Updated:
• Updated database to fix a bug with DGT hangers
Version 2024.1.11
Updated:
• Updated to Database based on the Wood Construction Connectors Catalog (C-C-2024)
• Hurricane Tie functionality has been replaced by the NEW Roof to Wall Selector web application
• EG glulam hanger loads adjusted to match catalog
• HB2 2x and 3x nailer loads updated per new testing
• HGLT and HGLTV now allow combined slope & skew
• HWPH now limits combined slope & skews to no more than 45 skew
• IUS 2 7/16 size hangers no longer limited to special 2 1/4" loads (note was removed from catalog)
• LRUZ slope limits have been updated to match the catalog
• THAC now show when ‘concealed’ style is selected
• WMU hangers now offer both Masonry Mid-Wall and Masonry Top-of-Wall applications
• AB series post bases now require 2" side cover and only give anchor diameter without giving a specific type such as RFB’s
Added:
• DGT Firewall hangers
• HGUS wide sizes for EWP
• HWPH8x’s
• More Glulam sizes in solid sawn widths such as 5 1/2 etc.
Removed:
• 2 11/16" wide PSL sizes
Version 2022.7.14
Updated:
Updated expiration date for DLLs
Fixed a bug relating to zero load values for IUS/MIU Hangers
Fixed a bug relating to APHH load values
Fixed a bug relating to LSSJ load values
Fixed a bug showing HGU7.25X option when skewed
Added:
Added references to NEW Hanger Selector web application
Added LSL Nailer option
Version 2021.9.23
Updated:
Fixed a bug with installer where new version doesn't correctly install when an old version is present
Revised version numbering
Revised expiration date for DLLs (08/24)
Fixed a bug that didn't allow users to open previously saved files
Fixed several bugs related to LSSR Hangers and Cost Index
Fixed a bug where some products referenced older catalog pages
Fixed a bug related to CMU walls and Hurricane Ties
Fixed a bug where incorrect hanger heights were shown
Version 2020.12.04
Added:
THA hangers, MAX nailing options for top flange installations
TNT masonry screws for concrete and masonry connectors
HTU hangers, short header applications
Updated:
B & WP series hangers, multiple load updates for various headers & Nailers
THA series multiple load updates for both face mount and top mount (separate from max TF nail applications mentioned above)
H hurricane ties, various load updates
THGB skewed loads
BA2.1/11.88 dimensions to match correct joist
LUS screw application joist quantity
Added:
HWP’s expanded specials ability
Various new models to accommodate special orders
Updated:
HUS26 loads
LSSJ28 header height limitations (shouldn’t show on 2x6’s)
THGQ max bottom chords to match C-2019 catalog
THA422 face mount load increase
SD screw values in double shear hangers (no longer includes 0.83 toe nail factor)
HWPH Offset Top flange factors
BA hangers to limit Top Flange Slope options to no less than 14” in height, and limit TFO to no less than 9-1/4
Acceptable joist width on BA1.62’s
THGQ SPF loads to match C-2019
Floor truss heights to fit corresponding DGF hangers
WMU joist nails quantity
Blocked WMU loads when slope&skew. Block uplift loads when skewed.
HB’s updated joist nail lengths on narrow hangers
BA series specials uplift values
Limited certain combinations of BA series Top Flange Sloped with skews
Added LVL PSL LSL header options to LRU’s
Added GluLam header options to EGQ’s
Uplift factors for specials to match catalog notes.
