Wall Plugin for SketchUp

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Is 8,000 sqft too large? I'm going to say yes, at least for most people.



Besides the regular mdkBIM plugins I also used the grid tool (Medeek Project), but the regular SketchUp grid tool works just as well. A grid tool is a requirement in my opinion, you really need something like this for laying things out correctly.

I also used TIG's mirror tool for certain manual modeling tasks.

The trim and extend tools in the Medeek Project were also very handy for creating my diagonal braces.

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Version 3.7.2 - 10.13.2024
- Fixed a critical bug with the in-wall column module.
- Added the following additional Wide Flange (W14) beams to the beam module: W14X38, W14X43, W14X48, W14X53, W14X61, W14X68, W14X74, W14X82, W14X90, W14X99
- Added the following additional Wide Flange (W16) beams to the beam module: W16X45, W16X50, W16X57, W16X67, W16X77, W16X89, W16X100
- Enabled a wood grain and an end grain material for glulam beams within the beam module.
- Enable additional built-in materials for "Custom" in-wall columns.
- Added the following (27 - low poly) Simpson column bases to the post module: CB7_6, CB1212, CB1012, CB1010, CB812, CB810, CB718_7, CB718_6, CB718_4, CB612, CB610, CB88, CB86, CB68, CB64, CB48, CB46, CB9_105, CB9_75, CB9_9, CB9_6, CB7_105, CB7_75, CB7_9, CB6_7, CB5_45, CB5_6
- Added the following (6 - low poly) Simpson column caps to the post module: CCQ84, CCQ86, CCQ94, CCQ96, CCQ98, CCQ106

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Version 3.7.4 - 10.22.2024
- Added the following (27 - low poly) Simpson post caps to the post module: 1616HTQ_8, 1616HTQ_6, BC8, BC6, BC4, BC46, RTC44, LCE4_64, LCE4_46, LCE4_6, LCE_4, AC4R_4R, ACH6_8, ACH6_4, ACH6_6, ACH6E_8, ACH6E_4, ACH6E_6, ACH4E_6, ACH4E_4, ACH4_6, ACH4_4, AC6_4, AC4_6, AC4_4, AC6_6, AC6R_6R

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Version 3.7.5 - 10.23.2024
- Added the following (9 - low poly) Simpson post caps to the post module: LPC4_4, LPC4_6, LPC4_8, LPC6_4, LPC6_6, LPC6_8, PC4, PC6, PC8
- Added the following (10 - low poly) Simpson post bases to the post module: ECB88, ECB66, EPB66, EPB46, EPB44, MPB44, MPB66, MPB88, PPBF44, PPBF66



The post module now has 86 post caps and 65 post bases within its built-in library.  I think I've modeled about 75% of the Simpson Strong-Tie's Wood Construction Connectors Catalog at this point.

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Tutorial 53: Multi-Landing Stairs (10:21)

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Version 3.7.7 - 12.12.2024
- Added a "Calculated Parameters" section to the edit menu of the stair module.
- Added the ability to create L-Shape, U-Shape and Straight runs of stairs with landings.

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Tutorial 54 - Stairs with Landings (13:27 min.)

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First look at double landing configurations with 2-step and 3-step L-winders:

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Version 3.7.8 - 12.17.2024
- Added the following L-Shape and U-Shape winders: 2, 3, 4 and 6 step.
- Added the following two step angle winders: 30, 45 and 60 degrees.
- Added the following T-Shape stairs with landing: T, TL, TR
- Enabled double landings for all landing and winder configurations.

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**Tutorial 55** - Complex Stairs (9:57 min.)

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Tutorial 56 - Flared Stairs (4:53 min.)

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If I enable some turn outs and volutes I will need to adjust for these but also I need to provide some additional parameters so one can fine tune the placement of the handrail and its termination:

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The handrail sub-menu now has a few more parameters:

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Tutorial 57 - Over-the-Post Handrails and Fittings (18.42 min.)

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Version 3.7.9 - 12.26.2024
-  Added the inverted T-Shape landing.
-  Enabled straight and curved flared staircases.
-  Added 37 handrail fittings into the built-in handrail fittings library.
-  Updated the handrail module with additional parameters for over-the-post handrail systems.
-  Enabled additional handrail sub-menus for multi-landing stair assemblies.

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Version 3.8.0 - 12.30.2024
- Enabled open tread staircases.
- Added sub-menus for multiple stair runs for open treads.
- Added the following starter steps: square, full round and half round.
- Added a return parameter for square cut starter steps.
- Enabled flared handrails (over-the-post) for straight and curved flared staircases.

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Tutorial 58 - Open Treads and Starter Steps (7:35 min.)

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Tutorial 59 - Multi-Board Treads and Side Spacers (7:15 min.)

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First look at over-the-post handrails with posts:

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Version 3.8.2 - 01.05.2025
- Added balusters to the stair module for vertical and OTP handrails.
- Added newel posts to the stair module for vertical and OTP handrails.

Tutorial 60 - Balusters, Posts and Handrails (16:39)

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Version 3.8.3 - 01.10.2025
- Added a "deck" profile or option for handrails (with balusters) to the stair module.

Tutorial 61- Handrails for Decks (8:51 min.)

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Version 3.8.4 - 01.14.2025

- Added a minimum winder depth parameter for all stair winder types.
- Adjusted the deck handrail algorithm for narrow cap rails (2x4).

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Version 3.8.5 - 01.21.2025
- Updated the skirt boards to accommodate open treads.
- Added tread covers, carpet and stair runners for stairs, landings and winders.

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Tutorial 63 - Stair Runners and Tread Covers (10:06 min.)