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    • jujuJ Offline
      juju
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      @medeek said:

      I guess the upside is that if the hackers are trying to crack the program it must be worth their time and hence I've put together a fairly substantial product.

      Aaaah, a silver lining type of guy! 👍

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        medeek
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        Life is tough, you've got to find a silver lining somewhere.

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

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
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          Gutters:

          http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su298_800.jpg

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

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
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            The half round gutter type (U6):

            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su299_800.jpg

            These are probably the two most common gutter profiles but there are others that I can add if requested:

            • box gutters
            • fascia gutters

            Even though I've listed these at the K5 and U6 gutter types, one can easily modify any of their dimensions to generate any size of these gutter types with the given profile. The reason I've named them with the sizes "5" and "6" is because the default values correspond to these sizes.

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

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
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              Version 2.0.4c - 10.30.2017

              This sub-release has the gutter menu added to the global settings as well as a new roof layer added for gutters in the layer menu.

              You can't actually create any gutters yet but you can test out the new GUI in the global settings and offer any feedback.

              I am still working out the algorithm for the downspouts. My intent is to use the standard rectangular profile downspout material for the K-Style gutter and a round profile downspout for the U-Style (half round) gutter.

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

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                juju
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                @medeek said:

                Version 2.0.4c - 10.30.2017
                I am still working out the algorithm for the downspouts. My intent is to use the standard rectangular profile downspout material for the K-Style gutter and a round profile downspout for the U-Style (half round) gutter.

                Please have an option to use round downspouts on the K-style (we call it OGEE) gutter.

                Also, is it possible to create a D-profile gutter? It is much like the half-round, with some extra input fields required in order to get the half-ellipse with straight ends to the top. Maybe an option for a box profile gutter as well?

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
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                  Post or send me a sketch of the D-Style and I can add it in. I'll also add the box gutter and the fascia gutter. This will be a total of 5 different gutter types. I can always add more now that I have the template setup

                  Your right it doesn't make any sense to limit the downspout type to a particular gutter style. I will setup some additional options/parameters:

                  Downspout Type: RECTANGLE/ROUND

                  Downspout Length (ft./m): This length will be measured from the top plate of the wall that the truss or rafter roof rests on.

                  For Rectangular Downspouts, the following two parameters:

                  Depth: (default value 2.25" or metric value?)
                  Width: (default value 3.125" or metric value?)

                  For Round Downspouts, the following one parameter:

                  Dia.: (default value 3.0" or metric value?)

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

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                  • medeekM Offline
                    medeek
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                    The gutter extension is how much the gutter extends past the rake board on a gable roof, this does not apply to a hip roof or dutch hip roof.

                    http://superiorgutters.net/wp-content/uploads/drip-edge-ext.jpg

                    The vertical offset is the distance the gutter drops down from the top edge of the fascia board, the default is zero.

                    With a metric template the dimensions are given in mm or metres with the grid shown in cm. In US units dimensions are in inches or feet with the grid shown in inches.

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

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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
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                      SketchUp Essentials has put together a nice overview of the plugin.

                      I've been talking to Justin and I may have him put together some tutorials for me. My videos are quite bland compared to his presentation.

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

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                      • jujuJ Offline
                        juju
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                        @medeek said:

                        Post or send me a sketch of the D-Style and I can add it in.

                        trade information on this one seems to be terrible. See attached PDF, page 11/12 has a diagram of sorts...


                        DPI Plastics plumbing & drainage fittings Aug 2011 - low resolution.pdf

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                        • medeekM Offline
                          medeek
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                          The D-style profile is very interesting mathematically. Its not quite an ellipse but it really has no flats so it is actually more than a rectangle with fillets since the curvature is continous. I'm going to say it can best be approximated by a superellipse with n = 2.5:

                          http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/1/7/1/171490937fc13b93677c00b8c80ffb76.png

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                          Superellipse - Wikipedia

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                          For modeling purposes though it is probably easiest just to model it as a rectangle with fillets. As such it can be defined with five dimensions, four linear and one radius.

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

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                            medeek
                            last edited by

                            D-Style Gutter:

                            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su300_800.jpg

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

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                              juju
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                              Looks good, how about a radius field to control the curvature?

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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                @juju said:

                                Looks good, how about a radius field to control the curvature?

                                The field with the "R" is the radius, I've uploaded version 2.0.4d so you can test it out. Let me know if there are more appropriate default values to use for the dimensions.

                                I just noticed the units are missing from the screenshot of the D-style gutter, I'll fix that.

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

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  Since I'm adding in gutters I should probably add in fascia and soffits, yet another tab in the global settings.

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

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                                    dpaul
                                    last edited by

                                    Gutters, downspouts, and other pieces of your trusses/roof plugin will be of value to us, of course.

                                    But since you are now widening the use and scope of the plugin to roofs and entablatures themselves, can I suggest a close look at GET YOUR HOUSE RIGHT--architectural elements to use & avoid-- by MARIANNE CUSATO?

                                    I believe studying the parameters she highlights as historically correct can only be of real help to how you precisely lay out new plugin parameters (for example, how the half-round gutter fits on the entablature, or how 'poor man's greek return' could be done easily and accurately. And so on....).

                                    All best.

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                                    • medeekM Offline
                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      @dpaul said:

                                      Gutters, downspouts, and other pieces of your trusses/roof plugin will be of value to us, of course.

                                      But since you are now widening the use and scope of the plugin to roofs and entablatures themselves, can I suggest a close look at GET YOUR HOUSE RIGHT--architectural elements to use & avoid-- by MARIANNE CUSATO?

                                      I believe studying the parameters she highlights as historically correct can only be of real help to how you precisely lay out new plugin parameters (for example, how the half-round gutter fits on the entablature, or how 'poor man's greek return' could be done easily and accurately. And so on....).

                                      All best.

                                      Bought it and a couple others for good measure. I'm still working on the straight skeleton but I'm also wanting to add in some of the finishing touches to a roof so that the plugin can actually be utilized by architects and designers.

                                      The roof, and the entire structure for that matter, is similar to the human body. The trusses and framing is only the skeleton. We need all of the other components to make the assembly whole.

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

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                                      • medeekM Offline
                                        medeek
                                        last edited by

                                        Preview of the E-Style or "Box Gutter":

                                        http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su301_800.jpg

                                        Note that I've also added the downspout options and parameters. The units don't show in this screen shot but they will within the plugin.

                                        This type of gutter is probably more common in commercial applications.

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

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                                        • jujuJ Offline
                                          juju
                                          last edited by

                                          Attached ZIP file with some PDF's and DWG's of frequently used system, at least in South Africa. The files may be relatively old, but they are still current.

                                          I think the profiles relate closely to some of the various style variants you refer to.


                                          Watertite.zip

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            Version 2.0.5 - 11.05.2017

                                            • Added gutters and downspouts for rafter and truss hip roofs.
                                            • Gutter menu added to the global settings.
                                            • Custom roof layer added for gutters in the layer menu within the global settings.

                                            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su302_800.jpg

                                            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/truss_su303_800.jpg

                                            I still need to add gutters and downspouts to the gable roofs (truss and rafter).

                                            Four gutter types with two different downspout types.

                                            This is a new feature so please send me your feedback and I will try to address all of the issues.

                                            The gutter shown is a 6" half round with a 2.75" round downspout. The gutter and downspouts are separate solids so that one can easily adjust the placement of the downspouts after the fact.

                                            The downspout angle is 15 degrees, with a 3" drop out of the gutter and a downspout center line radius of 3".

                                            View model here:

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                                            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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