Forte Software Ideas

Would be helpful to add a steeper slope than 12/12 as we do quite a few residential structures with steep roof pitches. The rafter length won't be correct, nor will the total load be if we use the available 12/12.

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

Requesting/suggesting to add the design of the Collar Tie beam via link to the already designed rafters

I'm coming across to use your website a lot on a job site. It will be a much faster axis through a direct app then searching it on the web. When searching on the web through a mobile device it is a bit complicated to use it it's different than on ...

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

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

It would be nice to have it also calculate the fire design checks based on input of 0 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hr, or 2 hr fire-rating

Can we get an option to design a shear wall? Portal framing around garages or large openings are pretty common and it would be very handy if Forte could add this functionality. We already have wind loading built-in so adding the sheathing calculat...

I would like the ability to share our user settings from user to user. With our companies expanding EWP design team, It would be extremely helpful to have the ability to share our user settings with new users. With this capability we would not hav...

The commodity lumber materials should include stud grade. Residential homes typically don't buy #1 or #2 grade studs for the walls, and usually for 2x6 built-up headers (for example: if the home is framed with 2x6 stud grade walls then those same ...