Wall Plugin for SketchUp

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Version 3.2.3 - 07.30.2023
- Updated the stats logging for all wall types in order for the estimating module to provide more granular data for wall top plates.

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Version 3.2.4 - 08.02.2023
- Fixed a minor bug with the SW module and SW materials.

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Version 3.2.5 - 08.06.2023
- Added two parameters to the Walls tab of the Global Settings for Wall Panelization.
- Enabled wall panelization for rectangular walls.

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Version 3.2.5b - 08.06.2023
- Added a hotkey (Up key) to toggle wall panelization ON or OFF within the Draw Wall tool/menu.

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Tutorial 39 - Wall Panelization (8:52 min.)

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Version 3.2.6 - 08.09.2023
- Fixed a bug with stacked openings and plan dimensions.
- Added "Subtractive Framing" to the Wall tab of the Global Settings.
- Enabled "SUBTRACT_FRAMING" custom boolean subtraction for all wall types.

This now gives us a workaround for non-aligned stacked windows and doors.  This update per customer request.

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Tutorial 40 - Stacked Windows (10:40 min.)

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Version 3.2.7 - 08.25.2023
- Updated steel studs and plates for all wall types.
- Fixed a bug in the statistics module for the gable walls.



Previously the steel studs and plates were merely cosmetic, now the are modeled a bit more realistically (however less attractively in my opinion).  This update was specifically requested by users who specialize in steel stud framing and who wanted a more accurate model (stud length and channels for top and bottom plates) when it comes to steel framing.  The plugin was never initially designed for steel framing and because of that I still consider the steel framing option more of a cosmetic model than an actual realistic model, but this latest update gets us a little closer to that objective.

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Version 3.2.7b - 08.26.2023
- Minor updates to the window and door framing modules with regards to steel framing.

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Version 3.2.7c - 08.28.2023
- Additional updates for steel framing for metric templates/units.

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Version 3.2.8 - 09.07.2023
- Enabled a feature to selectively remove specific studs from any wall assembly.



Note that this feature/option is very similar to the recent truss removal feature added to the Truss Plugin for common trusses and attic trusses.  I've had a number of requests to add something similar into the Wall Plugin so specific studs could be removed.  This update is per multiple customer requests.

I may make a tutorial video for this new feature but I do think it is fairly self explanatory.

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Version 3.2.8b - 09.07.2023
- Fixed a bug with the shearwall edit tool.
- Added directional logic into the Move Opening Tool's text entry method.

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Tutorial 41 - Selective Stud Removal (5:37 min.)

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Version 3.2.9 - 09.14.2023
- Fixed a critical bug with loading wall presets in the wall edit menu (metric and imperial).

It was actually two bugs in two separate places but it impacted the same thing, again strange that no one noticed this bug until now or at least it was not fully brought to my attention until today.  Both bugs were simple typos, an easy fix.  This did not affect the wall draw menu and loading presets, only the edit menu.  I highly recommend everyone update their installation to this latest version.

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Version 3.3.0 - 09.21.2023
- Moved the Geometry Markers section from the General tab to the Walls tab in the Global Settings.
- Added a geometry marker size parameter to the Walls tab of the Global Settings.

The General tab of the Global Settings has become too large (or cluttered) and it made sense to move the geometry markers to the Walls tab.  I also received a number of requests about making the geometry markers larger.  So I figured, why not let the user customize them to the size they would like.

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Version 3.3.1 - 09.27.2023
- Fixed a bug with the labeling algorithm for the molding module.

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Version 3.3.2 - 10.10.2023
- Added the Draw Wall Perimeter tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.

(The tool icon was added July 25th, but now it actually works)

Tutorial 42 - Wall Perimeter Tool (5:28 min.)

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mdkBIM Tutorial 3 - Modeling a House Envelope from a Face (10:04 min.)

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Version 3.3.3 - 10.18.2023
- Fixed a minor bug with the post module.

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Version 3.3.4 - 10.23.2023
- Added a "Assign to 2D Layer" parameter for 2D Outlines within the General tab of the Global Settings.
- Added the Opening tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.





The Opening Tool in its current state can be used only to toggle door swings.  I will probably be adding additional functionality to this tool for windows and garage doors as well as regular man doors.  This new tool is in response to feedback provided by Matt Donley of MasterSketchUp.

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Version 3.3.4b - 10.25.2023
- Updated the Opening Tool to include Windows and Garage Doors.

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Tutorial 43 - Opening Tool (6:01 min.)

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Version 3.3.5 - 11.09.2023
- Added the Copy Opening Tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.
- Enabled the Copy Opening Tool for Windows, Man Doors and Garage Doors.
- Enabled subtractive geometry for Beam Assemblies.
- Added additional W-Flange steel beam sizes.

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Tutorial 44 - Opening Copy Tool (4:45 min.)