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Group Labeling for Count Items within Linear Tool

The ability to create group labels for count items within the linear tool. We often use this for wall framing, however every piece has an individual label. A group label would be helpful.
almost 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Addition of a Grid Guide to Framing Layout Pages to Align Views

Similar to how CAD softwares provide a grid guide so you can align multiple level floor layouts at the same page location within each page.
almost 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Add more Preset Image Size Options

When we import an image for Start Here Framing or Revision tags we almost always are sizing somewhere between 25% and 50%. More size options within this range would be helpful. We rarely ever use a scale beyond 50%.
almost 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Increase Container Blocking Bay option to 4 Bays, or by Overall Length

Often a project is requiring edge blocking 4 bays deep, or to meet a minimum length such as 48". An additional 4th bay option would cover all scenarios we encounter.
almost 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Ability to Separate/Divide Group Labels

Often times a group label for joist or hangers crosses over individual unique piece that's not a part of the group. Separating the group label into 2 groups or more could help add clarity to the drawings.
almost 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

ability to add a double opening in a wall and use a single header

In Calc when designing a wall the ability to add a double opening and use a single header
almost 6 years ago in BC Calc 1

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.
about 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!
about 3 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Wind load uplift

Negative forces for Wind uplift is currently not a function allowed
about 3 years ago in BC Calc 1 Already exists

Export the BC Calc Analysis Summary to a JPG or XLSK material list

We use the analysis summary for a material list that we add to our Autocad drawings. Right now we cannot modify the columns shown or the order. Old BC Calc 4.6 allowed us to do that. I'm open to another method for getting the material list to Auto...
about 6 years ago in BC Calc 1

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