5. Length 6. Wall Nos

7. No of Shelves 8. Room Index

9. Shutter Provision 10. Top Cladding

11. Cladding Type 12. Shutter Type

13. Internal Finish Type

Platform ID

Auto QE assigns Platform ID automatically when a new

Platform is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Platforms of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Platform added from drawing then this

quantity will always be 1

Width

If Platform is added from drawing these values will be updated automatically updated.

Length

Specify total length of Platform. If Platform is added from drawing these values will be updated automatically

updated.

Height

Specify Height of the Platform.

Nosing Length

Specify Nosing Length if Platform is cladded.

No of Shelves

Specify number of Shelves.

Shutter Provision

Select ‘Yes’ if Platform has shutter or Select ‘No’.

Wall Nos

Specify no of walls in the Platform. If Platform is supported on room walls these supports should not

be included.

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Wall Type The Platform may be installed with three sides flush as in Kitchen or Front and One side open as in

the case of Kitchen Platform with sink at end, or two sides open as in the case of Pantry Counter or

all sides open as in case of Laboratory Platforms at center of room. Select Wall type as per

construction. Auto-QE calculates extra quantity of Brickwork, side plaster and Finish , Shelves,

shutter etc as per wall type and includes them in BOQ.

Shutter Type Specify Shutter Type defined in the Library in the Shutter Type List Box if Platform has shutters.

Internal Finish Type Specify Finish Type inside the Platform from Internal Finish List Box.

Cladding Type Specify Cladding Type from Cladding Type List Box if Top Cladding is specified.

Room Index Room Index is used to identify item code for finish, flooring etc. If Platform is added from drawing click

Update Room Index Tool Bar Button to automatically identify Room Index. In case of Platform added

manually select Room Index from the Room Index List Box..

Add Platform

To add a new Platform to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Platform is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Platform to database. If Platforms are already present in database the property of currently

selected Platform will be copied to the new Platform or Platforms will be added with default values.

Delete Platform To delete Platform from Auto-QE database select Platform to delete from Platforms List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT EXPANSION JOINT

Select Expansion Joint to Edit either by clicking on Expansion Joint ID in the Expansion

Joint List Box or by Clicking on the Expansion Joint to Edit in the drawing. When Expansion

Joint is selected from Expansion Joint List Box, the selected Expansion Joint will be

highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Expansion Joint in drawing is clicked the

Expansion Joint clicked will be highlighted in the Expansion Joint list box. As and when new

Expansion Joint is selected the property of the selected Expansion Joint will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

The type of Expansion Joint defined in Default Expansion Joint Type is used to identify Item

Code for Expansion Joint BOQ Items.

Following Expansion Joint Properties of selected Expansion Joint will be listed in the

respective Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

1. Expansion Joint ID 6. Col Shutter Area Deduction

2. Quantity 7. Noof Beam

3. Length 8. Length Along Beam

4. Noof Column 9. Beam Shutter Area Deduction

5. Length Along Column

Expansion Joint ID

Auto QE assigns Expansion Joint ID automatically

when a new Expansion Joint is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if

necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Expansion Joints of similar measurement

if data is manually entered. If Expansion Joint added from drawing then this quantity will

always be 1

Length

Specify length of Expansion Joint if entered manually

otherwise this value will be automatically updated.

Column Details

Specify only Column Shutter

Area Deductions if Expansion Joint is added manually as only this quantity is needed for BOQ. In case of items added through drawing

click on Update Shutter Deductions Tool Bar Button to automatically update this quantity from drawing. Auto-QE shall display other

details of columns such as number and length for purpose of verification only.

Beam Details

Specify only Beam Shutter Area

Deductions if Expansion Joint is added manually as only ths quantity is needed for BOQ. In case of items added through drawing click on

Update Shutter Deductions Tool Bar Button to automatically update this quantity from drawing. Auto-QE shall display other details

of Beams such as number and length for purpose of verification only.

Add Expansion Joint

To add a new Expansion Joint to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Expansion Joint

is to be added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Expansion Joint to database. If Expansion Joints are already present in database

the property of currently selected Expansion Joint will be copied to the new Expansion Joint or Expansion Joints will be added

with default values.

Delete Expansion Joint To delete Expansion Joint from Auto-QE database select Expansion Joint to delete from Expansion Joints List Box and Press

‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT PLINTH PROTECTION

Select Plinth Protection to Edit either by clicking on Plinth Protection ID in the Plinth

Protection List Box or by Clicking on the Plinth Protection to Edit in the drawing. When Plinth

Protection is selected from Plinth Protection List Box, the selected Plinth Protection will be

highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Plinth Protection in drawing is clicked the Plinth

Protection clicked will be highlighted in the Plinth Protection list box. As and when new Plinth

Protection is selected the property of the selected Plinth Protection will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

The type of Plinth Protection defined in Default Plinth Protection Type is used to identify Item

Code for Plinth Protection BOQ Items.

Following Plinth Protection Properties of selected Plinth Protection will be listed in the

respective Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Plinth Protection ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Width

� Area

� Brick Edging Length

Plinth Protection ID

Auto QE assigns Plinth Protection ID automatically when a new Plinth Protection is added to Auto-

QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Plinth Protections of similar measurement

if data is manually entered. If Plinth Protection added from drawing then this quantity will

always be 1

Length/Width

Specify only Plinth Protection is added manually. Area and Brick

Edging Length will updated as these values are changed. These values are not used in BOQ calculation.

Area

Specify if added manually or click on Update Plinth Protection Tool Bar Button to automatically

update this quantity from drawing.

Brick Edging Length

Specify if added manually or click on Update Plinth Protection Tool Bar Button to

automatically update this quantity from drawing.

Add Plinth Protection

To add a new Plinth Protection to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Plinth

Protection is to be added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Plinth Protection to database. If Plinth Protections are already

present in database the property of currently selected Plinth Protection will be copied to the new Plinth Protection or Plinth

Protections will be added with default values.

Delete Plinth Protection To delete Plinth Protection from Auto-QE database select Plinth Protection to delete from Plinth Protections List Box and Press

‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT OPENING

Select Opening to Edit either by clicking on Opening ID in the Opening List Box or by

Clicking on the Opening to Edit in the drawing. When Opening is selected from Opening

List Box, the selected Opening will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Opening in

drawing is clicked the Opening clicked will be highlighted in the Opening list box. As and

when new Opening is selected the property of the selected Opening will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

The type of Opening defined in Default Opening Type is used to identify Item Code for

Opening BOQ Items.

Following Opening Properties of selected Opening will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Opening ID

� Quantity

� Length

� Height

Opening ID

Auto QE assigns Opening ID automatically when a

new Opening is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Openings of similar measurement if data is manually

entered. If Opening added from drawing then this quantity will always be 1

Width

If added from drawing this quantity will be automatically updated otherwise

specify width.

Height

Specify Height of opening.

Add Opening

To add a new Opening to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Opening is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Opening to database. If Openings are already present in database the property of currently

selected Opening will be copied to the new Opening or Openings will be added with default values.

Delete Opening To delete Opening from Auto-QE database select Opening to delete from Openings List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT LOFT SLAB

Select Loft Slab to Edit either by clicking on Loft Slab ID in the Loft Slab List Box or by

Clicking on the Loft Slab to Edit in the drawing. When Loft Slab is selected from Loft Slab List

Box, the selected Loft Slab will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Loft Slab in

drawing is clicked the Loft Slab clicked will be highlighted in the Loft Slab list box. As and

when new Loft Slab is selected the property of the selected Loft Slab will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

Following Loft Slab Properties of selected Loft Slab will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

When new Loft Slab is added the default Loft Slab properties of Height, Width, RCC Type in

Default Options Dialogue Box will be added to the item property.

When Loft Slabs are provided with Shutters, enter Length / Height and select Door Type from

Auto-QE Cup Board Shutter Library and Auto-QE automatically calculates more

than 23 items of BOQ connected with Shutter and updates the database. Click on Show

Shutter Library Toolbar Button to display Door types defined in the Library.

1.Loft Slab ID 2. Quantity

3. Width 4. Height

5. Length 6. Area

7. No of Shutters 8. Room Index

9. Shutter Provision 10.. Shutter Type

11. RCC Type 11. Internal Finish Type

Loft Slab ID

Auto QE assigns Loft Slab ID automatically when a

new Loft Slab is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Loft Slabs of similar measurement if data is manually entered. If Loft Slab added from drawing then

this quantity will always be 1

Width

If Loft Slab is added from drawing these values will be updated automatically updated.

Length

Specify total length of Loft Slab. If Loft Slab is added from drawing these values will be updated automatically

updated.

