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Desktop Software
Anchor Designer Software® for Allowable Stress Design  

Anchor Designer Software makes it easy to select the correct anchor for your application. Anchor Designer Software for Allowable Stress Design allows you to analyze and design anchorages using the traditional allowable stress design method.

 
Anchor Selector™ Software for ACI 318  

Anchor Selector™ Software for ACI 318 analyzes and suggests anchor solutions using the ACI 318, Appendix D strength design methodology (or CAN/CSA A23.3 Annex D limit states design methodology). It provides cracked and uncracked-concrete anchor solutions for numerous Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® mechanical and adhesive anchors.

 
Anchor Selector™ Software for ETAG  

Simpson Strong-Tie® has introduced Anchor Selector™ software for ETAG that analyzes and suggests anchor solutions using the ETAG 001 Annex C design methodology. This latest addition to Simpson Strong-Tie software offerings provides engineers and specifies with optimum choice for designing anchorages.

 
Connector Selector® Software  
UPDATED!  Simpson Strong-Tie's Connector Selector® application program tells you which products are appropriate for your connection, then sorts them by least installed cost. The built-in Job List can track your projects and print a shopping list, including nails! An easy to use stock list identifies which products you keep in stock.

US version updated 10/17/11.
Canadian version updated 10/25/2010.

Requires Microsoft Windows® 95 or newer, see complete system requirements
 
DeckTools® Deck Sales and Design Software  

DeckTools is a sales, design and estimating program for decks that makes it easy for deck builders and suppliers to create one-of-a-kind deck designs right from their laptops. The program allows users to customize nearly every detail, from the deck shape and railings to material choices, while quickly generating plans, proposals and material lists.

Unlike many deck software programs, DeckTools software features photo-realistic 3D views that are rendered in real time. Traditional plan views, professional proposals, estimates, bills of material, purchase orders, sales orders and invoices all are available, fully customizable and integrated with Microsoft® Office products.

Requires Microsoft Windows® XP or Windows Vista 32-bit, see complete system requirements.

 
Strong Frame™ Moment Frame Selector Software  
The Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong Frame™ moment frame selector software is designed to help the Designer select an appropriate frame for their given geometry and loading.

Requires Microsoft Windows® 2003 or newer, see complete system requirements

 
Strong-Wall® Shearwall Selector Software  

The Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Wall Shearwall Selector helps specifiers to choose the most cost effective lateral force resisting system using Wood or Steel Strong-Wall Shearwalls.

Updated 6/10. Now updated to the latest information in our new catalog for engineered design, Strong-Wall® Shearwalls (C-SW09). This reflects our code listings under the 2009 IBC/IRC for Steel Strong-Wall shearwalls (ESR-1679) and for Wood Strong-Wall shearwalls (ESR-1267).
Requires Microsoft Windows® 2000 or newer, see complete system requirements

 
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Mobile Software
Adhesive Cartridge Estimator  
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The new Adhesive Cartridge Estimator (ACE) mobile app is compatible with iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch®) and Android mobile devices. This app quickly calculates the number of cartridges of Simpson Strong-Tie Anchoring Adhesive necessary to complete your specific installation.

 
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Web Applications
Adhesive Cartridge Quantity Estimator  

The Adhesive Cartridge Quantity Estimator makes it easy to estimate how much adhesive you need for your project! Input size and number of adhesive anchors to get the number of adhesive cartridges needed for the job. Results may be printed for future reference.

 
AHEP Design Calculator  
The AHEP Design Calculator is a quick and easy tool to help wood or CFS truss Designers check AHEP applicability based on the actual hip-end roof pitch, input live and dead loads, truss and purlin spacing and the selected sheathing and deflection criteria. The calculator also checks minimum and maximum part lengths. Printable output is available for inclusion in the truss submittal package and job work orders.  
Code Report Finder  
Looking for a code report? Our Code Report Finder makes it easy to find what you're looking for – just enter the name of the product or choose from a list of products.  
Fastener Finder  
Fasteners at your fingertips...quickly search our wide array of fasteners by using our online Fastener Finder. With this new tool, you can search by multiple criteria, such as application, fastener-type, finish/material and model number. Explore and navigate our extensive product line in seconds to find the right fastener for your project.  
Wall-Bracing-Length Calculator  
UPDATED!  The Wall-Bracing-Length Calculator is a quick and easy tool that helps calculate the required length of wall bracing in accordance with the 2009 IRC. The tool provides printed output of the bracing requirements along with a summary of input information and factors used in the calculations.  
Wood Shrinkage Calculator  
NEW!  The Wood Shrinkage Calculator is a quick and easy tool to estimate the amount of shrinkage the structure may experience as the wood member loses moisture content after it is framed and in service. The calculator estimates the shrinkage of each wood member in the wall and floor framing assembly and provides a graphical summary to help understand the global impact of shrinkage of individual elements in the wall system.  
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Drawing Details
AutoCAD® Menu  
The Simpson Strong-Tie™ AutoCAD® Menu allows you to insert Ortho views directly into your AutoCAD drawing. Updated 11/19/09.
Requires AutoCAD® 2000 or later

 
DWG/DXF Drawings Finder
Drawings Finder

Search for DWG and DXF drawings with our Drawing Finder, or download orthographic and perspective drawings in DWG and DXF format from individual product pages.

 
Revit Drawings (2D & 3D Families)

At the request of our customers, Simpson Strong-Tie is creating drawings for our product offerings that work with Autodesk® Revit® software. See the models we currently have available for download, and sign up to be notified of new drawings.

 
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