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I am a designer for a residential design/build firm. I would think it would be a huge advantage if I could draw all the joists as actual joist objects in ArchiCad and then be able to produce a list of materials needed automatically. Is it realistic to do this with ArchiCad? In other words, is the time spent creating the complete model worth the results of an accurate material list? With ADT I draw complete framing plans and show every joist, but it is only just a bunch of lines. I understand that in order to do this, the building model has to be complete and include every stick of wood. I would love to be able to produce complete and accurate material lists from the building model. I have recently begun to look at ArchiCad as an alternative to ADT. I currently use SketchUp for 3D design/presentation and ADT R3 for design development and construction docs. We specialize in remodeling and additions. I would like to know how many of you are using ArchiCad to produce complete material lists/takeoffs for studs, floor joists, roof framing, etc.