Joist/Beam Tools

Planned

Please add a basic joist tool similar to PlanSwift when you get a chance. You should implement the beam tool first though, and build off of that. Thanks!

Heber Allred zzTakeoff102d 17h

Thanks for the input John! We appreciate all the input from you guys helping us make the software better.

FPR 80d 14h

Is there any sort of timeline for a joist and beam tool? I have not been able to figure out a workaround.

Darin Thomas zzTakeoff59d 14h

Hello, we don't have an actual timeline as of right now, but we will definitely let you know once it's been released. Thank you! We highly value your input.

Perri Hatch 53d 13h

I don't need this often, but I did need it today.

Of course, please make it better than PS, 90% of the time it caused my computer to lock up and grind to a halt.

Terry Tidwell 40d 20h

Please let me know when you get the beam tool and joist tool added. thx

Todd Kaberline zzTakeoff40d 19h

So, I may get laughed at by real framing estimators for this, but for I-joists total lin ft this formula (see below) will get you close and you can make a variable for length of board for flat squared areas. it might help on sloped as well....

Again, I am a dirt guy, and can't frame anything, but try this on I-joist flooring and maybe conventional.. see if it will hold you over until the dev team gets this important feature finished.

[Area]/([OC Spacing(inches)]/12)

john 40d 17h

Oh Todd, how I wish it was that easy! xD

Todd Kaberline zzTakeoff40d 17h

Thanks John.. it's what use landscapers use for OC spacing for drip irrigation...I looked at other software for the joist tool and they are pretty rough... I am sure the team here will make an elegant and useful tool for you builders.

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