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    • medeekM Offline
      medeek
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      Version 1.7.6 - 09.14.2021

      • Added an ICF option for polyline stemwalls.
      • Added an ICF layer in the Global Settings under the "Layers" tab.
      • Fixed a critical bug with custom materials that was caused by the change in the location of the plugin's data sub-folder.

      http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images/foundation_su81_800.jpg

      http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images/foundation_su82_800.jpg

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

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      • medeekM Offline
        medeek
        last edited by

        Version 1.7.7 - 09.18.2021

        • Added an ICF option for stemwall steps.

        http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images/foundation_su83_800.jpg

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

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
          last edited by

          I've been thinking about adding in a Door and Window module to the polyline stemwalls. However, I'm not very familiar with what is common practice as far window and door bucks go.

          Any feedback or drawings/details would be greatly appreciated.

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/8/2/82afc53ef76fe018cc253fb8cafc73ff8c416840.jpeg

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/c/f/cf90dbc35179b4ada9a963a6ebb272291eb02cd6.jpeg

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/4/6/46198b175e576ce79f073062822deef0c6d0a10c.jpeg

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

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
            last edited by

            Now that I'm on the subject of windows it may also be useful to add in some sort of window well feature:

            https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/4/c/4cbe68e6bb45e0e417077a8ad1184d254d8b5836.jpeg

            Window Well Options:

            Type: Steel
            Shape: Rectangle, Arc, Trapezoid
            Width:
            Projection:
            Depth:
            Radius:
            Vertical Offset:

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

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
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              Version 1.7.8 - 11.11.2021

              • Added interior footings for rectangular and polygon slabs.
              • Enabled editing, moving and deleting of interior footings for all slab foundations.

              http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images/foundation_su88_800.jpg

              Regular slabs now have the same functionality with interior footings as the slab-on-grade foundations.

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

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              • medeekM Offline
                medeek
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                Version 1.7.9 - 12.24.2021

                • Fixed a bug in the slab tool when layers/tags is disabled in the global settings.

                I apologize that I did not notice this bug when I added interior footings to the slab module. Typically I enable layers/tags so it managed to sneak past me.

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

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
                  last edited by

                  Version 1.8.0 - 02.13.2022

                  • Fixed a bug with the slab insulation thickness for the SOG draw tool (metric).
                  • Fixed a bug with the slab and SOG edit menus for slab reinforcement (metric).

                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su89_800.jpg

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

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                  • medeekM Offline
                    medeek
                    last edited by

                    Version 1.8.1 - 03.02.2022

                    • Enabled window wells for polyline stemwall openings: Rectangle, Arc and Trapezoid.

                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su90_800.jpg

                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su91_800.jpg

                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su92_800.jpg

                    The new updated menu for stemwall openings also shows two other advanced options however I have not yet activated those features yet.

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

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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
                      last edited by

                      Version 1.8.2 - 03.03.2022

                      • Enabled window and door bucks for polyline stemwall openings.

                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su94_800.jpg

                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su95_800.jpg

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

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                      • medeekM Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by

                        To be honest I've never actually had to deal with a basement door opening in any of my various projects (design or structural) so now I have a bunch of questions.

                        Notice that typical prehung door frame is not deep enough to span two 2x4's and a 1/2" air gap:

                        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/6/e6b32e6674f250ad04f27f9c9bd32e7b696119bc.jpeg

                        So how is this typically framed out and trimmed? Are there special order door frames that are deeper that can better accommodate this situation?

                        *Note: I have not shown the brickmould that would trim out the exterior of the door and cover the door buck.

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

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                        • medeekM Offline
                          medeek
                          last edited by

                          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/b/3/b3dbd0dd7caffaf1043fb5ee727ad6c972b4eead.jpeg

                          Something along these lines for an inswinging door (however I have shown the door frame and jamb extension as a single solid for simplicity).

                          Also note that I have shown the brickmould as 2.25" however 2" is a more common width so there would probably be a 1/4" gap between the brickmould and concrete (caulking).

