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    • medeekM Offline
      medeek
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      Version 2.0.4b - 04.18.2021

      • Added missing HTML files to the plugin distribution for the custom beam library.

      ****** Critical Update *******
      I added the custom beam library on Mar. 1st, however I must have forgotten to move the HTML files for adding and editing custom beams when I released Version 1.9.2. No one noticed or at least did not notify me until yesterday.

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

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      • medeekM Offline
        medeek
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        First look at a couple window configurations with raised header:

        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/2/12285914aa23323379a9b7f64a0ab201331dc3ce.jpeg

        Note that with the stacked windows it only really makes sense to raise the header with the top windows, so that is the way I will set it up with the stacking algorithm. Basically you only assign the top opening with a raised header and leave the rest of the openings below it as the other options for the built-up header (NO, BTM, TOP, or BOTH).

        Also, if you turn off the sill trimmer option it will also turn off the header trimmers.

        The raised header method of framing an opening (door and window) has its advantages especially if an opening height needs to be increased to account for a larger window or door. The bottom line is both methods are commonly used so I need to make both available to the user.

        I don't plan on making this option available for garage doors unless there is further call for it.

        P.S.
        I'm also going to make the option available for "zero" king studs, sometimes that option may come in handy when you have large window walls with PSL in-wall columns next to your openings.

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

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
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          First look at windows openings with raised headers and insulation:

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/8/7/879ea9ab4e77d8b6eba1d51536ad5faee0e93ae0.jpeg

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

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
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            Version 2.0.5 - 04.20.2021

            • Added a raised header option for windows and doors installed in rectangular walls.
            • Enabled the option for "zero" king studs for windows and doors.

            http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su507_800.jpg

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

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
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              I've been tossing around the idea for including trapezoidal and triangular windows in all of the wall panel types:

              https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/5/2/520b57747c1d0921bdaac010726233ac98068ce7.jpeg

              Here is an example of a trapezoidal window within a gable wall.

              Note that the slope of the header is less that the slope of the top plate, hence the top cripples are vary in length, if the header matches the top plate slope then the cripples will all be the same length or zero length if the header is pushed right up to the top plate.

              In order for this to work I need to add two additional parameters to the window module:

              1.) Pitch/Slope of header
              2.) Direction of Slope: Left/Right

              I will also need to create new functions/methods for trimmers, headers, top cripples and cavity insulation.

              Additionally new methods within the window advanced options for handling the window casing and trim as well as the actual window installation. I've only every seen picture or fixed windows used when this type of geometry is specified, so for now only a fixed windows type will be made available.

              Setting up this window type involves a lot of updates to all of these modules since it changes and impacts all of them. Is it worth the trouble? Will this window type be used enough to justify the time and effort?

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

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              • medeekM Offline
                medeek
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                First look at a trapezoid window (only the sheathing is cut out thus far):

                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/a/c/acacd347dc68358bb51ea803c83bebb479b94439.jpeg

                The important point I want to make is that the left window is with the Window Direction parameter set to "LEFT", and the right window is with the parameter set to "RIGHT".

                The window height is always measured from the low or short side of the window. So if you need to match a certain overall height one would need to do a little math to get to that number. (Which makes me think it may be useful in the draw and edit menus to have this value calculated automatically for the user, and also make it an editable value.)

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

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
                  last edited by

                  First look at some framed trapezoid window openings with sloped headers:

                  https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/d/7/d72c703f6796651e90096666945496ac4bec26cf.jpeg

                  I've never seen a raised header with a sloped opening framed like this before but I guess it is a possibility:

                  https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/6/9/69eed509fd5b3ebbc30760d479595d08a95d372d.jpeg

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

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                  • medeekM Offline
                    medeek
                    last edited by

                    Stacked openings with various raised headers and trapezoidal window openings:

                    https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/6/16315ccb409b8ccadc3f7645313e4fb2879022df.jpeg

                    https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/2/0/20a67ff4b4e6e24d05175106988f30acb519fd3a.jpeg

                    I still haven't even gotten to the other wall types yet (ie. gable, shed and hip), one step at a time I guess.

                    I now need to look at the insulation algorithm and then on to all of the window modules (ie. Trim, Casing and Installation). None of this is really all that difficult to code it just takes time to go through all of the various permutations and make sure nothing breaks down.

