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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
7 months ago in BC Connect / Operations / Operations - Optimization 0 Tracked

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...
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

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 ...
10 months ago in BC Connect 0

Allow free input for Project Sales Contact in addition to the drop-down list.

Problem Context The sales list is limited to invited users. This is a process requiring invites, multiple emails and registration. Idea Open the Sales contact field to allow manually input.
12 months ago in BC Connect / Project Dashboard 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 7 years ago in BC Connect / Project Dashboard 1 Already Exists

Prevent Accidental Dealer Name Change

Problem Context When working on a project, there is the potential to click the Edit Dealer button instead of the Create Dealer button. This can cause the existing Dealer to be renamed, and affect all projects currently assigned to the customer. Id...
about 1 year ago in BC Connect / Projects 0 Tracked

Cut replacements for damaged pieces

Problem Context When a member is damaged in the field, and i need to send a new piece to replace it, the current process to "Save As" or create a material list, set it to "Ready For Optimization" and then pull it into a batch. This is quite involv...
about 1 year ago in BC Connect / Projects 0 Tracked

Date selection enhancement - Job Log Report

Problem Context When looking projects in the Project Job Log report, i am unable to pick specific dates to look at. Idea Add the date selector from the Saw reports.
about 1 year ago in BC Connect 0

Allow Tract Builder without mmdl files

Problem Context In some locations and at some times there is not a BC Framer design file, but there is to input and organize different Model and option material list files for saw utilization. Idea Would like to be able to use Tract Builder with m...
about 1 year ago in BC Connect / Material Lists 0 Tracked

Full Width Opti pages

Problem Context When working within the Optimizer module, i am unable to easily read or manipulate the smaller pieces in the optimization when viewing the read only screen or edit cut screen. Idea Expand the view to use the full width of the screen.
about 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

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