3D Truss Models

medeek

Version 3.3.1d - 09.09.2023

Fixed a bug within the global settings for complex roofs.
Updated the straight skeleton algorithm to better remove redundant edges within roof planes/faces.
Improved the robustness of the complex roof module (framing and cladding) for specific cases.

The complex roof module is now a bit more robust than it was and should be able to handle more cases than it did previously.

However there still does exist the special cases where the fascia line is not all on one level that is still not possible to draw. The discussion on that topic is presented in this video:

Hip and Ridge is still pending. Previously I was unable to fully work out the algorithm in order to deal specifically with flying hips. I will need to give this another hard look and see if my topological problem solving skills have improved since 2021.

medeek

Version 3.3.2 - 09.17.2023

Added statistics for complex roofs (Medeek Estimator integration).

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Tutorial 25: Estimating Complex Roofs (13:13 min.)

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Version 3.3.3 - 09.22.2023

Improved the responsiveness of the "Edit Roof Plane" tool and the "Move Roof Edge" tool for complex roofs.

Previously when a complex roof was positioned on top of any wall assemblies and either of the two tools mentioned above were executed there existed the possibility of collinear edges with the roof assembly and the wall assemblies below. This conflict would then not allow one to properly select the desired roof edge unless the wall assemblies were hidden, or put on a hidden tag/layer. This fix should mitigate that problem and allow one to select a roof edge (on the roof outline) without having to take that additional step.

I highly recommend upgrading to this latest version if you are using complex roofs.

medeek

Version 3.3.4- 10.01.2023

Added a "Complex Roof" tab to the Global Settings.
Added a "Roof Framing" and "Advanced Options" parameter to the Complex Roof tab of the Global Settings.
Added a "Primitive" option to the roof framing parameter within the Draw and Edit menus for complex roofs.
Enabled the Up Arrow key as a method to toggle between "face" or "polygon" mode within the complex roof draw tool.

Tutorial 26: Complex Roof Primitives (6:42 min.)

medeek

Version 3.3.4b - 10.02.2023

Added a "Draw Mode" parameter to the Complex Roof tab of the Global Settings.
Enabled a vertex (roof plane) selection method within the face selection algorithm of the Draw tool for complex roofs.

Tutorial 27: Drawing Complex Roofs (6:01 min.)

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Tutorial 28: Drawing Complex Gable Roofs (4:16 min.)

medeek

Version 3.3.5 - 10.06.2023

Sheathing Vertical Offset parameters added for common and monopitch trusses.
Cladding Vertical Offset parameters added for common and monopitch trusses.

By customer request.

This feature is already implemented within the Wall plugin so it is about time that I bring the Truss plugin up to speed as well. I think these four parameters are self explanatory enough that I don't need a tutorial video but if I do please let me know.

medeek

Tutorial 29: Vertical Offset of Sheathing and Cladding (13:26 min.)

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I still need to come up with a good porch module for wrap around porches and the like, but in the meantime with some careful use of the SUBTRACT function one can get pretty close:

The model can be viewed here:

3D Warehouse

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

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medeek

Version 3.3.7 - 10.29.2023

Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for symmetric cathedral trusses (imperial and metric units).
Added ceiling gypsum for symmetric cathedral trusses.
Fixed a minor bug with parellel chord trusses.

medeek

Version 3.3.9 - 12.30.2023

Updated and improved the license verification module.
Disabled redundant logging to improve plugin performance.

medeek

Version 3.4.0 - 01.11.2024

Added a "Primitive" option to the roof framing parameter within the Draw and Edit menus for the following rafter roofs: Gable, Shed, Shed (with ledger), Hip.
Added lower pitches to the draw menus for the following rafter roofs: Gable, Shed, Shed (with ledger), Hip.

medeek

Version 3.4.1 - 04.18.2024

Fixed a compatibility bug with SketchUp 2024 while maintaining compatibility with previous versions of SketchUp.

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Version 3.4.2 - 04.23.2024

Fixed a compatibility bug with SketchUp 2024 (Fixnum & Bignum) while maintaining backward compatibility with previous versions of SketchUp.

medeek

Version 3.4.3 - 04.30.2024

Added ceiling gypsum for tray and coffer trusses.
Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for tray and coffer trusses (imperial and metric units).
Enabled labels for tray and coffer trusses.
Updated the license verification system with a more secure and improved algorithm.

medeek

[b]Version 3.4.4[/b] - 05.02.2024

Added ceiling gypsum for cambered and mono cathedral trusses.
Enabled the “Edit Truss Assembly” function for cambered and mono cathedral trusses (imperial and metric units).
Enabled labels for cambered and mono cathedral trusses.
Fixed some minor bugs for mono cathedral trusses.

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medeek

Version 3.4.5 - 05.10.2024

Enabled ceiling insulation for shed rafter roofs: Batt, Blown-in.
Enabled ceiling insulation for gable rafter roofs: Batt, Blown-in.
Enabled ceiling insulation for hip rafter roofs: Batt, Blown-in.
Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for all flat trusses (imperial and metric units).

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gullfo

@medeek -- no spray foam? actually, probably changing the material on the rafter insulation (first image) would probably represent.

medeek

Version 3.4.6 - 05.16.2024

Enabled sheathing, cladding, ridge cap and labels for dual pitch trusses.
Updated the polynesian truss so layers and materials are properly assigned.
Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for dual pitch trusses (imperial and metric units).
Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for polynesian trusses (imperial and metric units).
Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for bowstring trusses (imperial and metric units).
Enabled the "Edit Truss Assembly" function for bow barrel trusses (imperial and metric units).

The edit and regen functions have now been enabled for all active truss types within the plugin. However I still have four truss types that need to be setup and activated.