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Adding material weight attributes for EWP products to show up in material reporting

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 would immensely help us build out trucks for deliveries.
about 2 years ago in BC Estimator 1 Will not implement

As a BC Estimator user I would like to be able to show or label material differently, when it comes to spacing. Even thou it is the same material.

EX: 11-7/8" BCI 6500 @ 16" OC label differently then 11-7/8" BCI @ 12" OC. Right now they lump the material all under one label.
about 7 years ago in BC Estimator 1 Already exists

"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 7 years ago in BC Estimator 1 Will not implement

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.
over 7 years ago in BC Estimator 0 Will not implement

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

Multiple Direct Ship Lists on the Same Report

In multi-family or commercial projects often there are multiple buildings drawn within the same file. Direct Ship reports are the easiest for us to work with, but currently have to be produced list by list (such as Bldg. A, Bldg. B, etc), one at a...
over 3 years ago in BC Estimator 1

Allow Drag and Drop "LIST" tabs

Drag and Drop "LIST" taps will allow users creating ship list for multi-family projects, to not spend hours "moving left" and "moving right" to get the sequencing correct
almost 4 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Automatically add Web Stiffeners to 18" and 20" joist

Add a count of 4 Web Stiffeners to all 18" and taller BCI joist, to cover the end conditions requirements automatically
almost 4 years ago in BC Estimator 0

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