--- title: How To Import A Project To Takeoff as a Supplier description: How a Supplier with PlanHub's Takeoff tools can import their own project files. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/how-to-import-a-project-to-takeoff#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![NEW\_PlanHub\_Logo\_Navy.png\]](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design/PH%20Logos/NEW%202024%20PH%20Logos/NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png?height=40&name=NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png) - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Have an Issue? 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Step 1: Open your PlanHub account and navigate to the **Takeoff & Estimation** page. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/20059942-4906-40e9-b50c-08f148ec1153.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/a65c2f6d-692e-4ec2-b09c-a46b18dedc0c.png)   Step 2: Click the **Import Project** button to add a new takeoff job to your list. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/8190c8de-d5cd-4ba5-ac64-dcfa03e21f24.png)   Step 3: In the import window that appears, enter your project's **name**. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/e6ba9f37-2679-4451-b65a-95a6e9d0cce0.png)   Step 4: Type the **address** and **ZIP code** for your project. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/738e5f1a-c90f-49b4-b3ce-8fd5e3adfe34.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/4ee67d96-72c2-43d8-9f2e-d74915bbb3d0.png)   Step 5: Import your file either by dragging and dropping it over the upload area, or click **Browse** and select your file from your computer. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/aae2cfe4-19e9-4c19-874c-9874f991075f.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/37f24e6f-b771-4442-8170-4e583edbf428.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/f9c15033-2e02-4cef-bcaa-c180d6d954ec.png)   Step 6: Click **Open** to attach your document. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/8665a27e-6bca-41c4-b940-4208ae5c903c.png)   Step 7: Once the file appears, hit the **Add** button to include it in your projects. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/d52808b7-6c09-4f51-afb8-20dfa6f546b1.png)   Step 8: Find your newly added project in the list by searching for its name. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/46e4f643-a33b-465f-91e0-f0d65f624409.png)   Step 9: Click the project name to open it. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/23b45478-77fd-4381-a37c-344fb586cd74.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/754c17dc-2be1-49cb-82a9-90b697d98dc2.png)   Step 10: Since this is the first time opening, click **Start Takeoff**. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/304083d2-1f68-42f9-be66-fa837ae5f64a.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/aa013f83-5e31-4d0d-89aa-c0eeb15788df.png)   Step 11: Any time you add or import a project, only members of your company with Takeoff access will be able to see it. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/d5295740-dc84-4fec-9054-367cf1b6f118.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/0529bf2f-0598-4ed0-9ae3-30f63d4685ab.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/8b73abbc-b8d5-4753-adda-4e527ad05204.png)   Step 12: Click on the name of any page within your project to open and start marking up your materials. You'll have full access to the takeoff tools right away. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/c89f2e32-0058-44b7-8e6c-56c0c9e0552d.png)     ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/036a8240-f491-45ed-96b8-c75979d563b3/d7f2afd0-91ff-4ab3-9555-64922c54be0d/images/d73e89f7-9c3c-4263-9a33-ff69f6690344.png)   Keep these steps handy whenever you begin a new takeoff project. 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