Forte Software Ideas

Forte used to have an option for "ridge beams". Now you show "flush beams" as the roof option. I think this can be misleading or confusing . While you treat them the same in the software calculations I don't think of them the same. I think of the ...

I quite often design 2-ply 5.25" wide parallams and even 2-ply 7" wide parallams. Forte only allows for 3.5" parallams to be designed as 2-ply. I understand that there are no Simpson hangers available for 10.5" or 14" wide beams but that should no...

be able to customize dimensions of beam by species. A lot of builders doing "modern rustic" are using rough sawn actual size beams and it would help design better

Most homes use lally columns for carry beam support. It would be useful to have the report represent actual construction method for CEO.

When I am on the file manager and go to edit the text the text turns white and blends in with the background (making it invisible). I suggest revising the text so it isn't lost when changing file name. I as well as many others are now stuck import...

This is particularly useful for structures with balloon framing

Dates of calculations can be off by a day from other calcutions done by hand or other programs.

add more of the larger sizes - 10x10. 10x12, 10x14, 10x16 etc.

Steel Lintels / Angle Irons should be added and allowed for design checking strength and serviceability / deflection limits. Add design of steel lintels for masonry support; typical above windows in residential construction to support masonry above.