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Medeek Const Library - Kickstarter Status at: 29 Aug

Funding Unsuccessful
Refer to posted by Nathaniel Wilkerson (Creator)
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=63133%26amp;p=624441#p624441

Meedeek Kickstarter - update 10 - 29aug.PNG

Medeek Const Library - Kickstarter Status at: 29 Aug

Funding Unsuccessful
Refer to posted by Nathaniel Wilkerson (Creator)
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=63133%26amp;p=624441#p624441

Meedeek Kickstarter - update 10 - 29aug.PNG

According to my observations there is still much work to be done to claim that "interoperability" between different BIM software is something real (not just a good intention). For now it seems like even big players in the field haven't yet figured out how to provide a way to interact (fully and safely) with objects transferred using IFC format between BIM software of each other.
However progress in this direction never stops, for example I've seen recently a new interesting innovation, which allows to insert a reference to an IFC file into a project, so it is possible to collaborate with engineers, detect clashes etc:

https://youtu.be/vUNxCW3weH4

Changes in a referenced IFC file can be observed in a project after refreshing (similar to a model inserted into LayOut) as far as I understood.

BTW big players may deliberately restrict interoperability between products of each other to protect their market position maybe (just an assumption though). Maybe it is the reason why progress in this direction is not that fast as we all would like.
I'm not sure how much time it may take to make possible to start working with some IFC file using one software package, then safely continue working with that same file using another software, then save to cloud and proceed editing using third software right in a browser window 😄

On the other hand I have to admit that different software packages perceive even simple common objects like walls, slabs, openings sometime very differently (provide different ways to create/interact/edit) and such difference obviously affects how information about even basic elements is stored. Standardized data storing format even if it is excessive like IFC still may impose restrictions on certain functionality provided by certain software. So sometimes it feels like even smooth and lossless transfer between different BIM software products is something unachievable by definition not to mention real interoperability.

Good idea O'Brien. Look forward to the improvement.

PLugins Manager
Extensions Manager

I would suggest the following may be improvements:

1. The name would be clearer to read if it read:
PLUGINS Manager - SketchUcation
rather than
SketchUcation Plugins Manager

2. Managing Sets
When a Set has been selected it would help if the title was
identified.

Workflow for various stages can then be linked to a Set
which can be verified.
The user can then select the defined Set for the tasks from a worksheet.
Some Sets are similar and it is not easy to identify when you come back
to a model after a few days or a week.

3. Mnemonic aidin the shape of icons assists in recalling the function.
I think having the three primary shapes to identify
the functions will assist in identification.

circle, triangle and a square with assigned colour.

Some users may have difficulty with colours.
It helps in recalling each icon's function:
extension store, plugin manager, and extensions manager.

Its a good thing SketchUcation exists because when you try to load my extension page on Extension Warehouse it takes at least 30 seconds or more, not sure why.

Thank you for the great plugin work. And thanks Rich for the extensive video!

Just bumping this for Tak2hata's plugin:

[Plugin]T2H_EXPORT_WEBGL_v0.9.6(2015.12.26)

I don't want anyone to miss it 😄

Progress Update at 11 Aug 2017

St. Mary Star of the Sea Sketchfab
Front Entry, a cut away model - small scale, quicker to download
LINK:

https://sketchfab.com/models/edd4a8b4606345fda672013f9cad50b5

musical track: Lord, Help Me to Tell Your Story http://www.internetevangelismday.com/music.php
Note: repeating track - sound can be turned off using music slide opened by clicking music symbol.

St. Mary Star of the Sea Sketchfab
Full model - larger file, slower to download
LINK
Note: This model is on St. Mary Star of the Sea - Sketchfab website (free plan or version)

https://skfb.ly/QKBO

(note annotations limit 5 and 1 sound track mp3 re entry door - as an example - 5 MB max allowed)
Note: sound can be turned offusing music slide opened by clicking music symbol.

@tig said:

Look in the EWH ?
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/search/site/sun

This tool is well past its best and I don't recommend it ...

I have had a look there recently, I didn't find anything quite like it although there is a variety to choose from, I'm favoring SunHours. None really seem to create a graphic Heliodon though.