                          https://azekexteriors.com/images/products/moulding/moulding-options/AZM-180_Brick_Mould.png

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

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                          • medeekM Offline
                            medeek
                            last edited by

                            First look at doors installed within the foundation plugin:

                            https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/3/d/3d75eb3c87a3f514328507e63248c000921360de.jpeg

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

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                            • medeekM Offline
                              medeek
                              last edited by

                              Still a few details to work out with the door and window opening module.

                              https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/4/4/44c3487b8d6aaa6400e27eab04efe1673a76e3ce.gif

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

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                              • gullfoG Offline
                                gullfo
                                last edited by

                                one thought - maybe create a windows and doors module and only add the bucks for the doors and windows in the foundation. then the windows and doors modules become reusable across your other products. also maybe the option to apply commercial product names / models, etc, even if minimal drawing detail, so the reporting shows up as a commercial product (e.g Pella)

                                Glenn

                                http://www.runnel.com

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  As I am wrapping up the details on the new window and door module of the foundation plugin it occurred to me that it might also be useful to have a basement entrance option:

                                  https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/optimized/3X/8/f/8f01b795bb20cfce47ee5ca9336b24b77171eb61_2_622x500.jpeg

                                  https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/optimized/3X/1/7/17eaa98114ff3ea5d309006bfb68523e4c06dcbc_2_358x500.jpeg

                                  A whole bunch more parameters with this option (ie. number of steps, landing width and length etc...) but it would actually be quite easy to code.

                                  I would probably have three directional options (Left, Right and Center).

                                  The problem with this option would be much the same as every other option, I need to make it as flexible as possible for it to be useful but not overly complex (too many parameters).

                                  I'm also looking for some plans for this type of entrance to better educate me on what is common practice.

                                  Any thoughts in this regard?

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

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                                  • medeekM Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Version 1.8.3 - 03.10.2022

                                    • Enabled the installation of windows and doors for polyline stemwall openings.
                                    • Enabled lumber and pressure treated lumber textures in the Materials tab of the Global Settings.
                                    • Added a door and window opening tool to the Stemwall Opening Toolbar.
                                    • Animation option added to the General tab of the Global Settings.

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su102_800.jpg

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su101_800.jpg

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su97_800.jpg

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

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su105_800.jpg

                                    This is a fairly substantial upgrade to the foundation plugin. Note that windows and doors can only be installed into "polyline" stemwalls, this new feature does not work with the legacy stemwall tool.

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

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                                    • medeekM Offline
                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      Tutorial 11 - Windows and Doors (13:00 min.)

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

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                                      • medeekM Offline
                                        medeek
                                        last edited by

                                        I've been giving the Basement Entrance some more thought and I've come up with the following parameters for this option:

                                        1.) Entrance Direction: Left, Right or Center
                                        2.) Stemwall Height
                                        3.) Stemwall Thickness
                                        4.) Footing Width
                                        5.) Footing Depth

                                        6.) Landing Width
                                        7.) Landing Depth
                                        8.) Slab Thickness

                                        9.) No. of Steps
                                        10.) Riser Height
                                        11.) Tread Depth
                                        12.) Tread Overhang
                                        13.) Nosing Radius (Typically 1/2")

                                        Let me know if I am missing anything.

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

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                                        • medeekM Offline
                                          medeek
                                          last edited by

                                          Version 1.8.4 - 03.16.2022

                                          • Enabled entry stairs for polyline stemwall openings: Left, Right and Center.

                                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su108_800.jpg

                                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su109_800.jpg

                                          foundation_su110_800.jpg

                                          Note: I did not enable the radius for the nosing on the treads but I think this additional feature or lack thereof is not a major issue since it is purely cosmetic in my opinion. If there is enough additional demand for it I will look into it further.

                                          I also have not added any option for rebar into this concrete sub-assembly. Again, I will address that further if there is additional interest or requests for it.

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

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            Version 1.8.5 - 03.20.2022

                                            • Fixed a bug with windows and doors when a polyline stemwall is in a RIGHT direction/configuration.
                                            • Added a "TRIAL" licensing notice at SketchUp startup to alert users to activate their license/serial numbers if running in trial mode.

                                            http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su111_800.jpg

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

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