Forte Software Ideas

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 ...

Helpful when working on existing buildings to check effects on existing older structures when remodeling.

It would be nice to have a button that would mirror the beam.

The NDS limits the slenderness ratio to 50 and up to 75 during construction. Adding an option to check construction slenderness ratios and subsequently running the axial compression and bending calculations would be helpful for reviewing different...

It would be great to see the design values for the hangers next to the hanger that is selected. It is a bit of a black box when it shows the different types of hangers that can be used.

It would be great to add the option of multi-plies for the standing post element. Example: 2x4 SPF No1/No2 with 1, 2, 3 or 4 plies. Actually only can select 1 plie.

Can the first page be changed to create a schedule including the member size, required trimmer studs, and hangers so engineers can simply cut and paste the schedule and add to framing plans? Something like the attached. Currently we have to create...

Hi, It would be very useful to have detailed diagrams and values of reactions in the results. For example we can now only see governing factored reaction for the member. But when we need to take these reactions and transfer them below we need both...

Report tab looks good, however, on the printout, none of the grids align and there is a lot of wasted space. Additionally, why is 8.5" x 11" the standard printout size in a world of PDFs we should have different sizes

Check minimum heel height