Promoted articles
- āOpen and Save Dialog (New Functionality) - Open and Save August 2020 šŗ
- BC FramerĀ® 8.5.0.207 General Release-May 21st, 2021
- The Snaps Override Ortho ā
- Arranging Your Workspace - Undocking, Docking and New Window
- Simplify Loading by Working a Level Above ā
- Customize Mouse Buttons for Shortcuts ā
Knowledge base
BC CalcĀ®
Release Notes
Install
Design
- Use Best Analysis
- Manually Checking Concentrated Safe Load on a Cantilever Floor
- Multi-tasking in BC CalcĀ® Safely
- Concentrated Side Load Converted to Uniform Load for Connections
- What does 2xL/480 mean? - The meaning of the "2xL/" deflection control when designing a member with a cantilever.
- How Does BC CalcĀ® Analysis Consider Tall Wall Sheathing?
How-To Videos
Errors & Warnings
FAQ
- With Service Condition Set to 'Wet' no Products are Available to Choose From in BC CalcĀ®
- Is there a user guide or training manual for BC CalcĀ®?
- Open Analysis From Desktop - BC CalcĀ® Online
- Synchronize Projects or Files Between BC CalcĀ® Offline and BC CalcĀ® Online
- What safety factors are applied in BC CalcĀ®?
- Upload BC CalcĀ® Web files to Online Version (*.bccx)
BC FramerĀ®
Release Notes
How-To Videos
- Add a Floor Container Opening in BC FramerĀ®
- Add a Floor Mod to a Floor Container in BC FramerĀ®
- Basic Model Creation
- BC FramerĀ® Online Training
- Building Sections
- Calculate Dimensions During the Input of a Wall
Install Links
Install
- Microsoft Announces End of Support for Windows 7, January 14, 2020.
- Unblocking an Update File (BC FramerĀ®)
- How can we share our BC FramerĀ® database file with other users? (Current Version)
- How do I get the BC FramerĀ® Viewer application?
- How do I convert Legacy BC FramerĀ® 3.0 files into the IV file format for BC FramerĀ® 8 import? (*.BCF to *.IV)
- How can I share a database on a network for use by multiple BC FRAMER users?
Configure
- The Snaps Override Ortho ā
- Hiding Left End Indicators
- Exporting and Importing a Full DataMover Backup of a User's Settings
- How to create User Defined Material (UDM) in BC FramerĀ® or Sapphire Structure
- Add Details to Manually Place Library
- Configuring BC FramerĀ® / Sapphire StructureĀ® and Windows With Large 4K Monitors
Design
- Why Load Path Reactions May be Different Than Boise Member Report in BC FramerĀ®
- Changing Direction on One Section of a Floor Container
- How do I print the beam and joist calcs in BC FramerĀ®?
- Adding Additional Loads to a BC FramerĀ® Design. (Point Load, Line Load and Area Load)
- How do I save a BC FramerĀ® layout sheet to a BC ConnectĀ® project?
- Adding trapezoidal (tapered) load. BC FramerĀ®
Tips
- Arranging Your Workspace - Undocking, Docking and New Window
- Simplify Loading by Working a Level Above ā
- Customize Mouse Buttons for Shortcuts ā
- Use Worklines and Z Offset for Adding Planes to a Roof System
- Align a PDF/Image Trace Import that is Askew
- User-Defined Custom Bracing šŗ
Errors & Warnings
- Properties Grid is Showing a Wide Blank Area on the Right. Cannot View Member Properties. BC FramerĀ®/Structure
- DGW Imported into BC FramerĀ® Not Visible on Print Preview
- BC FramerĀ® is Not Assigning Simpson Hangers
- Error Saving Changes in Sapphire Materials "At Least One Material is Required for Each of the Listed Application Categories"
- How can I remove or hide the small flags that show up on each joist in BC FramerĀ®?
- BC FramerĀ® Material Report Incorrectly Shows 60 Ft. Lengths.
BC ConnectĀ®
General Support
Articles
- 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)
- Who do I contact for SawTek support?
- What is the recommended plotter for use with BC FramerĀ®?
Resources
- Where is the Boise Glulam specifier guide?
- Versa-LamĀ® LVL: Grade Name Update Utilizing True Modulus of Elasticity
- Eastern Specifier Guide has Updated Table for Large Rectangular Holes in BCIĀ® Joists
- Online Load Development
- Software Ideas Portal
- Request for Field Repair
Misc Technical
Other Software
General
BC EstimatorĀ®
BC FastPlanĀ®
MiTek Structure
- Wall headers for openings are not shown in the MiTek Structure layout material list.
- Adding BC FloorValueĀ® Icons to the Sapphire Structure Ribbon
- MiTek USP Specifier is not launching. (And BC FramerĀ® is installed on your system.)
- What is the web site to download MiTek Viewer from MiTek Industries?