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    select material of the same type based on number of plies

    submitted by Lee Cure for Atlanta group (LAC) Ability to select material of the same type based on number of plies. For example: if there are 1-3/4”x11-7/8” LVL beams of various plies in a plan, user should have the ability to select only the 2-pl...
    over 1 year ago in BC Estimator 1

    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.
    over 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

    Prevent Accidental Dealer Name Change

    Problem Context When working on a project, there is the potential to click the Edit Dealer button instead of the Create Dealer button. This can cause the existing Dealer to be renamed, and affect all projects currently assigned to the customer. Id...
    over 1 year ago in BC Connect / Projects 0 Tracked

    Double Click a Segment and it picks both end nodes

    If you are wanting to move a segment (most often beams, but could be rim, blocking, container edges), you have to click the segment, then click each end node to move it equally. If you could just double click the segment it would make this process...
    over 1 year ago in BC Estimator 1

    Cut replacements for damaged pieces

    Problem Context When a member is damaged in the field, and i need to send a new piece to replace it, the current process to "Save As" or create a material list, set it to "Ready For Optimization" and then pull it into a batch. This is quite involv...
    over 1 year ago in BC Connect / Projects 0 Tracked

    Date selection enhancement - Job Log Report

    Problem Context When looking projects in the Project Job Log report, i am unable to pick specific dates to look at. Idea Add the date selector from the Saw reports.
    over 1 year ago in BC Connect 0

    Allow Tract Builder without mmdl files

    Problem Context In some locations and at some times there is not a BC Framer design file, but there is to input and organize different Model and option material list files for saw utilization. Idea Would like to be able to use Tract Builder with m...
    over 1 year ago in BC Connect / Material Lists 0 Tracked

    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...
    over 3 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.
    over 3 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.
    over 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

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