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# BidScreen XL

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> BidScreen XL is a quantity takeoff software that functions as an add-in for Microsoft Excel. It allows construction estimators to measure areas, lengths, and counts directly from drawings in formats such as PDF, DWG, DXF, and TIF. The software is designed for use by commercial contractors and construction estimators who rely on Excel for bid preparation and cost estimation.

The software includes tools for area measurement, straight and multi-segment length calculations, symbol counts, and negative masks to exclude openings from area measurements. All measurements are stored as Excel formulas, enabling automatic updates when modifications are made. Features include per-sheet scale calibration, a drawing manager with bookmarks and sheet groups, and the ability to view vector and raster sources side by side. When vector data is available, measurements can snap to vector edges.

BidScreen XL is compatible with Excel 2016 and later versions, including Microsoft 365 desktop, and operates on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It requires a minimum of 4 GB RAM and 500 MB of disk space, with 8 GB RAM recommended for better performance. Measurements are stored directly within the Excel workbook, ensuring compatibility with existing macros, conditional formatting, and pivot tables.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Vertigraph
- **Founded**: 1991

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$799.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Single year lease: $400
Full\_Serve: $150/yr- required w/software purchase
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more

## Features

- Accounting Integration
- Audit Trail
- Cost Database
- Cost Estimating
- Customisable Templates
- For AEC Industry
- Project Management
- Proposal Generation
- Reporting/Analytics
- Subcontractor Management
- Takeoff
- Visual Assemblies
- What-if Analysis

## Integrations (1 total)

- Microsoft Excel

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)

## Category

- [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software)

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/476226/BidScreen-XL)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
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| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/476226/BidScreen-XL> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/476226/BidScreen-XL> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/476226/BidScreen-XL> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/476226/BidScreen-XL> |

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