Height

Specify Height of the Loft Slab.

Area

Specify Plan Area of loft slab. This quantity will be used to calculate RRC items of BOQ based on

default Loft Slab thickness specified in Default options for Loft Slab.

Shutter Provision

Select ‘Yes’ if Loft Slab has shutter or Select ‘No’.

Shutter Nos

Specify no of shutter numbers if Shutter provision is specified.

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Shutter Type Specify Shutter Type defined in the Library in the Shutter Type List Box if Loft Slab has shutters.

Internal Finish Type Specify Finish Type inside the Loft Slab from Internal Finish List Box.

Room Index Room Index is used to identify item code for finish. If Loft Slab is added from drawing click Update Room

Index Tool Bar Button to automatically identify Room Index. In case of Loft Slab added manually select

Room Index from the Room Index List Box..

RCC Type Specify RCC Type. Depending on the RCC Type defined item code for RCC, Shuttering etc will be

identified from Default Loft Slab RCC specified in Default Options.

Add Loft Slab

To add a new Loft Slab to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Loft Slab is to be added

manually. Auto-QE will add a new Loft Slab to database. If Loft Slabs are already present in database the property of currently

selected Loft Slab will be copied to the new Loft Slab or Loft Slabs will be added with default values.

Delete Loft Slab To delete Loft Slab from Auto-QE database select Loft Slab to delete from Loft Slabs List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT STRUCTURAL GLAZING

Select Structural Glazing to Edit either by clicking on Structural Glazing ID in the Structural

Glazing List Box or by Clicking on the Structural Glazing to Edit in the drawing. When

Structural Glazing is selected from Structural Glazing List Box, the selected Structural Glazing

will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Structural Glazing in drawing is clicked the

Structural Glazing clicked will be highlighted in the Structural Glazing list box. As and when

new Structural Glazing is selected the property of the selected Structural Glazing will be

automatically displayed in the respective list box.

The type of Structural Glazing defined in Default Structural Glazing Type is used to identify

Item Code for Structural Glazing BOQ Items.

Following Structural Glazing Properties of selected Structural Glazing will be listed in the

respective Text / List box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Structural Glazing ID

� Quantity

� Width

� Height

Structural Glazing ID

Auto QE assigns Structural Glazing ID automatically

when a new Structural Glazing is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Structural Glazings of similar

measurement if data is manually entered. If Structural Glazing added from drawing then this

quantity will always be 1

Width

Specify only Structural Glazing is added manually otherwise the same will be updated from the

drawing.

Height

Specify Height.

Add Structural Glazing

To add a new Structural Glazing to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Structural

Glazing is to be added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Structural Glazing to database. If Structural Glazings are already

present in database the property of currently selected Structural Glazing will be copied to the new Structural Glazing or Structural

Glazings will be added with default values.

Delete Structural Glazing To delete Structural Glazing from Auto-QE database select Structural Glazing to delete from Structural Glazings List Box and

Press ‘Del’ key or click on “Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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ADD / DELETE / EDIT MOULDING

Select Moulding to Edit either by clicking on Moulding ID in the Moulding List Box or by

Clicking on the Moulding to Edit in the drawing. When Moulding is selected from Moulding

List Box, the selected Moulding will be highlighted in the drawing. Similarly, when Moulding in

drawing is clicked the Moulding clicked will be highlighted in the Moulding list box. As and

when new Moulding is selected the property of the selected Moulding will be automatically

displayed in the respective list box.

The type of Moulding defined in Default Moulding Type is used to identify Item Code for

Moulding BOQ Items.

Following Moulding Properties of selected Moulding will be listed in the respective Text / List

box. Enter or select new property in the corresponding Text / List Box.

� Moulding ID

� Quantity

� Width

� Height

� Length

� Moulding Type

Moulding ID

Auto QE assigns Moulding ID automatically when a new

Moulding is added to Auto-QE database. Enter new value if necessary.

Quantity

Enter number of Mouldings of similar measurement if data

is manually entered. If Moulding added from drawing then this quantity will always be 1

Length

Specify only when Moulding is added manually otherwise

the same will be updated from the drawing.

Height/Width

Specify Height/Width depending on Moulding type selected.

Moulding Type Select Moulding Type and its sub type from the

corresponding type list boxes.

Add Moulding

To add a new Moulding to Auto-QE click on “Add’ Tool Bar Button. This option is used only when Moulding is to be

added manually. Auto-QE will add a new Moulding to database. If Mouldings are already present in database the property of

currently selected Moulding will be copied to the new Moulding or Mouldings will be added with default values.

Delete Moulding To delete Moulding from Auto-QE database select Moulding to delete from Mouldings List Box and Press ‘Del’ key or click on

“Delete’ Tool Bar Button.

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WATER SUPPLY & DRAINAGE

Unlike other components the Water Supply and Drainage items has to be added manually. Auto-QE enables easy data entry in the

following Dialogue Box.

� Enter Fixtures Room Wise in Fixtures Dialogue Box. Group Similar Rooms and Enter Quantity.

� Specify Fixture Accessories and Piping in Fixture Accessories Dialogue Box

� Specify Drainage and Water Supply Piping and Fittings in Room Pipe & Pipe Fitting Dialogue Box.

� Enter External Drainage, Stack and Man Hole details in External Drainage Dialogue Box. � Enter External Water Supply Pipe and Fittings details in External Water Supply Dialogue Box

INTERNAL PLUMBING FIXTURES & PIPING � Select Others Edit →Plumbing Internal from Menu.

� Enter Internal Plumbing Fixtures, Drain and Water Supply Piping Bath Room/ WC wise.

� To add a new room Click Command Button and Click on Room ID to Edit

� Group similar rooms and enter quantity in Text Box.

� For each Fixture in the room Specify Type in List box and Specify

Quantity in List box.

� To specify accessories for fixture Click Tool Bar Button and Select Accessories Type quantity from Accessories Dialogue

box.

� Click Tool Bar Button and Specify Drainage / Water Supply Piping and Fittings in Pipe Fitting Dialogue Box

� To Delete Fixtures Specify 0 in List Box.

� To Delete Room Click Tool Bar Button. Or Press ‘Del’ key.

Enter Quantity & Select Fixture Type Click to modify fixture Accessories

Click to Select

Click to enter Pipe & pipe

fitting details.

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FIXTURE ACCESSORIES DIALOGUE BOX

� Click Tool Bar Button in Fixtures Dialogue Box corresponding to the Fixture to display this Dialogue Box

ROOM PIPE & PIPE FITTING DIALOGUE BOX

� Click Tool Bar Button in Fixtures Dialogue Box to display Dialogue Box

Select Fixture Type Select None if not Provided

Specify Size and Length of Horizontal and Vertical

Water Supply Piping attached to each Fixture.

Specify Average Length or Total Length of Drain

Piping and Joint Nos for Each Fixture.

Enter Drain Pipe Fitting and Joint Details in each

room.

Select Size and enter quantity of Water Supply

Fitting in each room.

Click to Select

Room

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

EXTERNAL DRAINAGE DIALOGUE BOX

� Select Others Edit →Drainage External from Menu.

Select Brick Type

Select Gully Trap Type

Select Brick Type

Enter Stack Height and no of Pipes. Auto-QE shall

automatically calculate quantity of associated items such as pipe support, painting etc.

Enter Gully Trap / Man Hole Nos and either total length of pipe lines or

average length for each manhole / gully trap or total length of pipe lines.

Auto-QE shall automatically calculate quantities of associated items such as

earth work etc.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

EXTERNAL WATER SUPPLY DIALOGUE BOX

� Select Others Edit →WS External from Menu.

� Select Pipe Size and enter quantity, length and fitting details for each pipe size.

� Up to 4 sizes of pipes can be specified in each category.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

ADD /EDIT / DELETE DIRECT SR/NSR ITEMS

Auto-QE not only gives you the flexibility to add any SR/DSR items directly to database by simply clicking on items code but also

measure Area / Length from the drawing.

� Select Others Edit →Direct SR/NSR Items from Menu to display this Dialogue Box

� To Edit

� Click on item to edit in the items Tree View List

� Select Measurement Type from List Box.

� Enter L/B/H in respective Dimension Text Box

� Enter Quantity in Quantity Text Box

� Select Item code from Item Code List Box or ‘Double Click’ on the item in SR/DSR Item Display Grid.

� If you want SR items to be specified Select SR Items from DSR/NSR Item List Box

� If you want NSR items to be specified Select NSR Items from DSR/NSR Item List Box

� Item Code List Box will list SR/NSR items depending on your selection in DSR/NSR Item List Box

� Simultaneously SR/NSR Display Grid will show corresponding item description, code, rate etc.

