Does Auto Snap work on any PDF plan?

Auto Snap works on standard PDF plans and helps most when the drawing has clear corners and lines to catch. On messier sheets you can measure manually and stay in full control.

Can I still measure without snapping?

Yes. Auto Snap is there to help, not force the workflow. You can override or work manually when that suits the sheet better.

Will this help on detailed plans?

Yes. That is where Auto Snap usually saves the most time because it reduces over-zooming and repeated corrections.

Does it work with area and perimeter measurements?

Yes. Auto Snap is useful when tracing lengths, areas, and other plan geometry where clean joins matter.

Is it included in the free plan?

You can jump in free with no credit card, and there's a 7-day trial of the paid tier when you want the full set. See the pricing page for the plan-by-plan breakdown.

What points does Auto Snap catch on the plan?

It locks onto corners, line intersections, and endpoints, plus the endpoints of measurements you have already placed. A visual indicator shows when the cursor has caught a point, so you know before you click.

Does Auto Snap stop me over-zooming on busy plans?

It cuts a lot of it out. Instead of zooming right in to land each click, the cursor catches the nearby corner or endpoint for you, so you get through detailed sheets faster with tighter joins.

Feature

Auto Snap

Snap to plan points for faster, cleaner measurements

Auto Snap helps you lock onto corners, intersections, and endpoints so you can measure PDF plans with less fiddling and more confidence.

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Snap to key points on the plan
Reduce missed clicks and messy joins
Measure faster without over-zooming

Area Tool

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Interactive demo

Click the plan, then scroll to zoom

Move onto a wall corner until it locks on, then click

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Interactive example on a sample plan. The real MetreMate app does a lot more.

From problem to outcome

From rough clicks to bid-ready measurements

Measuring should not mean zooming in and second-guessing every endpoint. Auto Snap helps you move through plans faster while keeping measurements clean and dependable.

Step 1

Open the plan and start measuring

Move straight into the takeoff instead of slowing down for click-by-click correction.

Step 2

Snap to corners and endpoints

Let the tool help you land on the right points as you work across busy drawings.

Step 3

Finish with cleaner markups

End up with measurements that are easier to trust, review, and share later.

Key capabilities

What you can do with Auto Snap

Snap to markup endpoints

Pick up exactly where the last measurement ended so linework stays cleaner and more consistent.

Best for General contractors tracing long runs

Snap to plan corners

Lock onto intersections and corners on the drawing faster without endless zooming.

Best for Estimators on detailed plans

Use visual snap indicators

See when the cursor is catching a point before you click so you know what the tool is doing.

Best for Trades who want confidence

Create cleaner joins

Keep lines and traced shapes tighter so your takeoff looks more reliable when reviewed later.

Best for Remodelers and subs

Override when needed

Stay in control when you want a manual click instead of a snapped one.

Best for Mixed drawing conditions

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Measuring a printed construction plan by hand with a pencil

A printed floor plan measured with a tape measure and pencil

Boxes crammed with rolled-up paper plans

The old way

Small misses turn into bigger bidding problems

When clicks land slightly off, the cleanup starts straight away. You waste time rechecking joins, fixing wonky paths, and second-guessing whether the total is right.

Missed points throw out lengths and areas
Over-zooming slows down takeoffs
Messy markups are harder to trust and review

Why it’s better with MetreMate

Clean measurements without the click-by-click frustration

Auto Snap keeps your measuring workflow moving while helping you stay precise on busy construction PDFs.

Start measuring faster
Join measurements more cleanly
Reduce little errors before they affect the bid
Work more confidently on detailed plans
Keep markups easier to review later

Testimonial / proof

“Mate, MetreMate is no joke. It actually helps me get more work done which means I get to make more money. This is such a nifty little tool. Recommend it to all tradies that work with plans and run their own businesses!”

Gary P. · Concreter · Essendon, VIC, Australia

Built for who

Built for the people doing the work

See how Auto Snap fits the way your trade already works.

Built for

General contractors

The problem

Need fast, reliable plan measurements without fiddly correction work.

What you get

Faster bid prep and cleaner takeoff review.

How you'd use it: Use Auto Snap to lock onto wall corners and endpoints while moving through floor plans quickly.

“Been using MetreMate for a few months now, and I'm wondering how I ever managed without it. The accuracy is spot-on, and helps me and my tradies. I'm able to quote quicker and more accurately. Absolute lifesaver for every builder.”

Mina E., Builder, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Workflows for general contractors

Across the trades