Forte Software Ideas

Add a place to put notes for the Level. For example, if I am making a Level for 2nd floor, I'll put in general notes like running the floor at 18psf DL because I don't know if tile will be used. A place to put a note to jog my memory

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

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.

wall:stud design currently divulges this footnote.... "A bearing area factor of 1.25 has been applied to base plate bearing capacity." I think at least some engineers would appreciate an option of shutting that off, and use 1.0. Alternately, anoth...

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.

Having the ability to add penetrations in glulam beams would be great.

In some applications we are required to use fire retardant treated lumber due to fire requirements. Manufacturers of these treatments list their adjustment factors for various design values fb, fc etc. As this changes per manufacturer having a pro...

Been getting a few questions from users asking about whether there is a full detail report for vertical members. Decided to add this on their behalf.