Forte Software Ideas

The dead loads entered usually include all framing, similar to the assumption of the Joist Member design. In the current case, the ForteWEB beam reactions output do not match the hand calculation.

Query user Profile/Registration and default the Building Code accordingly. USA = IBC, Canada = NBCC. All others could be IBC, but at least default this for USA and Canada.

We run into these a lot in high end residential design, so I end up using different software to design these members.

Allow multi-ply built-up columns (like (2) 2x6) for column solution selection. These are common, and need to be checked for larger beams. For that matter, why limit the column solution selection at all? If it has a compression design value, includ...

To see the tech literature on a product selected would allow for any install issues hole limitations, web crush values/ blocked crush values, etc to be know. Helps to select product and know if its fit for purpose.

Some ridge beams get massive, I can't see a reason why removing the 7" limit would be problematic.

"center to center" dimensioning would be helpful since that is often how I measure dimensions on plans. I also have to iterate sometimes when I am tweaking sizes and spans to adjust the clear span accordingly

Can we have a user setting for a default beam load placement? I prefer mine to always be TOP loaded by default since that's where the majority of my beam loads are placed. When trying to do something quickly, I've sometimes forgotten to change the...

Often it's ideal to have a steel beam width limited to 5 1/2" flange width. It'd be nice if we could filter the results with a width limit. Some might even want a maximum depth limit too.

Looking for support to design with Glulam D.-Fir 24f-E Beams and Glulam 16c-E Column - NBCC