Forte Software Ideas

It would be nice if there was an option to be able to apply only a percentage of a linked load that would update overtime as well. For instance, we are designing a beam to have 2 post directly beneath if for bearing and I currently have to apply l...

Rather than having to create individual runs for each level in a building for bearing wall design, it would be awesome to input your loads and tributary length for each level to output a stud design for each level. This would help make the design ...

It would be a huge time saver to be able to see reactions next to the member design in the Job Summary tab. Having the Results and Current Solution listed there for all members in a project is very helpful, but having to click each individual memb...

It would be useful to list the reference design values and adjustment factors used in member design in the final report.

I make typical lintels for large projects, think exterior windows with same span and tributary areas. If these go down to a transfer beam, I have to input each load manually, whereas non linked loads have the drop-down to copy the load. Would stre...

Would be useful when trying to compare the effect of adding point loads from a post on how it affects the design.

(2) 2x4 header works, but (3) 2x4's don't--same span Curious, why 3 plies doesn't work for lumber.

Sometimes we need to sister on a new piece to an existing joist to beef it up

I use Forte to size members for residential decks, pergolas, patio covers, etc. Those are exposed to weather and thus require the NDS Wet-use (Cm) factor to be applied which reduces the capacities of the member (bending, shear, bearing, etc.). The...

As an enhancement, it would be beneficial have treated Parallam as an option for support material. This would be specially useful when sizing decks.