Medeek Wall Plugin

medeek · 22 Sept 2023, 04:17

Version 3.3.0 - 09.21.2023

Moved the Geometry Markers section from the General tab to the Walls tab in the Global Settings.
Added a geometry marker size parameter to the Walls tab of the Global Settings.

The General tab of the Global Settings has become too large (or cluttered) and it made sense to move the geometry markers to the Walls tab. I also received a number of requests about making the geometry markers larger. So I figured, why not let the user customize them to the size they would like.

medeek · 27 Sept 2023, 19:10

Version 3.3.1 - 09.27.2023

Fixed a bug with the labeling algorithm for the molding module.

medeek · 3 Oct 2023, 14:57

medeek · 10 Oct 2023, 20:21

Version 3.3.2 - 10.10.2023

Added the Draw Wall Perimeter tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.

(The tool icon was added July 25th, but now it actually works)

Tutorial 42 - Wall Perimeter Tool (5:28 min.)

medeek · 12 Oct 2023, 21:33

mdkBIM Tutorial 3 - Modeling a House Envelope from a Face (10:04 min.)

medeek · 19 Oct 2023, 17:44

Version 3.3.3 - 10.18.2023

Fixed a minor bug with the post module.

medeek · 20 Oct 2023, 18:45

Version 3.3.6 - 10.20.2023

Sheathing Vertical Offset parameters added for attic trusses.
Cladding Vertical Offset parameters added attic trusses.
Wall Cladding Gap parameter added for common, monopitch and attic trusses.

The wall cladding gap parameter was added to bring the Truss plugin inline more with the Wall plugin.

medeek · 24 Oct 2023, 00:22

Version 3.3.4 - 10.23.2023

Added a "Assign to 2D Layer" parameter for 2D Outlines within the General tab of the Global Settings.
Added the Opening tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.

The Opening Tool in its current state can be used only to toggle door swings. I will probably be adding additional functionality to this tool for windows and garage doors as well as regular man doors. This new tool is in response to feedback provided by Matt Donley of MasterSketchUp.

medeek · 26 Oct 2023, 00:42

Version 3.3.4 - 10.25.2023

Updated the Opening Tool to include Windows and Garage Doors.

medeek · 26 Oct 2023, 02:39

Tutorial 43 - Opening Tool (6:01 min.)

medeek · 10 Nov 2023, 00:36

Version 3.3.5 - 11.09.2023

Added the Copy Opening Tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.
Enabled the Copy Opening Tool for Windows, Man Doors and Garage Doors.
Enabled subtractive geometry for Beam Assemblies.
Added additional W-Flange steel beam sizes.

medeek · 10 Nov 2023, 01:27

Tutorial 44 - Opening Copy Tool (4:45 min.)

medeek · 11 Nov 2023, 20:18

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medeek · 15 Nov 2023, 16:54

First look at my attempts to simplify the look and feel of the Draw and Edit menus for walls:

I'm no UI expert but my idea is to create collapsible menus for certain sections that are not modified as commonly during regular use. The "wall start" and "wall end" sections are a good examples of such sections. Typically the parameters within these two sections are only modified in certain specific situations or when customization is required.

Thoughts?

medeek · 15 Nov 2023, 22:14

After shuffling things around a bit:

I've created a new section for framing options/details. Notice that in this section I've also moved the stud removal parameter, which was formerly in the advanced options (I think it makes more sense to place it in this section).

The advanced options section is unchanged and still very busy with a ton of parameters but I really don't know what to do about it since all of those advanced options are necessary and need to be placed somewhere. (If you disable the Advanced Wall Options then that whole section is not shown.)

So currently, with the new UI update so far, there are three sections that can be toggled by the user manually. I should probably also add into the global settings some parameters which will control the default visibility for these sections.

gullfo · 16 Nov 2023, 13:51

maybe collapse the wall sheathing section as well so it's only opened if you need to edit it.

medeek · 19 Nov 2023, 03:44

Version 3.3.6 - 11.18.2023

Added a "Menu UI" parameter in the General tab of the Global Settings with the following options: Legacy, Collapsed, Expanded.
Updated the Wall Draw and Edit menus with the new Menu UI options.
Fixed a bug with the tee intersection algorithm for rectangular "stacked" walls.

The additional menu options are in response to feedback from multiple users requesting a less busy and simpler menu system. By default the legacy menu system is selected in the global settings however one can quickly change to one of more advanced "collapsible" systems. This is my first real crack at this so further refinement may be necessary depending on the feedback I receive.

medeek · 19 Nov 2023, 04:25

Tutorial 45 - Menu UI Options (8:08 min.)

medeek · 21 Nov 2023, 02:40

Version 3.3.7 - 11.20.2023

Fixed a bug with the hotkey (Up key) for wall panelization in the Draw Wall Perimeter tool.
Fixed a bug with the Draw Wall Perimeter tool for metric units.

!!!! Critical Bug Fix !!!!
This is a critical bug fix for users of metric units. I highly recommend upgrading to this latest version for all users.

medeek · 23 Nov 2023, 01:26

Version 1.3.8 - 11.22.2023

Added two additional parameters for annotation formatting.
Added the "Regen Electrical" function to the primary toolbar, enabled regeneration for all electrical fixtures.
Moved the "Draw Safety Device" tool to the secondary toolbar.