Forte Software Ideas

ForteWEB can already design a maximum hole size based on location. To simplify the hole placement process, I propose a feature that gives users the ability to minimize distance to a support based on hole size. Users enter the support that they are...

Separate loads by some visual difference in visual diagram. Be able to tell at a glance what kind of loads are bearing on that beam instead of a solid blue block. Helpful for anyone double checking what kind of loads are used on beam. Possibly tie...

Architects would totally rely on this if we had it!

(2) 2x4 header works, but (3) 2x4's don't--same span Curious, why 3 plies doesn't work for lumber.

I can't even design a select structural floor joist in commodity lumber? Inconceivable!

The situation where beams are used to catch load bearing walls above happens all the time in typical wood framing. The ability to link wall loads as line loads to beams would simplify the process tracking all the load combinations from the wall ab...

It would be very helpful to have the hanger information / bearing condition included in the summary to make it easy to transfer information to construction drawings.

Hi, it would be great if you could add a feature to your software that allows copying all members from one level to another

I'm making a patio cover with steel beams that go past support columns

Report tab looks good, however, on the printout, none of the grids align and there is a lot of wasted space. Additionally, why is 8.5" x 11" the standard printout size in a world of PDFs we should have different sizes