Forte Software Ideas

It would be helpful to be able to select commodity lumber as a design option for posts. Is there a reason this isn't currently an option? Additionally, would it be possible to add Alaskan Cedar to the list of species options for beams and joist...

Why wouldn't we want to know the nail patterns by default?

Ie., duplicating a rafter to a ridge beam for both sides of a gable. Instead of re-linking it to duplicate.

Would like a tapered psf input for hip beams that might have drift snow load on it. Currently the module only allows for a uniform loading on a Hip/Valley.

Headers and beams above glazing often are designed to strict deflection criteria that is provided in inches/mm. It would be helpful to be able to specify this limit and have Forte report if it is satisfied in the alaysis output.

We keep all the calc's for a master plan in one folder but when we need lot specific beam packages it would be nice to be able to delete multiple members for option that do not apply.

When users get a failure and no results show on the solutions tab (see attachment) could you add a message near the top or near "failed" advising users to click on the Report tab for additional failure messages?

I go to 'File Manager', then I create a new file named TESTING-123 for floor beams. A couple days later I forgot I made that file so I create a new file called TESTING-123 then added roof beams, now there are 2 files for the same project with the ...

The graphic for vertical wall members appear to be in plank orientation regardless of the solution selected. It would be nice if this reflected the selected orientation.