Kotelys
Electrical take-off: every point counted.
Sockets, light points, switches, emergency lights: one click per item, and the total per type keeps up as you work through the drawing.
Windows 10 and 11. Free during the beta.
| 16 A sockets | 41 u |
|---|---|
| Light points | 23 u |
| Presence detectors | 11 u |
| Cable trays | 29.50 ml |
The same drawing, in Kotelys.
The take-off drawn on the drawing, the quantities sorted by type in the Objects panel, each in its colour.
A real drawing exported by Kotelys: Electrical drawing (PDF, 1894 KB)
The take-off on video
48 sWhat you measure, and how.
Three tools are enough: length, area and count. Each type keeps its colour, from the drawing to the report.
| Item | In Kotelys | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Power sockets, RJ45 outlets | CountOne type per item | u |
| Light points, light fittings | CountOne click per point | u |
| Switches, detectors | CountOne click per item | u |
| Emergency lights, alarms, distribution boards | CountOne click per item | u |
| Cable trays, trunking | LengthLength along the route | ml |
| Circuits, cables (estimate) | LengthLength drawn, per circuit | ml |
Further reading: Electrical take-off: counting wiring accessories and measuring cable trays
Why Kotelys for this package.
The total, click by click
Each type shows its count in the Objects panel: nothing to recount at the end.
By room or by level
Zones break the accessories down: open-plan office, meeting room, toilets…
The architect's drawing is enough
No electrical drawing needed: count on the layout drawing, room by room.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Kotelys suited to an electrical contractor or a building services engineer?
Yes, for quantities: accessories counted symbol by symbol, cable trays and trunking by the metre, by room or by floor. It does not size cables or draw schematics.
Does Kotelys recognise electrical symbols?
No: you click each item with the chosen type. Counting is quick, and every point stays visible on the exported drawing.
Can I measure cable lengths?
Yes: draw the routes as lengths, one type per circuit or cable size. Add the risers and drops in your estimate.
Does Kotelys open DWG files?
No: Kotelys works on PDFs and images, scanned drawings included. Print a DWG to PDF at scale from your viewer.
How do I get the quantities into my estimate?
The Excel export gives a summary and the object-by-object detail, as fixed values. The PDF take-off calculations write out every calculation, to attach to your pricing.
How much does Kotelys cost?
The beta is free, by invitation. The announced price is €24.90 excl. VAT per month per computer, with a one-month free trial.
Other trades
Structure and external works
Envelope
Building services
Site preparation
The beta is open, by invitation.
Testers are in France for now. Elsewhere? Leave your details and we will let you know.
Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit. Free during the beta.