� Item code selected will also be highlighted in the Display Grid.

� To Measure Area Click on Tool Bar Button and to measure length from drawing Click on Tool Bar Button. Auto-QE will

display Drawing Window. Measure Area / Length from drawing and measured value will be shown in respective Text Box..

� To add a SR/NSR Item Click Command Button and Click on Item ID to Edit

� To Delete SR/NSR Item Click Tool Bar Button. Or Press ‘Del’ key.

Click to Select

Double Click to Select Item Code Click to Measure Length from Drawing

Click to Measure Area from Drawing

Enter L/B/H Area and Volume will be automatically updated.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

ADD /EDIT / DELETE UG SUMPS

Auto-QE not only gives you the flexibility to add any SR/DSR items directly to database by simply clicking on items code but also

measure Area / Length from the drawing.

� Select Others Edit →UG Sump from Menu to display this Dialogue Box

� To Edit

� Click on item to edit in the items Tree View List

� Enter Quantity in Quantity Text Box

� Enter L/B/H in respective Dimension Text Box

� Specify Details of Beams , Slab Thickness, Wall thickness etc in the UG Sump Details Dialogue Box.

� Specify Properties in the Property List Boxes in the UG Sump Details Dialogue Box.

� To add a UG Sump Click Command Button and Click on Item ID to Edit

� To Delete UG Sump Click Tool Bar Button. Or Press ‘Del’ key.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

ADD /EDIT / DELETE OVER HEAD TANKS

Auto-QE not only gives you the flexibility to add any SR/DSR items directly to database by simply clicking on items code but also

measure Area / Length from the drawing.

� Select Others Edit →Over Head Tank from Menu to display this Dialogue Box

� To Edit

� Click on item to edit in the items Tree View List

� Enter Quantity in Quantity Text Box

� Enter L/B/H in respective Dimension Text Box

� Specify Details of Beams , Slab Thickness, Wall thickness etc in the Over Head Tank Details Dialogue Box.

� Specify Properties in the Property List Boxes in the Over Head Tank Details Dialogue Box.

� To add a Over Head Tank Click Command Button and Click on Item ID to Edit

� To Delete Over Head Tank Click Tool Bar Button. Or Press ‘Del’ key.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

ADD /EDIT / DELETE SLAB FINS

Auto-QE not only gives you the flexibility to add any SR/DSR items directly to database by simply clicking on items code but also

measure Area / Length from the drawing.

� Select Others Edit →Slab Fin from Menu to display this Dialogue Box

� To Edit

� Click on item to edit in the items Tree View List

� Enter Quantity in Quantity Text Box

� Enter L in respective Dimension Text Box

� Specify Details of Beams , Slab Thickness, Wall thickness etc in the Slab Fin Details Dialogue Box.

� Specify Properties in the Property List Boxes in the Slab Fin Details Dialogue Box.

� To add a Slab Fin Click Command Button and Click on Item ID to Edit

� To Delete Slab Fin Click Tool Bar Button. Or Press ‘Del’ key.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

ADD /EDIT / DELETE ENTRANCE STEPS

Auto-QE not only gives you the flexibility to add any SR/DSR items directly to database by simply clicking on items code but also

measure Area / Length from the drawing.

� Select Others Edit →Entrance Step from Menu to display this Dialogue Box

� To Edit

� Click on item to edit in the items Tree View List

� Enter Quantity in Quantity Text Box

� Enter L in respective Dimension Text Box

� Specify Details of Steps, Raisers ,Railings etc in the Entrance Step Details Dialogue Box.

� Specify Properties in the Property List Boxes in the Entrance Step Details Dialogue Box.

� To add a Entrance Step Click Command Button and Click on Item ID to Edit

� To Delete Entrance Step Click Tool Bar Button. Or Press ‘Del’ key.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

CHANGE PROPERTY GLOBALLY

Auto-QE makes changing innumerous object property very easy and fast. Screen Select multiple items from the drawing and Auto-QE

lists property of the components in the property list box. Specify new property in the List Box and property of the selected components

will be changed to new value assigned.

� Click Tool Bar Button to display Edit Property Dialogue Box.

� Select Component from Component Type List Box.

� Click Screen Select Button and Select components from the drawing.

� The property list box will be blank if all items selected do not have the same property. If they have same property then that

property will be displayed in the list box.

� Select new property in the List Box to change and this value will be assigned to the selected items.

� Continue by selecting different items or selecting different Components

� Close this Screen when completed.

You can easily verify whether properties are assigned correctly by selecting Group of items. If the property list box is blank it means

selected items have different property and vice versa.

1. Select Component from

Component Type List Box.

2. Click Screen Select Button and Select

components from the drawing. The property list

box will be blank if all items selected do not have

the same property. If they have same property then

that property will be displayed in the list box.

3. Select new property in the List Box

to change.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

SELECT / ADD NEW FLOOR / COPY FLOOR DATA

SELECT FLOOR � The value in Floor Text box displays currently selected Floor. Enter Floor No in the Floor Text Box or Click in Floor No in the

picture. Auto-QE will display new floor data in drawing area.

ADD NEW FLOOR � Enter New Floor in the Floor Text Box. Confirm Creation of new Floor in the Floor Confirm Dialogue Box.

� The New floor will be made current floor.

COPY FLOOR DATA � Click on Copy Tool Bar Button to Display Copy Floor Dialogue Box.

� Select Floor No from which data is to be copied and the floor no to which data is to be copied.

� If you want to change or add components from drawing of the floor select drawing name.

� When you add a new drawing ensure that origin of building in the floor being copied from and new floor. Otherwise it will lead

to unexpected results especially when you use Auto Generation options.

� If all floor plans are in one drawing it is not possible to copy floor data.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK COMPONENTS

The most powerful feature of Auto-QE is its ability to takeoff of quantity and measurement details from the electronic plans. You do not need expensive Drawing Software such as AutoCad as Auto-QE works with drawings saved in universal DXF format and all drawing software invariably has provision to save the drawing in DXF format. So the first step to use this powerful feature is have Architectural Drawing of floor plans in DXF format.

Usage of Drawing, Editing and Viewing

commands of Auto-QE is exactly same as in

popular Cad Package such as AutoCad and

therefore even persons with little knowledge

of Autocad will have no difficulties at all. In

fact Auto-QE is a full-fledged drawing

package with its features limited and tailor

made to Quantity take off. Some of the

features incorporated are much more

powerful than AutoCad. For instance select

grid lines and Auto-QE draws beams

between columns of specified width,

automatically within few seconds. Similarly

select columns from the drawing and footings

are drawn in seconds.

Auto-QE displays two drawing windows viz

Cad Drawing Window and Auto-QE drawing

window. In Cad drawing window the

Architectural Drawing and also Components

added to Auto-QE database are displayed. In

Auto-QE drawing window only components

added to Auto-QE database are displayed. In

Auto-QE window the added components are

displayed as filled polygon where as in Cad

drawing they are displayed as poly lines. Cad

drawing Window will be visible only when

you select any of the mark components

option. When mark component dialogue box

is closed, only Auto-QE Drawing window

will be visible.

Auto-QE-requires that various components

such as columns, beams etc are drawn as

polygons or poly lines in the drawing. As the

Architect draws objects in different ways,

Auto-QE has incorporated many innovative

features to automate marking of polygons.

For instance Columns may be drawn as Line

or as block or as poly line or as solid in the

drawing. To convert the columns, user has to

specify the object type and layer and Screen Select from the drawing and all Columns will

be marked as polygons.. If necessary, draw

individual Poly Lines using Draw Rectangle /

Draw Poly Line options. Once the

components are marked in the drawing, they

are automatically added to Auto-QE database

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

Separate Dialogue boxes are provided for each of the building component. To mark components in the drawing, Under Mark Menu

Select Component Type from Mark Sub Menu and Mark Dialogue Box of Selected component will be displayed. When mark

component sub menu is clicked, Auto-QE checks whether drawing has already been assigned to the floor. If it is already assigned,

Cad Drawing will display assigned drawing file. If drawing is not assigned for the selected floor, Select Drawing dialogue box will be

displayed. Specify Drawing File in this dialogue box and this drawing will be assigned to the floor and Cad drawing window will

display newly selected drawing.

