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Use the Auto-Zoom feature

Modified: 7 Sep 2026 Viewpoint Estimating Estimating Help

Magnify specific regions of a drawing to place takeoff or annotation points accurately using the Auto-Zoom feature.

  1. Open a job in the Manage Estimates screen.
    1. In the All Tasks pane, select Estimating > Estimating > Manage Estimates.
    2. Select the job you want to open.
    3. Select OK.
  2. Select the annotation tool you want to use or select the item to take off from the estimate panel tab.
  3. Position the mouse pointer on-center of where you want to zoom.
  4. Click and hold the left mouse button near the region of the plan you want to zoom in to.
    The zoom window displays the magnified region.
  5. Over the point you want to digitize, release the left mouse button.
    The zoom window closes.
  6. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 until the takeoff is complete.
    Note: If at any point you mistakenly apply a point, press Ctrl + z to undo.
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