Changelog - Medeek Electrical

This Changelog is a list of all of the signficant updates and modifications that have occurred with the Medeek Electrical extension since its inception in January of 2019. The most current versions/revisions are listed at the top.

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.

Version 1.4.6 - 06.22.2024

Added "generators" under misc. fixtures.
Added "water heaters" under misc. fixtures.
Added a variety of other common electrical devices categories under misc. fixtures.

Version 1.4.5 - 06.19.2024

Added "disconnect switches" under misc. fixtures.
Added a twin meter socket to the built-in library.
Updated the Legend tool to include service entrance devices.
Updated the Electrical Estimating module to include service entrance devices.
Added voltage and amperage as parameters for service entrance devices.
Changed the label text for service entrance devices to voltage and amperage.

Version 1.4.4 - 06.17.2024

Added the "Draw Service Entrance" function to the primary toolbar.
Enabled the ability to draw service entrance devices: CSED and Meter Socket.

Version 1.4.3 - 05.15.2024

Added a "SQTUBE" shape to the wire module for electrical chases.

Version 1.4.2 - 04.21.2024

Fixed a compatibility bug with SketchUp 2024 while maintaining compatibility with previous versions of SketchUp.

Version 1.4.1 - 01.31.2024

Improved the serial number verification logic within the License tab of the Global Settings.
Updated the javascript logic within the License tab of the Global Settings.
Added standard PVC (Schedule 80) electrical conduit sizes into the custom wire library.
Fixed a minor bug with the edit wire profile logic of the wire module.

Version 1.4.0 - 01.12.2024

Added a "PIPE" shape to the wire module for electrical conduit.
Added an additional parameter for custom wires (conduits/pipes) within the library: Wall Thickness.
Added standard PVC (Schedule 40) electrical conduit sizes into the custom wire library.

Version 1.3.9 - 01.08.2024

Updated and improved the license verification module.
Disabled redundant logging to improve plugin performance.

Version 1.3.8 - 11.22.2023 thru 11.23.2023

Added two additional parameters for annotation formatting.
Added the "Regen Electrical" function to the primary toolbar, enabled regeneration for all electrical fixtures.
Moved the "Draw Safety Device" tool to the secondary toolbar.
Added the "Symbol Text Scale" parameter for scaling superscript of 2D electrical symbols.

Version 1.3.7 - 10.14.2023

Added four timer switch combinations (Leviton VPT24-1PZ).

Version 1.3.6 - 10.04.2023

Added an offset parameter (advanced options) for outlets which allows the symbol and label to be offset from the wall.
Added two additional advanced parameters for vertically offsetting text and symbols for switches and outlets.

Version 1.3.5 - 09.29.2023

Added six additional dimmer switch combinations.

Version 1.3.4 - 06.13.2023 thru 06.15.2023

Enabled switches, outlets and lights to be inserted into "component" walls.
Enabled all other electrical fixtures for "component" walls.

Version 1.3.3 - 01.11.2023

Enabled layer control integration with the Medeek Project extension.

Version 1.3.2 - 07.11.2021

Enabled subscription and permanent licensing.
The License tab of the Global Settings now displays the license type.

Version 1.3.1 - 06.16.2021

Updated the wiring module/algorithm to improve performance and overall robustness.

Version 1.3.0 - 06.01.2021

Added four additional parameters to the "User Interface" section of the General tab of the global settings. This allows the customization (colors) of the HTML menus and buttons.

Version 1.2.9 - 05.30.2021

Added an option for vertically offsetting text and symbols within the General tab of the Global Settings.
Annotation text and symbols for outlets, switches, UK outlets and UK switches can be vertically offset a custom amount from the bottom of the wall.

Version 1.2.8 - 04.30.2021

Added optional metadata parameters for UK outlets and switches: description, circuit.
Added a circuit callout parameter in the General tab of the global settings.
Added a 5th dimensioning layer specifically for circuit callouts in the Layers tab of the Global Settings.
Enabled circuit callouts for the following fixtures: Switches, Outlets, UK Switches and UK Outlets.

Version 1.2.7 - 02.13.2021

Enabled the ability to draw outlets and switches with Medeek Polyline Stemwall assemblies.
Enabled the ability to draw UK outlets and switches with Medeek Polyline Stemwall assemblies.

