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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the ClearCalcs FAQ. Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about using our platform.

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General Questions

• How does ClearCalcs work?
• What does ClearCalcs work on?
• Our quality and transparency promise
• ClearCalcs PDF manual

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Getting Started

• How to save?
• How to change the size of ClearCalcs (zoom in or out)
• How to create a ClearCalcs shortcut on your desktop
• How to share projects with colleagues

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Technical Questions

• ASD and LRFD calculations
• Building codes & load combinations in the United States
• How module presets work
• How project defaults work
• How to view all detailed calculation steps
• What is tributary width in ClearCalcs?
• Measuring utilization or adequacy of a design

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Troubleshooting

• Common errors and how to fix them
• Exporting detailed printouts for support
• Recover deleted sheet or project
• How to upgrade calculations to the latest version
• View the changelog for a new calculation module version