                    If coded correctly, in other words the logic is efficient and modular, then not every case needs to be accounted for. The same module for the trapezoidal window trimmers and top cripples is used regardless if the windows are stacked or not. Unfortunately, things are not always this neat and tidy but that is my goal if I can achieve it.

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

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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
                      last edited by

                      The insulation algorithm is now working correctly with trapezoid windows:

                      https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/d/3/d3357ebf5e140e9073b8fa50d7a052af7df0a1b7.jpeg

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

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                      • medeekM Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by

                        First look at some trapezoid picture windows:

                        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/c/1/c1a83b3c2208f34b2ae4dee2ca7c8dbf2e412528.jpeg

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

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                        • medeekM Offline
                          medeek
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                          Only the “perimeter” grille style needed modification for the trapezoid window:

                          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/7/1/71878571072f5150e9818abaa57063b6c4375ca0.jpeg

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

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                          • medeekM Offline
                            medeek
                            last edited by

                            First look at exterior trim with trapezoid windows:

                            https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/8/8/8843f3ca150afc0747fa07550739d5ac5490a9d1.jpeg

                            The good news is that the various window modules (eg. window installation, trim, casing etc...) are independent of the wall type so enabling trapezoid windows for the various gable wall types should now proceed relatively quickly.

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

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                            • medeekM Offline
                              medeek
                              last edited by

                              First look at interior casing with trapezoid windows (Style A, B, and C):

                              https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/f/1fcc6862632b2972e43def21cd40715adce5a1b9.jpeg

                              https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/6/6/6642a9dba5d1d78943c6a91496a42541958a2a0d.jpeg

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

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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                First look at trapezoid windows within a gable wall:

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/5/e5d05eeb5b4eeecc9049a5433845618c8b90c28e.jpeg

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/7/e7e46f289d9e0fa679fd63db8b069ae7737d6e41.jpeg

                                Notice how the right most window has it's header pushed up against the top plate (no cripples or insulation installed). To achieve this one must adjust the header height until it is at the correct height since "Raised" headers are not currrently enabled for gable, shed or hip walls.

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

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  Version 2.0.6 - 04.29.2021

                                  • Added trapezoid windows to the window draw and edit menus for all wall types: rectangular, gable, shed and hip.

                                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su522_800.jpg

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

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                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Version 2.0.6b - 04.29.2021

                                    • Added triangle windows to the window draw and edit menus for all wall types: rectangular, gable, shed and hip.
                                    • Added the "Total Window Height" callout to the trapezoid window's section of the window draw and edit menus.

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su524_800.jpg

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su525_800.jpg

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su526_800.jpg

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su534_800.jpg

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

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                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      Version 2.0.6b - 04.29.2021

                                      • Added triangle windows to the window draw and edit menus for all wall types: rectangular, gable, shed and hip.
                                      • Added the "Total Window Height" callout to the trapezoid window's section of the window draw and edit menus.

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su524_800.jpg

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su525_800.jpg

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su526_800.jpg

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su523_800.jpg

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

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                                        medeek
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                                        Version 2.0.6c - 04.30.2021

                                        • Fixed a critical bug with the shutter module.

                                        ******* CRITICAL FIX *******
                                        If you downloaded and installed Version 2.0.6b then you will want to immediately uninstall and download Version 2.0.6c. The previous version introduced a minor bug to the shutter module which will causes errors with any windows that have shutters. Installation of Version 2.0.6c is highly recommended.

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

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                                        • medeekM Offline
                                          medeek
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                                          I am very excited with the solid progress made on the Wall plugin these last few weeks and months, especially with the recent addition of both trapezoid and triangular windows. In light of the recent progress and in hopes of allowing more users access to the features of the plugins I will be immediately offering 40% off of the mdkBIM bundle price using the coupon codeMOTHERSDAY21. (May 1, 2021 thru May 10, 2021).

                                          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 ends on May 10th and no rain checks will issued thereafter.

                                          http://design.medeek.com/ads/MOTHERSDAY21_BANNER_800.jpg

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

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                                            medeek
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                                            Version 2.0.7 - 05.01.2021

                                            • Fixed a bug with the tee intersection gypsum cutout algorithm for shed walls.

                                            http://design.medeek.com/resources/wallplugin/images/wall_su527_800.jpg

                                            A similar fix will probably be required for gable and hips walls but I haven't dug into that section of the code just yet.

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

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