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Link Loads and Reactions Between Calculators

Track loads through a structure by linking reactions between Calcs.com beams, columns, walls, and footings, including sign convention for linked values.

Link Loads and Units

Connect calculators with load linking, and work with unit-aware inputs and expressions.

Link Joists to Beams

Push designed deck joist reactions into a deck beam as a linked line load.

Link Beams to Columns

Transfer a designed deck beam or joist reaction into a supporting column.

Link Columns to Footings

Complete the gravity load path by sending column reactions into the footing.

Link Design Calculators to Truss & Portal Frame Analysis

Link Design Only calculators to Truss Analysis and Portal Frame Analysis results to check member capacity against the analysis forces.

Update Linked Calculations

How a change at the source flows through linked calculations, and how to check them with Member Schedule.

Lateral Loads

Overview of the lateral load path workflow, from wind pressure through the diaphragm into the shear wall.