Forte Software Ideas

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 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.

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.

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...

Would be nice to be able to check timber designs and not have to switch programs or perform the design by hand.

Would be useful if we could use pressure treated southern pine lumber as a solution option

Nice to have a space for user to store beam key plan PDF as reference only. Nothing to do with Forte, but just for the sake of user convenience. For example, if I'm in the field, I want to do quick modify beam calc to check, but I don't remember w...

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

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

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...