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    Operations Print Preview

    Problem Context I don't always know what information will be printed on a board, the order it will be printed in, or if the board length will support the full length of the label. Idea Provide information in the current hover over text to identify...
    almost 2 years ago in BC Connect / Operations - Optimization 0 Tracked

    Allow me to search/sort material lists available for batching

    Problem Context I have to spend a more time than I would like to find the list I want to batch. I would like to be able to find the list I want to use for batching more quickly. Idea It would be helpful to sort by date/time to find the list I just...
    almost 2 years ago in BC Connect / Operations 0 Tracked

    Viewport Controls from Layout Sheet Space

    Consider adding the following controls: 1) Allow the design model to be modified through the viewport window from the layout sheet & remember Level-Layer-Label-Object (LLLO) settings automatically. 2) Add a Viewport "Scale Lock" feature that m...
    almost 2 years ago in BC Framer 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.
    almost 4 years 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...
    about 4 years ago in BC Estimator 1

    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.
    about 4 years ago in BC Estimator 0

    Ability to Separate/Divide Group Labels

    Often times a group label for joist or hangers crosses over individual unique piece that's not a part of the group. Separating the group label into 2 groups or more could help add clarity to the drawings.
    about 4 years ago in BC Estimator 0

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

    requested by Brent Simmons on the BC Estimator idea portal 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 ...
    about 2 years ago in BC Connect 0

    Filter Dashboard by N/A

    As a user I would like to be able to filter my Dashboard view by N/A values. For instance if I only want to view new projects that have not yet moved into a quote/design/etc status, I am unable to change the Status dropdown to display only those i...
    over 8 years ago in BC Connect / Project Dashboard 1 Already Exists

    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...
    over 8 years ago in BC Estimator 1

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