The components covered under Mark Menu are

� Grids

� Columns

� Foundation

� Grade Beams

� Beams

� Slabs

� Walls

� Chajjas

� Terrace

� External Shaft Walls

� Floor Cutouts

� Sunken Areas

� Rooms

� Doors

� Windows

� Staircase

� Parapet / Railing

� Cup Board

� Platform

� Expansion Joint

� Plinth Protection

� Wall Opening

� Loft Slab

� Structural Glazing

� Elevation Features such as Moulding/ cornice

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK GRID

OVERVIEW Grid marking is necessary as Auto-QE uses the Grids for naming the Columns and Beams

based on Grid ID and for Auto Generation Beams by selecting Grids. If grids are marked

then beams have to be marked one by one by using Draw Rectangle / Draw Polygon

options. To Mark Grid Select Mark Menu--> Grid from Main Menu.

SELECT GRID FROM DRAWING � Specify Layer in which Grid Lines are drawn from the Grid Layer List Box.

� Click on Select Tool Bar Button.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing.

� Selected Grid Lines will be added to the Auto-QE database.

� Check whether all Grid Lines have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking

on Show Only Grid Layers Tool Bar Button.

DRAW GRID LINE If some of the Grid Lines are not drawn in Architectural Drawing you can draw missing Grid Line by Clicking on Draw Line Tool Button

and Draw Line in the drawing.

AUTO NAME GRIDS To automatically assign Grid ID based on X-Y coordinates of Grid Line Click on Auto Name Grid Command

Button.

UPDATE GRID ID FROM THE DRAWING To assign ID already marked in the drawing, select layer in which Grid ID text is drawn in Architectural Drawing from the Grid Text Layer

List Box and Click on Update Grid ID from Drawing Command Button

DELECT GRID FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

DISPLAY ONLY GRIDS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

Click on Show Only Grid Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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MARK COLUMN

OVERVIEW Auto-QE requires that the objects be drawn as a polygon in specified layer in the drawing to

pick up data automatically from the drawing. The unique advantage of Auto-QE is its

extremely versatile and user friendly interface that enables the user to easily convert objects in

the drawing to Auto-QE format, irrespective of the way it is drawn in the drawing. Columns

may be drawn as Line or as block or as poly line or as solid in the drawing. Simply specify the

type and layer in the respective list box and Screen Select from the drawing to add all Columns

marked in Architectural Drawing. If necessary Poly Lines can be drawn by using Draw

Rectangle / Draw Poly Line options if necessary.

In Quantity Estimation, identifying External Column face area is laborious, time consuming

and error prone. Auto-QE automatically does this with a single Click.

To Mark Columns Select Mark Menu→ Column from Main Menu to display Mark Column

Dialogue Box.

SELECT COLUMN FROM DRAWING � Specify Layer in which Columns are drawn from the Column Layer List Box.

� Specify Object Type of Column entity in the drawing from Object Type List Box.

� Click on Select Tool Bar Button Or on Command Button.

� Screen Select Columns already drawn in the Architectural drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Columns of specified object and layer, convert them into poly line and add the selected

Column to the Auto-QE database.

� Check whether all Columns have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Column Layers Tool Bar

Button.

DRAW COLUMN POLYGON

� If some of the Columns are not drawn in Architectural Drawing, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle

if the Column is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT COLUMN FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Column already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

UPDATE COLUMN EXTERNAL FACE AREA

� Click on Command Button.

This option can be used only when Rooms are added to Auto-QE database. If rooms are not marked a message indicating the same shall be displayed.

UPDATE COLUMN ID BASED ON GRID ID

� To automatically assign Column ID based on Grid ID Click on Command Button.

This option can be used only when Grids are added to Auto-QE database. If grid lines are not marked a message indicating the same shall be displayed.

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Change Location Property

� Select property to assign from List Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Columns to Change

Change Height Property

� Enter Height in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Columns to assign new height.

DISPLAY ONLY COLUMNS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Column Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK FOOTING

OVERVIEW Nine Types of Footings can be selected and drawn in Auto-QE. Drawing the footing requires

entering of footing dimensions required for selected footing type and Screen Select columns

from the drawing and footing marking is completed in few minutes. To Mark Footings Select

Mark Menu→ Footing from Main Menu to display Mark Footing Dialogue Box.

DRAW FOOTING

� Specify Footing Type from the List Box or Click on

Footing Type Picture.

� Enter required dimensions in the appropriate Dimension Text Boxes.

� Click on Draw Footing Tool Bar Button

� Screen Select Columns already marked the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Column Perimeter and draw Footings with the

Columns at the center of footing.

� Check whether all Footings have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on

Show Only Footing Layers Tool Bar Button.

DELECT FOOTING FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

DISPLAY ONLY FOOTINGS IN AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Footing Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

In case of Combined Footings, select only two extreme columns from the drawing. If more than two columns are selected or only one column is selected a message will be displayed indicating the same. Combined

Footings can be drawn only one at a time.

Dimension Text Boxes will be automatically displayed according to the type of footing displayed. If any of the required dimension is zero a message box indicating the same will be displayed.

FOOTING TYPES

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK GRADE BEAM

OVERVIEW Auto-QE has incorporated number of options to draw Grade Beam easily and quickly. You can

simply click and copy Ground Floor beam layout and make changes if necessary. Or simply select

multiple grid lines from the drawing and Auto-QE automatically identifies columns / Grade

Beams and draw Grade Beams between columns in fraction of a second. Similarly editing

requires entering of new values and selection of Grade Beams from the drawing.

To Mark Grade Beams, Select Mark Menu→ Grade Beam from Main Menu to display Mark

Grade Beam Dialogue Box.

DRAW GRADE BEAM ALONG GRID

� Click on Command Button.

� Specify Grade Beam Width Text Box.

� Specify Grade Beam Depth in Text Box.

� Screen Select Grids from the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Columns along Grid and draw Grade Beams

between Columns.

� Check whether all Grade Beams have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Grade Beam Layers

Tool Bar Button.

DRAW GRADE BEAM BETWEEN TWO POINTS

� Click on Command Button.

� Specify Grade Beam Width in. Text Box.

� Specify Grade Beam Depth in. Text Box.

� Screen Select Two Points from the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Columns along Grid and draw Grade Beams between the two selected points.

DRAW GRADE BEAM

� To draw Grade Beams one by one, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Grade Beam is four

cornered and at 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT GRADE BEAM FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

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UPDATE GRADE BEAM ID BASED ON GRID ID

� To automatically assign Grade Beam ID based on Grid ID Click on Command Button.

Change Location Property

� Select Location to assign from List Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Grade Beams to Change

Change Depth Property

� Enter new depth in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Grade Beams to assign new depth.

Change Wall Property

� Select Wall Type to assign from List Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Grade Beams to assign new wall property.

Change Width Property

� Enter new width in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Grade Beams to assign new width.

� Auto-QE will redraw Grade Beams with new width.

DISPLAY ONLY GRADE BEAMS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Grade Beam Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK BEAM

OVERVIEW Auto-QE has incorporated number of options to draw beam easily and quickly. For instance

simply select multiple grid lines from the drawing and Auto-QE automatically identifies columns

/ beams and draw beams between columns in fraction of a second. Similarly editing requires

entering of new values and selection of beams from the drawing.

To Mark Beams, Select Mark Menu→ Beam from Main Menu to display Mark Beam Dialogue

Box.

DRAW BEAM ALONG GRID

� Click on Command Button.

� Specify Beam Width Text Box.

� Specify Beam Depth in Text Box.

� Screen Select Grids from the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Columns along Grid and draw Beams between

Columns.

� Check whether all Beams have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show

Only Beam Layers Tool Bar Button.

DRAW BEAM BETWEEN TWO POINTS

� Click on Command Button.

� Specify Beam Width in. Text Box.

� Specify Beam Depth in. Text Box.

� Screen Select Two Points from the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Columns along Grid and draw Beams between the two selected points.

DRAW BEAM BETWEEN COLUMNS

� Click on Command Button.

� Specify Beam Width in. Text Box.

� Specify Beam Depth in. Text Box.

� Screen Select Two extreme columns from the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Columns along Grid and draw Beams between the two selected points.

DRAW BEAM

� To draw Beams one by one, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Beam is four cornered and at

90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

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DELECT BEAM FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

UPDATE BEAM ID BASED ON GRID ID

� To automatically assign Beam ID based on Grid ID Click on Command Button.

Change Location Property

� Select Location to assign from List Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Beams to Change

Change Depth Property

� Enter new depth in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Beams to assign new depth.

Change Width Property

� Enter new width in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Beams to assign new width.

� Auto-QE will redraw beams with new width.

