This is not a specific request most because I'm exactly sure what I'm requesting. First I really enjoy SMath and I understand that it is was created and geared for math; but math just like art is useless without application... :d ... I jest, but this is my plea to hopeful have SMath "geared" toward engineering in the future.

How SMath fits into the engineers desk -> Generally when I work on a project I am creating a calculation report. Most likely someone will need to review this report. SMath is nice because it is transparent and someone can quickly custom functions. Unlike excel which can be difficult to follow and prone to "easy" mistakes. SMath also gives you the opportunity to create custom calculations that can all be part of a single file which is easy to navigate (using areas) and when you are finished it is easy to print. It is simple to make changes which can update through out your calculation as well. Rather than having separate software for beams, columns, footings etc. So here are a few areas which I think could greatly improve things.

Here is my ideal setup:

Data matrices/tables:
Ideally these would be tables which are easy to edit (i.e. excel, spreadsheet). You could copy or import from excel to matrices. For example beam properties would be stored here. These could be quite large and currently seem to drastically reduce calc speed.

Functions / Calculators:
You create custom functions or calculators. i.e. beam analysis, steel beam design. Through out the page you call on these functions for input/output. Currently this works well for the most part. However, sometimes the program triggers recalculation of all these. This can lead to very long calc times and is frustrating when unintentional.


"Areas"
Areas are great for organizing the page. More improvement on deleting and adding space is needed with areas. Also maybe it is possible to control recalculation through the use of areas.

Format:
Currently the format that I would follow is to have a single page. At the top of the page I insert all the data matrices and functions. From there I have areas for
Loads
Roof Joist
Floor Beams
Columns
Footings
Lateral
This is alot in one page. Maybe it is better (faster) to create these as separate pages? What is the easiest way to link, "include (some issues with areas)"?

Below is a typical calc to present the format discussed above.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ydaz15u4sdrju5l/Typical%20Calc.sm?dl=0

Essentially their needs to be global values (i.e. the loads) but the Beam calculations could be run like a separate module and only regenerated when the use selects global recalc... maybe. I'm wondering if I'm on the right track or if there are better ways? Faster ways!?

Wrote

Data matrices/tables:
Ideally these would be tables which are easy to edit (i.e. excel, spreadsheet). You could copy or import from excel to matrices.

Do you know the Excel import export plugin?

Wrote

"Areas"
Areas are great for organizing the page. More improvement on deleting and adding space is needed with areas. Also maybe it is possible to control recalculation through the use of areas.

Don't use areas at the time. They are the most buggy part of Smath. If you stay away of them you can avoid the worst crashes.