Kotelys
Metalwork take-off.
Fencing, balustrades, handrails, gates, grilles: draw the lengths, count the items, each model with its own colour and total.
Windows 10 and 11. Free during the beta.
| Rigid panel fencing h. 1.80 m | 177.00 ml |
|---|---|
| Sliding gate | 1 u |
| Cycle stands | 6 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.
What 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid panel fencing, railings | LengthLength, gate openings removed | ml |
| Balustrades, handrails, rails | LengthLength, one type per model and height | ml |
| Gates, pedestrian gates, barriers | CountOne click per item | u |
| Stairs, caged ladders, walkways | CountOne click per item | u |
| Security grilles, gratings, hatches | AreaArea | m² |
| Cycle stands, bollards, posts | CountOne click per item | u |
Kotelys gives lengths, areas and numbers; the weight of steel and the cutting list of sections are worked out in your estimate.
Why Kotelys for this package.
The gate taken out of the fence
An opening placed on the fence line (O key) removes the width of the gate: only the real length is counted.
One type per model
1.80 m fencing, glass balustrade, stainless handrail: each has its name, its colour and its total.
Site plan and floor plans
All the project drawings in one file, each at its own scale.
Frequently asked questions
Another question? Write to us.
Is Kotelys suited to a metalwork contractor?
Yes, for quantities on the drawing: lengths of fencing and balustrades, counted items, areas of grilles. It does no structural calculation and no fabrication drawings.
Can you get the weight of steel?
Not directly: Kotelys gives the metres and the items; the weight is worked out in your estimate with the weight per metre of each section.
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.