DISPLAY ONLY BEAMS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Beam Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK SLAB

OVERVIEW Auto-QE has incorporated number of options to draw Slab easily and quickly. You can simply

click and Generate Slabs Between Beams. Auto-QE will not only identify slabs between beams

but also Projected / Cantilevered Slabs. Auto-QE slabs will be generated taking into account

column and therefore slabs will be multi-cornered reflecting actual slab area. Before using this

option ensure that all rooms, beams and columns are marked. If they are not drawn a message

indicating the same shall be displayed. If there are no beams then entire area will be generated as

one slab. Presently, Auto-QE will generate slab assuming all outer walls are 230 mm thick. If

outer walls are of different thickness the slabs have to be drawn individually. To Mark Slabs,

Select Mark Menu→ Slab from Main Menu to display Mark Slab Dialogue Box.

GENERATE SLAB

� Specify Slab Depth Text Box.

� Click on Command Button.

� Check whether all Slabs have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Slab Layers Tool Bar Button.

DRAW SLAB

� To draw Slabs one by one, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Slab is four cornered and at 90 0

or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

Change Depth Property

� Enter new depth in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Slabs to assign new depth.

DISPLAY ONLY SLABS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Slab Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK WALL

OVERVIEW Quantity wise Wall numbers is maximum in building components. Auto-QE

completely eliminates laborious activity of drawing walls through auto generation

Wall option. With a single click Auto-QE will generate and draw walls from room

internal polygons. For this option to work with out errors it is imperative that internal

room polygon has to marked accurately and correctly. If two adjacent room lines

which are expected to be exactly parallel as they represent walls differ in angle even by

0.1 0 the walls generated may not be exactly parallel and may become multi cornered

polygons instead of rectangular polygon.

To Mark Walls, Select Mark Menu→ Wall from Main Menu to display Mark

Wall Dialogue Box.

GENERATE WALL You can optionally specify following properties while generating or marking wall so that subsequent editing is reduced, as the property specified will be assigned to the new wall in the Auto-QE database.

� Specify Height in Text Box.

� Specify Exposure in Option Box.

� Specify Wall Type in Option Box.

� Click on command button.

� Check whether all Walls have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Wall Layers Tool Bar

Button.

Specify height only if the wall is partition wall not up to full height. Zero height will be interpreted as full height wall by Auto-QE.

DRAW WALL POLYGON

� To draw Walls one by one, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Wall is four cornered and at 90

0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT WALL FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change Height Property

� Specify new Height in Text Box.

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Walls to assign new height.

Change Exposure Property

� Specify Exposure in Option Box.

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Walls to assign new exposure.

Change Dado Height Property

� Specify new Wall Type in Option Box.

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Walls to assign new dado height.

DISPLAY ONLY WALLS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Wall Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK CHAJJA

OVERVIEW Chajjas are not interconnected with other building components and therefore can be added

manually. In case if the same is to be marked in the drawing, first mark windows and select marked

Windows and draw Chajja polygon. Chajja Polygon of specified with end projection of Window

width will be drawn and added to Auto-QE database. If necessary Poly Lines can be drawn by

using Draw Rectangle / Draw Poly Line options if necessary.

To Mark Chajjas Select Mark Menu→ Chajja from Main Menu to display Mark Chajja

Dialogue Box.

DRAW CHAJJA POLYGONFROM WINDOW � Specify Width of Chajjas in Text Box.

� Specify Side Projection of Chajjas from Window Edge in Text Box.

� Click on Select Tool Bar Button .

� Screen Select Window Polygons marked in the drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Windows and draw Chajja Polygon of Specified Width and Length at selected

Windows.

� Check whether all Chajjas have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Chajja Layers Tool Bar

Button.

DRAW CHAJJA POLYGON

� If some of the Chajjas are not drawn , Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Chajja is four

cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT CHAJJA FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Chajja.

� Screen Select Chajjas already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort

deletion.

DISPLAY ONLY CHAJJAS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Chajja Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK SUNKEN SLAB, STRUCTURAL GLAZING & WALL OPENING

OVERVIEW Plain Wall Openings are interconnected with walls and it is necessary to mark them in drawing. Structural Glazing and Sunken Slabs are

independent component and can be marked manually. Wall Opening and Sunken Slabs are marked as Polygons by using Draw Rectangle

or Draw Poly Line Option. Structural Glazing are marked as Poly lines by using Draw Poly Line Option.

To Mark Sunken Slab, Select Mark Menu→ Sunken Slabs from Main Menu to display

Mark Sunken Slab Dialogue Box.

To Mark Wall Opening, Select Mark Menu Wall Opening from Main Menu to display

Wall Opening Dialogue Box.

To Mark Structural Glazing, Select Mark Menu→ Structural Glazing from Main Menu

to display Mark Structural Glazing Dialogue Box.

DRAW SUNKEN SLAB & WALL OPENING POLYGON

� To draw Sunken Slab or Wall Opening Poly Line, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the

area is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DRAW STRUCTURAL GLAZING POLYGON

� Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELETE SUNKEN SLAB, WALL OPENING & STRUCTURAL GLAZING FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Sunken Slab / Wall Opening / Structural Glazing already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm

deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change Opening/Structural Glazing Height and Sunken Slab Depth

� Enter Height in Text Box and Depth in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Components to assign new values.

DISPLAY ONLY SUNKEN SLAB, WALL OPENING & STRUCTURAL GLAZING ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Component Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK ROOM

OVERVIEW Drawing internal dimensions of the room is the most important activity of marking

components as the internal dimensions are used in Auto Generating, Walls and

Plinth Protection. So the same has to be done accurately. For instance two adjacent

room lines are to be exactly parallel as they represent walls. While marking rooms if

these lines differ in angle even by 0.1 0 the walls generated may not be exactly

parallel the walls generated may become multi cornered polygons instead of

rectangular polygon.

If room internal is not marked as poly line in Architectural drawing Marking Room

is likely to take most of the time in data entry. Auto-QE has incorporated number

of options to draw Room easily and quickly. Apart from drawing a rectangular /

polygon drawing commands Auto-QE can draw room polygon by simply clicking

any where inside the room if the rooms are four cornered.

Whenever a new room is added, the values specified in the property List / Text

boxes will be copied to the newly added room in the database. You can choose to

assign these properties while adding or modify the same in Edit Room or Edit

Global Dialogue box.

To Mark Rooms, Select Mark Menu→ Room from Main Menu to display Mark

Room Dialogue Box.

MARK ROOM BY CLICKING INSIDE ROOM

� Specify layer in which walls are drawn from the List Box..

� If wall lines are inclined specify Wall Line angle in the Text Box.

� You can optionally specify following properties while marking room so that subsequent editing is reduced, as the property

specified will be assigned to the new room in the Auto-QE database.

� Specify Flooring Type in List Box

� Specify Flooring Material Type in List Box

� Specify Internal Finish in List Box.

� Specify Dado Height in Text Box.

� Specify Slab Thickness in Text Box.

� Click on Single Point Tool Bar Button and then continue clicking inside rooms in the drawing.

� Press ‘Esc’ Key when finished.

� Check whether all Rooms have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Room Layers Tool Bar

Button.

When a point is clicked inside a room Auto-QE searches through drawing data base coordinates of lines drawn in specified wall

layer and identifies nearest line in four directions. If no wall line is found in any one direction the rooms will not be marked and a

message indicating the same will be displayed. This happens because normally wall lines are not drawn in Door / Window

locations so wall lines will not be present if clicked point is opposite to a widow or door.. Due to the same reason the rooms

marked may extend to the adjacent room. To avoid this error do not click at a point in front of Door / Window.

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DRAW ROOM

� To draw Rooms one by one, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Room is four cornered and at

90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT ROOM FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Grids already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change Internal Finish Property

� Specify new Internal Finish in List Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Rooms to assign new Internal Finish.

Change Flooring Property

� Specify new Flooring Type in List Box

� Specify new Flooring Material Type in List Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Rooms to assign new Flooring Type.

Change Dado Height Property

� Enter new dado height in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Rooms to assign new dado height.

Change Slab Depth Property

� Specify new Slab Thickness in Text Box.

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Rooms to assign new Slab Thickness.

DISPLAY ONLY ROOMS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Room Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK DOOR

OVERVIEW Auto-QE requires that the objects be drawn as a polygon in specified layer in the drawing to

pick up data automatically from the drawing. The unique advantage of Auto-QE is its

extremely versatile and user friendly interface that enables the user to easily convert objects in

the drawing to Auto-QE format, irrespective of the way it is drawn in the drawing. Doors

may be drawn as Arc or as block or as poly line in the drawing. Simply specify the type and

layer in the respective list box and Screen Select from the drawing to add all Doors marked in

Architectural Drawing. If necessary Poly Lines can be drawn by using Draw Rectangle /

Draw Poly Line options if necessary.

To Mark Doors Select Mark Menu→ Door from Main Menu to display Mark Door

Dialogue Box.

