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    • medeekM Offline
      medeek
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      You can set the framing mode of the plugin to 2D or “no framing” 3D mode on a wall panel basis or even set the default behavior in the global settings.

      Once you are comfortable with your design you can switch the wall panels to the full framing mode. The no framing mode generates the wall framing as a single solid. Perhaps I need another tutorial that explains this in further detail. Switching between modes is completely automated, just one mouse click after you right click on the wall assembly(s).

      https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/d/1d6329acae0a6c51ba92faeb88089e49982656cc.gif

      The idea behind the 2D and 3D No Framing modes is to keep the model as lightweight as possible during the early design phases (ie. don’t over complicate things with framing) while at the same time providing enough information to fully understand the design and its dimensional constraints/properties.

      The 2D mode is great for the initial layout but eventually one of the 3D modes will be required to fully grasp the various wall heights and possibly stacked window layouts etc…

      Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
      Medeek Engineering Inc
      design.medeek.com

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      • medeekM Offline
        medeek
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        First look at an arched door frame and (solid) door:

        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/8/f/8f6a5472d21443210dde244ddde9f5598187e5d1.jpeg

        I think the only thing still pending is to make sure that wainscoting module can handle arched doors and then I will make this upgrade live.

        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
        Medeek Engineering Inc
        design.medeek.com

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
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          Version 1.2.0  - 01.15.2019

          • Added (segmental and half round) arched doors to the door module.
          • Enabled variable king stud and trimmer stud widths for doors.
          • Enabled built-up headers for doors.
          • Enabled the trimmer extend option for doors.
          • Added casing "Style C" for rectangle and arched doors (gypsum wrap for interior wall openings).

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/1/e1dad7cf0a96d8adc14ed0dd99f65bc8109e22ca.jpeg

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/d/b/dbee1665e452bfe614e74a3fc9d29db1f1c8413b.jpeg

          https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/7/1/71366cc8453758742c08eeb3bc8eb7fa0aee9f72.jpeg

          I've also addressed a few minor bugs and issues with both the door and window modules.

          Currently the only arched door style is a "solid" door however I can add additional styles upon request (ie. half glass, double, full glass, six panel etc...)

          Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
          Medeek Engineering Inc
          design.medeek.com

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
            last edited by

            View models of arched doors here:

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            3D Warehouse

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

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            3D Warehouse

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

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            (3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

            Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
            Medeek Engineering Inc
            design.medeek.com

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
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              Version 1.2.0b - 01.16.2020

              • Fixed a bug with wall presets introduced with the addition of the stud spacing offset parameter.

              ***** CRITICAL BUG FIX *****
              If you have previously installed Version 1.1.8 thru Version 1.2.0 then you will want to update your installation to this latest version. The bug was introduced into the wall presets module on 01/06/2020 when the stud spacing offset parameter was added. This bug fix should resolve that bug and allow the creation of wall presets with this latest parameter added to the list of wall parameters.

              Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
              Medeek Engineering Inc
              design.medeek.com

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              • medeekM Offline
                medeek
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                Version 1.2.1 - 01.17.2020

                • Added FLUSH:MITER and MITER:FLUSH option to the Wall Cladding Corners parameter.
                • Fixed a second bug with wall presets introduced with the addition of the stud spacing offset parameter.

                http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su625_800.jpg

                The additional options for the Wall Cladding Corners parameter is specifically for situations where you encounter a wall cladding material/thickness change at an inside corner as shown.

                Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                Medeek Engineering Inc
                design.medeek.com

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
                  last edited by

                  Version 1.2.1b - 01.17.2020

                  • Added (segmental and half round) arched double doors to the door module.

                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su626_800.jpg

                  View model here:

                  Link Preview Image
                  3D Warehouse

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

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                  (3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

                  Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                  Medeek Engineering Inc
                  design.medeek.com

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                  • G Offline
                    Glenn at home
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                    Looking good Nathan!

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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
                      last edited by

                      I've been considering add an advanced option for Quoins (outside corners only):

                      https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/e/a/ea8cec59ed5a90224595423ed0bcd18e3db59f6b.jpeg

                      The required parameters would probably be:

                      Style:
                      Length 1:
                      Length 2:
                      Height:
                      Spacing:
                      Thickness:
                      Material:

                      View model here:

                      Link Preview Image
                      3D Warehouse

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

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                      Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                      Medeek Engineering Inc
                      design.medeek.com

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                      • medeekM Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by

                        Version 1.2.1c - 01.17.2020

                        • Fixed a number of bugs related to stacked doors, door sidelites and backward compatibility with previous versions.
                        • Added (segmental and half round) arched half glass doors to the door module.

                        http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su629_800.jpg

                        Half glass option per customer request.

                        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                        Medeek Engineering Inc
                        design.medeek.com

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                        • medeekM Offline
                          medeek
                          last edited by

                          Version 1.2.1d - 01.18.2020

                          • Fixed the praire and perimeter grille style for arched half glass and full glass doors.
                          • Added (segmental and half round) arched full glass doors to the door module.

