Getting Started
Initial setup guide for new users
By Magnus1 author7 articles
What is Sparkel?Understand the problem Sparkel solves — going from an untrusted BIM model to quantities you can rely on.
Key Concepts: Items, Linking, and ShapesThe three core concepts that make Sparkel different — and why understanding them unlocks everything else.
Setting Up Your First ProjectCreate your first Sparkel project, upload an IFC model, and get your first quantity in the table — step by step.
Using the AI CopilotHow to use Sparkel's AI Copilot to set up takeoffs, extract quantities, and manage your workflow through natural language.
Plans & Pricing: Free, Standard, and ProOverview of Sparkel's three plans — what's included, what each plan costs, and how credits work.
Why can't I upload an IFC file?IFC and BIM model uploads require the Pro plan. Free and Standard support PDF takeoffs only — here's why and how to upgrade.
Taking off quantities from a PDF drawingHow to take off quantities — areas, lengths, volumes — from a PDF drawing using the shape tool, plus an FAQ on AI-powered automatic shape detection (Autoshapes).