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BC Calc®
Release Notes
Install
Design
- BC Calc Analysis Update of Unbraced or Partially Braced Multiple Ply Beams
- BC FloorValue® in BC Calc®
- Discontinued Products in BC Calc
- Boise Member Reports: BC Calc vs. BC Design Engine
- What are Strong Grip fasteners in the BC Calc Hanger selector?
- Beam Usage and Member (Beam) Bracing Type Settings
How-To Videos
Errors & Warnings
FAQ
- Can BC Calc Design a Flitch Beam?
- How to add 3 1/2" and 5 1/2" widths for Boise Glulam beams in BC Calc
- Where are the Details Stored for BC Calc Offline
- Getting Started With BC Calc
- With Service Condition Set to 'Wet' no Products are Available to Choose From in BC Calc
- Is there a user guide or training manual for BC Calc Software?
BC Framer®
Release Notes
How-To Videos
- Add a Floor Container Opening in BC Framer
- Add a Floor Mod to a Floor Container in BC Framer
- BC Framer Online Training
- Building Sections
- Calculate Dimensions During the Input of a Wall
- Collections (Notes Library) BC Framer®
Install Links
Install
- MiTek Software Activation for BC Framer
- Backup, Restore, Upgrade a BC Framer Database Using DataManager
- Unblocking an Update File (BC Framer)
- How can we share our BC Framer database file with other users?
- Adding the BC Framer Plumbing Symbols
- How do I convert Legacy BC Framer 3.0 files into the IV file format for BC Framer 8 import? (*.BCF to *.IV)
Configure
- What Attributes are Mapped to the Boise Member Report?
- Hide or Show Left End Indicators
- Exporting and Importing a Full DataMover Backup of your User Settings and data.
- How to create User Defined Material (UDM) in BC Framer or MiTek Structure
- Add Details to Manually Place Library
- Configuring BC Framer / Sapphire Structure and Windows With Large 4K Monitor Screen Resolution
Design
- Create a User Defined Material List
- The Design Model Tool
- Design Failed - Design restriction: Cannot design multi-span column
- Unbraced multi-ply beams have lower moment capacity than equivalent single ply beams. (Beam fails in Moment)
- Consider Multiply Width for Beam Stability Factor
- Hole Input Validation in BC Framer versus MiTek Structure (Changed in version 8.7.2)
Tips
- Accelerated Pan/Zoom Controls in BC Framer Version 881+
- Comments and Annotations
- Add Box Quantity of Fasteners for Pricing.
- Blocking Accumulation Shipping Length Round to 2 Ft. Not Working
- Changing the preferred connector (hanger) design.
- Excluded Material vs. Modeled Only Collection: Hiding material from lists and/or view!
Errors & Warnings
- Incident Report: Optiframe.Shared.ConnectorDesign..ctor
- Location of BC Framer Crash Files as of version 8.6.2
- WARNING: The following member(s) exceed the maximum shipping length.
- SQL Install or Startup Failure - Windows 11 BC Framer; exit code: 0x851A001A
- SQL Install Fails on New PC: exit code 0x84C40013
- Framer File Integrated With BC Connect Won't Open: Sequence contains no matching element
FAQ
Tech Notes
BC Connect®
General Support
Articles
- How to unblock an EXE or ZIP prior to running / installation
- Allowable Holes in Rim Board
- Design Value and Methodology Changes in Boise Cascade EWP Software
- What is the MiTek software support number?
- My default printer changes every time I use a different printer. (Windows 10, 11)
- Who do I contact for SawTek support?
Resources
- Sign in to View Your Activities and Submit Requests 📌
- Where is the Boise Glulam specifier guide?
- Versa-Lam LVL Grade Name Update Utilizing True Modulus of Elasticity MOE
- Eastern Specifier Guide has Updated Table for Large Rectangular Holes in BCI Joists
- Software Ideas Portal
- Request for Field Repair
Misc Technical
Other Software
General
BC Estimator®
BC FastPlan®
MiTek Structure
- Differences Between BC Framer and MiTek Structure with Holes and Labeling.
- Wall headers for openings are not shown in the MiTek Structure layout material list.
- Adding BC FloorValue® Icons to the MiTek Structure Ribbon
- What is the web site to download MiTek Viewer from MiTek Industries?
- Where is the App for the MiTek Mobile Viewer from MiTek Industries?