                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su630_800.jpg

                          It seems like there is always more with doors. The items still needing attention with the door module are:

                          • Option for transom window above rectangular and arched doors.
                          • Sidelites for arched doors.
                          • Additional door types for arched doors (ie. six panel, double half glass, double full glass etc...)
                          • Sliding doors
                          • Pocket doors
                          • Closet bi-fold doors

                          View model here:
                          https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/771d1d73-3aea-429f-99d8-caeb9c4c2fa3/Arch-Full-Glass-Doors

                          Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                          Medeek Engineering Inc
                          design.medeek.com

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                          • jujuJ Offline
                            juju
                            last edited by

                            @medeek said:

                            I've been considering add an advanced option for Quoins (outside corners only)

                            Keep the main thing the main thing.

                            Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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                            • medeekM Offline
                              medeek
                              last edited by

                              @juju said:

                              @medeek said:

                              I've been considering add an advanced option for Quoins (outside corners only)

                              Keep the main thing the main thing.

                              It would actually be just another type of corner trim.

                              Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                              Medeek Engineering Inc
                              design.medeek.com

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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                Version 1.2.2 - 01.25.2020

                                • Added (segmental and half round) arched half glass double doors to the door module.
                                • Added (segmental and half round) arched full glass double doors to the door module.

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/a/c/acf98db1261a18280611b3dd46da16ae68b0119b.jpeg

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/b/6/b61dfda7770c9fa4dc8980d434e97dd804a2ba86.jpeg

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/a/6/a68c703cded86d0e0427848d70438cfd33d2bdb3.jpeg

                                https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/b/1/b15899668da857a32c2489122fcffe0a100df4b6.jpeg

                                Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                Medeek Engineering Inc
                                design.medeek.com

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  Version 1.2.3- 01.30.2020

                                  • Enabled up to four king and/or four trimmer studs for windows.
                                  • Enabled up to four king and/or four trimmer studs for doors.
                                  • Enabled up to four king and/or four trimmer studs for garage doors.

                                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su637_800.jpg

                                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su638_800.jpg

                                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su639_800.jpg

                                  Eight studs deep may seem a bit excessive but it's there if you need it.

                                  Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                  Medeek Engineering Inc
                                  design.medeek.com

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                                  • medeekM Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Version 1.2.4 - 02.07.2020

                                    • Fixed a bug with the gypsum wrap for rectangular and arched door openings of interior walls.

                                    http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su643_800.jpg

                                    Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                    Medeek Engineering Inc
                                    design.medeek.com

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                                    • medeekM Offline
                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      Version 1.2.4b - 02.08.2020

                                      • Added a T1-11 built-in material into the material library.
                                      • Fixed the move wall tool so that it no longer requires a negative number for offsetting to the exterior side of the wall.
                                      • Enabled the display of the offset dimension next to the blue movement arrow for the move wall tool.

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su644_800.jpg

                                      The elimination of the negative offset should make the wall move tool a lot more intuitive to use. Please feel free to give me further feedback in this regard.

                                      Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                      Medeek Engineering Inc
                                      design.medeek.com

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                                      • medeekM Offline
                                        medeek
                                        last edited by

                                        In some cases you may frame up something like this:

                                        https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/c/1/c1a0e2ca91722a1d3f7fd74c35243c083bb55765.jpeg

                                        Rather than a tee intersection you have two walls forming a corner and then a third wall tying in at the corner. Currently I really don't have a good solution for this scenario since one would probably need to offset the sheathing or gypsum back where the tertiary wall ties in.

                                        I will need to give this some further thought. Any ideas or suggestions are always welcome.

                                        I've identified a possible bug or issue where the top plate cutout algorithm tries to cut out a zero thickness slice from the adjacent top plate in this particular scenario, I will release a fix for that shortly.

                                        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                        Medeek Engineering Inc
                                        design.medeek.com

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                                        • medeekM Offline
                                          medeek
                                          last edited by

                                          Version 1.2.5 - 02.15.2020

                                          • Enabled custom materials (Material Library) for all doors and windows: Trim, Casing, Door Frame, Door, Window Frame, Shutters.
                                          • Addressed a minor bug with multiple walls coming together at a corner.

                                          http://design.medeek.com/resources/trussplugin/images/truss_su648_800.jpg

                                          ***** IMPORTANT WARNING *****

                                          This latest update is a necessary and major rewrite of the window and door modules. As such, this update will break compatibility with previous versions of the Wall plugin. It is highly suggested not to upgrade to this latest version for existing projects that were created with previous versions of the plugin.

                                          Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                          Medeek Engineering Inc
                                          design.medeek.com

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            Version 1.2.5b - 02.17.2020

                                            • Fixed a critical bug with the recently updated window and door edit menus.

                                            ***** IMPORTANT *****
                                            This is a critical bug fix to Version 1.2.5. When the source code was compiled for this version the updated HTML files (window and door edit menus) were somehow not updated as they should have been. I strongly suggest that you update from version 1.2.5 to version 1.2.5b, otherwise you may not be able to edit your windows and doors.

                                            Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                            Medeek Engineering Inc
                                            design.medeek.com

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