Medeek Wall Plugin

medeek · 8 Jul 2018, 05:37

Plugin utilization breakdown:

Foundation Plugin: Not parametric, slab on grade foundation, less than a minute

Wall Plugin: Fully parametric, exterior walls only with some doors and windows, about a minute

Truss Plugin: Rafter roof not parametric and required manual editing to complete this roof framing, approximately 30-45 minutes of trimming members with the trim tool (Truss Plugin).

Based on this test the area I am falling down in most is the roof. I need to be able to automatically create complex roofs and also have them fully parametric, this has always been the holy grail of the Truss Plugin and I have not yet achieved it.

In my mind the Wall Plugin has already surpassed the Truss Plugin in ability and functionality.

pilou · 8 Jul 2018, 07:08

Cool assemby of 3 specialized plugins!

medeek · 8 Jul 2018, 17:23

I really like what I am able to do with the Wall Plugin now. Granted it does have a few missing elements but overall it can throw up some walls quickly and is full parametric. My issue is really with the Truss Plugin and its inability to handle full automation and parametric design.

pbacot · 8 Jul 2018, 17:32

While the wall plugin has so many options to consider I can see how the complexity of truss design is difficult to cover in a plugin for all (or most) considerations. Nevertheless great work all around!

medeek · 8 Jul 2018, 21:38

I just noticed this morning that I don't have a vertical offset for doors, funny nobody else has noticed this yet:

medeek · 9 Jul 2018, 07:21

Version 0.8.4d - 07.05.2018 thru 07.09.2018

Added a vertical offset parameter for doors that allows a door to be positioned below the bottom plate of the wall.

Door is vertically offset 12" into blockout in concrete stemwall.

medeek · 9 Jul 2018, 19:21

To better reflect the distinction between a plugin and extension I will be re-branding the plugin and renaming it to just "Medeek Wall".

From here on out I will also be referring to it as an extension.

The entire collection of plugins will be re-branded as:

Medeek Architect - A SketchUp Extension Library

Medeek Design Inc. - Resources

(design.medeek.com)

medeek · 10 Jul 2018, 01:27

There may be an issue with calling the collection of plugins Medeek Architect because of the reserved status of the word architect and architecture. I'm not even sure who to contact in regard to this matter to check on any legal difficulties, but I will do some more research tomorrow.

Other ideas for names include:

Medeek Construction
Medeek Home
Medeek Arch
Medeek Designer
Medeek SU
Medeek Build

I kind of like the ring of Medeek Architect, but I don't know if it will fly.

pbacot · 10 Jul 2018, 03:34

There's "Chief Architect" --don't know if there's a licensed individual involved. Not the same as if you were trying to sell services as an architect but some people do get litigious and states do have widely encompassing protections on the word.

pilou · 10 Jul 2018, 06:54

Medeek 3D Construction ?

medeek · 10 Jul 2018, 06:55

Added the APL4 Beam-to-Column Tie per designer request:

Installed in pairs with total of six STN22 decorative washers.

Bob James · 10 Jul 2018, 07:52

Medeek Architecture Designer?

Charlie__V · 10 Jul 2018, 12:49

Medeek AAi for Sketchup (Artificial Architecture intelligence)

KrisM · 10 Jul 2018, 17:18

I would put a request in for all the Simpson Outdoor Accent Connectors as well as the CPTZ Concealed Post tie. I've modeled some of these for one project but it would be great if they were incorporated into your extension (almost called it a plugin ).

medeek · 10 Jul 2018, 21:06

@krism said:

I would put a request in for all the Simpson Outdoor Accent Connectors as well as the CPTZ Concealed Post tie. I've modeled some of these for one project but it would be great if they were incorporated into your extension (almost called it a plugin ).

I was going to add the post feature to the foundation ext. but I think I will add it to the wall ext.

To this feature I will then add the ability to include post bases and caps. Then I will add in all of various Simpson hardware for free standing posts.

medeek · 11 Jul 2018, 08:00

Version 0.8.5 - 07.11.2018

Added the Prairie Grille for picture windows.
Added "Casement" and "Fixed" to the window installation types, these currently are modeled identical to the picture window type.
Added a "No Header" option for windows.
Updated the licensing system to include a 30 day limit of the trial version.
Added Simpson Strong-Tie APL4 Beam-to-Column Tie to the beam hanger library.
Name of plugin changed to "Medeek Wall".

medeek · 12 Jul 2018, 04:57

Trying to get to the big stuff but ended up working on some fires and adding some window grilles per customer requests.

The following grille options now available will be:

None
Standard
Prairie
Perimeter
Short Fractional
Farmhouse

View model here:

3D Warehouse

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

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

Now that I've spent some time organizing the window module better adding various grille configurations is a breeze. If you need others added just let me know.

medeek · 12 Jul 2018, 20:05

Version 0.8.5b - 07.12.2018

Added the following Grille Types for all windows: Prairie, Perimeter, Short Fractional, Farmhouse, Grid2x2, Grid2x3, Grid3x2, Grid3x3.

A Grid3x2 would be three columns and two rows (6 lite).

There are now 10 variants available for window grilles. One of these days I might consider adding in the Diamond and Queen Anne patterns but right now I'm "grille fatigued". On to bigger and better things.

medeek · 13 Jul 2018, 07:26

Beyond the trim and grilles the only exterior window treatment I am missing is shutters:

I will need to add in another set of parameters for shutters and associated menus.

The parameters will be:

Shutter Geometry: Single or Double
Shutter Style: Louver, Raised Panel, Flat Panel, Board & Batten
Shutter Material
Shutter Thickness

By default they will be half the width of the window opening and their height will be the same as the window opening. The shutter(s) will be offset 2" from the edge of the window to simulate the space taken up by hinges. I will not be showing hinges or any other hardware so as to keep the poly count reasonable.

The poly count on the various styles should not be too much of a problem except for the louvered style. Not sure how to model this variant without adding a lot geometry which is going to make the model heavy.

medeek · 14 Jul 2018, 15:00

Version 0.8.6 - 07.14.2018

Added shutters: Solid, Flat Panel, Raised Panel, Louver to rectangular windows.

View model here:

3D Warehouse

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

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

Available shutter styles are:

Solid
Raised Panel
Flat Panel
Louver

I have not yet enabled shutters for arched windows, that will be next.

I also need to add in a board & batten shutter which is also quite popular.

Also note that you can position the shutters on either side of the window (left or right, single shutter) or the more common double shutter configuration as shown.