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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...
about 6 years ago in BC Estimator 0

"Draw more sections like this" added to the right click menu in the Take-Off Items list

In complex projects, the list of products used in the file often exceeds the view of the right click menu list and the pages are too large to quickly find a specific item in the digitizer. Having the option to right click on the product name that ...
about 6 years ago in BC Estimator 0 Will not implement

Drag & Drop or Group similar Labels with leaders

Different from the joist group label and hanger group label in a consecutive row. In chase openings, there are multiple hangers, and even joist/beam products that are identical with labels that cover the entire opening. At a minimum having the opt...
about 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...
about 6 years ago in BC Estimator 1

Cap/Base option on Post

Similar to how a segment can have a hanger added to end A or B, the addition of a cap/base option within the count tool when specifying post via the LF use category.
over 1 year ago in BC Estimator 0

Addition of a Status Box within the Pages Window on the Digitizer

Addition of a status check box (such as In Review / Complete / Revision) added beside the Page Names. This could help us keep better track of jobs with revisions in particular where we are revising prior work but unsure if we had completed it or n...
almost 2 years ago in BC Estimator 1

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 years ago in BC Estimator 0

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