Forte Software Ideas

Now that Microllam has code approval for wall memebers, I've had an increase in requests to design in ForteWeb. In the southeast 2x8 TimberStand is only stocked 20' lengths. Taller walls have few options and Microllam is a good fit for strength an...

I would like to use a specific calculation from one file and import it into another file. Sometime my calc are redundant and instead of doing them over and over I would just like to copy or save it under a quick calc file or something.

IL SERAIT TRÈS APPRÉCIÉ D'AVOIR UNE OPTION DE RETOUR EN ARRIÈRE POUR ANNULER LA DERNIÈRE MANIPULATION. English: IT WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATED TO HAVE AN OPTION TO RETURN BACK TO CANCEL THE LATEST HANDLING.

A lot of times we face a fail on a member due to uplifts, which could be overcomed by installing a simspon strap. It would be useful to add simpson straps as an accessory to beams, joists, etc. to clear any "FAIL" members from the report

Since most/all of my calculation packages include additional pages that aren't reflected when printing FORTEWEB's calculations, it would be very helpful to have a toggle to enable or disable page numbering. For example, page numbering could be ena...

As the primary function of Ceiling Joists is to resist tension in conventionally-framed roof systems, Attic joist member types should consider such forces in their analysis.

Add a dark mode feature

then we can just use the keypad.

Right now, if you run a beam and find that there is a bearing failure and go back and change your supports, then the loading shifts based on the (new support width - old support width) measurement. This drags loads away from where they actually oc...

A close option is absolutely essential. Especially when internet connection breaks, it is an excruciating wait till the file unlocks. If the user logs out or the connection is broken, the file should automatically close. Or provide a close option ...