> ## 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

> Core concepts and everyday workflows for the Calcs.com platform

Learn the fundamentals of Calcs.com, from setting up projects to entering loads, reading results, and exporting reports.

<Tip>
  **New to Calcs.com?** Start with [3 Steps to Success](/docs/learn_calcs/getting_started/getting_started__3_simple_steps_for_success), then come back here for day-to-day platform workflows.
</Tip>

## Projects & Calculations

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  <Card title="Creating and Managing Projects" icon="folder" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/creating_and_managing_projects">
    Set up projects, defaults, and organization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creating New Calculations" icon="plus" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/creating_new_calculations">
    Add calculators to a project from the library
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copying, Reordering and Grouping" icon="layout-grid" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/copying__reordering_and_grouping_calculations">
    Organize sheets within a project
  </Card>

  <Card title="Required and Optional Inputs" icon="forms" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/required_and_optional_inputs">
    Understand which fields you need to fill in
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Entering Loads & Supports

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  <Card title="Beam Supports (Imperial)" icon="ruler" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_enter_beam_supports__imperial_units_">
    Pin, fixed, and roller supports in imperial units
  </Card>

  <Card title="Beam Supports (Metric)" icon="ruler-measure" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_enter_beam_supports__metric_units_">
    Pin, fixed, and roller supports in metric units
  </Card>

  <Card title="Distributed Loads (Imperial)" icon="weight" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_enter_distributed_loads__imperial_units_">
    Uniform and varying distributed loads
  </Card>

  <Card title="Distributed Loads (Metric)" icon="weight" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_enter_distributed_loads__metric_units_">
    Uniform and varying distributed loads
  </Card>

  <Card title="Patch, Point, Moment & Other Loads" icon="arrow-down" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_enter_loads__patch__point__moment__axial__triangular__line_">
    Point loads, moments, patches, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cantilever or Overhang a Beam" icon="arrow-bar-right" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_cantilever_or_overhang_a_beam__fixed_or_propped_">
    Fixed or propped cantilever setups
  </Card>

  <Card title="What is Tributary Width?" icon="arrows-horizontal" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/what_is_tributary_width_">
    How tributary width affects load entry
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Results & Output

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  <Card title="Exporting and Printing" icon="printer" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/exporting_and_printing_calculations_and_member_schedule">
    PDF reports and member schedules
  </Card>

  <Card title="Change Your Company Logo" icon="photo" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/how_to_change_your_company_logo">
    Brand your exported calculation reports
  </Card>

  <Card title="Typical Formula References" icon="math" href="/docs/learn_calcs/basics/typical_formula_ref">
    Common formulas used across calculators
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Go Further

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  <Card title="Advanced Tricks" icon="bulb" href="/docs/learn_calcs/advanced_tricks/home">
    Power-user workflows and optimization tips
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQs" icon="question-mark" href="/docs/learn_calcs/faq/home">
    Answers to common platform questions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>