Medeek Wall Plugin
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Version 4.1.2 - 08.18.2025
- Added hexagon windows to the window module.
Note, that to get a regular hexagon window you will want to enter in a window height that is given by this formula:
height = width x 0.8660254
So for example if window is 48" wide its height will be: 48" x 0.8660254 = 41.569219"
One can always enter in any size for example an elongated hexagon or squished hexagon but I suspect most manufacturers will typically only stock a "regular" hexagon shaped windows in various sizes.
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Version 4.1.3 - 08.21.2025
- Added a "Label Scaling" parameter for all wall types.
Update per customer request.
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any future option on framing (wall and trusses) to include the plate end marks? e.g.
also on the blocking (noggin marks?) etc.?
Glenn
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I will be running a Thanksgiving promotion beginning Oct. 30th until Dec. 1st with 30% off of the regular mdkBIM bundle price (permanent license) using the coupon code GIVETHANKS25.
This will reduce the bundle price from $280.00 USD to $196.00 USD. This promo code does not apply to any of the extensions purchased separately. As part of this promotion a permanent license for the Electrical, HVAC and Engineering plugins will also be included upon request at no additional cost. The offer ends on Dec.1st and no rain checks will issued thereafter.
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Version 4.1.4 - 11.26.2025
- Added "GPS" and "PU" foam insulation as an option for SIP wall panels.
- Enabled insulated (filled) custom headers for windows, doors and garage doors: XPS, ISO, EPS, GPS, PU.
- Insulated headers can be customized/created with the Global Settings similar to standard (OSB/PLY) headers.
- Added a QHQ Single Hung window to the window draw and edit menus.
All updates per customer requests.
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Tutorial 74 - Insulated Headers (6:28 min.)
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Version 4.1.5 - 11.29.2025
- Enabled Green, Pink and Grey options for XPS headers and SIP wall panels.
- Added an option in the door draw and edit menus to change the door hardware material/color: None, Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Black, Copper, Gold.
- Updated the file/component loading method for door hardware and shearwall holdowns to increase plugin performance.
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Version 4.1.6 - 11.30.2025
- Updated the context menus for walls with an “Edit Opening…” option if the selected (right click) wall contains a door, window or garage door.
- Added “Arial Bold” as a font within the Annotation Formatting section of the General tab of the Global Settings.
- Fixed a bug with Single and Double Hung QHQ windows.
- Added a QHQ Double Hung window to the window draw and edit menus.
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Tutorial 75 - Updated Context Menu (5:22 min.)
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Version 4.1.7 - 12.05.2025
- Enabled XPS (blue, green, pink and grey), ISO, EPS, GPS, and PU foam insulation within the wall sheathing options.
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Tutorial 76 - Double Stud Walls (18:03 min.)
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Tutorial 77 - Mitek vs. Simpson (11:00 min.)
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Version 4.1.8 - 12.13.2025
- Fixed a long standing bug where blocking was not created above and below doors, windows and garage doors.
- Fixed the blocking bug for rectangular, gable, shed and hip walls.
- Fixed a context menu bug (Edit Opening...) for gable, shed and hip walls.
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Version 4.1.9 - 12.16.2025
- Enabled the "Add Studs" feature for the following wall types: rectangular, gable, shed and hip.
Tutorial 79 - Adding Studs (5:31 min.)
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Version 4.1.9b - 12.18.2025
- Fixed a bug (door presets) introduced with door hardware material update on 11/29/2015 (Version 4.1.5).
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Version 4.2.0 - 12.22.2025
- Updated the opening and closing algorithm for all (panel) garage doors.
Not a customer request, just an interesting kinematic challenge that I felt like addressing at some point. I found the previous garage door opening animation largely unsatisfactory for panel doors like these. Hopefully you can indulge me with a little gold plating... now back to the real stuff.
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I have posted a FAQ for licensing questions on my website with the most common questions that I am asked, hopefully this is helpful:
Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Extensions - Licensing
Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Licensing
(design.medeek.com)
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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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