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Dynamic Load to Move with End of Member

I want the ability to assign loads other than the Standard Load to be associated to the end of the member, so that when I change the length of the member in BCCalc, that the Load will adjust with the length change. For example, if I have a 16' I-J...
almost 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Planned

Perhaps remove or change the 'getting started' message once a user has been registered for a period of time.

A user expressed that the message seemed unnecessary after being a subscribed user for some time. Perhaps the option to (un)check 'show this at startup'?
about 5 years ago in BC Calc 0 Planned

Choose a default lateral connection type for each wall member type

I would like to pick default lateral connection types for each wall component so that I can default common studs to nailed connections, king studs to angle clips and headers to angle clips.
about 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Planned

Make a settings default option for the Input Mode: Out to Out vs. Clear Span

Many customers use the "clear span" option for the input mode in spans. It would be great to have the option to make this the default for users. An option in the settings of the members would be great.
about 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Planned

New user overlay

www.bccalc.com currently displays a message about getting help when a user signs in each time, but it requires the user to go find and download a quick start guide. Other websites have adopted an overlay concept that highlights the key components ...
over 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Planned

Allow input of notch depth without limitation for repair requests.

The programmers can set whatever limits for passing that is desired, but should allow the user to enter whatever desired or actual conditions they have and then allow the system to proceed through analysis and show the failing results. That output...
almost 6 years ago in BC Calc 0 Planned

Display the simplified loading on BC Calc reports for members from BC Framer

Provide the option to display the simplified loading view on the member report in BC Calc, which is the same view used in BC Framer reports. Currently the "all loads" view is used in BC Calc.
over 6 years ago in BC Calc 0 Planned

Add the ability for users to manage connections for wall members

Currently connections between plies and between adjacent members are managed by navigating to each member and making selections for the connection options. Give the user the ability to manage these connections from the wall interface, and to manag...
over 6 years ago in BC Calc 0 Planned

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