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    • K Offline
      KrisM
      last edited by

      Since you are looking at CMU sizes, in the real world the 3/8" mortar space sometimes gets fudged. For example, if I have a 100' long building, technically the block spacing would create a wall which is 3/8" short at one end. This doesn't happen. The block layers will stretch the spacing over some distance to get the last block to line up at 100'. The same thing happens at overhead doors and man doors. For example, a metal man door frame is typically 3'-4" wide, not 3'-4 3/8" wide which the accurate block spacing would require. When you are modelling everything to a theoretical accuracy, it sometimes doesn't jive with reality. Not sure how you resolve this.
      KrisM

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      • medeekM Offline
        medeek
        last edited by

        I'm not actually drawing the blocks just applying a material/texture to the solid wall group to make it appear that way. With this being said some of the finer points with regards to block wall construction can be safely ignored, at least for now.

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

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
          last edited by

          Version 0.8.9b - 07.25.2018

          • Stud/Wall Depth and Width parameters added to the Walls tab of the Global Settings.

          For CMU walls you will want to disable the standard stud sizes and then specify the wall/stud width (ie. 7.625") with the Walls tab of the global settings. Also set the framing mode to "CMU" if desired.

          When creating the walls one would probably turn off the advanced wall options since gypsum, sheathing, trim and cladding are usually not needed for this wall type but if required all of the options are available for this wall type as well.

          One additional note to add is that if you are upgrading the plugin and currently using the layers feature you will want to open up the layers tab of the global settings, so as to reinitialize the layers. I've added an additional layer option for CMU block.

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

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
            last edited by

            Version 0.8.9c - 07.26.2018

            • Added double, triple and quad casement windows to the window draw and edit modules.
            • Resolved a bug in the window and door attribute library modules.

            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su178_800.jpg

            I'm not sure if the callouts are really visible with this image but they are formatted like so:

            (3) 2040CSMT (for the 3 lite 6040 window)

            This update is per customer request.

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            3D Warehouse

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            I've also been thinking quite a bit about integration with other plugins and how I can best facilitate that plugin-to-plugin communication.

            My first thought is that the under the hood structure of the wall is actually fully exposed already and can be modified with any other third party plugin. Everything required to build the wall is contained within the attribute library of the wall panel group (outermost container). I will be publishing a specification which delineates each value and position within the attribute library so other plugin authors can easily obtain or set this information as required and have an exact understanding of what each parameter is.

            I will also be assembling an API so that another plugin author can cut holes in the walls for openings (windows and doors) and also rebuild the wall panels etc... I'm not exactly sure on all of the details yet but hopefully this will make the plugin more accessible to other plugin authors and allow for better integration.

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

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
              last edited by

              A couple of segmental arches and a quinto acuto and equilateral gothic arch:

              http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su179_800.jpg

              Selecting either an arch or gothic arch geometry will enable the "Window Arch Radius" parameter as shown in the edit window menu above.

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

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              • medeekM Offline
                medeek
                last edited by

                Arched window openings now have exterior trim and wainscoting enabled:

                http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su180_800.jpg

                For those interested this is the underlying equations that I'm using to calculate a gothic arch:

                http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/GOTHIC_ARCH_800.jpg

                Notice that the center of the arch is at the same height as the springline but the lateral placement of the center of the arch is driven by the radius since the arch is tangent to the vertical . A classic quinto acuto gothic arch has a radius that is 4/5 of the width of the opening, whereas an equilateral arch will be radius = width.

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

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
                  last edited by

                  These arched windows and their grilles (Prairie Style shown) were a bit more than I was wanting to bite off when I started into them this morning but perseverance won over in the end and I finally got them sorted out:

                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su181_800.jpg

                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su182_800.jpg

                  The half round springline window is created by setting the radius to half the window opening.

                  Also note that only the picture or fixed window type is available for the arch and gothic arch geometry.

                  I still need to work on shutters for these window types but that is a job for another day.

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

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                  • medeekM Offline
                    medeek
                    last edited by

                    Does anyone have a good texture for T1-11 siding that they would be willing to share?

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

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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
                      last edited by

                      Version 0.9.0 - 08.03.2018

                      • Added gothic and segmental arched windows to the window draw and edit modules.
                      • Added shutters: Solid, Flat Panel, Raised Panel, Louver, Board & Batten to arched and gothic arch windows.

                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su183_800.jpg

                      View model here:

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

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                      • medeekM Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by

                        The arch/gothic arch window rabbit hole was very deep:

                        http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su184_800.jpg

                        Ext. Trim and Shutter (Left)

                        http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su185_800.jpg

                        Interior Casing

                        http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su186_800.jpg

                        Interior Casing Options

                        Adding a new window type now entails the following additional features that must all be considered:

                        1.) Exterior Trim (Style A, Style B)
                        2.) Interior Casing/Trim (Style A, Style B, Style C)
                        3.) Window frame, casing and glass (window geometry will dictate if additional styles can be created for that geometry in addition to the standard fixed window).
                        4.) Window Grille (ten different grille configurations currently)
                        5.) Shutters (five different shutter types currently in three different configurations)

                        Some window types will also involve additional parameters due to asymmetry or other special features.

