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.

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.

Version 4.2.8 - 01.27.2026

• Added the following steel column types to the column module: Round (HSS), Pipe (NPS).

Update per customer request.

You can now add round steel in-wall columns into your Medeek walls. These aren't actually lally columns since that specific product is typically installed with an adjustable screw assembly. However for most design purposes I think showing the round column like the image above will suffice.

Lally Columns

Custom Sizes & Wholesale

Budding Co (buddingco.com)

Version 4.2.9 - 01.30.2026

• Added a base plate (top and bottom) option to the post module.
• Fixed a bug in the post module related to hardware caps and bases.
• Updated the bypass door opening algorithm so one can open both sides of the door.

Version 4.3.0 - 02.01.2026

• Added a base plate (top and bottom) option to the in-wall column module.
• Added "Opening Outline" options to the General tab of the Global Settings for windows, door and garage doors.

The option to set the opening outlines as regular edges or dashed (construction lines) was requested by a user. This option only changes the outline created at the top of the wall, it does not change or remove the door swing symbol or the garage door extent outline (dashed construction line).

I’m trying to not add more parameters and options but users always contact me with something new they need. Everyone has their own workflow or the way they want things to appear in Layout. Flexibility and a smorgasbord of options is critical but at the same time it does balloon the number of parameters and increases complexity which tends to scare away some potential users.

I always tell new users to not be frightened of all the options, if you don’t know what it does then just leave it as default, that is generally your safe bet.

Version 4.3.1 - 02.02.2026

• Added a six panel option for pocket doors.
• Added a six panel option for bifold 2 and bifold 4 doors.
• Added a six panel option for bypass doors.

Version 4.3.2 - 02.05.2026

• Added flat panel options for pocket doors.
• Added flat panel options for bifold 2 and bifold 4 doors.
• Added flat panel options for bypass doors.

I think that finally completes all of the door panel options for all the other non standard door types (rectangular doors) within the Wall plugin.

Version 2.0.7 - 02.05.2026

• Fixed a bug with the (double) stemwall step when the ICF option is active.

Version 4.3.3 - 02.08.2026

• Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie anchor bolts to the wall, column and shearwall modules: SABR58-24, SABR34-26, SABR78-28, SABR1-30, SABR114-32.

These new anchor bolts are included in the new Wood Construction Connectors Catalog (C-C-2026) for 2026.

(www.strongtie.com)

These low poly versions of the anchor bolts are based on the models provided on Simpsons website.

Version 4.3.5 - 02.15.2026

• Added the ability to create custom "Beveled T&G" wall cladding materials within the Material Library.
• Enabled "3D" Beveled T&G wall cladding for all wall types: Rectangular, Gable, Shed and Hip.

This 3D material by customer request.

The three numeric parameters in order are: board spacing, bevel height and bevel depth

An example of this 3D material might be: beveltg_6.0_0.25_0.25

Version 1.1.5 - 02.23.2026

• Added Roseburg RFPI I-Joists: RFPI 20, RFPI 400, RFPI 40, RFPI 70, RFPI 90, RFPI 40S, RFPI 60S, RFPI 80S.

The Roseburg I-Joists include LVL and solid sawn flanges. This manufacturer of I-Joists added per customer request.

Version 1.1.7 - 02.25.2026

• Added PWT I-Joists: PWI 18S, PWI 32S, PWI 42S, PWI 53L, PWI 36L, PWI 56L.

Added per customer request.

Version 1.1.8 - 02.26.2026

• Added AcuJoist I-Joists: ACJ 40, ACJ 60, ACJ 80.

I think that gets us to nine different I-Joist manufacturers in the US and Canada. I think Lebel and Eacom (both out of Canada) also make some I-Joist products, but I don't believe they have as much market share as the companies listed below:

• Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist
• Boise Cascade BCI Joists
• LP SolidStart I-Joists
• Red Built Red-I I-Joists
• PinkWood SAFEjoists and PKjoists I-Joists
• Roseburg RFPI I-Joists
• Nordic I-Joists
• PWT PWI I-Joists
• AcuJoist I-Joists

Version 2.0.9 - 03.03.2026

• Added a "Separate Callouts" option for stemwall foundations into the General tab of the Global Settings.
• Separate callouts for stemwall foundations display the volume for footing and stemwall portions independently.

This update per customer request.

Version 2.1.1 - 03.06.2026

• Added a "Material Weights" section to the General tab of the Global Settings.
• Added Weight Callouts as an option for grade beam assemblies.

This update per customer request.

The density of the concrete, CMU and steel can all be customized in the global settings as shown in the image above. I will probably enable this feature for other foundation assemblies if it is requested.

Version 2.1.2 - 03.07.2026

• Added Weight Callouts as an option for polyline stemwall assemblies.
• Added Weight Callouts as an option for stemwall step assemblies.

For this detailed breakdown you need to have the "separate callouts" and "weight callouts" both enabled.

Version 2.1.3 - 03.15.2026 thru 03.16.2026

• Created the Medeek Foundation API.
• Enabled the following methods within the Medeek Wall API: sog_draw, validate_medeeksog, sog_move, sog_regen, sog_read_attributes, sog_read_attribute, sog_set_attribute
• Added the Medeek Wall API Documentation page to the website.
• Added the Medeek Foundation API - Slab-on-Grade Attribute Library Index page to the website.

Medeek Foundation API Documentation

(design.medeek.com)

Medeek Foundation API - Slab-on-Grade Attribute Library Index

(design.medeek.com)

Version 4.4.1 - 03.18.2026

• Enabled the following methods within the Medeek Wall API: wall_win_draw, wall_win_read_attributes
• Added a "right" hand casement window and updated the existing casement name to be a "left" hand casement window.

The casement window update per customer request.

I've added the first two methods for windows in the API. I still need to add the following methods:

• wall_win_read_attribute
• wall_win_set_attribute
• wall_win_move
• wall_win_open
• wall_win_delete

I will then need to create similar methods for doors, garage doors and in-wall columns. My plate is full right now.

Version 3.7.8 - 03.24.2026

• Created the Medeek Truss API.
• Enabled the following methods within the Medeek Truss API: common_truss_draw, validate_medeektruss, truss_regen, common_truss_read_attributes, common_truss_get_attribute, common_truss_set_attribute
• Added the Medeek Truss API Documentation page to the website.
• Added the Medeek Truss API - Common Truss Attribute Library Index page to the website.

Medeek Truss API Documentation

(design.medeek.com)

Medeek Truss API - Common Truss Attribute Library Index

(design.medeek.com)

I've finally started to tackle the manual for the Wall plugin. There is so much content that needs to be added to these pages that this one will probably take me a few months to complete even if I were to work at it full time. The current organization of this page is probably only temporary as additional items are added it will continue to evolve and probably branch into many separate pages/documents:

Medeek Wall Manual

(design.medeek.com)