Version 1.2.6 - 11.13.2020

Added Safety Devices, Heaters, Vents, Floor Outlets, Low Voltage Panels and Misc. Fixtures to the Medeek Electrical Estimator.

Version 1.2.5 - 11.12.2020

Added data (low voltage) outlets, lights, panels, UK outlets, and UK switches to the Medeek Electrical Estimator.

Version 1.2.4 - 10.22.2020

Added outlets and switches to the Medeek Electrical Estimator.

Version 1.2.3 - 10.20.2020

Created the initial framework of the Medeek Electrical Estimating Module.
Added wiring to the Medeek Electrical Estimator.
Added the ability to export data from the Medeek Electrical Estimator in CSV format.

Version 1.2.2 - 10.16.2020

Added a "2d Symbols Only" parameter into the General tab of the Global Settings.
Enabled the "2d Symbols Only" mode for the following electrical elements: Outlets, Switches.

Version 1.2.1 - 10.14.2020 thru 10.15.2020

Added a Custom Wire Library to the Global Settings which allows user defined rectangular or circular cross section wires/cables/conduit.
Enabled the Wiring Tool with three additional context menu functions: Edit Wire Assembly, Regen Wire Assembly, Edit Wire Path.
Added a 4th dimensioning layer specifically for wire callouts in the Layers tab of the Global Settings.
Added the following parameters to the General tab of the Global Settings: Wire Label Callout, Wire Label Prefix, Circle Segments.
Draw Wire Tool input extended to two options: Points, Edges

Version 1.2.0 - 10.11.2020

Added a "Refresh Licensee Data" button within the License tab of the Global Settings.

Version 1.1.9 - 09.10.2020

Added optional metadata parameters for outlets: description, circuit.

Version 1.1.8 - 08.15.2020

Enabled the Draw Outlet (UK) tool with the following outlets types (MK Logic Plus): unswitched, switched, switched w/ USB, weatherproof, blank.
Added preview thumbnails to the draw and edit menus of the UK outlet tool.
Added UK outlet (2D) symbols to the Legend tool.

Version 1.1.7 - 08.13.2020

Created the Medeek Electrical UK (British Standard) toolbar, with two additional functions/tools: Draw Switch, Draw Outlet.
Enabled the Draw Switch (UK) tool with the following switch types (MK Logic Plus): single pole, dimmer, blank.
Added preview thumbnails to the draw and edit menus of the UK switch tool.

Version 1.1.6 - 08.11.2020

Updated all electrical drawing tools to be compatible with Medeek gable, shed and hip walls.
Improved compatibility with the SketchUp Grid Tool.

Version 1.1.5 - 04.28.2020

Added a Global Reset button in the General tab of the Global Settings.
Plugin files switched from .rbs to .rbe encryption.

Version 1.1.4 - 02.16.2020

Added optional metadata parameters for switches: description, circuit.

Version 1.1.3 - 01.01.2020

Added additional (120V, 20A) outlets to the built-in outlet library.

Version 1.1.2 - 12.24.2019 thru 12.25.2019

Added the "Draw Low Voltage Panel" function to the secondary toolbar.
Enabled the ability to draw low voltage panels with Medeek wall assemblies or any wall geometry. Included Structured Media Panels: Leviton 47605 (14", 21", 28", 42").
Added an offset parameter (advanced options) for switches which allows the symbol and label to be offset from the wall.

Version 1.1.1 - 12.04.2019

Added additional 240V duplex and simplex outlets to the built-in library: NEMA 6-15R and NEMA 6-20R.
Added some simplex outlets to the floor outlet built-in library.

Version 1.1.0 - 12.01.2019

Fixed a minor bug in the General tab of the global settings.
Enabled the ability to draw floor and ceiling outlets.

Version 1.0.9 - 11.24.2019

Added the "Draw Floor Outlets" and the "Draw Misc. Fixture" function to the secondary toolbar.
Enabled the ability to draw misc. fixtures with Medeek wall assemblies or any wall geometry. Enabled misc. devices include: Thermostats, doorbell buttons, doorbell chimes, and doorbell transformers.

Version 1.0.8 - 09.28.2019

Fixed a critical performance bug that affects all the modules within the extension.

Version 1.0.7 - 04.28.2019

Fixed the show_modal bug for macOS in the Materials tab of the global settings.

