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Today we have released an update that better allows users to use various datasets of items (pole framings, hardware, wires, cables...) and to set preferences on which one they prefer to use, depending on what they are adding or updating at the time. The ability for the user to add or edit communicat...

In the area of calculating the amount of ice loading around a Communications Messenger (Strand) and a bundle of cables, Quick Pole has been updated to include several enhancements. First, the calculations for the size of the cable bundle have been updated to align with other programs such as SAG10, ...

Recently there have been more improvements to the Sags and Tensions functionality for Communication Strands and cables. One of the most significant is the inclusion of three different methods of setting the sag or tension (similar to limit setting). These methods include: 1) setting the stringing te...

Quick Pole now automatically calculates the worst possible angle for wind to act on a pole and their wire attachments; which creates the worst possible stresses on each pole and their supporting guys/anchors (if present). Each wire/cable's wind loads are computed on a pole and combined with a specia...

The Sags and Tensions Tool in Quick Pole has been greatly improved with more options and improved display of Sag & Tension Results. NESC Storm Loading has been there for awhile, but now California Light & Heavy Loadings have been added. Users can now set the Stringing Tension of Strands/Mess...

A significant addition was made this week to Quick Pole in the area of Soil Capacity evaluation. Anchor selection and strength determination are already based on Soil Class. Based on the class of Soil selected for a project or pole structure, the following strength limits are now calculated and pres...

Several recent features have been added to Quick Pole including the ability to have multiple sidewalk fixtures at different angles attached to the same pole, plus better Push Brace support. Sidewalk fixtures are fully evaluated against the corresponding hardware standards: maximum compression capaci...

This Forum is where questions and answers can be posted related to the Quick Pole software product. Things like, how can I do this. I got this message - what does it mean? Can someone help me do this...?

This is the first message of many on this news board. Here we will tell you about the latest developments, improvements and so on about the Quick Pole software tool and this website.