Area classifications are used to measure surfaces on drawings—such as flooring, roofs, slabs, or painted areas. An Area classification can report Area by default, and you can add additional outputs like Perimeter, Volume (when height is provided), or Tile Count.
To create a new area classification
Go to the Quantities Panel
Go to the Quantities Panel on the right side of the Drawing Editor.Add a new classification
Click the “+” button at the top of the Quantities Panel.Select “Create Area Classification”
This opens the classification editor.Set classification properties
In the Create Area Classification window, setup the classification details:Name: make it clear and specific, e.g., “Carpet Tile – CPT-1”
Appearance: color and area fill/pattern
Output Quantities and Units: Area is the default quantity; you can set up multiple output quantities for conditions like Perimeter, Volume and Tile Count.
Classification Dimensions (Optional): input height/offset/slop to calculate other quantities
Classification Folders (Optional): organize by trade, phase, or CSI division
Save the setup
After the setup, click Save. Your Area classification is now ready to use.
Draw an Area Takeoff (Polygon)
Activate the Area classification
Double click the classification name or single click the square icon in the Quantities Panel to activate the area classification.Trace the boundary
Click to place points around the area you want to measure.Close the polygon
Double-click to finish and close the shape. Togal will calculate the quantity based on your output settings.
Edit an Existing Area Classification
Use this when you need to change the name, appearance, output quantities, units, or dimensions of the area classification.
Locate the classification in the Quantities Panel
Right-click the classification and select “Edit”to open the Edit panel
Update properties such as:
Name
Color / pattern
Output quantities and units
Dimensions (e.g., height inputs used for calculations)
Save the changes
Edit an Area Takeoff Shape (Polygon)
Select the polygon on the canvas
Adjust as needed:
Move the shape
Drag points/vertices to refine boundaries
Use editing tools (e.g., Split, Merge, Cut/Subtract) when you need to divide, extend, or deduct areas
Optional Area-Specific Properties
Slope
If you’re measuring a sloped surface (such as a sloped roof), you can enter a slope value so the area calculation reflects that condition.
Tile Count (Tile Grid)
If you need tile quantities:
Enable Tile Grid in the classification settings
Enter tile size (and gap, if applicable)
Togal estimates tile count based on the average tile coverage and rounds up.
Average grid area is calculated:
Square feet = ((entry 1 + gap) x (entry 2 + gap)) / 144
Tile count is based on the average:
round up (polygon area / avg grid area)