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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...
7 months ago in BC Framer 0

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.
almost 3 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Create load development tools for snow drift loads

As a BC Calc user I want tools to help develop snow drift loads per ASCE7
over 7 years ago in BC Calc 0

Automatically add Web Stiffeners to 18" and 20" joist

Add a count of 4 Web Stiffeners to all 18" and taller BCI joist, to cover the end conditions requirements automatically
almost 4 years ago in BC Estimator 0

Enable saving custom notes in BC Calc on the member "Notes" tab.

The default notes are helpful, but we should be able to create new notes and save them for future use. Legacy BC Calc 4.x had a folder in ProgramData with text files. See <<1-Notes-Text file path.png>> These notes appeared in the appli...
about 4 years ago in BC Calc 1 Planned

Allow fractions for hole size input (i.e. 4-3/8" or 4 3/8")

Hole size input currently allows integers and decimals but not fractions. When inputting a fraction, the program rounds the number and users might think it accepted the fraction input unless they go back to check. Fractions can be used for the loc...
about 6 years ago in BC Calc 1

Export an XML Directly from BCEstimator

As a User, I would like to be able to export an XML directly from BCEstimator. This will help if the internet connection is down and we continue with productivity.
over 7 years ago in BC Estimator 0 Shipped

Cantilever Design Parameter Overide

As a User, I would like to have the ability to override the cantilever design length.
over 7 years ago in BC FastPlan 0

Consolidate consider list to manage only one list.

As a User, I would like to consolidate design consider list and BCFloorValue consider list into one Consider list so that user only needs to manage one list.
over 7 years ago in BC Framer 1 Already exists

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