# Drawing Quantity Extract

> Count drawing instances with a location for every finding.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-drawing-quantity-extract#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

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## What it does

Give Norma the drawing revisions, sheets and tags to count. Norma inspects the selected pages and returns a traceable instance ledger, separating counted symbols from exclusions and ambiguous marks.

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## Install

Connect Arch Studio in Claude or ChatGPT, then return to your conversation and ask Norma for the task. Your assistant uses its available file access and tools to carry out the skill.

- [Add to Claude](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=claude&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Add to ChatGPT](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=chatgpt&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

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## Versions and source

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP — Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source — Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: Drawing quantities — Count FF&E or luminaire instances from supplied drawings with position-level evidence.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/drawing-quantity-extract/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

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## Usage

Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.

```text
Use Arch Studio to count CH-01 on the supplied Level 2 furniture plan. Keep every counted instance tied to its sheet and location. Separate legend symbols and ambiguous marks. Do not update the adopted schedule.
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## What it records

### Drawing scope

Norma keeps file revisions, physical pages, printed sheet labels and floor or phase scope distinct.

### Instance locations

Norma records each candidate’s source location and its counted, excluded or unresolved status.

### Coverage

Norma reports inspected and uninspected areas so the count does not imply complete coverage where evidence is missing.

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## Workflow

1. **Scope** — Norma fixes the selected drawing and tag scope.
2. **Count** — Norma inspects instances and records their locations and classifications.
3. **Check** — Norma reconciles page coverage and returns the unadopted counts for review.

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## Pairs with

Norma can compare the extracted count with a schedule that has matching scope and units.

- [Schedule Quantity Reconcile](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-schedule-quantity-reconcile)

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## Related skills

Schedule Quantity Reconcile — Compare quantity sources without changing either record.

Product library — Maintain adopted FF&E selections and schedule revisions.

- [Schedule Quantity Reconcile](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-schedule-quantity-reconcile)
- [Product library](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-master-schedule)