SELECT DOOR FROM DRAWING � Specify Layer in which Doors are drawn from the Door Layer

List Box.

� Specify Object Type of Door entity in the drawing from Object Type

List Box.

� Click on Select Tool Bar Button .

� Screen Select Doors already drawn in the Architectural drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Doors of specified object and layer, convert them into poly line and add the selected Door

to the Auto-QE database.

� Check whether all Doors have been added to Auto-QE database by Clicking on Show Only Door Layers Tool Bar Button.

INSERT DOOR POLYGON IN WALLS

� Specify Width of Window in the Text Box.

� Specify Location of Window in the List Box.

� Click on Insert Tool Bar Button

� Screen Select Walls already marked in the drawing by Auto-QE.

� Door Poly lines will be drawn in the Location Specified.

DRAW DOOR

� If some of the Doors are not drawn in Architectural Drawing, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if

the Door is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT DOOR FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Doors already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change Height Property

� Enter new Height in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Door to assign new height.

DISPLAY ONLY DOORS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Door Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK WINDOW

OVERVIEW Auto-QE requires that the objects be drawn as a polygon in specified layer in the drawing to pick

up data automatically from the drawing. The unique advantage of Auto-QE is its extremely

versatile and user friendly interface that enables the user to easily convert objects in the drawing to

Auto-QE format, irrespective of the way it is drawn in the drawing. Windows may be drawn as

Lines or as block or as poly line in the drawing. Simply specify the type and layer in the respective

list box and Screen Select from the drawing to add all Windows marked in Architectural Drawing. If

necessary Poly Lines can be drawn by using Draw Rectangle / Draw Poly Line options if

necessary.

To Mark Windows Select Mark Menu→ Window from Main Menu to display Mark

Window Dialogue Box.

SELECT WINDOW FROM DRAWING � Specify Layer in which Windows are drawn from the

Window Layer List Box.

� Specify Object Type of Window entity in the drawing from

Object Type List Box.

� Click on Select Tool Bar Button .

� Screen Select Windows drawn in the Architectural drawing.

� Auto-QE shall automatically identify Windows of specified object and layer, convert

them into poly line and add the selected Window to the Auto-QE database.

INSERT WINDOW POLYGON IN WALLS

� Specify Width of Window in the Text Box.

� Specify Location of Window in the List Box.

� Click on Insert Tool Bar Button

� Screen Select Walls already marked in the drawing by Auto-QE.

� Window Poly lines will be drawn in the Location Specified.

DRAW WINDOW POLYGON

� If some of the Windows are not drawn , Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Window is four

cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT WINDOW FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Windows already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change Height Property

� Enter Height in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Windows to assign new height.

Change Window or Ventilator

� Specify Window or Ventilator in Check Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Windows to modify as Window or Ventilator.

DISPLAY ONLY WINDOWS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Window Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK STAIRCASE

OVERVIEW Staircase has to be marked as separate polygon for Steps, Mid Landing and Railing.

While marking rooms ensure that staircase area is marked as single polygon

enclosing these three components without any extra space.

To Mark Staircase, Select Mark Menu→ Staircase from Main Menu to

display Mark Staircase Dialogue Box.

To Mark Flight Area Polygon, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and

Draw Rectangle if the area is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly

Line Tool Button and Draw Polygon in the drawing.

To Mark Landing Area Polygon, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and

Draw Rectangle if the area is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly

Line Tool Button and Draw Polygon in the drawing.

To Mark Railing Poly Line, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and

Draw Rectangle if the poly line is closed and is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click

on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT STAIRCASE ITEMS FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Flight, Mid Landing, Railing already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key

to abort deletion.

Change No of Treads, Tread Width, Raiser, Railing Height, Dado Height & Mid Landing Thickness.

Enter details in corresponding Text Box.

� Click on corresponding Match Property Tool Bar Button

� Screen Select component to assign new value.

DISPLAY ONLY STAIRCASE COMPONENTS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Staircase Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK RAILING, EXPANSION JOINT & ELEVATION FEATURES

OVERVIEW Railings and Elevation Features are not interconnected with other building components and therefore can be added manually. By Marking

Expansion Joints in the drawing Auto-QE can automatically calculate shutter deductions for beams and columns. However since number

will be very few it is up to THE user’s convenience to mark them or not. These components are marked as Poly Lines by using Draw

Poly Line Option.

To Mark Railing, Select Mark Menu→ Railing from Main Menu to display Mark Railing

Dialogue Box.

To Mark Expansion Joint, Select Mark Menu→ Expansion Joint from Main Menu to

display Expansion Joint Dialogue Box.

To Mark Elevation Features, Select Mark Menu→ Elevation Features from Main Menu to

display Mark Elevation Features Dialogue Box.

DRAW RAILING, EXPANSION JOINT & ELEVATION FEATURES POLYGON

� Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT RAILING AND EXPANSION JOINT FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Railing and Expansion Joint.

� Screen Select Railing/ Expansion Joints/Elevation Features already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion

or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change Width / Thickness of Band / Mouldings in Elevation

� Enter Width in Text Box and Thickness in Text Box

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Windows to assign new values.

DISPLAY ONLY RAILING , EXPANSION JOINT & ELEVATION FEATURES ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Railing and Expansion Joint Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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MARK CUP BOARD

OVERVIEW Cup Board can be marked in drawing or added manually. In case it is drawn Auto-

QE shall identify room index automatically. To Mark Cup Boards Select Mark

Menu→ Cup Board from Main Menu to display Mark Cup Board Dialogue Box.

DRAW CUP BOARD POLYGON

� Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw Rectangle if the Cup

Board is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool

Button and Draw Poly Line in the drawing.

DELECT CUP BOARD FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Cup Board.

� Screen Select Cup Boards already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key

to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change No of Shelves, Height and Wall Projection. � Enter value to change in corresponding

Text Box.

� Click on corresponding Match Property Tool Bar Button

� Screen Select component to assign new value.

Change Wall Thickness, Door Provision and Projection. � Enter value to change in corresponding

List Box.

� Click on corresponding Match Property Tool Bar Button

� Screen Select component to assign new value.

DISPLAY ONLY CUP BOARDS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Cup Board Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK TERRACE, FLOOR CUTOUT, LOFT SLAB & PLATFORM

OVERVIEW Terrace, Floor Cutout, Platform and Loft Slab are marked as Polygons by using Draw Rectangle or Draw Poly Line Option.

To Mark Terrace, Select Mark Menu→ Terrace from Main Menu to display Mark

Terrace Dialogue Box.

To Mark Floor Cutout / Platform / Loft Slab, Select Mark Menu→ Floor Cutout / Platform / Loft Slab from Main Menu and select

Component Type from Select List box.

DRAW TERRACE, FLOOR CUTOUT, PLATFORM and LOFT SLAB POLYGON

� To draw Terrace, Floor Cutout, Platform and Loft Slab Poly Line, Click on Draw Rectangle Tool Button and Draw

Rectangle if the area is four cornered and 90 0 or else Click on Draw Poly Line Tool Button and Draw Poly Line in the

drawing.

DELETE TERRACE, FLOOR CUTOUT, PLATFORM and LOFT SLAB FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Sunken Terrace, Floor/Cutout/Platform / Loft Slab Poly Line already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to

confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort deletion.

Change No of Rain Water Pipe Lines in Terrace

� Enter no of pipes in Text Box.

� Click on Match Property Tool Bar Button and Screen Select Components to assign new values.

DISPLAY ONLY TERRACE, FLOOR CUTOUT, PLATFORM and LOFT SLAB ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Component Layers Tool Bar Button.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MARK COMPONENTS FROM POLYGONS

OVERVIEW Auto-QE has different methods of accomplishing a task so that user can choose a method that suits him. For users proficient in

AutoCAD, marking components will take hardly few minutes once all components are marked as polygons. Though marking polygon in

Auto-QE and AutoCAD has absolutely no difference, because of Multiple Copy & Paste, Grip Edit and Undo commands in AutoCAD

marking polygons can be done much faster.

To Mark Polygons, Select Mark Menu→ Polygons from Main Menu to display Mark Polygon Dialogue Box.

� First mark polygons of each type of component in different layer in AutoCAD.

� Select Component type to add from Object List Box

� Select Layer in which it is drawn from layer List box.

� Click Select All Tool Bar Button to mark component without necessity to select from screen. Auto-QE shall automatically add

all polygons to Auto-QE database.

� Or Click on Screen Select Tool Bar Button and Screen Select from the drawing.

DELETE POLYGON FROM DRAWING

� Click on Delete Tool Bar Button. in the Main Auto-QE Window.

