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"Roll-Up" or create a Zip folder that contains the PEDB file and every image file being used.

There needs to be an easy way to send one zip file that contains all of the needed components for a separate user to open, extract, and view a BC Estimator project without having any source pages missing. This zip folder should be created parallel...
about 6 years ago in BC Estimator 1 Will not implement

Ability to input Load Reference area

This will allow the designer to input and area load and then input line or point load that are referenced to the reference area load. the designer can then assign a percentage of the load to be applied. example: if the designer draws a 10'x1...
about 6 years ago in BC Framer 0 Planned

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 6 years ago in BC Framer 0 Planned

Simplify Input of Accessory Materials

Simplify the input of accessories. Allow the user to input single accessories (blocking and rim), similar to how a user is able to input beams. Also, for it not to be associated to a container.
about 6 years ago in BC Framer 3

Reduce or rearrange first page of design report so a connection detail doesn't add a second page.

Submitted on behalf of a longtime Calc 4.6 user who remembers being able to print multiply designs with connection details on one page.
about 6 years ago in BC Calc 3

Ability to Edit/Delete Attributes for Custom Products

User should have the ability to edit and/or delete attributes for custom products. Currently, if a mistake is made when entering an attribute, the erroneous attribute cannot be removed from the list.
about 6 years ago in BC Estimator 0 Will not implement

Allow Member Name to Have Special Characters

In the web based BC Calc, I cannot include certain special characters in a member name. Specifically a period, a double quote, and a forward or backward slash. The period is especially important when referencing gridlines on a plan.
about 6 years ago in BC Calc 0

Multiple Saved Dashboard Views, Excel Download of Dashboard View, Dashboard Visibility on Large Screens

Having the option to save the Dashboard with multiple column and filter settings would allow users to quickly view projects as required. For instance, saving a dashboard of projects where I am the Sales Contact or Designer vs all Preliminary proje...
over 6 years ago in BC Connect / Project Dashboard 1 Already Exists

Hover Over shows Preset List and ability to manually Add/Edit Presets

Right clicking on the digitizer tools to show the list of presets could be simplified into a hover over - drop down list. (the computer can do this faster than the user) Within the Profile\Presets menu: Having the ability to change and manually ad...
over 6 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Reduced line width of material shown on Framing Layouts

Having the option to show a narrower line weight for materials on the framing layout would improve the overall professional look of the placement plans. A hallow outline of material instead of a solid fill would be a help in many cases. This helps...
over 6 years ago in BC Estimator 1

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