Connector Selector Software

The Simpson Connector Selector 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 on this page. Enter your email address below. For European editions of the Connector Selector software please refer to our European sites.

US version (Allowable Stress Design) Updated 9/30/2008, Version 2008.5.9
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Canadian version (Limit States Design) Updated 7/29/2008, Version 2008.1.1
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Please note: We will use your email address ONLY to contact you regarding patches and upgrades. Since this software is used in structural design, Simpson feels it is important to maintain a database of users in order to pass along valuable information about this program. That is why your email address is required. Your email address will not be used in any other way.

If you have questions, please send email to connector-selector-help@strongtie.com.

PC with a Pentium 50 MHz or higher processor
Microsoft Windows® 95 or later operating system

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 upgrades posted on our website for easy downloads.
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.

US Connector Selector® program v2008.5.9:

KEY PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

Concealed flange face mount hangers (e.g., HUC410) have been added
New ITS hanger models have been added (note: these new models will be available 1/1/2009)
Enhanced selection of hangers for 2-1/4" wide I-joists
New option to filter hanger solutions by specific fastener types (10d, 10dx1-1/2, 16d, etc.) now available under the Style menu
Uplift Duration menu for hangers now includes a 100% duration for normal loading applications
SCL columns have been added to the Holdown selection criteria
Help Notes are expanded to explain Flush to Top and Bottom for joists and trusses

Canadian Connector Selector® program v2008.1.1:

New Product ADDITIONS

ITS top flange hangers for Engineered Wood Products
LUC concealed flange hangers for 2x lumber
LGUM/HGUM beam hangers for concrete or masonry attachment
THJU26 truss hip/jack hangers
THASR/L418 floor truss hangers, field skewable from 22 1/2° to 84°
H2A hurricane tie
H10A hurricane tie
H10S hurricane tie
LGT4 4-ply girder truss tiedown
VGT girder truss tiedown
HDU14 high capacity holdown

KEY PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

Factored Resistances updated to match C-CAN08 catalogue
THASR/L adjustable truss hangers are now field skewable down to 22 1/2°
THGQH truss girder hangers now available at 45° skew
IUS and ITS hanger solutions expanded to include solid rectangular members such as Structural Composite Lumber a joist
Selection of I-joists with various flange thicknesses added.
Floor Truss selection now available as a joist
Ledger and Floor Truss now selectable as header choice