Forte Software Ideas

It would be very useful to be able to change the design code after the project has been initially set up. This would be useful if the incorrect design code was chosen at the start of the project, and also if the design code changes over the course...

The majority of engineering jobs use multiple file types. Forte, Enercalc, Strucalc, Bluebeam, Risa, Simpson, etc. All of these files are organized in Windows explorer or similar file management systems. Moving Forte to the web removes the file fr...

My load linking option doesn't appear to be available. I currently use Chrome, I'm not sure if that is the iissue or perhaps the load link functionality isn't available yet. I looked in the Help and it seems as though I should have a drop down for...

Add function to analyze ceiling joists with gyp. bd. on bottom and no sheathing on top. Or, provide option within floor joist module to run as ceiling joist instead of floor joist.

You provide a Ledger on masonry but, not frame wall. Sometimes it may be necessary to have a ledger on a frame wall whether it is for a deck, stair landing, or framed roof structure.

It is frustrating that when Forte automatically logs me out of the program that it also locks the file I was using down for 10 minutes +/- I would like the option to extend or disable the automatic logout or if that is not possible at least make i...

Allows for full visibility of member names.

I've completely lost count how many times I've been locked out of a file or was told I didn't have access for some reason. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. You are offering the software, you need to make it work properly. And this has been happening for a...

Often loads imported are out of sequence across the beam. They are easier to read if they are sequential along the length left to right based on location. Sometimes I copy and delete to reorder, but would be super handy to be able to move them aro...

Hello, What happened to the idea of including the omega factor for seismic design of beams with holdown forces from above? It was on this site for over a year! Thank You.