Medeek Wall Plugin

medeek · 17 Nov 2020, 03:15

Version 1.7.2 - 11.16.2020

Added the ability to create custom "Shiplap" wall cladding materials within the Material Library.
Enabled "3D" Shiplap wall cladding for all wall types: Rectangular, Gable, Shed and Hip.

medeek · 18 Nov 2020, 08:03

View example model of 3D shiplap here:

3D Warehouse

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

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

medeek · 19 Nov 2020, 03:29

Medeek Wall Plugin Tutorial 17 - Tag/Layer Folders:

View model here:

3D Warehouse

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

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

medeek · 20 Nov 2020, 07:31

Version 1.7.3 - 11.20.2020

Fixed a bug with zero height gable, shed and hip walls when using the "No Framing" or "CMU" mode.
Fixed a minor bug with man door and garage door jambs with walls panels that are isolated in groups.

medeek · 22 Nov 2020, 00:54

Version 1.7.4 - 11.21.2020

Completed the "Garage Doors" tab within the Global Settings.

Some more slightly tedious code, but necessary.

medeek · 22 Nov 2020, 10:28

Version 1.7.4b - 11.22.2020

Completed the "SSW" tab within the Global Settings.

medeek · 23 Nov 2020, 05:08

Version 1.7.4c - 11.22.2020

Completed the "Beams" tab within the Global Settings.
Fixed a critical bug with the default settings for the following two window parameters: Jamb Ext. Reveal, Shim Gap.

***** CRITICAL BUG FIX *****

When you first load the plugin it sets default parameters for walls, door, windows etc...
A previous update introduced a typo into the code which incorrectly set the two window parameters listed above. This update corrects those two typos. It is highly recommended to update to the latest version of the plugin.

medeek · 23 Nov 2020, 12:00

Version 1.7.4d - 11.23.2020

Completed the "Columns" tab within the Global Settings.

medeek · 23 Nov 2020, 23:15

We’ve all had a trying year these last few months but somehow, thanks to our customers, we’ve managed to keep up the good fight and are still actively developing our extensions here at Medeek Design.

In recognition of the overwhelming support I have received from the SketchUp community these last few months I will be immediately offering 40% off of the mdkBIM bundle price using the coupon code GIVETHANKS20. (ends Dec. 1, 2020).

This will reduce the bundle price from $170.00 USD to $102.00 USD. This promo code does not apply to any of the extensions purchased separately or to the electrical plugin. The offer also ends on Dec. 1 and no rain checks will issued thereafter.

Gus R · 24 Nov 2020, 18:35

Sold!

This is a great suite.

@medeek said:

We’ve all had a trying year these last few months but somehow, thanks to our customers, we’ve managed to keep up the good fight and are still actively developing our extensions here at Medeek Design.

In recognition of the overwhelming support I have received from the SketchUp community these last few months I will be immediately offering 40% off of the mdkBIM bundle price using the coupon code GIVETHANKS20. (ends Dec. 1, 2020).

This will reduce the bundle price from $170.00 USD to $102.00 USD. This promo code does not apply to any of the extensions purchased separately or to the electrical plugin. The offer also ends on Dec. 1 and no rain checks will issued thereafter.

medeek · 26 Nov 2020, 00:23

Version 1.7.5 - 11.25.2020

Updated the Global Settings Reset button with additional parameters.
Fixed multiple minor bugs with the default settings (storage) for Doors, Windows and Garage Doors.

Gus R · 26 Nov 2020, 01:19

Nathaniel,

I have a question.

Does right mouse button "Edit Truss Assembly" work with a "Truss Assembly?"

medeek · 26 Nov 2020, 01:23

@gus r said:

Nathaniel,

I have a question.

Does right mouse button "Edit Truss Assembly" work with a "Truss Assembly?"

Yes, but not every type of truss assembly is editable yet. The most common are but I am still working on quite a few of them.

Gus R · 26 Nov 2020, 01:33

OK, I tried with all three and I can't edit any of them.

Stepdown, northeast and terminal.

I just tested the 3 using default settings.

@medeek said:

@gus r said:

Nathaniel,

I have a question.

