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    medeek
    last edited by 24 Jul 2017, 04:41

    Fixed a minor bug with the tail bearing truss module. The user should now be able to input a roof pitch up to 16:12. This was such a minor fix that I'm not rolling a major revision, just a sub-revision: 1.9.5b.

    Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
    Medeek Engineering Inc
    design.medeek.com

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      medeek
      last edited by 25 Jul 2017, 16:55

      Over the weekend I was digging about through the board and looking at other attempts in creating BIM plugins. I noticed SketchupBIM and its development, which appears to have terminated abruptly. Whatever happened with this one?

      Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
      Medeek Engineering Inc
      design.medeek.com

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        medeek
        last edited by 25 Jul 2017, 20:07

        Does anyone have any cut lists from Mitek, Simpson Strongtie or Alpine software? I've had some requests for the plugin to generate actual cut lists for the members and I am curious what these typically look like.

        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
        Medeek Engineering Inc
        design.medeek.com

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          medeek
          last edited by 26 Jul 2017, 05:39

          Tonight I was thinking it might be kind of cool to enable an option for hip and ridge (cap) on hip roofs.

          After about an hour of coding I generated this:

          http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su253_800.jpg

          I've got the hip cap figured out at the eaves but I'm a little unsure how to terminate everything where the hips meet the ridge:

          http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su254_800.jpg

          View model here:

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          3D Warehouse

          3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

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          Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
          Medeek Engineering Inc
          design.medeek.com

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          • M Offline
            medeek
            last edited by 26 Jul 2017, 19:55

            I also see a lot of this locally:

            HIPANDRIDGE2.jpg

            Either way the modeling at this junction is going to get complicated, I'm trying to find an easy way out, that still looks good.

            Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
            Medeek Engineering Inc
            design.medeek.com

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              pbacot
              last edited by 28 Jul 2017, 07:09

              Nice work on that. Looks clean!

              MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                facer
                last edited by 28 Jul 2017, 08:37

                View Medeek's Model in Sketchfab:

                Note option to view in Virtual Reality (VR)
                Refer to Sketchfab instructions

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                MEDEEK_OFFICE_HIP3 - Download Free 3D model by facer0001

                MEDEEK OFFICE Shows example of the use of Medeek Sketchup plugins. Meedek foundation plugin for Sketchup http://design.medeek.com/resources/medeekfoundationplugin.html Medeek Truss plugin for Sketchup http://design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html - MEDEEK_OFFICE_HIP3 - Download Free 3D model by facer0001

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                MEDEEK_OFFICE_HIP3_Skp16.jpg

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                  medeek
                  last edited by 28 Jul 2017, 15:05

                  The hip and ridge is now fully implemented for hip roofs as shown.

                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su255_800.jpg

                  It can also handle pyramid roofs where there is no ridge cap.

                  In the global settings I will setup and option to enable this feature and also an option to set the (ridge/hip) cap width and thickness.

                  Its too late tonight but I will see what I can do tomorrow about rolling out a new version.

                  View model here:

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                  The trigonometry required to calculate the beveled cuts on those hip caps is something else, but it never fails to amaze me how it all works out once the math is right.

                  Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                  Medeek Engineering Inc
                  design.medeek.com

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                    facer
                    last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 01:34

                    %(#000000)[View Medeek's Model in Kubity:

                    Note option to view in Virtual Reality (VR)
                    Refer to Kubity instructions

                    Model LINK:
                    https://www.kubity.com/p/v8uRve ]

                    Medeek Office by Kubity.PNG

                    Medeek Office by Kubity.JPG

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                      facer
                      last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 21:57

                      Medeek Const Library - Kickstarter Status at: 29 Jul
                      https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/128644708/medeek-construction-plugin-library

                      Meedeek Kickstarter - update 06 - 29 jul.PNG

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                      • M Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 23:30

                        Version 1.9.6 - 07.29.2017

                        • Added a hip & ridge option for all hip type roofs.

                        I will now need to setup hip & ridge for all other roof variants (gable, dutch gable etc...)