HWPH 4x’s SPF loads
LSSR, update the joist nail quantity’s when skewed to match catalog tables, set overrides in calc., remove LSSU’s while in calc program
Corrected:
PBS44AZ, correct name typo
WP312 correct height from 9-1/8 to 11-1/8
HB610 correct height to 9-3/16
HB612 correct height to 11-1/8
HB614 correct height to 13-1/8
ITS joist nail quantities
Version 2019.1.2.0
Removed:
Several Incorrect I-Joist sizes
Corrected:
Drywall Hangers are shown as a solution for Floor Trusses
Fixed Installed Cost Index (ICI) issue affecting some products
Version 2019.1.1.0
Added:
Add CPTZ series Concealed Post Tie's
Add new WP series hangers to replace various discontinued products
Add new EGQ sereis hangers in Glulam widths
Add new MPB88Z moment post base
Add various 2-11/16 PSL hangers
Add (L)THJA26's on 2x4 bottom chord applications
Updated:
Update IUS, HTU, SUR & LRU's series hangers to allow short nails on 4x headers
Update STHD foundation end distances
Updated:
SDS screw names from fraction to new decimal nomenclature
Limits of concealed flange hangers skewed over 45 degrees
ANSI/TPI limits calculation
Adjust rounding to nearest 5 lb method
Version 2017.1.3.0
Added:
ANSI/TPI added 2014 option
APB architectural post bases
UA/HUA ornamental hangers
HWP/HWPH hangers
LSSJ skewable hangers
MPBZ post bases
URFP foundation plates
CB64 column base
PPB66 column base
CCQ84 & 94 column caps
DHU drywall hangers added skew option
WMU masonry hangers with uplift
Updated:
MASA, added 8X and 10X sill sizes
MASB, updated loads
MAB, added 8X and 10X sill sizes
SSTB, updated CMU loads
HDU11, updated loads
LTT19, added 2x6 stud
HD5B, added 2x loads
AB series post bases, updated various dimensions and loads
B, BA & ITS added steel header option
H ties, ETA, LGT, VGT various table updates
LGT/VGT added lateral loads
Removed:
UFP
HDC
MA
H4
H5
H10-2
HUSC
MSCPT
WM
Version 2016.1.1
Added:
Add 4x nailers in Hem Fir
Added new Hem Fir joist and header sizes.
Updated:
Fix Glulam 5.5x22. Was listed twice while no 22.5 available. Same 5.5x20.625.
Allow HGLTV’s on multi-ply LVL headers. New testing proved application.
Updated B series specials allowable loads
Updated LSSU loads when installed with SD screws.
Adjusted hanger dimensions used for double floor trusses
Set expiration warnings to only start after March 31 one year after release, and expiration stop-working to only happen March 31’s 3 years after release.
Updated:
Remove PC Series (replaced by PCZ series)
Removed 2x nailers 2x14 and larger.
Added:
PCZ series post caps
DTT1Z
JBA and LBAZ solid sawn joist hangers
TJC57
BA sizes
ABU's in Rough sizes
HTT5 designed for 3/4" anchor
CC 84 & 94
HTHMQN-2-SDS
SDWC screw as a hurricane tie
Updated:
Post & Column Bases cracked concrete capability
MIT's now work on 3x ledgers
W series on skewed floor trusses now get the "Type B" nomenclature added to the specials callout
LRU now slopes to 49 degrees
LRU updated uplift loads and installed cost
THASR/L now skews to 84 degrees
PF series, updated loads
ITS, added optional uplift loads
THGQH updated fastener quantities & Loads
HTHMQ, update screw lengths
EGQ series now skewable
Adjust minimum slope and skew limits for specials on various hangers
Expand footing width selection to accommodate large PAB series anchors
GLTV, updated LVL and LSL loads
SUR/L series now allows up to 50 degree skews
New I-Joist size 2-9/16 x 9-1/2
Added new DU,DHU,DHUTF series drywall hangers
Expanded selection of hangers rated for use with SD9 & SD10 screws.
Added new PFB series post frame hangers
Added new KBS1Z knee brace stabilizer
Added new PPB porch post bases
Expanded selection of girder ply's available to THGQ series.
Added a "Style" filter for showing only screw attached hangers
Adjusted skew limits on HUC concealed flange hangers
Expanded selection of hangers available for sheathed or drywall covered stud walls, including gaps.
Version 2013.0.2
Added HTHMQ
Added HTHGQ & 5 ply trusses
Added THGQ SCL sizes
Added HHSUQ
Added ABU5-5, 5-6 & 10
Added CB612
Added HHGU11
Added HGLT7.12
Added H10A-2
Added HDU14, 4x6 loads
Updated HDC loads
Updated STHD loads
Updated WPU & HWU uplift loads
Updated HHB and GLT series loads
Updated LSU26 loads
Updated LBV, DF 16d loads
Updated GLTV uplift loads
Added EGQ DF loads
Updated THJU26 loads
Added H10A sloped application
Added Walls as a header type
Added ability to manually enter models into the job list
Updated LRU pricing so it sorts correctly.
