# \#automation

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## [Components and Cladding Expansion & Linking](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/components-and-cladding-expansion-linking/710)

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**Author:** [@JustStability](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/JustStability)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/components-and-cladding-expansion-linking/710 "2026-04-16T20:15:33Z")

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For the components and cladding module, it would be great if it was possible to populate a full C&C table with multiple effective areas per region without having to manually add the different areas to each region which c…

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## [Using formula reference to extract values from tables - automatic location of loads per support location](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/using-formula-reference-to-extract-values-from-tables-automatic-location-of-loads-per-support-location/538)

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**Author:** [@MaxStability](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/MaxStability)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/using-formula-reference-to-extract-values-from-tables-automatic-location-of-loads-per-support-location/538 "2025-01-31T16:09:28Z")

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I am wanting to apply loads (line/point) with a location that references the support location. For example, if my line load should only apply to the first span, instead of entering an actual number for the “End Location …

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## [How Project Defaults Work in ClearCalcs 🛠️](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/how-project-defaults-work-in-clearcalcs/446)

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**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/how-project-defaults-work-in-clearcalcs/446 "2024-09-17T21:25:34Z")

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When you create a project in ClearCalcs, you’ll need to adjust your project defaults based on the specific needs of each project (e.g., building code, site parameters, etc.). We understand that our clients work on divers…

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## [💡 Hot Tip: Switching from Wood Beam ASD to LRFD with Change Material Feature](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/hot-tip-switching-from-wood-beam-asd-to-lrfd-with-change-material-feature/337)

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**Author:** [@tara.memarian](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/tara.memarian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/hot-tip-switching-from-wood-beam-asd-to-lrfd-with-change-material-feature/337 "2024-06-06T03:21:22Z")

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Did you know you could change Wood Beam ASD to Wood Beam LRFD with the change material feature in ClearCalcs! Watch a quick video here to learn how to make the switch Wood Beam ASD to Wood Beam LRFT - Watch Video

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## [Point load based on spacing applied to wood joist member - wall perpendicular to joist](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/point-load-based-on-spacing-applied-to-wood-joist-member-wall-perpendicular-to-joist/297)

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**Author:** [@MyCupboard](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/MyCupboard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/point-load-based-on-spacing-applied-to-wood-joist-member-wall-perpendicular-to-joist/297 "2024-04-12T01:31:14Z")

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i have a bearing wall above that is perpendicular to my joists. i am looking to see if i can apply the load from above as a point load that changes based on the spacing of my joist member. Thanks!