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  • M Offline
    medeek
    last edited by 3 Jun 2020, 17:24

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

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

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      medeek
      last edited by 3 Jun 2020, 17:47

      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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        medeek
        last edited by 6 Jun 2020, 04:33

        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:

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        3D Warehouse

        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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          medeek
          last edited by 6 Jun 2020, 18:05

          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:

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          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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            medeek
            last edited by 6 Jun 2020, 21:02

            Tutorial 15 - Quoins (8:34 min.)

            View model here:

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            3D Warehouse

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

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            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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              medeek
              last edited by 12 Jun 2020, 03:46

              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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                medeek
                last edited by 12 Jun 2020, 20:36

                ***** 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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                  medeek
                  last edited by 16 Jun 2020, 05:21

                  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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                    medeek
                    last edited by 19 Jun 2020, 07:43

                    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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                      medeek
                      last edited by 21 Jun 2020, 07:18

                      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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                        medeek
                        last edited by 22 Jun 2020, 07:18

                        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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                          juju
                          last edited by 22 Jun 2020, 20:20

                          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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                            medeek
                            last edited by 22 Jun 2020, 21:17

                            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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                              medeek
                              last edited by 24 Jun 2020, 08:10

                              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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                                medeek
                                last edited by 26 Jun 2020, 07:54

                                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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                                  medeek
                                  last edited by 27 Jun 2020, 02:12

                                  An asymmetric gable wall:

                                  gable_wall_preview1.gif

                                  (click image to view animation)

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

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                                    medeek
                                    last edited by 30 Jun 2020, 08:35

                                    I'm going to have to dumb down some of the more general features/parameters found with rectangular walls as they apply to gable walls. For example with rectangular walls you can have walls connected at non-orthogonal corners. For gable walls this becomes very complicated and eventually I will probably allow it however for now I think it would be best to limit gable walls to ONLY orthogonal connections at the corners. If I don't do this it will be another 6 months of programming before I ever complete the gable wall module.

                                    As I was testing asymmetric gable walls earlier today it became apparent that the intersection at the peak is a little more interesting with the asymmetric case. Also I will probably make the double studs positioned at the peak an optional setting in the global settings.

                                    https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/d/9/d9211e9a193ca8581e45bd0dae7e7e12e542622a.jpeg

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

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                                      medeek
                                      last edited by 3 Jul 2020, 08:24

                                      Notice how the door falls beneath the gable wall peak:

                                      https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/b/f/bfc5ff718508de782d6857f05d3811b7e1ee2eea.jpeg

                                      In this situation the symbol or outline for the opening must be broken into two faces as shown.

                                      There are a lot of little details like this that further complicate things having to do with gable walls, finding them all is a slow and meticulous process.

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

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                                        medeek
                                        last edited by 4 Jul 2020, 11:45

                                        Working on in-wall columns for gable walls:

                                        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/f/ef1d69b943c4f66ab90fc02052947260553effec.jpeg

                                        A full height column just butts up to the underside of the top plate(s) and is cut at a bevel to match the pitch of the wall as shown.

                                        A more interesting scenario is where the column is less than or more than the plate height and you might then have a beam pocket, in this case at the peak of the wall:

                                        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/c/4/c467393452544189ace09ad55b77b66efb134021.jpeg

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

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                                          medeek
                                          last edited by 5 Jul 2020, 06:54

                                          Looks like we have the mid-span blocking firing on all cylinders now:

                                          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/7/5/75c8b638fe56dffb1c0f6672da44a7beff51a592.jpeg

                                          Notice the california corner still needs to be beveled where it abuts the top plate, I guess I missed that one earlier, I'm on it.

                                          After that I will work on the cavity insulation.

                                          I will release the gable wall to the public once I have completed the previous checklist, I will keep posting updates as I complete each item. The ETA could be in a as little as two days or it could be as far out as two weeks depending on if I run into any specific roadblocks along the way. You never know until you dig into the code.

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

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