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can i use BC calc for connection design for timbers

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over 1 year ago in BC Calc 1 Will not implement

Add multiple sorting options for "Use Best Analysis"

In order to value engineer our products for our customer, it would be beneficial to have the ability to view more than one dropdown for best analysis. For example, I may want to view products in order of what uses the least amount of wood against ...
over 1 year ago in BC Calc 1

Enable CTRL+A Functionality in Fields

When entering a number for a location or size, the fields will automatically select all on the initial click, or when triple clicking, but the standard CTRL+A does not select the whole field. Example: I tried to type 40-00-00, but accidentally put...
over 1 year ago in BC Calc 1

Checkbox for Full Width on Linear Loading

When applying linear loads we input the width, and more often than not that width is the full width of the beam/joist. If we adjust the length, or the bearings, all of the linear loads need to be edited. If there was a box in the loads input box t...
almost 2 years ago in BC Calc 1

Add DOL option for impact loads (roof davits)

Design of roof davits uses the impact duration of load adjustment but it isn't available in BC Calc currently. Would like the ability to input a load and assign the impact duration to it.
over 2 years ago in BC Calc 0

Add ocs to the dynamic drawing and allow users to edit it

The dynamic drawing has nearly all relevant components for joist members except for the ocs which is hidden on the settings tab. It would be more efficient to have this in the editor view.
over 2 years ago in BC Calc 0

link post to beam bellow

right nnow,ow you can link a beam from the 2nd floor framing to a beam on the 1st floor framing, and that great. But in order to transfer that load, you will need a post. You can link the beam to the post, but you cannot link the post to the beam ...
about 3 years ago in BC Calc 1

Add dimensions to openings

While you can show the dimensions of the opening themselves and the report shows the location of the openings, it would be easier to read and follow if either the dimensions to the openings were shown on the layout graphic or we had the ability to...
about 3 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Add an option to link a hanger

Allow for a hanger to be linked so that you can have the load applied to the supporting member while also be able to select the appropriate hanger if loads change. Currently you can either have a hanger or a link, not both.
over 3 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

allow link and hanger

Linking is an amazing useful tool when you are tracking downloads, but it loses it effectivity when you try to use a hanger on a link beam. It would be amazing if you could have a member link to another, and they could be connected through a hanger!
over 3 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

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