Kotelys
Joinery take-off, reference by reference.
Windows, French windows, door sets, cupboards: one click per item, one type per reference, and the quantity schedule fills itself in.
Windows 10 and 11. Free during the beta.
| Windows | 10 u |
|---|---|
| Internal doors | 10 u |
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: Drawing set of a small apartment block (PDF, 515 KB)
The take-off on video
53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, French windows, glazed doors | CountOne type per reference (W1 120 × 135…) | u |
| Entrance doors, garage doors | CountOne click per door | u |
| Internal door sets | CountOne type per size or fire rating | u |
| Cupboard fronts, fitted units | LengthLength | ml |
| Timber skirting | AreaThe perimeter of each room, in the calculations | ml |
| Shutters, balustrades | CountCount or length | u · ml |
Why Kotelys for this package.
The joinery schedule, by itself
One type per reference: the legend and the Excel workbook give the number of each reference, drawing by drawing.
By flat or by floor
Split the drawing into zones: every quantity is broken down by flat in the reports.
Fast on busy drawings
Zooming, panning and counting stay smooth, even on a typical floor of a housing block.
Frequently asked questions
Another question? Write to us.
Is Kotelys suited to a joinery installer?
Yes: each mark in the door and window schedule becomes a counted type, with its sizes in its name; skirtings and architraves are measured by the metre, flat by flat.
Does Kotelys recognise the joinery on the drawing?
No: you click each item with the chosen type. One click is enough, and the total updates at once.
How do I tell the sizes apart?
Create one type per reference or per size. Each type has its colour on the drawing and its line in the reports and in Excel.
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.