                        The trapezoid or triangular window may also involve a pitched header will further complicate matters with wall framing.

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

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                        • medeekM Offline
                          medeek
                          last edited by

                          Version 0.9.0b - 08.03.2018

                          • Enabled all interior casing styles (Style A, Style B, and Style C) for gothic and arch windows.

                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su187_800.jpg

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

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                          • pbacotP Offline
                            pbacot
                            last edited by

                            Some of the casing styles are looking very nice. Some combinations should probably not be allowed, in good taste, but there's no telling what people will do, even in buildings that are considered "conventional" or "traditional".

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                            • medeekM Offline
                              medeek
                              last edited by

                              I've basically distilled it down to three interior window casing styles as seen in the images above.

                              The left most example includes the full casing that wraps the window as well as the stool and apron. The middle example eliminates the casing but keeps the stool and apron and the simplest version is just gypsum wrapping the interior of the window well.

                              Where things usually get more elaborate than this is with the addition of additional elements to the top casing or head casing:

                              http://www.contractortalk.com/attachments/f13/116401d1406832183-stumped-craftsman-trim-detail-window-transom-over-door-craftsman-trim-terms.jpg

                              https://s3.amazonaws.com/finehomebuilding.s3.tauntoncloud.com/app/uploads/2016/04/10062225/Window-final_xl.gif

                              I'm not a huge fan of rosettes but I've seen plenty of this as well:

                              http://heritagerestoration.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/windowparts.jpg

                              http://clarnex.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/contemporary-window-trim-window-molding-design-window-casing-image-2-interior-window-molding-pictures-window-molding-design-exterior-molding-trim-contemporary-window-trim-details.jpg

                              I need to keep the geometry fairly simple otherwise it will really bog things down when you start adding a lot of windows or doors into a wall panel. Take for example the complexities of the stool and apron combo below:

                              https://windsorone.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/stool-1.jpg

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

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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                Today and yesterday I'm taking a much needed break from plugin programming to address my new reseller program. I am still fleshing out the way I want this to work but I think it will be a good thing, allowing me to focus on the code while more talented individuals are able to drive the sales end of things.

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

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  Just an FYI there is a known issue with stacking walls right now (multi-level structures), funny that this did not show up previously. I am currently working on it and should have a new revision in a few hours that hopefully addresses it fully.

                                  The issue is with the auto-corner configuration, apparently the algorithm is detecting walls on different levels when it should only be detecting the walls within a specified vertical range (on the same level).

                                  I think I've got my head back in the game now after a short hiatus from the code.

                                  Currently the three hot development items are:

                                  1.) New HTML menu/draw tool
                                  2.) Gable Walls
                                  3.) Garage Door Module

                                  I'm also excited to report that the new reseller system is live and ready to go. I am currently recruiting resellers so please contact me directly if you are interested. I haven't determined the number of resellers or if there will be a specific limit however I am looking for people with diverse backgrounds and people who are passionate about promoting SketchUp as a primary architectural design tool for residential and commercial design.

                                  You may also want to reset your bookmarks to the new Medeek Wall extension page:

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                                  Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall

                                  Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall

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                                  I've had to switch to a dynamic html page with the implementation of the reseller program however the static page will automatically redirect to this page.

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

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                                  • medeekM Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Version 0.9.0c - 08.08.2018

                                    • Critical fix to the auto-corner configuration module which addresses a bug with multi-story construction.

                                    If you are doing multi-story construction with the plugin you will want to download and install this fix immediately.

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

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                                    • medeekM Offline
                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      Version 0.9.0d - 08.09.2018

                                      • Added logic so that callouts for stacked windows are properly cascaded.

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/wall_su188_800.jpg

                                      Note that there is still an issue with stacking windows in the full framing mode. The plugin will not throw any errors (within the ruby console) but I will need to add some additional logic to properly frame up the cripple studs between windows, if any are required. Also the algorithm for the trimmer studs will require some modifications.

                                      Initially I did not foresee stacked windows but they do seem to be quite common so they have become a high priority.

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

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                                      • pbacotP Offline
                                        pbacot
                                        last edited by

                                        Transoms are common in our designs.Generally they are mulled with the window.

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                                        • medeekM Offline
                                          medeek
                                          last edited by

                                          @pbacot said:

                                          Transoms are common in our designs.Generally they are mulled with the window.

                                          This is slightly different than transoms, this is a situation where windows are stacked and each window has its own header.

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

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            I have updated the listing/title in the plugin store and on my own web page to show that the extension is still in BETA. Even though a lot of progress has been made, I am of the opinion that I am still a little ways off before I can confidently say the plugin is ready for production work.

                                            I am hoping to wrap up some major items in the next couple of weeks and hopefully this will get us to Version 1.0.0 and the official release.

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

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