� Screen Select Poly Lines already drawn in the drawing and press ‘Del’ Key to confirm deletion or Press ‘Esc’ Key to abort

deletion.

DISPLAY ONLY POLYGONS ADDED TO AUTO-QE DATABASE

� Click on Show Only Component Layers Tool Bar Button to display component type selected in Object Type List Box.

DISPLAY ALL ENTITIES IN DRAWING

� Click on Show All Tool Bar Button.

Click to select all from Drawing

Click to Screen select from Drawing

Select Layer in which Polygons are drawn.

Select Object Type from List Box

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AUTO-QE USER MANUAL

MENUS

Project Mark Structural Edit Architectural Edit Others Edit Generate Update Library

Default Properties Help

Project Sub Menu New… Creates a New Empty Project File and Clears Display area. If Project File is already open prompted to Save the file. Open… Presents a standard file-open dialog box from which an existing Project File can be selected for display. Save… Saves the current file. Save As… Presents a standard file-Save dialog box from which an existing Projectl File can be saved as a New File. Exit…

Closes the main window and exits the application

Mark Sub Menu

Mark Selected Component in the

drawing and add to Auto-QE

database.

Structural Edit Sub Menu

To Edit Selected Component

present in Auto-QE database.

Structural Edit Sub Menu

To Edit Selected Component

present in Auto-QE database.

Structural Edit Sub Menu

To Edit Selected Component

present in Auto-QE database.

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Generate Sub Menu Walls… Generate walls automatically from room polygons added to Auto-QE database. Slab… Generate Slabs automatically from room, beam polygons added to Auto-QE database. Plinth Protection… Generate Plinth Protection automatically from room polygons added to Auto-QE database. BOQ… Generate BOQ and Details of Measurement in Excel. Part BOQ…

Generate BOQ and Details of Measurement in Exce of selected components.

Update Sub Menu Column Outer… Automatically find external Columns and External Column Plaster area. Beam Wall Position… Automatically identifies position of wall under beam to calculate Beam plaster area. Beam Slab Thickness… Automatically identifies slab thickness next to beam to calculate Beam shutter area. Wall Openings… Automatically calculates opening in walls to calculate wall, lintel, plaster, finish etc. Plinth Protection…

Library Sub Menu

Displays Library Dialogue Box of the Selected Item….

Default Sub Menu

Displays Default Option Dialogue Box of Selected item….

Help Sub Menu Help (Chm)… Displays Help Files in Text Format. Help (Video)… Play Help Files in Video Format. About Box… Displays About Box Dialogue Box.

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UPDATE

OVERVIEW Though calculations to be done in Quantity estimation involves only multiplication and addition, the process is cumbersome and error

prone, simply because of the huge quantities involved and number of intricate checks to be carried out. For instance while calculating

beam shuttering quantity the engineer has to check abutting slab thickness of each abutting slab and make adjustments accordingly.

Similarly in case of brickwork, plastering and finishing quantities of room has to take into account window, door and plain openings and

lintel thickness in each room. Auto-QE does many of these calculation automatically as under. Some of the calculation is done

automatically and some are done through Update option.

Update option is applicable only if components have been added through drawing. If entered manually the details have to be specified in

the appropriate data entry text boxes. Update option has to be executed for every floor individually.

Update Column Outer Select Update→Column Outer from Main Menu to automatically identify external columns and also external projection area of the

column to calculate external plaster / finish / cladding of columns external face.

Update Beam Wall Position Select Update→Beam Wall Position from Main Menu to automatically identify wall thickness under each beam and also location of

the wall namely whether wall is flush on one side, both sides or not on both sides and no wall underneath. This identification is done

because the plastering of beam face area flush with wall is included in room plaster as 12 / 15 mm plaster and when not flush plastering

area is considered as 6 mm plaster on RCC work.

Update Beam Slab Thickness Select Update→Beam Slab Thickness from Main Menu to automatically identify thickness of slab adjacent to beam on two sides

and make the necessary deductions for shuttering and also plaster area of beam side area.

Update Wall Beam Position Select Update→Wall Position from Main Menu to automatically identify thickness of slab beam above the wall and make deductions

in brick work.

Update Wall Beam Position Select Update→Wall Opening from Main Menu to automatically identify wall / window openings in the wall and make deduction in

brick work and also calculate lintel quantities above the openings.

Update Plinth Protection Select Update→ Plinth Protection from Main Menu to automatically identify outer length of Plinth Protection Polygons for

calculating Brick Edging Length.

Update Room ID Room ID is required in case of items such as Platform, Cup Board, Loft Slab, Stair case etc to identify finish, deduction of slab etc. Click

on Update Room ID Tool Bar Button in individual component’s Edit Dialogue Box to carry out the same.

Automatic Updates The following updates are done automatically while BOQ is generated.

1. All Earth Work Calculation such as excavation and filling.

2. Identify room openings to calculate, plaster, dado quantities. The net plaster area is worked out after deducting opening area and

adding jamb plaster area.

3. Slab Thickness in room to make necessary deduction in plaster and finishing areas. In case of large rooms covering more than 2

slabs of differing thickness, thickness of any one slab within the room only will be calculated.

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GENERATE

OVERVIEW Some of the components such as Beams, Slab, Plinth Protection are not normally shown in Architectural Drawing. Though wall lines can

be identified from the drawing, they will not be present as polygons as required by Auto-QE. Auto-QE automatically marks Slab, Walls as

polygon and Plinth Protection and adds them to database with single click on Generate Tool Bar Button.

Generate Slab Select Generate→Slab from Main Menu to automatically mark the slab and add to the database. Before using this option rooms have to

be marked. If no Beam is drawn then entire area shall be marked as slab. This option can be used at any time. If slabs are already present

old slabs shall be deleted and Slabs shall be generated afresh.

Generate Wall Select Generate→Wall from Main Menu to automatically mark the Wall and add to the database. Before using this option rooms have

to be marked. Walls generation will be based on the assumption that all outer walls are 230 mm thick.. This option can be used at any time.

If Walls are already present old Walls shall be deleted and Walls shall be generated afresh.

Generate Plinth Protection Select Generate→Plinth Protection from Main Menu to automatically mark the Plinth Protection and add to the database. Before

using this option rooms have to be marked. Plinth Protections generation will be based on the assumption that all outer Plinth Protections

are 230 mm thick.. This option can be used at any time. If Plinth Protections are already present old Plinth Protections shall be deleted and

Plinth Protections shall be generated afresh.

Generate BOQ Apart from the enormous saving in time achieved by Auto-QE by taking off quantities from Electronic Plans, the auto BOQ generation

capability of Auto-QE saves as much time if not more whether components are added to database from drawing or manually. Detailed

estimate and floor wise detailed measurement for components are generated in Excel work book in less than a minute with a single mouse

click on Generate BOQ Menu.

Select Generate→BOQ from Main Menu to automatically generate BOQ. The BOQ / Detailed Estimate will be copied to a Excel

Work Sheet named ‘BOQ.XLS’ and placed in Sub Directory ‘temp’ under the directory the directory where the programme is installed.

Save this file in a different name in different path for future use. Before generating BOQ Excel files named ‘SCMAST.XLS’,’_BOQ.XLS’

and ‘BOQ.XLS’ should not be open in Excel. If such a file is open, close these files and Generate BOQ again. A message box will be

displayed advising closing files.

In the Excel Work Book the detailed measurement of each component is transferred to a separate work sheet. This work sheet shows not

only detailed measurement in LBH format but also summary of BOQ items in the work sheet. This summary carried over to a separate

work sheet named “Abstract’ which gives the quantity carried over from each worksheet and also total quantity for each item.

Finally the BOQ / Detailed Estimate with automatically generated Serial No, Item Description, Unit, Rate and Amount with totaling

fully formatted is transferred to worksheet named ‘BOQ’.

Generate Part BOQ Select Generate→Part BOQ from Main Menu to Generate BOQ

for selected items floor wise.

Select components for which BOQ is needed from the Part BOQ

Dialogue Box and click generate BOQ Tool Bar Button.

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DEFAULT PROPERTIES

OVERVIEW The provision default properties facilitate fast data entry. For instance in a building if 75 % rooms have same flooring enter that flooring as

default flooring and Auto-QE shall assign this value to any newly added floor. Some of the default values are assigned to the component

while adding a new item and are editable. For instance default RCC type for major components such as footing, beam, column, slabs are

editable but minor component such as chajja, and fins are not editable. Editable default values will appear in Component Edit Dialogue

Box. While working out BOQ Auto-QE takes the value of Editable default Value from the item database and non editable default values

from the Default Values database. Therefore you can make any changes in non-Editable default value at any time and get BOQ according

to the new value. For example the lintel bearing, PCC thickness / projection can be changed at any time and BOQ will calculate quantities

/ assign item code as per current values.

