*** This extension is currently in development, this is a BETA release ***

Medeek Engineering

0.8.0 - 03.14.2021
1 installations

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for the Medeek Engineering extension. Medeek Engineering is a SketchUp Extension that provides a simple interface for accurately analyzing 3D engineering geometry within SketchUp. This extension utilizes the SketchUp Ruby API programming interface and is compatible with the latest SketchUp releases (SketchUp Make 2017 64-bit and SketchUp Pro 2022 64-bit) as well as previous versions (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).

Download Trial

The trial version of the extension has all the features of the full extension however there may be certain limitations on the number of beam loads and supports one can install. The trial version is also time limited to a thirty day period from the date of installation. Once the trial period has expired you will no longer be able to create new engineering loads and supports however you can edit any existing engineering features.

If you are a material supplier or vendor interested in advertising within the extension please contact us at sales@medeek.com, the extension currently uses Google AdSense for all ad placement.

Please download the trial extension at the following link (extension serial number is "TRIAL"):

To install the Medeek Engineering extension (.rbz file format) within SketchUp 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022:

  1. Login into your computer as an admin before installing any Ruby scripts. This will make the installation go more smoothly and ensure that files get installed in the proper places.
  2. Within SketchUp select Window > Extension Manager (Microsoft Windows) or SketchUp > Extension Manager (Mac OS X). The Extension Manager dialog box is displayed.
  3. Click on the Install Extension button. The Open dialog box is displayed.
  4. Locate the Ruby zip file to install (.rbz).
  5. Click on the Open button. SketchUp will install the extension and display a security prompt.
  6. The extension will display a prompt for your extension serial number (default value is "TRIAL") if this is a new installation.
  7. The Medeek Engineering extension will now appear in the list of available extensions.
  8. Re-start SketchUp to enable the license and serial number and save the settings to the registry or .plist files on Mac.

* Note: If you have previously installed the trial version of the extension and are upgrading to the fully licensed version it is not necessary to re-install the extension. To activate the full version of the extension:

  1. Click on the Global Settings icon (three slider bars). The Global Settings menu is displayed.
  2. Click on the License Tab within the global settings. The License Tab menu is displayed with an input box for your serial number.
  3. Enter your serial number (case sensitive) and then click Save Settings button at the bottom of the menu. A popup message will appear confirming your license registration and the Medeek Seal will be displayed.
  4. Restart SketchUp for the license activation to fully take.

Upgrade

If you are a registered user you can obtain the latest version of the extension, at no additional charge, by logging in to the Account Manager. Click on the extension icon and then on your order number, if your order was placed within the last year then you will see a download button which will allow you to obtain the latest version. If your serial has expired since you purchased a license then a upgrade button will appear which will allow you to renew your license at a reduced rate for another year.

Once you have downloaded the new release, completely uninstall the existing extension prior to installing the latest release. Failure to completely remove the existing extension may cause some files to revert to the older version and limit the functionality of the extension.

The current Medeek Engineering primary menu has eight icons or sub-menus:



The available items are the following:

  1. Draw Floor:
  2. Draw Gable Floor:
  3. Draw Window:
  4. Draw Door:
  5. Draw Garage Door:
  6. Engineering Calculations:
  7. Estimating:
  8. Change Global Settings:
Note, some menus may show additional items that are either under construction or planned for future releases.


The Engineering Opening Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Floor Opening
  2. Move Floor Opening
  3. Edit Floor Opening
  4. Delete Floor Opening

The Floor Covering Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Floor Covering
  2. Move Floor Covering
  3. Edit Floor Covering
  4. Delete Floor Covering

The Engineering Beam Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Engineering Beam
  2. Move Engineering Beam
  3. Edit Engineering Beam
  4. Delete Engineering Beam

Video Tutorials

Previews of the extension during its recent development can be viewed here.

The following video tutorials are currently available on YouTube:

  1. Introduction - The Vision (20:58 min.)
  2. Tutorial 1 - Extension Overview (21:58 min.)
  3. Tutorial 2 - Drawing Engineerings (19:37 min.)
  4. Tutorial 3 - Beams and Columns (15:31 min.)
  5. Tutorial 4 - Engineering Presets (8:04 min.)
  6. Tutorial 5 - Multi-Story Construction (19:58 min.)
  7. Tutorial 6 - Custom Material Library (16:11 min.)
  8. Tutorial 7 - Stairs (23:19 min.)
  9. Tutorial 8 - Gable Engineering Workaround (17:25 min.)

Sample SketchUp models related to these tutorials and previews can be downloaded here.

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Support

View the Medeek Engineering Manual (Under Construction) for detailed information on the extension and its usage.

Please contact support directly at: support@medeek.com

Language support is planned for the following languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Swedish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (Simplified). Translation of the user inteface is currently under development.

Updates

The current version of Medeek Engineering is 0.8.0 - revision date: 03.14.2021.

View the Medeek Engineering Changlog for more information on updates to this extension.

The extension will automatically check for an updated version once a month. The frequency of the "check for updates" can be set in the global settings or disabled entirely.

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

Download previous versions of the extension here.

WARNING: Medeek Engineering is currently under development and has just been moved from BETA status. The user may encounter unintended behavior due to the addition of new features on a daily basis. Always backup your data to separate file names to provide redundancy in case of file corruption or other data loss scenarios.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Medeek Engineering extension please call us at 1-425-652-4188.


Sponsors

Medeek Engineering extends a special thanks to the individuals, companies and organizations that continue to support us in the ongoing development of the Medeek SketchUp Extensions:

Development Sponsors

These sponsors provide an ongoing role in the development of the extensions and whose valuable suggestions often find their way into the various tools and features found within each extension/plugin.

Larry E. Belk Designs

A Certified Professional Designer with the American Institute of Building Design, Larry Belk has been active in the home building and design industry for over 30 years. In 1995, he was inducted into the College of Fellows of the AIBD the highest obtainable award of the Institute.
Larry’s plans appear in many national publications and are built in 50 states and 15 foreign countries. He is the recipient of several national design awards and a member of the National Home Builders Association. He is also a licensed Building Contractor and Interior Designer.

http://www.larrybelk.com

Gold Sponsors

These sponsors have commited to providing a minimum $300.00 annual sponsorship to assist in the further development of the mdkBIM extension suite.

Contact us to have your company listed here.

Silver Sponsors

These sponsors have commited to providing a minimum $200.00 annual sponsorship to assist in the further development of the mdkBIM extension suite.

ClearPlan Modeling

Bob McCarter, the principle behind ClearPlan Modeling, has over three decades of on-site experience in custom home building combined with advanced skills in 3D modeling software. ClearPlan analyzes the project’s plans and details through this lens of experience and creates a dimensionally accurate three dimensional computer model which shows clearly the home and its major components, including civil, drainage, structural and MEPS.

http://www.clearplanmodeling.com

Contact us to have your company listed here.

Bronze Sponsors

These sponsors have commited to providing a minimum $100.00 annual sponsorship to assist in the further development of the mdkBIM extension suite.

Design-Build-Live

Sarah & Jacob Kirk offer interior and architectural design and specialize in new homes and kitchen & bathroom design. Their services include architectural design and drafting, interior design and decorating, site planning, and home modeling. For the last 15 years Sarah and Jacob Kirk have worked together doing design and build in the MD VA, and the DC Metro area. They now live and work in West Virginia providing design services for both new homes, vacation homes and cabins, and remodeling projects, and farmhouse rehabs.

https://www.design-build-live.com

Contact us to have your company listed here.

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