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Exact-match material estimation tools for construction & SCM
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A new calculator software cannot really bring attention (https://chachatelier.fr/chalk/) However, I wrote a full article explaining why I had to build something "new" that does not behave like usual desktop calculator softwares : TL;DR All "small" calculator softwares I know share the same design flaws. And the GUI is not the only stumbling block in their poor efficiency. Handling correctly numerical approximations - expected or not - is crucial to trust the results. It is usually not done in lightweight tools. It should. So I prove that if I could do it, OS manufacturers…
2022
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When searching on the internet for these type of apps, I didn't find many that were open-source AND easy to use. A lot of them had complicated interfaces, although they had loads of features as well. So what I had in mind when making Stack Solver was an app with a modern interface that has the most essential features. It is also well integrated with Microsoft Excel and renders a 3D customizable drawing. Stack Solver is programmed in C# using the WPF framework to ensure it is fast and light. The interface is built using WPF UI, a library that allows it to keep up with modern trends…
2024 · github.com
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Hi all, just posting an update to my previous Show HN, where I announced a side-project I worked on which was a (web version) of a multi-user, notepad style calculator: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31817997 After a couple of user requests (and having a good think about it) I decided to migrate the web UI to create a Mac and Windows desktop app. After using it a little bit, I feel this is a much better experience than the webapp, and reduces a lot of the friction if I wanted to run a few small calculations. You can find the download links below:…
2022 · figr.app
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I figured I needed to work on my coding skills before building the next groundbreaking AI app, so I started working on this free tool site. Its basically just an aggregation of various commonly used calculators and unit convertors. Link: https://www.calcverse.live Tech Stack: Next, React, Typescript, shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS Would greatly appreciate your feedback on the UI/UX and accessibilty. I struggled the most with navigation. I've added a search box, a sidebar, breadcrumbs and pages with grids of cards leading to the respective calculator or unit convertor, but not sure if…
2025 · calcverse.live
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Hi, we’re Seth & Andrew (Aalk4308), founders of Constructor, the newest contestant in the issue tracking thunderdome. TL;DR - we’re building a lightweight-yet-powerful tool that aims to minimize friction and improve clarity for both developers and managers alike, mostly by modeling things differently. We’re aiming for an out-of-the-box experience as simple as Trello, but designed completely from scratch for software teams, with enhancements like threaded comments, blockers, and integrations with GitHub and devops tools. You can take it for a spin with our instant, no-signup demo at…
2022 · constructor.dev
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2023 · ubavic.rs
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Hi everyone, we are excited to share with you our new release of Data Formulator. Starting from a dataset, you can communicate with AI agents with UI + natural language to explore data and create visualizations to discover new insights. Here's a demo video of the experience: https://github.com/microsoft/data-formulator/releases/tag/0..... This is a build-up from our release a year ago (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41907719). We spent a year exploring how to blend agent mode with interactions to allow you more easily "vibe" with your…
Nov 2025 · data-formulator.ai
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Construction & DIY calculators that estimate materials
Jul 2026 · structurecalculator.com
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Instant engineering and structural reach calculations.
Jul 2026 · slabreachcalculator.site
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Free tool to calculate concrete weight instantly
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3D tile layout tool that factors in crooked real-world walls
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