What is the difference between the various versions of Elite Takeoff 2008?

We developed different versions of our software due to the variety of needs we saw with professional estimators.

Elite Takeoff 2008 - ScaleMaster
We developed this software to work with Calculated Industries ScaleMaster II. Many estimators have purchased this outstanding, inexpensive tool to aid with takeoff. While a great measuring tool, it does not provide any visual representation of the takeoff. PTO2008-ScaleMaster fixes that. Reading information directly from your ScaleMaster, our software provides a graphic that you can use for verification. It also transfers data directly to your Excel spreadsheet or any other Windows program that you utilize.

Elite Takeoff 2008 - Basic
The Basic version of our software will get your started on the right foot once you've decided to purchase a digitizer. With PTO 2008 Basic you will be able to digitize complex areas and lengths from blueprints in seconds with incredible accuracy, speed and ease. Your takeoff productivity will increase several hundred percent over manual methods. PTO 2008 Basic allows you to transfer quantities into  any Windows™ estimating program, e.g. Excel™, with a single click of the digitizing pen or cursor.  You'll find that our interfacing technology is the most powerful in the industry . . . and the simplest to use.

Elite Takeoff 2008 - Standard
Power Takeoff 2008 - Standard provides all the benefits of our Basic version, but adds a powerful component - Layers to aid in your takeoff preparation. With layers you can takeoff complex drawings by utilizing various color-coded layers which can be grouped together in any number ways. This highly flexible design truly works with you - not against you. You don't have to change how you perform takeoff to get the most from our software.

Elite Takeoff 2008 - Advanced
Power Takeoff 2008 - Advanced is for the estimator that is looking for trade-specific features such as floor tile layout calculation, acoustic tile installation or carpet installation diagrams. Also included in Advanced is our powerful eTakeoff program, which allows the estimator to perform takeoff without a digitizer! Simply open the electronic file (eTakeoff can read over 85 graphic formats - including yours), and you can perform takeoff just as if you had digitized the plans yourself.