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Edit Design Model Material List

Problem Context There currently isn't a process to edit the material list assigned to a Tract project design model. The design model must be deleted and a new one created for any material list changes. Idea Allow the material list to be edited in ...
about 2 months ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Preview Design Model Material list

Problem Context I am not able to see the material list attached to a design model until i create a project with it. It would be nice to have the ability to see the material list to ensure it is the correct one prior to project creation. Idea Provi...
about 2 months ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Operations Print Configuration

Problem Context There are times that i have different information as part of the project or material list that i would like to have included in the print that is applied to the cut items. There is not a way to configure this change. Idea Provide a...
about 2 months ago in BC Connect / Operations - Optimization 0 Tracked

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...
about 2 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
about 2 months ago in BC Connect / Operations / Operations - Optimization 0 Tracked

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.
9 months ago in BC Estimator 3 Will not implement

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 ...
5 months ago in BC Connect 0

UNDO BUTTON

I cant find the undo button, ctrl z doesn't work.
about 3 years ago in BC Calc 2

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...
11 months ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

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.
almost 7 years ago in BC Framer 0 Planned

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