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    • pbacotP Offline
      pbacot
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      Thank you! Nice explanation!

      MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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      • medeekM Offline
        medeek
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        Version 1.4.6 - 05.30.2020

        • Enabled the "Wall Stretch" tool within the Medeek Wall Tools toolbar.

        http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su359_800.jpg

        Note that this tool can be used to either shrink or stretch a wall panel. Instructions for use below:

        1.) Select tool (click stretch wall icon)
        2.) Select the wall panel you want to modify.
        3.) Select either the start or end of the wall panel (red or green circle).
        4.) Position cursor to either shrink or stretch wall panel.

        Also note that this tool will not adjust adjacent wall panels even if they are connected at the corners to the wall panel being modified. This is by design. I will release a tutorial shortly explaining the reasoning behind this behavior.

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

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
          last edited by

          Shrinking a wall:

          wall_stretch.gif

          Click on the image to view animation.

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

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
            last edited by

            Tutorial 13 - Stretch Wall Tool (7:41 min.)

            The audio is a little strange in this video, not sure why, I will check the audio out in more detail for future videos.

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

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
              last edited by

              Version 1.4.7 - 06.02.2020

              • Enabled the "Wall Join" tool within the Medeek Wall Tools toolbar.

              Note, that to join two walls they must be colinear and their START and END points must be coincidental.

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

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              • medeekM Offline
                medeek
                last edited by

                Tutorial 14 - Join Wall Tool (5:54 min.)

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

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
                  last edited by

                  Updated todo list (as of June 3, 2020):

                  1.) Gable and Shed Walls
                  2.) Move the Estimating module to the new Medeek Project extension, and further develop this module as it relates to the wall plugin.
                  3.) Complete the Wall Join tool.
                  4.) Convert the Window, Door and Garage Door Draw menus to HTML.
                  5.) Move the Fixtures module to a the new Medeek Interior extension.
                  6.) Compete the standalone columns/post tool.
                  6b) Classical columns for the post tool.

                  7.) Start work on the integrated Medeek Engineering extension, start with window and door headers for vertical loads.
                  8.) A generic Blocking module.
                  9.) Transom windows above doors with and without sidelites.
                  10.) Shear Wall module which will ultimately integrate with the engineering plugin.
                  11.) Complete the Wall Stretch tool.
                  12.) Additional door and window types as requested (eg. bi-fold, sliding glass, double and triple single hung windows).
                  13.) Spend some time on the new tabs in the global settings, currently showing an Under Construction sign.
                  14.) Presets for Windows, Door and Garage Doors
                  15.) Making the Window and Door modules work with generic walls, not just Medeek walls.
                  16.) Multi-layer gypsum
                  17.) Stair module permutations: U, L, T etc…
                  18.) Further “idiot” proofing of the plugins: (zero value, nil values, checking for impossible geometry, etc…)
                  19.) Wall Justification
                  20.) Interior trim added to Medeek Interior extension.

                  Highlighted items have been recently completed.

                  This list does not include many other minor feature additions and bugs fixes, more details can be found here:

                  Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall Plugin Changelog

                  Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall Plugin Changelog

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                  So far this year (2020) I’ve made 30 major revision upgrades to the plugin. Last year was only about half this amount as most of my attention was focused on upgrades to the Foundation plugin, the release of the new Electrical plugin and a concentrated effort on the complex roof module towards the end of 2019.

                  Always onward and upward.

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

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                  • medeekM Offline
                    medeek
                    last edited by

                    Version 1.4.8 - 06.05.2020

                    • Added Quoins as an option for exterior walls.

                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su360_800.jpg

                    *** Warning ***
                    This update is backward compatible with walls drawn in previous versions of the plugin however if you download this version you will be required to recreate any wall presets that you have previously defined.

                    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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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
                      last edited by

                      Looks like the algorithm is working correctly even with non-orthogonal walls:

                      https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/2/8/284da57333c233d66e27740d65528649176159eb.jpeg

                      View model here:

                      Link Preview Image
                      3D Warehouse

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

                      favicon

                      (3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

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

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                      • medeekM Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by

                        Tutorial 15 - Quoins (8:34 min.)

                        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)

                        The feature is probably not as commonly used in most residential construction however it was an easy add and it has been requested enough times to warrant its inclusion.

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

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                        • medeekM Offline
                          medeek
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                          Version 1.4.9 - 06.11.2020

                          • Converted the "Draw Garage Door" menu to HTML.

