Medeek Wall Plugin

medeek · 10 Jul 2018, 21:06

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.

pilou · 14 Jul 2018, 16:41

With the free PBR by Samuel inside SketchUp!

or more elaborated

medeek · 15 Jul 2018, 00:37

Board and Batten Shutters:

medeek · 15 Jul 2018, 09:46

Arched window with flat panel shutters:

These arched shutters are proving to be a bit more challenging. I will need to figure out a new algorithm for board and batten shutters and louver shutters.

pbacot · 15 Jul 2018, 17:18

@medeek said:

Arched window with flat panel shutters:

These arched shutters are proving to be a bit more challenging. I will need to figure out a new algorithm for board and batten shutters and louver shutters.

No kidding. I can't even imagine!

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 00:42

I think I've finally been bested by the complicated geometry and the limitations of SketchUp or perhaps my ability to model within SketchUp.

Notice the raised panel shutters for an arched windows shown below:

To create the raised panel effect I will draw the three outlines and then use the transform_entities method to move the edges into the plane. The problem is when I try this with a curved outline(s) as shown SketchUp does not know how to handle the curved planes/surfaces being created.

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 07:23

I guess I haven't been defeated after all. Using the follow-me method I was able to get it to work:

I now have all the shutter types working for arched 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)

juju · 16 Jul 2018, 09:07

@medeek said:

I guess I haven't been defeated after all.

pilou · 16 Jul 2018, 09:48

These are in your plans ?

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 10:49

@pilou said:

These are in your plans ?

I have been contemplating them, but haven't put anything in the code as of yet.

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 10:55

I"m not sure why you would want to put a single shutter to one side of a window but here it is just in case you need it:

I will have to wait until tomorrow to roll out all of the shutter updates its now 4:00AM and I'm done for now.

I think I've now beat this horse to death, shutters are available for rectangle and arched windows in all styles and geometry (Left, Right, Double).

After I add more window types I will probably need to revisit the shutter module but I don't think shutters are very common for more exotic window shapes (ie. ovals, triangles, trapezoids etc...)

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 18:43

Left, Right and Double:

View model here:

3D Warehouse

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

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

I've also addressed a bug with arched geometry where the push-pull direction was giving unpredictable results (flipping flopping between in and out). Turns out that you need to clock your segments all in the same direction to get predictable results, which makes sense. For some reason this did not occur to me as I was coding some of these sections of the main window module.

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 19:13

Version 0.8.6b - 07.16.2018

Added shutters: Solid, Flat Panel, Raised Panel, Louver, Board & Batten to arched windows.
Shutter geometry parameter allows for: Left, Right or Double.
Fixed bug in arched window module that was causing unpredictable push-pull behavior.

medeek · 16 Jul 2018, 20:03

Now that I'm on a window/shutter kick I'm wondering if I should jump back into the window module and enable round and oval windows. I will probably forego the shutters on these types of windows for now and just concentrate on the basics like the window itself and the trim and casing.

The grilles for these type of windows (round and ovals) can get quite elaborate and could easily soak up an entire week of my time just trying to put together some of the more common variants.

Charlie__V · 17 Jul 2018, 00:14

@medeek said:

Now that I'm on a window/shutter kick I'm wondering if I should jump back into the window module and enable round and oval windows.

If you must.....but I would love to see an option for at least multiple DH or Casements (mulled units) implemented before round or oval since they are typically specialty/limited application.

My 2 pennies worth

Charlie