ForteWEB Training: Reports

A quick illustration of how to generate member reports in ForteWEB.

[bennyblanko]

Thanks! We'll see ... usually use Woodworks Sizer, but I've been trying the Forte web a little too. Forte Web is more accurate if you are really using TJI's, rather than generic joists. I like that Sizer allows you to specify if the member is fully braced (floor or roof beam flush beam) or unbraced except at ends (garage header). I saw that you can just look at the result in Forte, to see the required minimum bracing length. Input was a little slower over the web in Forte than having the super quick Woodworks on my computer. Time will tell if I make the switch. I like the Forte file system though, and that might save a little time, instead of importing pdf's and arranging in a calculation package for submittal. Note that I haven't printed a paper calculation or paper plan for years. All mark ups and submittals have been pdf with electronic signatures for a long time now (mostly California work). Of course the builder is still using paper plans at the job-site.