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Locate Drawing screen

Modified: 7 Jun 2026 Viewpoint Estimating Estimating Help

Use the Locate Drawing screen to set the location of the drawing on the digitizer for a new job or to change the location of a drawing for an existing job.

CAUTION: Although you can change the location of a drawing, Viewpoint strongly recommends that you don't change the location of a drawing after digitizing elevations and areas. It is highly recommended that you delete all elevations and areas that you have digitized for a job before you attempt to change the location of a drawing. If you change the location of a drawing, Viewpoint Estimating may calculate the quantities incorrectly.

However, if you are using matchlines or Northing/Easting coordinates (see Add New Paper Plan Using Matchlines screen or Add New Paper Plan Using Northing/Easting Screen), you can safely relocate the drawing. For more information, see Add Multiple Drawings to a Job.

Note: To open a job in the Manage Earthwork Estimates screen, click Estimating > Earthwork > Manage Earthwork Estimates in the All Tasks pane. Click Open Existing Job. Then select the job you want to open, and click OK.
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