                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su362_800.jpg

                          At first glance this may seem like a minor update, but in fact it is was quite a major undertaking. I rewrote a good portion of the Garage module so that both the Draw and Edit menus are fully HTML. I also tracked down some long standing bugs with regards to the jamb depth calculation (garage door installation).

                          This is part of the larger project to migrate all of the draw menus to HTML. I figured I would start with the garage door module since it is used less than the window and door modules and somewhat less critical. I've tested the update extensively (both metric and imperial) and it all appears to shake out. If things look good after a few more days I will proceed to update the other two modules.

                          The HTML draw menu is a significant improvement over the previous legacy menu system.

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

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                          • medeekM Offline
                            medeek
                            last edited by

                            ***** Father's Day Sale*****

                            In appreciation for all of the hard working fathers (and mothers) out there, and especially during these unprecedented times, I will be offering a renewal promotion on all of the plugins for the next three days (June 12, 13 and 14).

                            The regular license renewal prices are given below:

                            License Renewals:
                            Medeek Truss - $60.00 USD
                            Medeek Wall - $60.00 USD
                            Medeek Foundation - $40.00 USD
                            Medeek Electrical - $25.00 USD

                            The promotional renewal prices are given below:

                            Medeek Truss - $15.00 USD
                            Medeek Wall - $15.00 USD
                            Medeek Foundation - $10.00 USD
                            Medeek Electrical - $5.00 USD

                            This is a very steep discount in hopes of getting as many users to upgrade to the latest versions of the plugins as possible. In the last year, the updates to the plugins have been quite significant. I would very much like to see everyone taking advantage of these updates and feature additions that I have worked very hard to create.

                            These promotional prices will take affect June. 12, 2020 and end June. 14, 2020. All renewals, prior and after this time frame, will be at the regular prices.

                            Please note that if you have recently purchased a plugin(s), you can still take advantage of this renewal offer. Renewing your license while it is still active adds an additional year to the license expiration date.

                            Thank-you for your continued support.

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

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                            • medeekM Offline
                              medeek
                              last edited by

                              Version 1.5.0 - 06.15.2020

                              • Converted the "Draw Window" menu to HTML.

                              http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su363_800.jpg

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

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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                Version 1.5.1 - 06.18.2020

                                • Converted the "Draw Door" menu to HTML.
                                • Fixed a bug with arched door sidelites.

                                http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su364_800.jpg

                                Not a glamorous update, but certainly a critical one. The three most important draw menus are now switched to full HTML.

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

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  Version 1.5.2 - 06.21.2020

                                  • Added the ability to create, load and delete window presets within the Edit and Draw (HTML) Menus.

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

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                                  • medeekM Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Version 1.5.3 - 06.22.2020

                                    • Added the ability to create, load and delete door presets within the Edit and Draw (HTML) Menus.

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su365_800.jpg

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

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                                    • jujuJ Offline
                                      juju
                                      last edited by

                                      Any chance that updates / newer versions could be limited to once every fortnight, unless it fixes a mission critical flaw / error / issue?

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

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                                      • medeekM Offline
                                        medeek
                                        last edited by

                                        The frequency of updates will probably decrease now that the plugin is maturing. I will also be moving my attention to the new Floor plugin in a few weeks.

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

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                                        • medeekM Offline
                                          medeek
                                          last edited by

                                          When you first click the gable wall tool you will be presented with the following gable wall matrix:

                                          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/a/1a93e1702f0505ccea87e546778df491c75d3be9.jpeg

                                          As you can see from the shading all wall types except for the "Gable" type have been grayed out. Initially I will make only this wall type available, then the "Shed" will be the next type I proceed to develop. The rectangular, gable and shed walls constitute the vast majority of wall geometries used in most construction however you can see there are quite a few other possibilities, so many in fact, that I quickly ran out of descriptive names to assign them.

                                          Compared with a standard rectangular wall a gable wall with have the following additional parameters:

                                          • Wall Height Left
                                          • Wall Height Right
                                          • Wall Pitch Left
                                          • Wall Pitch Right

                                          These four parameters will drive the location of the wall peak. In most situations the left and right values will be the same resulting in a symmetric gable wall however any combination of dissimilar pitches and wall heights will be possible which will then yield an asymmetric gable wall.

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

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            The wireframe preview will look like this:

                                            https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/c/a/ca76d723d8aed6bf7cda5c0d0c315be9b6d31838.jpeg

                                            In this case we have a symmetric gable wall.

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

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