Counts
Creating Counts from Search Results
When a drawing has searchable text, ContractorCounter can use search result locations as a starting point for count, stamp, or highlight placement.
Updated 2026-07-03 · 5 min read
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Search result actions can create count markers at detected text bounds.
Create counts from search
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Open Search
Open the Search panel from the sidebar rail.
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Search the drawing text
Enter the item code, fixture tag, door type, or symbol label you want to find.
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Review matches
Check the result list and page locations before creating markups.
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Create count markers
Use the count action on results to place markers at the matched locations, then audit the group in the Markup List.
Check the drawing type
Search-based counts only work well when the PDF text is searchable and item labels are consistent. Scanned or image-only drawings may need visual search or manual review instead.
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