How to count doors and windows on a plan
Quick answer
Create a count condition per door/window type (or per schedule reference), click each one on the plan to drop a numbered marker, and cross-check your totals against the door/window schedule. Then export. Counting is free in the browser.
Doors and windows are usually scheduled by type (D1, W3, etc.), so a good count both tallies the total and matches each type to its schedule reference.
Numbered markers make this quick and verifiable, and stop the classic double-count on busy plans.
Step by step
- 1
Open the plan and the schedule
Upload the floor plan. Have the door/window schedule to hand — it lists the types and often the expected quantities.
- 2
Make a condition per type
Create a count condition for each reference you're counting — e.g. "D1 — FD30", "W3" — each with its own colour.
- 3
Click each door or window
With the count tool and the right type active, click each symbol on the plan. A numbered marker drops and the total updates.
- 4
Sweep methodically
Work room by room or left-to-right so nothing is missed or repeated; zoom into tight areas.
- 5
Cross-check against the schedule
Compare your per-type totals with the schedule quantities. Mismatches usually mean a missed symbol or a schedule discrepancy worth flagging.
- 6
Export the counts
Export a CSV of totals by type for your estimate, and an annotated PDF so someone can verify every marker.
Tips & gotchas
- •Count by schedule reference, not just "doors" — it makes cross-checking trivial.
- •Colour-code each type so overlaps stay readable on busy plans.
- •A mismatch with the schedule is useful — it catches drawing/schedule errors early.
- •Right-click a marker to reassign it if you clicked the wrong type.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count doors on a floor plan without missing any?
Use numbered count markers: click each door to drop a numbered pin into a per-type condition, then sweep the plan methodically. The numbers and running total make omissions and double-counts obvious.
Should I count by type?
Yes — a condition per door/window reference (D1, W3…) lets you cross-check each total against the schedule.
Do I need a scale to count?
No — counting is a tally and doesn't need a scale (set one only if you also measure on the sheet).
Is it free?
Yes — the count tool and export are on Solid Takeoff's free plan.
Try it on your own plan — free
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