Default Editable values already added to component shall not be changed when these default values are changed subsequently. But new

items added will be assigned the new values.

Default items are split into different categories for easy identification and data entry. Select the Category from the Default Menu the

Default Values Dialogue will be displayed with the currently assigned default values. Enter new values as required. Saving will be done

automatically when this dialogue box is closed.

The Categories provided for default values are

� Foundation

� Grade Beams

� RCC

� Non Structural

� Stair Case

� Steel

� Dimension

� Floor

� Parapet

� Platform

� Terrace

FOUNDATION Select Default Values→Foundation from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter

new values in text box or select from the list

box.

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Grade Beams

Select Default Values→Grade Beams from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values in text box or select from the list box.

Stair Case

Select Default Values→ Stair

Case from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values

in text box or select from the list

box.

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RCC

Select Default Values→RCC from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new

values in text box or select from the list box.

Non Structural

Select Default

Values→Non

Structural from Main Menu to display this

dialogue box. Enter new

values in text box or

select from the list box.

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Steel

Select Default Values→ Steel from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values in text box or select from the list

box.

Dimension

Select Default Values→ Dimension from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values in text box or select from the list

box.

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Floor

Select Default Values→ Floor from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values in text

box or select from the list box.

Parapet

Select Default Values→ Parapet from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values in text box or

select from the list box.

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Platform

Select Default Values→

Platform from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter

new values in text box or select

from the list box.

TERRACE

Select Default Values→ Terrace from Main Menu to display this dialogue box. Enter new values in text box or select from the list box.

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ASSIGN CODE TO GENERIC DESCRPTION

OVERVIEW One of the most attractive features of Auto-QE is assigning item code based on Generic Description of item. Code assignment provides

for all variation in the particular item code. For instance RCC item in DSR is given as up to Plinth as one item, extra up to four floors as

another item and for extra floors another item. In case of flooring the sub items are extra for dado, pigment, chequer, white cement etc.

Auto-QE allows you to assign code for all variation for a single description.

Auto-QE comes to you with more than 1000 item codes already assigned. It is so flexible and easy that it allows you to edit any of the item

code and also description by clicking on the DSR / NSR items displayed in the dialogue box. Adding new item description is still easier.

Add the new item in the ‘SCMAST.XLS’ file SR or NSR Work Sheet, which comes to you with Auto-QE. Click Add New Tool Bar

Button enter description and select new item code added.

ADD /EDIT ITEM CODE Select Default Values→ Change DSR Code from Main Menu to display this dialogue box.

� Select Component Type from File Name List Box and Categories available will be listed in the Item Description List Box.

� Item Codes assigned to the Item will be displayed in Item Code Text Box.

� To Change item code Select new item code from DSR/NSR Display Grid and double click or enter new item code in the test

box.

� To Delete Item Click Del Tool Bar Button.

� To Add a new item Click Add New Tool Bar Button.

� Enter New Item Description in the ‘Enter New Item Description Dialogue Box and Enter new Item Code.

Click on item code and Double Click on

the item code in the DSR Grid.

File Name List Box

Item Description

List Box Item Code Text

Box

File Name List Box Click To Delete

Enter New Item Description Dialogue Box

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DRAWING

OVER VIEW The drawing commands are activated when you click on any of the drawing tool bar buttons in Auto-QE. Move cursor to Cad drawing

Window or Auto-QE drawing Window to continue with the command. If you click any where else apart from drawing tool bars the

drawing command will be aborted. Press ‘Esc’ key to abort drawing commands or press ‘Enter’ key to complete drawing command once drawing command is initiated.

LAYERS Layers are used to group information in a drawing by function and to enforce visibility.

Layers are the equivalent of the overlays used in paper-based drafting. In the Layer List Box

Auto-QE lists the layers present in the drawing.

Click on Visible icon in Layer List box to toggle between ‘Hide’ and ‘Show’ options. When

you click on Hide Tool Bar Button only currently selected Layer is made visible. When you

click on Show Tool Bar Button all layers will be made visible.

OBJECT SNAP Use object snaps to specify precise locations on objects. For example, you can use an object

snap to draw a line from end point to the intersection of a poly line segment. Move your

cursor over the desired object snap location. Depending on AutoSnap mode, the cursor

automatically locks onto the nearest snap location you selected, and a marker indicates the

object snap point. The object Snap modes available are

End Point Intersection Mid Point Perpendicular

Nearest None

Click on desired mode to toggle ‘ON’ and ‘Off’

SCREEN SELECT In response to the Screen Select command issued by any of the Auto-QE modules. a small box, called the object selection target, replaces

the crosshairs on the graphics cursor. You can select objects by drawing a selection window around them. Objects are selected according

to the filter criterion set in the calling module. For example if Screen Select command is issued from the Mark Column Dialogue Box and

you have specified ‘Block’as object type and ‘column’ as layer only blocks drawn in column layer will be highlighted. The objects you select

are highlighted. You can also remove selection from objects

Specify a Rectangular Selection Area

You can select objects by specifying opposite corners to define a rectangular area. After specifying the first corner point, you can

� Drag your cursor from left to right to create an enclosing window selection. Only objects that the rectangular window entirely

encloses are selected.

� Drag your cursor from right to left to create a crossing selection. Objects that the rectangular window encloses or crosses are

selected.

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Remove selected objects

� You can enter r (Remove) and use selection options of Rectangular Selection to remove objects from the selection set. If

you are using the Remove option and want to return to adding objects to the selection set, enter a (Add). You can add and remove objects from the selection set without limit.

� To select objects beyond the screen use zoom/pan commands to enlarge the drawing display area and continue selection.

DRAW LINE

This command is activated when you click on Tool Bar Button in any of the Auto-QE Dialogue Box.

� Specify the start point of the line by clicking at the point.

� Move the cursor and specify the end point of the line.

� Use object snaps to specify precise locations on objects

DRAW RECTANGLE

This command is activated when you click on Tool Bar Button in any of the Auto-QE Dialogue Box.

� Specify the first corner of the rectangle by clicking at the point.

� Move the cursor and specify the other corner of the rectangle.

� Use object snaps to specify precise locations on objects

DRAW POLYLINE

This command is activated when you click on Tool Bar Button in any of the Auto-QE Dialogue Box.

� Specify the first point of the polyline by clicking at the point.

� Specify the endpoint of the first polyline segment.

� Continue specifying segment endpoints as needed.

� Press ENTER to end, or enter c to close the polyline.

� Use object snaps to specify precise locations on objects

MEASURE DISTANCE

This command is activated when you click on Tool Bar Button in any of the Auto-QE Dialogue Box.

� Specify the first point.

� Continue to click on points of the distance you want to calculate.

� Press ‘Enter’ key to confirm or ‘Esc’ key to abort. Use object snaps to specify precise locations on objects

MEASURE AREA

This command is activated when you click on Tool Bar Button in any of the Auto-QE Dialogue Box.

� Specify the first point and continue to click on points of the polygon you want to calculate.

� Press ‘Enter’ or ‘c’ key to confirm or ‘Esc’ key to abort.

� Use object snaps to specify precise locations on objects

VIEW COMMANDS When you are working with the details in your drawing, you can zoom in for a closer view. You can change the magnification of a view by zooming in and out, which is similar to zooming in and out with a camera. ZOOM does not change the absolute size of objects in the drawing; it changes only the magnification of the view. When you work with minute parts in your drawing, you may need to zoom out frequently to see an overview of your work. Use ZOOM Previous to return quickly to the prior view. The options provided are

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ZOOM WINDOW

Zoom to Magnify a Specified Rectangular Area. You can quickly zoom on a rectangular area of your drawing by specifying two diagonal

corners of the area you are interested in. The lower-left corner of the area you specify becomes the lower-left corner of the new display.

The shape of the zoom area you specify does not correspond exactly to the new view, which must fit the shape of the viewport..

� Click Tool Bar Button

� Specify first corner of rectangle to Display

� Specify opposite corner of Rectangle to display.

Zoom Previous

Returns to the previous view

� Click Tool Bar Button

Zoom All

Displays Entire Drawing

� Click Tool Bar Button

PAN

You zoom the drawing dynamically by moving your pointing device up or down

� Click Tool Bar Button and Cursor will change to Hand Cursor.

� Position mouse on the drawing and hold the LEFT mouse button down and move your mouse.

� When you have panned to the desired position, release the left mouse button.

� Press Esc key to Exit Pan Mode.