Version 4.0.8 - 07.25.2025
- Enabled LSL as a wall framing material.
- Updated the material textures for LSL and PSL.





These don't seem like major updates however there are numerous places within the plugin that required updating and also during the process I was able to further refine and compress the code so it is now more efficient and better organized.  Updates were made to the following modules:  Walls, Stairs, Columns, Beams, Posts and Shearwalls.

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Some Youtube viewers of this video reached out and told me that they had more equipment than could reasonably fit within such a small structure.  I agree, maybe a 16'x12' space is a bit cramped for anyone, especially if you are also using it for a content creation studio.  This is where the parametrics of the extensions come in real handy:










The model(s) can be viewed and downloaded here:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/embed/aa7589c0-5dde-498d-ba91-ba73e1a68791?token=YhzP4g4wwgE=&binaryName=s21

Per customer request I will add in an LSL option for the framing very shortly:



I'm using the updated LSL texture I created for the Floor plugin, but I still feel like it is a bit dull or dark compared to my previous texture (OSB).  It could be a bit more vibrant or saturated.  I will need to spend some more time on this.

Weyerhaeuser sells their Timberstrand line of LSL framing and studs:

https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/woodproducts/engineered-lumber/timberstrand-lsl/timberstrand-lsl-framing-lumber/timberstrand-lsl-wall-framing-studs/

However, I would always worry about water damage.  What happens if the LSL gets wet?  We all know what happens to OSB, and plywood is a much more robust product in comparison.  Standard lumber seems like a much more resilient choice when it comes to potential water damage, but I could be wrong.

mdkBIM Tutorial 6 - Building a Ham Shack


My initial concept of the ultimate Ham Shack (16' x 12') designed in SketchUp using the Medeek extensions.

The model can be found here:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/embed/41926b8b-553f-4a06-a665-e16742919406?token=rwdGfAJloEo=&binaryName=s21

My call sign is KK7UXO, but I don't get on the radio much, mostly I'm programming. :slight_smile:

Version 4.0.7 - 07.20.2025
- Enabled the polyline draw mode for all wall justification options: Front, Center, Back, Sheathing.

Tutorial 72 - Wall Justification (7:16 min.)

Version 3.7.3 - 07.19.2025
- Enabled square cut rafter tails for gable rafter roofs.

Version 4.0.6 - 07.17.2025
- Fixed a bug with gable walls.
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie pre-assembled anchor bolts to the wall, column and shearwall modules: PAB4-12, PAB4-18, PAB4-24, PAB4-30, PAB4-36, PAB5-12, PAB5-18, PAB5-24, PAB5-30, PAB5-36, PAB9-12, PAB9-18, PAB9-24, PAB9-30, PAB9-36.

Version 4.0.5 - 07.16.2025
- Fixed a bug with quadruple end wall studs (applies to all wall types).
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie pre-assembled anchor bolts to the wall, column and shearwall modules: PAB6-12, PAB6-18, PAB6-24, PAB6-30, PAB6-36, PAB7-12, PAB7-18, PAB7-24, PAB7-30, PAB7-36, PAB8-12, PAB8-18, PAB8-24, PAB8-30, PAB8-36, PAB10-12, PAB10-18, PAB10-24, PAB10-30, PAB10-36.
- Added the HTTH6.5 holdown to the built-in holdown library.







Note, that these anchor bolts come in five different lengths (12, 18, 24, 30 and 36).  I did not add in the 1/2 and 5/8 dia. anchor bolts since this option is primarily chosen when a much larger anchor bolt is needed, but do let me know if you would like to see them added in.

Just playing catch up on a number of items after spending three or so weeks on the HVAC plugin.  Undoubtedly, I am spread a bit thin these days with six plugins now under active development.

Version 4.0.4c - 07.15.2025
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns to the wall, column and shearwall modules: HDUE3, HDUE5, HDUE7, HDUE9, HDUE13, HDUE17.





Looks like Simpson added this new replacement for the HDU holdown in May of this year.  I just noticed this morning so I added them in.


Note that these are low poly versions of the holdowns based directly off of the geometry provided on Simpson's website.