Version 2012.3.1
Stock List updated to work with Windows 7
Version 2012.2.1
Now accepts a Dead Load-only at LDF of 90%.
Version 2012.1.1
Installed Cost Index updates on the LIU series hangers.
Version 2012.1.0
Simpson Strong-Tie® models that were added to the Connector Selector
Hinge connectors for 5-1/2" wide beams; LRU slopable hangers; H10A-2 hurricane tie; ABW post bases including rough sizes; MTHMQ multi seat truss hangers; EG, MEG, LEG Bolted glulam hangers
Updates
DTT's changed from 5/8" to 1/2" anchor
Added W and B info to THGB truss hanger results
HTU's now work on EWP headers
Limit skews on HUC's to lesser of 45 degrees or when inside nail holes get blocked
Added Hem Fir as a header type
Set ANSI/TPI2007 as default truss design
Version 2011.2.3
Added a Hinge Connector tab: glulam hinge connectors can now be selected based on download & lateral loads.
Version 2011.0.2
Added cracked concrete and Seismic design categories to MASA, SSTB, SB and STHD anchors.
Added link from Holdown tab to new Anchorage tab. Link pre-populates many of the Anchorage questions with Holdown information; Added PAB series anchor bolts. These now give anchorage choices above 1" diameter; Added CC4.62 size Column Caps; Added Skew options to LGU,MGU,HGU series; Added HDB series holdowns; Added CB610; Added LTA2; Added TSP; Removed anchor bolts from Holdown tab and gave them their own Anchorage tab.
Removed discontinued products
Changed web stiffener requirements.
Update loads & products per changes in the 2011 catalog
Version 2010.4.5
Allowed for point loads to be applied for SDW screws in the "Ply Join section."; Lowered the allowable loads for the MIT hangers when used with 2-1/4" and 2-5/16" wide I-joists.
Version 2010.4.1
LBV series hangers have had their uplift loads restored. An error was causing many of them to show 0 uplift.; SDW series screws have been added to the Ply Join section.; Ply Join section has been changed to show "tip" loading.
Loads increased on some narrow sizes of double shear hanger due to a change in code calculation requirements.
New Applications:
Added many hangers and connectors for use with SD9 and SD10 screws
Added Southern Pine species to Post Base applications
Added Hem Fir species to holdowns
Corrections:
Limited HTT4&5 holdowns to minimum 3" thick stud; Limited META, HETA and HHETA Lateral loads for double installations on single ply trusses to single installation values.*
Added missing 22 and 24" LVL joists and headers
* A reduction in the allowable lateral load for the META, HETA, HHETA double installation according to table footnote 6 on p. 145 of the C-2009 catalog was not being applied by the program between March 2008 and this release. The note limits lateral loads for double straps installed on a single ply truss to no more than the corresponding single strap loads on the previous page
Replacements:
Removed ITT & IUT composite joist hangers. Replaced by ITS and IUS hangers; Removed HTT16 and HTT22 tension ties. Replaced by HTT4 and HTT5 tension ties; Removed MAS mudsill anchors. Replaced by MASA mudsill anchor; Removed CBQ column bases. Replaced by CBSQ column bases.
Simpson Strong-Tie Connector Selector (Allowable Stress Design) software 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 (Allowable Stress Design) and Canadian (Limit States Design) versions are available. Enter your email address below. For European editions of the Connector Selector software please refer to our European sites.
Easy to use connector selection software,available free of charge.
Helps find lowest cost connector.
Highlights stocked or preferred hangers.
Joist and header hanger solutions for commonly used Solid Sawn lumber,I-joists,SCL,Glulam and trusses. Wood species and masonry type considered during selection process.
Automatically applies connector load adjustment factors for modifications (i.e. slopes,skews,etc.) and specifies proper model numbers for easy order placement.
Regular updates posted for easy download.
Linked to the PDF catalog page of selected connector.
Save or export, print solutions,job files,and material lists. Including total fasteners required.
Minimum system requirements:Windows 95 or higher and Internet Explorer 5 or higher.
Tutorials
Connector Selector Basics
The Joist Tab
The Truss Tabs
Support
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In most cases you will receive a response in two business days or less.
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