> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://calcs.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Power user tips and advanced workflows for Calcs.com

Advanced techniques for experienced Calcs.com users, including load path tracking, custom load combinations, Member Selector optimization, and more.

<Tip>
  New to Calcs.com? Start with the [Platform Guide](/docs/learn_calcs/basics/home) or [Video Tutorials](/docs/learn_calcs/video_tutorials/home) first.
</Tip>

## Projects & workflows

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Create with Calc.new" icon="bolt" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/quick_create_a_new_project_with_calc_new">
    Spin up a new project from the browser address bar
  </Card>

  <Card title="Force Update a Project" icon="refresh" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/how-to-force-update-a-project">
    Refresh all calculations to the latest module versions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Load Combinations" icon="list-check" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/change_or_create_custom_load_combinations">
    Create or modify load combination sets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Change Units" icon="ruler" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/how_to_change_units">
    Switch between imperial and metric across a project
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Loads, materials & sections

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Load Path Tracking" icon="link" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/linking_loads_and_reactions_between_calculators__load_path_tracking_">
    Link loads and reactions between calculators
  </Card>

  <Card title="Swap Materials" icon="refresh" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/how_to_change_materials__for_example__swap_modules_between_timber_and_steel_">
    Change calculator material while keeping links intact
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Sections" icon="shape" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/linking_custom_sections_or_requesting_sections_to_calcs_database">
    Link custom sections or request new database entries
  </Card>

  <Card title="Internal Hinges" icon="affiliate" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/internal_hinges_in_calcs">
    Model internal hinges in beam analysis
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Optimization & inputs

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Member Selector" icon="traffic-lights" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/quickly_finding_the_best_section_with_the_member_selector">
    Quickly find the best section for your design
  </Card>

  <Card title="Preferred Sections & Autosize" icon="resize" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/how_to_use_preferred_sections_and_autosize">
    Constrain section choices and auto-optimise
  </Card>

  <Card title="Formulas & Unit Conversion" icon="math" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/how_to_use_formulas_and_convert_units_in_inputs">
    Enter formulas and convert units directly in inputs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checks, References & Assumptions" icon="clipboard-check" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/checks__references__conditions_and_assumptions">
    Understand design checks and calculation references
  </Card>
</CardGroup>