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Operations Print Preview

Problem Context I don't always know what information will be printed on a board, the order it will be printed in, or if the board length will support the full length of the label. Idea Provide information in the current hover over text to identify...
6 months ago in BC Connect / Operations - Optimization 0 Tracked

Cutting Off-cut to different size

Problem Context We have a large off cut piece from a optimization, (ie 40' piece) and for easier handling would like to be able to have them cut into frequently used inventory lengths ( ie 2- 20' Idea
7 months ago in BC Connect / Operations / Operations - Optimization 0 Tracked

Viewport Controls from Layout Sheet Space

Consider adding the following controls: 1) Allow the design model to be modified through the viewport window from the layout sheet & remember Level-Layer-Label-Object (LLLO) settings automatically. 2) Add a Viewport "Scale Lock" feature that m...
7 months ago in BC Framer 0

Add "undo" and "redo" functionality

Reverting to a previous version is not a suitable solution when a mistake is made, and having to redo part (or all) of a drawing because you can't use ctrl+z feels like a large oversight.
about 1 year ago in BC Estimator 3 Will not implement

Allow users to dissaccociate and Simplify input of a Single Joist

Simplify the input of joists. Allow the user to input a single joist, similar to how a user is able to input beams, but to remain in appearance and labeling as a joist. Also, for it not to be associated to a container.
about 7 years ago in BC Framer 0 Planned

Project Delete

Problem Context Users report frustration that they are unable to delete projects. Users do not fully embrace that projects can be repurposed or there is greater emphasis on created date than repurposing would support. Users want to remove projects...
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Ability to add trapezoidal area load

The ability to add trapezoidal area loads would be useful when sizing joists for snow drift loads. This will help compare options with different joist spacings.
over 7 years ago in BC Calc 1

Adding material weight attributes for EWP products to show up in material reporting

requested by Brent Simmons on the BC Estimator idea portal If a weight attribute could be added to a product, either under usages or within the Database tab, and that could show up just like the $ or sku does on our current material reports, this ...
10 months ago in BC Connect 0

Allow free input for Project Sales Contact in addition to the drop-down list.

Problem Context The sales list is limited to invited users. This is a process requiring invites, multiple emails and registration. Idea Open the Sales contact field to allow manually input.
12 months ago in BC Connect / Project Dashboard 0

Allow for the creation of tables in the “Instructions” section of the General Tab.

submitted by Lee Cure for Atlanta group Allow for the creation of tables in the “Instructions” section of the General Tab. This could allow for easier transitioning to the sub table of our Cover Letters.
about 1 year ago in BC Estimator 1

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