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    Enable CTRL+A Functionality in Fields

    When entering a number for a location or size, the fields will automatically select all on the initial click, or when triple clicking, but the standard CTRL+A does not select the whole field. Example: I tried to type 40-00-00, but accidentally put...
    over 1 year ago in BC Calc 1

    Ability to add trapezoidal area load

    The ability to add trapezoidal area loads would be useful when sizing joists for snow drift loads. This will help compare options with different joist spacings.
    almost 8 years ago in BC Calc 1

    Add "undo" and "redo" functionality

    Reverting to a previous version is not a suitable solution when a mistake is made, and having to redo part (or all) of a drawing because you can't use ctrl+z feels like a large oversight.
    almost 2 years ago in BC Estimator 3 Will not implement

    Alphabetic sort for location Current Users list

    Problem Context When looking to see if a particular user has access to a location, it is hard to review the list as it does not appear to be in any specific order. Idea Sort the Current Users list, alphabetically, by the user's first name.
    11 months ago in BC Connect / Admin 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...
    almost 2 years ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

    Group Scaling of Framing Layouts

    Adding the ability within the framing layouts tab to scale all layout pages in one group. Currently if you have 2 layouts or 17 layouts, you have to individually rescale pages if you want/need a different scale shown. Adding the option to scale al...
    almost 2 years ago in BC Estimator 0

    Checkbox for Full Width on Linear Loading

    When applying linear loads we input the width, and more often than not that width is the full width of the beam/joist. If we adjust the length, or the bearings, all of the linear loads need to be edited. If there was a box in the loads input box t...
    about 2 years ago in BC Calc 1

    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...
    almost 8 years ago in BC Connect / Project Dashboard 1 Already Exists

    Toggle Individual Label Positions

    The ability to toggle an individual beam/joist/rim label justification (from center to left or right, etc) via a hotkey.
    over 2 years ago in BC Estimator 0

    Edit Design Model Material List

    Problem Context There currently isn't a process to edit the material list assigned to a Tract project design model. The design model must be deleted and a new one created for any material list changes. Idea Allow the material list to be edited in ...
    about 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

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