Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a processor, a non-transitory memory coupled to the processor, the memory including a sequential list of commands, wherein the list is configured to be edited in regard to which command to be listed and to an order of commands and a receiver configured to receive an instruction to initiate execution of the commands, wherein the processor is configured to execute the commands in accordance with the order in the list based upon the instruction. The sequential list may be edited through, for example, a graphical interface of the electronic device or through a controller.

Abstract: A slope and skew hanger for connecting a rafter to a beam at a variety of slope and skew angles. The hanger includes a connection portion and an integrally attached seat portion which is connected with the connection portion along a bend line. The connection portion includes a central opening, a pair of side connecting brackets joined by connecting strips and adapted for connection to the beam, and a pair of centrally positioned connection flanges extending outwardly from the front face of the connection portion and adapted for connection with the sides of the rafter. A further feature of the present invention is the provision of a raised spherical portion and an offset nail receiving opening to facilitate the angled nailing of such a hanger or bracket to the beam or rafter.

Abstract: A holddown connector for connecting a vertical member of a building structure to a foundation including a back plate, a pair of forwardly and downwardly extending side plates, a pair of inwardly extending, overlapped base plates with an aligned opening therethrough and a base plate washer positioned in face to face alignment with respect to the base plates and having a centrally located sleeve extending through the base plates and the aligned openings to tie the overlapped base plates together.

Abstract: A slope and skew hanger for connecting a rafter to a beam at a variety of slope and skew angles. The hanger includes a connection portion and an integrally attached seat portion which is connected with the connection portion along a bend line. The connection portion includes a central opening, a pair of side connecting brackets joined by connecting strips and adapted for connection to the beam, and a pair of centrally positioned connection flanges extending outwardly from the front face of the connection portion and adapted for connection with the sides of the rafter. A further feature of the present invention is the provision of a raised spherical portion and an offset nail receiving opening to facilitate the angled nailing of such a hanger or bracket to the beam or rafter.