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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 2 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 2 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 2 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Wind load uplift

Negative forces for Wind uplift is currently not a function allowed
over 2 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Notification banner requires a double click to view the full text. It should be a single click.

Hovering the mouse over the notification text changes the cursor from an arrow to the hand. This should always indicate to a user that a single click will open the item, but it doesn't work here as expected. It requires a double click.
over 3 years ago in BC Calc 0 Already exists

Use Best Analysis - Selecting a product in the product list should populate the member above. Double-click should analyze selected member.

Currently if you want to analyze one of the members in the list you have to double-click the member. Then use the mouse to click the Analyze Member button. It would be faster if I could just double-click the product in the list and design that mem...
about 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Saving BC Calc offline analysis (project) should update the screen header with the file name. (New File)

It would help keep track of the file I'm working on to see the header update with the bccx file name. The file name doesn't show in the header until it is re-opened. This becomes more confusing if I open one file called Smith.bccx and save it as J...
about 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Load Link

Can the loads at the support points be linked to design other members?
over 5 years ago in BC Calc 0 Already exists

Not Enter the Bearing with Clear Span

When using Clear Span length, it would be nice not to have to enter a bearing size. While this seems like it would NOT be a real-world scenario, it is a time saver that I have used in other single member sizing programs. In commercial projects, we...
over 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Job Analysis Summary - Select joists instead of multi-select

When trying to switch members on the Job Analysis Summary screen, the program automatically multi-selects multiple members. This is not typical Windows or computer functionality and is frustrating.
over 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

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