Counts

Splitting and Merging Count Groups

Splitting and merging count groups keeps takeoff totals clean when markers were placed in the wrong group or when similar groups need to be combined.

Updated 2026-07-03 · 5 min read

Count group actions
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Count lifecycle actions are available from the Markup List context menu.

Split count markers

  1. 1

    Select count markers

    Choose the count marker or count group member that should leave its current group.

  2. 2

    Use Split

    Use Split Count for the selected markers, or Split All in Group to break the whole group apart, from the Markup List context menu.

  3. 3

    Rename the result

    Give the new group a clear subject so totals remain understandable.

Merge count groups

  1. 1

    Select compatible counts

    Select at least two count markers or groups that represent the same item.

  2. 2

    Use Merge

    Choose Merge Count Groups from the Markup List context menu.

  3. 3

    Review totals

    Check that the merged group name, shape, and total are correct before exporting or linking to BoQ.

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