Tutorial 30: General Roof Connections (16:54 min.)

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[b]Version 3.5.2[/b] - 05.30.2024

• Enabled ceiling insulation for floor trusses: Batt, Blown-in.
• Enabled ceiling insulation for I-Joist and Lumber floors: Batt, Blown-in.
• Fixed a bug with ceiling gypsum for inset floors (I-joist and Lumber).
• Fixed a minor bug with joist hangers for common lumber sizes for inset floors.

Honestly I didn't want to spend too much time updating this module since the new Floor plugin will supersede it, however since I do intend on retaining it within the Truss plugin for the foreseeable future, I thought it best to bring it up to speed with the other truss assemblies, and add the insulation option.

Some of these updates seem small now and very incremental however they all take time and energy and they usually involve fairly tedious updates to the attribute library code and the HTML menus.

The Truss plugin overall probably still has the most work that needs to be done of all the plugins. Compared to the Wall plugin this plugin has many partially finished tools and features and still certain trusses that are missing advanced options. The work will go on.

I will be running a Memorial Day promotion beginning May 22th until Jun. 5th with 35% off of the regular mdkBIM bundle price (permanent license) using the coupon code MEMORIAL24.

This will reduce the bundle price from $280.00 USD to $182.00 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 plugin will be included upon request at no additional cost. The offer ends on Jun. 5th and no rain checks will issued thereafter.

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Version 3.6.3 - 06.06.2024

• Enabled elevation swing/opening lines for doors and windows.
• Added elevation swing line annotation settings to the Door tab of the Global Settings.
• Added elevation swing line annotation settings to the Window tab of the Global Settings.
• Enabled opening and closing for all double hung type windows.

Tutorial 48 - Elevation Swing Lines (8:31 min.)

Version 3.6.5 - 06.12.2024

• Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie heavy girder hangers to the beam hanger library: HGUS5.62/10, HGUS5.62/12, HGUS5.62/14, HGUS6.88/10, HGUS6.88/12, HGUS6.88/14, HGUS7.37/10, HGUS7.37/12, HGUS7.37/14, HGUS26, HGUS26-2, HGUS26-3, HGUS26-4, HGUS28, HGUS28-2, HGUS28-3, HGUS28-4, HGUS210, HGUS210-2, HGUS210-3, HGUS210-4, HGUS212-3, HGUS212-4, HGUS214-3, HGUS214-4, HGUS5.25/10, HGUS46, HGUS48, HGUS410, HGUS412.

Version 3.5.4 - 06.15.2024

• Fixed a bug introduced in Version 3.4.7 for all rafter and truss roofs.

!! Critical Bug Fix !!
Note that this bug only reveals itself if you have the sub-fascia for the truss or rafter roof turned off. This bug applies to both truss and rafter roofs (gable).

Version 3.6.7 - 06.27.2024

• Updated the post module to include multi-part installations for Simpson heavy angles (post cap).
• Added the following Simpson heavy angles to the post module: HL33, HL35, HL35G, HL37, HL37G, HL43, HL46, HL46G, HL49, HL49G, HL53,HL55, HL55G, HL57, HL57G, HL73, HL76, HL76G, HL79, HL79G

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Version 2.0.0 - 06.27.2024

• Fixed a bug in the rebar module for stemwall step assemblies.
• Added the following Simpson column bases to the built-in library: CPT44Z, CPT66Z, CPT88Z

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Version 3.6.8 - 06.28.2024

• Added the following built-in ICF (block) materials: Nudura, Fox Blocks.
• Added the following Simpson column bases to the post module: CPT44Z, CPT66Z, CPT88Z

Version 1.4.7 - 07.18.2024

• Added combined "smoke/CO" detectors under safety devices.
• Updated the Legend tool to include combined smoke/CO devices.

The included device in the smoke/CO library is a KIDDE 30CUDR. Just bought this one yesterday and modeled it this morning.

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Note the 2D symbol text for this type of device is "SC".

Version 3.5.8 - 07.12.2024

• Enabled the "Edit Roof Assembly" function for gable rafter roofs with glulam beams (imperial and metric units).
• Enabled the "Edit Roof Assembly" function for I-joist rafter roofs with glulam beams (imperial and metric units).
• Enabled the "Edit Roof Assembly" function for I-joist rafter roofs with dual glulam beams (imperial and metric units).
• Added BCI, LPI, Red-I and PKI I-joists to the rafter roof module (glulam beam and dual glulam beam roofs).

Version 3.6.1 - 07.19.2024

• Added Soffit Cut within Advanced Options for Complex Rafter Roofs.
• Fixed a critical bug with the complex roof module.

Version 3.6.2 - 07.21.2024

• Enabled "flat" ceiling gypsum for complex rafter roofs.
• Fixed a minor bug with the hip-and-ridge for hip rafter roofs.

Version 3.6.9 - 07.23.2024

• Enabled "Remove Cladding Lines" for 3D cladding materials.

Version 1.2.4 - 08.04.2024

• Added a duplicate title block assembly check to the regen module for all title blocks.
• Enabled wall sheathing 2 within the Medeek Estimating Module for wall assemblies.

Version 2.0.2 - 08.07.2024

• Fixed a bug in the wireframe preview for polyline stemwalls.
• Fixed a bug with horizontal rebar for polyline stemwall foundations (closed, RIGHT direction).
• Added the stemwall "Hide Edges" parameter to the General tab of the Global Settings.

I am starting this new discussion thread as a fork from the Medeek Truss Plugin thread since the Medeek Floor extension will now become a stand alone extension/plugin.

Its icon(s) will be:

This new plugin will ultimately replace the floor joist/truss module currently found in the truss plugin.

Similar to the complex roof module the designer will be able to create any polygon shaped floor outline, and edit the shape by moving/adjusting the edges.

There will be a tool for creating and editing holes within the floor.

There will also be a tool for creating polygon shaped floor coverings (ie. carpet, tile, wood, pergo etc...) with an associated label and optional sqft callout. These floor coverings will be situated on top of the sub-floor and can be individually edited.

Eventually the floor assemblies will also be integrated with the estimating module currently found in the wall plugin (this will be moved to the Medeek Project extension in the near future).

I realize that people are chomping at the bit for this new plugin and I have been working on it diligently for the last two to three weeks. The biggest holdup has been going back through all of the code and bringing it up to speed with the other plugins. There have been quite a few incremental changes to the other plugins with regards to licensing, materials, layers etc...

For instance the plugin material library back end was originally coded based off of the 2022 version of the Wall plugin. I just updated all of the code now so that it is keeping in line with the most current version of the Wall plugins material library code base.

So right now I'm spending a few more days making sure everything is modern and up to speed with the other plugins.

@gullfo

I will look into it, but you cannot currently purchase the plugin since I have not yet released it to the public.