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Simplify Input of Accessory Materials

Simplify the input of accessories. Allow the user to input single accessories (blocking and rim), similar to how a user is able to input beams. Also, for it not to be associated to a container.
over 7 years ago in BC Framer 3

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...
over 7 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 ...
over 7 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...
over 7 years ago in BC Estimator 0

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.
about 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Add Holes - Default Hole Size Units

Problem Context When adding holes, the default unit is Feet, which is confusing since if not caught, will cause the hole placement to fail due to hole size. Idea Change the default units to Inches.
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Upload project attachments at Project Create

Problem Context When I am creating a new project, I have to create the project completely so that I can navigate to the attachments tab before I can upload any attachments. Idea Allow project attachments to be uploaded as the project is being crea...
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Project Template

Problem Context When i create a project, i have a lot of information that i need to add manually, depending on project type. This is time consuming, and it would be nice to have it automated. Idea Allow a project starting point to be defined so th...
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Custom Project Number

Problem Context When a project starts in an "outside" application, i need to match my BC Connect project numbers to the outside application number. I am currently unable to do this, so it can create confusion when i use other fields to track the p...
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0 Tracked

Import Agility Sales Order information as a Material list

Problem Context When i am working on a project that needs a quote before it moves into operations, i will sometimes create the material list information in agility before it is created in BC Connect. This causes me to have to duplicate effort to b...
over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0

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