Medeek Wall Plugin
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Version 3.9.3 - 03.29.2025
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns to the wall, column and shearwall modules: DTT1Z, LTTP2, LTTI31.
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns to the wall, column and shearwall modules: HD3B, HD5B, HD7B, HD9B, HD12, HD19.
- Updated the wall and column modules so that they include all previous holdowns that were added to the shearwall module.
This update per customer request.
I think I now have added every common holdown used for walls and columns that is found in the Simpson Catalog [Wood Construction Connectors 2024-2025] (pg. 51-65).
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Version 3.9.4 - 04.04.2025
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie header hangers to the door module: HH4, HH6.
- Enabled header hangers for all door headers.
This update per customer request.
Note that Simpson only manufactures two standard header hanger sizes (HH4 and HH6). However there are quite a few more options for CFS framing. If there is any interest I can add those hangers as well upon request.
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Version 3.9.5 - 04.19.2025
- Enabled a zero thickness apron for style B window casing.
- Included additional logic for vertically offset sheathing and cladding.
Both of these updates per customer request.
I have been taking care of some miscellaneous items on my todo lists for both the Truss and Wall plugin before I dive back down the rabbit hole that is currently the Floor plugin. Once I jump back into that one I may not emerge again for a couple months so I thought it best that I take care of a few requests first.
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Version 3.9.6 - 04.19.2025
- Added a "Union Door Gypsum" and "Union Window Gypsum" option into the Sheathing tab of the Global Settings.
- Enabled "seamless" gypsum for gypsum wrapped windows and doors.
Note the difference between the two windows below:
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Version 3.9.7 - 04.30.2025
- Added a "Chord Angle" output parameter for arched doors and windows within their respective HTML menus.
- Added glulam and steel columns into the in-wall column module for all wall types.
- Enabled a wood grain and an end grain material for glulam columns within the in-wall column module.
- Added a "right" hand slider window and updated the existing slider name to be a "left" hand slider window.
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The call-outs for the operable sliding windows should be "XO" when the left panel is operable (as viewed from the outside) and "OX" when the right panel is operable. An "XOX" would have a fixed panel in the middle and each side panel would be operable.
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Version 3.9.8 - 05.04.2025
- Added the Connect Corner tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.
- Updated the Opening Copy tool with the left and right hand slider window.
- Fixed a specific bug related to glulam columns with a vertical offset equal to the wall bottom plate thickness.
Tutorial 69 - Connect Corner Tool (9:12 min.)
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Version 3.9.9 - 05.09.2025
- Updated the Connect Corner tool to work with non-orthogonal walls.
- Fixed a bug with the in-wall column tool for gable walls.
- Enabled Advanced Framing Options within the window module.
- Added the Advanced Framing Options parameter within the Windows tab of the global settings.
- Fixed the callout for right handed slider (OX) windows.
- Enabled zero stool extensions and zero stool projections for all window casing options.
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Version 3.9.9b - 05.09.2025
- Enabled backward compatibility with existing windows (advanced framing options).
!!! CRITICAL BUG FIX !!!
When I rolled this out last night I forgot to add exactly one line of code which would have made sure that all previous windows were backward compatible with the recent inclusion of the advanced framing options. Please update your installation to this latest version if you have recently installed Version 3.9.9. My apologies for this major inconvenience and my somehow missing this with the initial release of this new feature. -
Version 4.0.0 - 05.27.2025
- Enabled "green" pressure treated lumber in the global settings.
- Fixed a bug with trimmer studs for trapezoid windows.
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Version 4.0.0b - 05.28.2025
- Enabled "green" pressure treated lumber within the stair module.
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what! no yellow board!
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Version 4.0.1 - 05.29.2025
- Added five additional layers to the Layers tab of the Global Settings for stair assemblies.
- Added a "Stair Layers" option into the Layers tab of the Global Settings in order to toggle the stair layers "On" or "Off".
Tutorial 71 - Layers/Tags for Stairs (4:02 min.)
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Version 4.0.2 - 06.01.2025
- Added a bottom gap parameter to the draw and edit menu of the door module.
- Added the bottom gap parameter to the door tab of the global settings.
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Version 4.0.3 - 07.03.2025
- Fixed a long standing bug (06/27/2023) with the edit dimension tool for framing dimensions (rectangular walls).
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Version 4.0.4 - 07.13.2025
- Added the following steel post types to the post module: Round (HSS), Pipe (NPS).
I'm not sure why I never added a "pipe" option in before, I guess no one ever asked until now.
I will need to add more sizes but I now have the most commonly used sizes from 3" to 6" DIA.
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i sorta did a long while back wrt leaving space to allow me to use an i-column or steel post, but not actually requesting one
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Version 4.0.4b - 07.14.2025
- Added springfield plates to the post base and post cap libraries (for 3.5" and 4.0" pipe).
- Added the following Simpson post caps to the post module: LLC35_35, LCC35_4, LCC45_35, LCC45_4, LCC525_35, LCC525_4, LCC6_35, LCC6_4, LCC7_35, LCC7_4.
If I'm going to add in this new "pipe" post then it stands to reason that I also add some appropriate bases and caps to match.
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Version 4.0.4c - 07.15.2025
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns to the wall, column and shearwall modules: HDUE3, HDUE5, HDUE7, HDUE9, HDUE13, HDUE17.
Looks like Simpson added this new replacement for the HDU holdown in May of this year. I just noticed this morning so I added them in.
Note that these are low poly versions of the holdowns based directly off of the geometry provided on Simpson's website.
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Version 4.0.5 - 07.16.2025
- Fixed a bug with quadruple end wall studs (applies to all wall types).
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie pre-assembled anchor bolts to the wall, column and shearwall modules: PAB6-12, PAB6-18, PAB6-24, PAB6-30, PAB6-36, PAB7-12, PAB7-18, PAB7-24, PAB7-30, PAB7-36, PAB8-12, PAB8-18, PAB8-24, PAB8-30, PAB8-36, PAB10-12, PAB10-18, PAB10-24, PAB10-30, PAB10-36.
- Added the HTTH6.5 holdown to the built-in holdown library.
Note, that these anchor bolts come in five different lengths (12, 18, 24, 30 and 36). I did not add in the 1/2 and 5/8 dia. anchor bolts since this option is primarily chosen when a much larger anchor bolt is needed, but do let me know if you would like to see them added in.
Just playing catch up on a number of items after spending three or so weeks on the HVAC plugin. Undoubtedly, I am spread a bit thin these days with six plugins now under active development.
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