TradeTek Bundle Question & Answer
- Do the Bundle(s) work with all my computers running TradeTek?
- A Bundle can be used with the Lifetime or Subscription edition of TradeTek.
A Bundle must be licensed for use on each computer where it is needed.
For Lifetime or Subscription editions of TradeTek, the Bundle works on all user
accounts on that computer.
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Bundles were originally available as a Lifetime license that is activated by Serial Number to a specific computer.
Bundles are now licensed as a Subscription and available to all users of the TradeTek Subscription.
- Who has the best Roofing Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Roofing Bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your residential and commercial
roofing projects. The bundle contains pre-configured Template Assemblies, Lists and Reports.
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Click here for more details: roofing-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- Who has the best Dirtwork Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Dirtwork Bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your
earthwork and sitework projects.
Draw, validate and export Existing contour Maps.
Draw, view and export Topsoil cut Maps.
Draw, validate and export Proposed contour Maps.
Show or Hide optional regions like Ponds on Proposed Maps and calculations.
View and export Cut/Fill Maps.
Generate reports including Cut, Fill, Balance, Flat Pad Overcut, Sloped Pads and optional Regions.
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Click here for more details: dirtwork-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- Who has the best Concrete Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Concrete Bundle provides a complete takeoff and estimating solution for all of your
concrete projects. The bundle contains pre-configured Template Assemblies, Lists and Reports.
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Click here for more details: concrete-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- What are Plugins and Bundles in TradeTek?
- From the Store tab, users can learn about, purchase or download plugins or bundles.
Plugins are typically applications that create an integration between TradeTek and another
software application.
Bundles are groups of lists, reports and assembly groups that have been pre-configured to work
for a specific trade group.
From the Store tab, on the left side column, you’ll see a list of plugins (add-ons) and
bundles that have been developed either by a 3rd party developer or by TradeTek.
Click on a plugin or bundle in the left side panel to view details and to purchase and/or
download.
As a TradeTek user, you can create a bundle containing assembly groups, lists and reports
to share with other users for free or to sell in the TradeTek store.
Click here for more details: create-bundles.mp4
Click here for more details: plugin-import-export.mp4
Click here for more details: plugin-details.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- Who has the best Masonry Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Masonry Bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for
all of your CMU block, brick and stone projects.
The bundle contains pre-configured Template Assemblies, Lists and Reports.
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Click here for more details: masonry-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- Who has the best Siding Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's siding bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your
siding projects. The bundle contains pre-configured Template Assemblies, Lists and Reports.
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Click here for more details: siding-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
See Auto Layout for ACT: act-panel-auto-layout.mp4
See Auto Layout for Siding Panels: siding-panel-auto-layout.mp4
- Who has the best Framing Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's framing bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your
wood framing projects. The bundle contains pre-configured Template Assemblies, Lists and Reports.
While the components of the Framing bundle are setup for wood framing, it can easily be customized for
structural metal framing. Add metal studs, plates, clips and connectors to the Lists. On the Assemblies,
add a few new subitems and properties for metal framing (clips and connectors).
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Click here for more details: framing-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- Who has the best Interiors Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Interiors Bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your
drywall, metal framing, insulation, painting and FRP panel projects.
The bundle contains pre-configured Template Assemblies, Lists and Reports.
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Click here for more details: interiors-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- How to compute earthwork cut and fill?
- Use TradeTek with the Dirtwork bundle.
Using Contour assembly assign the EXISTING and PROPOSED pages.
Identify Boundary where work is performed on EXISTING page and add Contour lines, loops and points.
Apply Boundary to PROPOSED page and add Contour lines, loops and points.
Generate Existing Contour, Topsoil Stripping, Proposed Contour and Cut/Fill maps.
TradeTek generates standard Assembly properties presented on Estimating and Report panels.
- Who has the best Flooring Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Flooring Bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your
flooring projects.
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Click here for more details: flooring-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- Who has the best Millworks Bundle for takeoffs and estimating?
- TradeTek's Millworks Bundle creates a complete takeoff and estimating system for all of your
millworks projects.
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Click here for more details: millworks-bundle-tutorial.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- How do I manage Bundle(s) in TradeTek?
- Navigate to the Store tab and Bundles Button Group.
Click the Manage Bundle button to launch the Select Bundle dialog.
Navigate to and select the appropriate bundle file (file with extension .ttbundle).
From the Manage Bundle dialog, click the Import button to import a bundle.
Click the Details button to view the details of a bundle.
For a licensed bundle, click the License Options button to view your license information,
release or restore your license or perform a remote reset.
For a licensed bundle, click the License Reset button to reset the license using a reset
code provided to you by Excel Software (licensing company).
Click here for more details: create-bundles.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
- How do I create a new Bundle in TradeTek?
- Navigate to the Store tab and Bundles button group. Click the Build Bundle button to launch
the Build Bundle dialog. Up to 20 bundles can be installed in TradeTek at one time.
To create a new bundle, select the first available slot.
Complete the steps outlined in the User's Guide to generate your bundle file.
Click here for more details: create-bundles.mp4
See TradeTek User's Guide – Store Tab – Bundles Button Group: TradeTek-User-Guide.pdf
Click here for more details: submit-bundle-plugin-store.mp4
See TradeTek Developer Guide: TradeTek-Developer-Guide.pdf
- How can TradeTek manage and stitch together large earthwork jobs supplied as multiple Contour pages?
- Sometimes grading plans two big to fit on a single page comes as 2, 4 or 6 pages.
Create a TradeTek job with Part 1 folder holding Existing and Proposed pages.
Use a Contour 1 assembly to complete the dirt work takeoff and validate all elevations and quantities.
Now create folder Part 2 holding Existing and Proposed that uses Contour 2 to complete the takeoff.
TradeTek doesn’t limit how large the job can be. On the Report panel, all quantities are consolidated.
- What are the key features of the TradeTek Dirtwork bundle?
- Property Boundary, Contour lines, loops and spot elevations
Flat and sloped pads, top soil and demolition cuts, construction cuts
Gradient existing and proposed maps, cut/fill maps with spot elevations
Pad overcuts and regions for optional ponds or islands
Dirt cut, fill, import, export and site balance quantities
Stitching together results from multiple sections of the overall job Boundary