Supported Upgrade-able version: 8.7.3
(System Requirements)
Release Highlights
NOTICE: BC Framer® software has been updated to reflect industry changes regarding the lateral stability calculation for beams. The most significant change is the recognition of partial composite action between plies for multi-ply beams. For more information, please click-through for a detailed explanation from our engineering team. Learn more!
IBC and IRC 2024 Building Codes
- 883 Update 13
- 25.1 Update 8
- 25.2 Update 3
- 882 Update 12 (up to 2021)
- 883 Update 13
- 25.1 Update 8
- 25.2 Update 3
Squash Blocks Find Bearing (Under wall openings)
Squash Blocks under wall openings in the level above have expected bearing.
(also available in 25.2 Update 11)
Hole Schedule - Height Column
The Height column in the Hole Schedule displays height measurements for all applicable hole types.
Construction Details Load as Blue "X"
Construction Details saved to layout sheets will retain their data path, preventing a blue "X" on new drawings.
NOTE: Existing drawings with this issue can be corrected by deleting the layout sheet, then adding it again using the Create Layout Sheet(s) From Libraries command.
(Also available in 882 Update 20, 883 Update 20, 25.1 Update 16, 25.2 Update 11, 25.3 Update 5)
Cantilever Spans L/ Rating
Cantilever spans have an accurate minimum L/ rating of L/120 when changing the value in the Properties grid.
Hanger Selected Product - User
Selected Product in the hanger properties loads as expected.
Note: Click and type the desired user defined hanger directly into the Selected Product field before or after changing to the Solution Type: User.
BC Connect Integration
State/Providence Drop-down
The State/Providence drop down menu will now populate when creating a new job in BC Connect through the BC Framer integration.
(Also available in 25.2 Update 11)
Auto-populate "Location"
BC Connect "Location" will now default to the "Start Location" configured in each user's BC Connect profile when opening or saving a new project via integration.
(Also available in 25.2 Update 11)
BC Connect Job Information (Locked)
Project details (from BC Connect) under the Job Information tab are greyed out, indicating a locked state.
NOTE: The correct place to manage these fields is in BC Connect (www.bcconnect.com), under the specific Project. (Also available in 25.2 Update 11)
Duplicate Project Name - Crash Prevented
Crashing related to duplicate Project names when performing a New File or Save As will now be prevented with a dialog offering direction.
NOTE: Future work in this area will again allow for projects with identical names.
(Also available in 25.2 Update 11)
Misc. Bug Fixes
- Crashing is prevented when changing walls from solid to wood.
- NOTE: Repaired by preventing improper deletion of the original wall in the model data.
- Joists labels automatically group when there is another joist with the same label less than 12' away.
- Blocking labels show on the layout sheets.