Does right mouse button "Edit Truss Assembly" work with a "Truss Assembly?"

Yes, but not every type of truss assembly is editable yet. The most common are but I am still working on quite a few of them.

Truss Assembly Test.skp

medeek · 26 Nov 2020, 01:46

This should be moved to the Truss Plugin thread but correct the hip sets are not yet editable. Common trusses and other truss types are see details here:

Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Truss Plugin Changelog

(design.medeek.com)

Enter a Ctrl-F and then search for the term "edit". This will show you which assemblies have had the edit function enabled.

Gus R · 26 Nov 2020, 01:54

OK, thanks.

@medeek said:

This should be moved to the Truss Plugin thread but correct the hip sets are not yet editable. Common trusses and other truss types are see details here:

Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Truss Plugin Changelog

Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Truss Plugin Changelog

(design.medeek.com)

Enter a Ctrl-F and then search for the term "edit". This will show you which assemblies have had the edit function enabled.

medeek · 2 Dec 2020, 22:52

I have some questions about double wall construction lately.

I don't have a specific double wall algorithm however it is possible to create double wall structures with openings using the Wall plugin in its current state, see model below for an example:

3D Warehouse

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

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

P.S. Note how the window ext. trim and installation is enabled on the exterior wall and then the interior casing is enabled on the interior wall. I then adjusted the casing extension depth in the edit menu of the interior wall so that it extends to meet the window in the exterior wall. No manual editing and everything is still parametric.

medeek · 4 Dec 2020, 09:53

Version 1.7.6 - 12.04.2020

Added a wall justification hotkey/option (Tab key) to the rectangular draw wall tool: Front, Center, Back.

Note, that when the wall justification is set to "Center" or "Back" the draw tool switches from polyline mode to simple line mode, this is by design.

medeek · 5 Dec 2020, 08:15

Version 1.7.6b - 12.05.2020

Added a wall justification hotkey/option (Tab key) to the gable, shed and hip draw wall tools: Front, Center, Back.
Enabled the left and right arrow keys for each of the draw wall tools in order to constrain the tool to the X or Y axis.

The behavior of the draw wall tool is now similar to the native SketchUp line/edge tool.

The right and left arrow keys will constrain the wall to the X and/or Y axis. Additionally the Ctrl key will toggle the wall to the 45 deg. and 135 deg. directions. You will notice that when the constraint is active the primary line will indicate either Red, Green, Blue (45 deg) or Purple (135 deg) and the line thickness will increase from two to three.

medeek · 7 Dec 2020, 10:39

Lately I've had quite a few people asking me where they can find the video tutorials for the plugin. They are listed on the plugin web page but I guess they tend to get lost in all the content. Here is the direct link to that section:

Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall

(design.medeek.com)

Here is also the listing for each video:

The following video tutorials are currently available on YouTube:

Introduction - The Vision (20:58 min.)
Tutorial 1 - Extension Overview (21:58 min.)
Tutorial 2 - Drawing Walls (19:37 min.)
Tutorial 3 - Beams and Columns (15:31 min.)
Tutorial 4 - Wall Presets (8:04 min.)
Tutorial 5 - Multi-Story Construction (19:58 min.)
Tutorial 6 - Custom Material Library (16:11 min.)
Tutorial 7 - Stairs (23:19 min.)
Tutorial 8 - Gable Wall Workaround (17:25 min.)
Tutorial 9 - Split Wall Tool (6:36 min.)
Tutorial 10 - Posts (14:24 min.)
Tutorial 11 - Split Wall Cladding (6:49 min.)
Tutorial 12 - Blocking (12:42 min.)
Tutorial 13 - Stretch Wall Tool (7:41 min.)
Tutorial 14 - Join Wall Tool (5:54 min.)
Tutorial 15 - Quoins (8:34 min.)
Tutorial 16 - Garage Doors (19:17 min.)
Tutorial 17 - Tag/Layer Groups (13:41 min.)

Note, that the Gable Wall Workaround (Tutorial is now obsolete, and gable walls can now be created automatically with the plugin. At some point I should probably indicate this tutorial is deprecated.