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In the input for Importance factor in Load View, we now indicate the serviceability load factor as well as the one for ultimate limit states. This is particularly important for snow loads, because designers are allowed to use Part 9 snow loads which do not include a serviceability factor. In this case, the input selection indicates that Sizer then factors these loads by 0.9, so the designer can make the necessary adjustment to the load magnitude to compensate.