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Ability to have more than two slopes in a tall wall design.

Example would be sloped at the ends of the wall with a flat part in the middle.
over 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Shipped

Enter spans by Tabbing before Support Info

I’ve noticed than when entering multiple spans and using the Tab key, it goes from the first span input to the bearing input. I think most users will enter their first two spans and then input the bearing information. Is it possible to have the ta...
over 5 years ago in BC Calc 1 Shipped

show dealer contact on layout sheet

Currently can show the Dealer attribute on the layout sheet but not the Dealer Contact attribute.
over 5 years ago in BC Framer 1 Shipped

Create Flush Segment Without Hangers

I would like to have the option to create a line segment in a flush condition without hangers being automatically generated for intersecting generated members. This will be useful in multi-family when there is a double party wall with rim board on...
over 5 years ago in BC Estimator 1 Shipped

Align segment to point

A trim/extend function in BCE will help to make "production" placement plans more presentable.
over 5 years ago in BC Estimator 2 Shipped

Container section edge members should justify to outside of container instead of center of member

Currently container section edge members justify to the center of the member. They should justify to the outside of the container. Justifying to the center of the member leads to inaccurate visual representation on the layout. It also leads to ina...
over 5 years ago in BC Estimator 0 Shipped

Move Group Labels

When preparing BCE drawings for production drawings, it would be very helpful to have the ability to select a group label and through the right click menu to adjust the location of the group label. I would suggest Mid-span (default), "Left" Quarte...
over 5 years ago in BC Estimator 0 Shipped

Ability to turn off O.C. spacing label for blocking

In the Profile / Labeling tab, there should be an option to Show OCS for "joists only". When blocking is input as a floor container, the user should have control over whether on-center spacing is shown for blocking, while keeping the on-center spa...
almost 6 years ago in BC Estimator 1 Shipped

Allow wall to begin or end with a King stud

In many cases the first member of a tall wall needs to be a king stud. Allow an opening the start right at the edge of a wall. Right now, BC calc always tries to sneak a common stud in at the beginning or end of a wall
almost 6 years ago in BC Calc 1 Shipped

Create a visibility switch for rough opening dimensions on the layout

Some users want the rough opening dimensions displayed, some do not. Create a visibility switch so the user can turn them on or off. Maybe a setting to toggle all dimensions on or off too.
almost 6 years ago in BC Calc 1 Shipped

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