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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
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                  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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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                Q: Can you do curved stemwalls?
                                A: Multi-segment stemwalls are possible with the polyline stemwall tool however there is no function for a true curved stemwall. With enough segments one can approximate a curved wall as shown below:

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/4/4/44974b520862d45fab41aae457d7056921d736ff.jpeg

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

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  A couple of requests today for a grade beam option/tool:

                                  https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/5/7/5749235b74fa0e73f392f4b8a139fa776a05e559.jpeg

                                  I think it is probably a good feature to add, with top and bottom bar and stirrups.

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

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                                  • medeekM Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Getting a little closer, now I just need to update the menus with all the new parameters:

                                    https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/optimized/3X/6/b/6b30ff2fcde159dc1748bb64717dc8f18974ac13_2_555x499.jpeg

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

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                                    • medeekM Offline
                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      Version 1.8.6 - 04.24.2022

                                      • Enabled the "Draw Grade Beam" tool with the following geometry types: closed polyline, open polyline and line.
                                      • Added longitudinal rebar for grade beams.
                                      • Added hoop/stirrup rebar for grade beams.

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/foundationplugin/images2/foundation_su115_800.jpg

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

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                                      • medeekM Offline
                                        medeek
                                        last edited by

                                        Tutorial 12 - Grade Beams (9:38 min.)

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

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                                        • medeekM Offline
                                          medeek
                                          last edited by

                                          So I drew this with the column and new grade beam module:

                                          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/2/e24c8269689df9c916cbaecb3597d89f32de5fa1.jpeg

                                          My oldest son then asked me, "What is it?"

                                          My answer was, "I don't know, it's whatever you want it to be."

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

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            I have begun posting older versions of the Foundation plugin for download but I would strongly encourage users to download and use the latest version of the plugin since I do not support older versions, especially if they are older than a year old. The number of bug fixes and feature additions make it very hard for me to keep track of which version addressed which issue. If you need support please make sure you have the latest version of the extension installed.

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

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