                        I'm quite pleased with the way this has come out. Within the global settings under the "Sheathing" tab you can adjust the width and thickness of the hip/ridge cap.

                        This option definitely adds a finished look to the roof.

                        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                        Medeek Engineering Inc
                        design.medeek.com

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                          medeek
                          last edited by 30 Jul 2017, 01:46

                          Added a hip & ridge option for all gable truss roofs (sub. rev. 1.9.6b):

                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su257_800.jpg

                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su256_800.jpg

                          View model here:

                          Link Preview Image
                          3D Warehouse

                          3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

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                          (3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

                          Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                          Medeek Engineering Inc
                          design.medeek.com

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                            facer
                            last edited by 30 Jul 2017, 08:38

                            Medeek Office - sliced open to show structure
                            using Zorro2 plugin

                            Sketchfab LINK:
                            https://sketchfab.com/models/7dd005d09e6040e181ac2319b6dc4cfa

                            Meedeek Office - sections.PNG
                            Meedeek Office - sections_2 - 28 jul.PNG
                            Medeek Office sections 003.JPG

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                              facer
                              last edited by 30 Jul 2017, 13:55

                              Medeek Office - Rendering in Thea for Sketchup

                              MEDEEK_OFFICE_HIP3_Skp16_thea3.jpg

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                                medeek
                                last edited by 31 Jul 2017, 03:02

                                This afternoon I began to put together the HTML for the timber truss GUI (what I have so far):

                                http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su258_800.jpg

                                I think I've reduced a metal plated (bolts) timber truss down to twenty (20) parameters.

                                Hopefully the preview panel will help simplify the entry of these parameters and give the user instant feedback on what each one does. With these sort of trusses the look and feel of the truss is every bit as important as the structural aspect so a preview is very important.

                                The preview panel will not only show the timbers but also the metal plates and exact position of each bolt.

                                Once the user submits "go", the timber truss module will draw one (1) timber truss with all of the timbers, metal plates, bolts, nuts and washers.

                                In the global options the user will be able to specify the bolt standard and the washer standard as well as set the material (color) for the plate and hardware.

                                As usual the design and programming is a little more involved than I originally anticipated but in the end it should be quite dramatic to be able to create a fully bolted and plated timber truss.

                                Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                Medeek Engineering Inc
                                design.medeek.com

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                                  pbacot
                                  last edited by 31 Jul 2017, 14:59

                                  I like seeing the 2d display! Looks great! What a productive afternoon!

                                  MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                                  • M Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by 1 Aug 2017, 08:14

                                    Visually, not a lot of progress:

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su259_800.jpg

                                    But what you can't see is the algorithm to efficiently position and display the bolts.

                                    For larger trusses I'm a little worried that the display is too small to show the bolt details, but I'm not sure what else to do about it.

                                    Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                    Medeek Engineering Inc
                                    design.medeek.com

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                                      juju
                                      last edited by 1 Aug 2017, 08:18

                                      Looking good! Maybe have the view automatically scale down to fit the larger trusses, equipping the window with a zoom tool / widget / whatever is probably asking too much...

                                      Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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                                        medeek
                                        last edited by 1 Aug 2017, 14:30

                                        There seems to be some confusion regarding the licensing for the plugins. Just to be clear when you purchase a license it is permanent, it will work forever. There is no need to renew your license for continuous functionality.

                                        Renewing your license gives you access to the latest version of the plugin(s) within the Medeek Account Manager. The primary reason to renew your license is so that you can upgrade the plugin(s) to the latest version and take advantage of any new features and bug fixes.

                                        I may update the plugin(s) pages to better explain what I have written above.

                                        Hopefully this clarifies the Medeek licensing policy. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

                                        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                        Medeek Engineering Inc
                                        design.medeek.com

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                                          juju
                                          last edited by 1 Aug 2017, 14:45

                                          Thanks for the clarification Nathan, maybe download access to the last version a licence qualifies for is needed? I've only seen upgrade options (when licence has come to expiration date) and no alternate link to last qualifying version.

                                          Having said that, upgrades are quite affordable, thank you.

                                          Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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