Medeek Wall Plugin

medeek

Version 3.4.4 - 01.24.2024

Added a pressure treated option for in-wall columns.
Created a more realistic material/texture for pressure treated timbers (for in-wall columns and posts).

gullfo

one thing i recently ran into was needed a steel column to support a steel beam spanning a couple of walls to get the proper support for ceiling joists. it would be a nice option (not necessarily to provide a steel column in leiu of a wood one ) but just to leave the space for easily adding one separately (and thus avoiding closing it etc when regenerating due to a wall change).

cheers!

medeek

I could provide another option in the Advanced Options section which essentially removes the column and leaves a blank opening in wall. Is this what you are suggesting?

gullfo

yes, or even just have a column type of "blank" (or simply marker) in the selection list (along with x dia round steel, x by x wood, etc) this way the code is effectively the same, just whether or not the spacing has anything other than say a 2D marker of the column location.

medeek

Version 3.4.5 - 01.28.2024

Added two additional column types for in-wall columns: Custom, Blank.
Three additional parameters added for custom in-wall columns.
Added a custom label option and annotation section for in-wall columns.
Updated the javascript logic within the License tab of the Global Settings.

Technically this update is a bit redundant because one can already configure custom in-wall columns within the global settings. However, this new option gives one the ability to insert any sort of column into the wall (non-wood) as well as a blank opening where one could then insert their own manually modeled column or structural support.

The custom label option applies to all column types, so it can override the auto labeling algorithm of the module.

This update per customer request.

gullfo

thanks! this will be handy as i design a lot of studio where the isolation structure has to be separated from the exterior and custom columns and sizing it for that critical 2" separation, using i-beams and glulams, when using autogenerated walls etc will make this much easier to draw and document

medeek

Version 3.4.5b - 01.28.2024

Fixed a bug with holdowns for in-wall columns.
Fixed a bug with the bottom plate cutting algorithm for in-wall columns.

medeek

Version 3.4.6 - 01.30.2024

Added a "Dimension to Centerline" option for framing dimensions in the General tab of the Global Settings.
Enabled centerline dimensioning for openings, columns and SSW for rectangular walls.
Added a "Style 5" (Pull Plate) to the built-in door hardware options.
Added more options for grid style window grilles: 3X4, 4X5, 5X6.

All updates per customer requests.

medeek

Version 3.4.7 - 02.01.2024

Updated the Columns tab of the Global Settings with new parameters.
Added glazing color and opacity parameters to the Sheathing tab of the Global Settings.

The Columns tab now includes Custom and Blank under Column Type.

Up until now the glass color and opacity has been hard coded in to the plugin, now the user can adjust these values if desired.

medeek

Version 3.4.8 - 02.04.2024

Added a Sheathing Reset button in the Sheathing tab of the Global Settings.
Added Dimension Layer 5 specfically for framing/elevation auto-dimensions (Layer tab of the global settings).
Enabled editing of dimensions for framing/elevation dimensions (rectangular walls only).

Tutorial 46 - Editing Framing Dimensions (7:34 min.)

medeek

Version 3.4.9 - 02.16.2024

Added an RGB color code input into the Add, Update and Import menus for custom materials.
Added an RGB color code input for each color in the Materials tab of the Global Settings.
Added a "Toggle RGB Input" button to the Materials tab of the Global Settings.

Updates per customer request.

medeek

Version 3.5.0 - 02.23.2024

Separated the tee blocking option for exterior and interior walls.
Fixed a bug with geometry guides for metric templates.

medeek

Version 3.5.1 - 02.24.2024

Added a 45 and 135 degree rainscreen option for rectangular walls.

This update per customer request.

medeek

Version 3.5.2 - 03.02.2024

Added the following door types: 3/4 glass, double 3/4 glass.
Added a separate threshold material option for all man doors.
Added additional grille (grid) options for glass doors.

medeek

Version 3.5.3 - 03.06.2024

Added a "Panel" corner treatment for "End" and "Terminal" wall corners (rectangular walls only).
Fixed a javascript bug for window and door presets.
Fixed a bug with the door casing (custom casing options) and end cripple studs for pocket doors.
Rearranged the door casing section of the door Draw and Edit menus.
Fixed a bug with the advanced options for all wall types when using metric templates.

With this release I've fixed a number of substantial bugs that were discovered by users and also one by myself. I highly recommend upgrading to this latest release of the plugin.

medeek

Version 3.5.4 - 03.08.2024

Enabled an end grain material for top and bottom plates of rectangular walls.
Fixed a javascript bug for garage door presets.
Fixed a bug with door presets when using metric templates.

medeek

Version 3.5.4b - 03.09.2024

Enabled a pressure treated end grain material for bottom plates of all walls.
Enabled end grain materials for in-wall columns.
Enabled end grain materials for beams.
Enabled end grain materials for blocks.
Enabled end grain materials for posts.

medeek

Version 3.5.5 - 03.11.2024

Added a "Custom Glass" garage door type/option with fully customizable glass panels.
Further refined the end grain material positioning for top plates (rectangular walls) and in-wall columns.

I will need to create a tutorial video explaining the proper syntax for the "Glass List".

medeek

Medeek Wall Plugin Tutorial 47 - Custom Glass Garage Doors (w/ Webcam)

medeek

Version 3.5.6 - 03.21.2024

Added built-in "Taped" and "Green Taped" gypsum materials for all wall types.
Updated and added additional tool tips within the Global Settings.