Version 1.0.6 - 04.15.2019

Added additional NEMA 240V receptacles into the Outlet module: NEMA 6-30R, NEMA 6-50R.

Version 1.0.5 - 04.12.2019

Added the "Draw Legend" function to the secondary toolbar.
Enabled the ability to automatically create an electrical symbols legend for all electrical devices within the model.

Version 1.0.4 - 04.06.2019 thru 04.10.2019

Added the following light fixture categories and symbols: Surface, Recessed, Vanity, Ceiling Fan, Ceiling Fan w/ Light, Fluorescent (Surface Mount).
Added the following light fixture category and symbol: Fluorescent (Recessed).
Added the following light fixture category and symbol: Fluorescent (Suspended).
Added an advanced option for switches and low voltage outlets to display the device height with the 2D symbol.
Added an advanced option for wall mounted light fixtures to display the device height with the 2D symbol.

Version 1.0.3 - 04.03.2019

Added an advanced option for outlets to display the outlet height with the 2D symbol.

Version 1.0.2 - 04.01.2019

Created the Medeek Electrical secondary toolbar, with two additional functions/tools: Draw Heater, Draw Vent.
Enabled the ability to draw ceiling (garage/shop) and wall mount heaters.
Enabled the ability to draw ceiling mount exhaust fans, with or without light.

Version 1.0.1 - 03.28.2019

Parameter hightlight (input) color added to General tab of global settings.
Fixed a bug with the safety devices module.

Version 1.0.0 - 03.23.2019

The Medeek Electrical extension moved from BETA status to initial full release.
Created the HTML edit panel menu and enabled editing for load centers (service panels).
Created the HTML edit safety device menu and enabled editing for wall and ceiling mounted safety devices (exit signs, smoke detectors, CO detectors, horn/strobes).
Created the HTML edit light fixture menu and enabled editing for wall and ceiling mounted light fixtures.

Version 0.9.8 - 03.19.2019 thru 03.22.2019

Created the HTML edit switch menu and enabled editing for switches.
Resolved some bugs in the switch and panel modules having to do with metric templates/units.
Enabled interoperability with John Brock's Framer for SketchUp extension.
Created the HTML edit outlet menu and enabled editing for outlets.
Created the HTML edit low voltage outlet menu and enabled editing for low voltage outlets (data, telephone, cable, RCA).

Version 0.9.7 - 03.14.2019

Updated toolbar icons to be compatible with 4k (UHD) resolution monitors.

Version 0.9.6 - 03.09.2019

Fixed bugs related to compatibiliy with SketchUp 2015.

Version 0.9.5 - 03.06.2019

Parameter change highlighting enabled for all draw menus: Outlets, Switches, Lights, Low Voltage, Panels, and Safety Devices.

Version 0.9.4 - 03.01.2019

Added a parameter into the global settings to allow for adjustment of the size of symbols and labels.
Added a parameter into the global settings to allow for adjustment of the font for text found within symbols and labels.

Version 0.9.3 - 02.25.2019

Enabled the ability to draw safety devices with Medeek wall assemblies or any wall geometry. Enabled devices include: Exit Signs, Smoke Detectors, CO Detectors and Horn/Strobe Units.
Added the ability to draw "ceiling" safety devices with Medeek roof/floor assemblies or any ceiling geometry.
Created 2D symbols for wall and ceiling mounted safety devices.

Version 0.9.2 - 02.22.2019

Added the ability to draw "ceiling" light fixtures with Medeek roof/floor assemblies or any ceiling geometry.

Version 0.9.1 - 02.16.2019 thru 02.19.2019

Enabled the ability to draw switches with any wall geometry (removed the dependency on the Medeek Wall extension).
Enabled the ability to draw outlets with any wall geometry (removed the dependency on the Medeek Wall extension).
Enabled the ability to draw low voltage outlets, load centers and light fixtures with any wall geometry (removed the dependency on the Medeek Wall extension).

Version 0.9.0 - 02.14.2019 thru 02.15.2019

Created the Medeek Electrical Plugin, utilizing SketchUp's Ruby API.
Added tools to create switches, outlets, low voltage outlets, load centers and lights.
Added additional Carlon and Raco octagon boxes into the Light Fixture module.

For a more in depth look at the development of the plugin and related discussions please visit the Medeek Forum.

If you have any questions about the Medeek Electrical Plugin or its development please contact us.