Release notes - June 2026

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Release summary
Enchancements
- Pitch Roof Calculations
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Release summary

This release introduces a powerful new option for specialists working from plan drawings. You can now enter a pitch angle directly against products in takeoff and Chalkstring will handle the rest — applying the correct adjustment automatically to give you faster, more accurate surface calculations.

Why this change matters

Save time – Skip manual pitch factor calculations
Reduce errors – Let Chalkstring apply the correct multiplier
Improve accuracy – Keep your drawings and outputs fully traceable

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Enhancements

Pitch Roof Calculations

If you’re measuring pitched surfaces like sloped roofs or cladding panels from plan drawings, you can set a pitch angle directly on the product in takeoff. Chalkstring calculates and applies the correct multiplier (based on the pitch angle) to all measurements — giving you accurate surface areas without needing to adjust the height or depth manually.

Key details:

A new option on the product form lets you switch from "Height/depth" to "Pitch angle" mode
The pitch multiplier appears in both the add and edit measurement windows
When exporting to PDF, the pitch angle is shown alongside the measurements
Works across all measure types (Area, Path, Count)

For more info, see article Takeoff - Using pitch roof calculations