Flier: DeckTools User Guide (F-DTUSERGD12) - Simpson Strong-Tie

6DeckTools ®User Guide59Materials LibraryYou can view the DeckToolssoftware 3D Materials Libraryby clicking the Materials Librarytab in the main window pane.Here you’ll find a list of all theparts that are available to be usedduring a design session. This listincludes many third-party, brandnameparts, such as Deckorators ®balusters and accessories,Fiberon ® , TimberTech ® ,California Redwood Company,CorrectDeck ® , Latitudes ® andEverGrain ® decking and railingproducts, Bigfoot Systems ® andWP Fail-Safe Footing Forms, Feeney Canopies, and a range of Simpson Strong-Tie ® connectors,such as hurricane ties, joist hangers, post bases, and post caps as well as their required fasteners.Unlike previous software tools you may have used, the DeckTools software 3D Materials Libraryis much more than a spreadsheet of parts. Each part has its own 3D geometry and ultra-realistictextures. Each available finish has been digitized by the DeckTools team working directly with themanufacturer.To view a list of current DeckTools Materials Library partners, please visit our Website,www.strongtie.com/decktools. We are always considering new partners: post your favorites to theCustomer Forum (See Training, Support and Customer Forum on page 66 for more information) orsend e-mail to support@decktools.com.F-DTUSERGD12 ©2012 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Product InformationWithin the Materials Library, you will see a column of links to “Product info.” These links willopen the Online tab within DeckTools and will take you to manufacturer’s Website information. Forinstance, the product info links for Simpson Strong-Tie ® products will take you to Web pages thatcan help with installation information.