Medeek Wall Plugin
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Version 4.2.1 - 01.09.2026
- Enabled the CUSTOM E casing for rectangular windows.
- Enabled the CUSTOM H casing for rectangular windows.
- Added a STYLE H casing option for rectangular windows.
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Version 4.2.2 - 01.11.2026
- Enabled the CUSTOM casing for trapezoid windows.
- Enabled the CUSTOM H casing for trapezoid windows.
- Enabled the CUSTOM casing for arched windows.
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I just received a very long and detailed email from one of my power users and I was thoroughly impressed with many of the suggestions and usability notes provided to me.
A long standing issue has been wall cladding as it relates to exterior trim of windows and doors. Up until now if you place your trim on the sheathing (not on cladding) then the trim interferes with the cladding. This usually isn't too big of a problem (visually) provided your cladding is not thicker than your trim. However, in the real world you generally install your trim first and then butt your cladding up to it, so there is no interference. When your cladding is thicker than your trim or you are using one of the 3D cladding options (ie. board and batten) this does become a bit of an issue and for me personally has been an annoying lack of realism now for a few years.
To fix this I needed to enable an option where one can toggle the trimming of the cladding by the exterior trim and then add some logic and geometry into the current algorithms so that the end result is as follows:
I won't bore you with the details of the rather complicated logic under the hood that accomplishes this but suffice it to say it is not trivial. It will take about 4-5 days to complete this update.
The window algorithms are now updated but I will need to update the door and garage door methods as well now.
In the global settings one will be able to independently toggle this on and off for windows, doors and garage doors. I will also probably put out another tutorial video on this feature specifically so that everyone is clear on how it works.
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Version 4.2.3 - 01.18.2026
- Added an option (global settings) to remove cladding with the exterior trim of doors, windows and garage doors.
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Tutorial 80 - Removing Cladding (5:43 min.)
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Version 4.2.4 - 01.19.2026
- Added bypass (2 panel - solid) doors to the door module.
This door type added per customer request.
At some point I should probably add in the "barn door" type, these seem to be quite popular these days.
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Popular now, but give it another 5 years and there will be a new "it" feature to work with.
Highest Regards,
Alan T. Hendry, RA
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Version 4.2.5 - 01.20.2026
- Added an option (global settings) to miter trim for rectangular doors and windows.
- Fixed a minor bug with the remove cladding feature introduced in Version 4.2.3.
This update per customer request.
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@MtnArch
My last house had three of them and I found them quite clunky to use. They look nice but functionality is marginal. -
And privacy next to non-existent. I can see in a primary bedroom for the ensuite, but I see them being used for powder baths now, too. Yikes!
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anyone seeing my naked through my windows is all the punishment they need...
Mindwash
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Version 4.2.6 - 01.24.2026
- Added a one and two panel option for rectangular half glass and 3/4 glass doors.
- Added a one and two panel option for rectangular double half glass and double 3/4 glass doors.
- Added a one and two panel option for arched half glass and 3/4 glass doors.
- Added a one and two panel option for arched double half glass and double 3/4 glass doors.
This update per customer request.
There are many other door configurations I could add but these were obvious low hanging fruit so I jumped on it and knocked it out fairly quickly. I will take another look at pocket doors and bypass doors and see if I can add some panel options to those as well.
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I was also wondering if anyone had any thoughts on kick plates for doors. Is this something anyone is interested in?
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Version 4.2.7 - 01.26.2026
- Added a kick plate option for all swing doors (rectangular and arched).
Yet another update following up on a customer request. Probably not the highest priority on my list but a welcome addition for those that need this feature.
The kick plate(s) can be positioned on the exterior, interior or both sides of the door. The height and thickness is configurable. For now the margin at the edge is hard coded in at 0.75 inches (width is auto calculated based on door size). The material (ie. brass, nickel etc...) is configurable the same way the door hardware is.
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Tutorial 81 - Door Kick Plates (4:29 min.)
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Version 4.2.8 - 01.27.2026
- Added the following steel column types to the column module: Round (HSS), Pipe (NPS).
Update per customer request.
You can now add round steel in-wall columns into your Medeek walls. These aren't actually lally columns since that specific product is typically installed with an adjustable screw assembly. However for most design purposes I think showing the round column like the image above will suffice.
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Version 4.2.9 - 01.30.2026
- Added a base plate (top and bottom) option to the post module.
- Fixed a bug in the post module related to hardware caps and bases.
- Updated the bypass door opening algorithm so one can open both sides of the door.
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Version 4.3.0 - 02.01.2026
- Added a base plate (top and bottom) option to the in-wall column module.
- Added "Opening Outline" options to the General tab of the Global Settings for windows, door and garage doors.
The option to set the opening outlines as regular edges or dashed (construction lines) was requested by a user. This option only changes the outline created at the top of the wall, it does not change or remove the door swing symbol or the garage door extent outline (dashed construction line).
I’m trying to not add more parameters and options but users always contact me with something new they need. Everyone has their own workflow or the way they want things to appear in Layout. Flexibility and a smorgasbord of options is critical but at the same time it does balloon the number of parameters and increases complexity which tends to scare away some potential users.
I always tell new users to not be frightened of all the options, if you don’t know what it does then just leave it as default, that is generally your safe bet.
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Version 4.3.1 - 02.02.2026
- Added a six panel option for pocket doors.
- Added a six panel option for bifold 2 and bifold 4 doors.
- Added a six panel option for bypass doors.
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Version 4.3.2 - 02.05.2026
- Added flat panel options for pocket doors.
- Added flat panel options for bifold 2 and bifold 4 doors.
- Added flat panel options for bypass doors.
I think that finally completes all of the door panel options for all the other non standard door types (rectangular doors) within the Wall plugin.
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