Medeek Truss - Rhino

Introduction
What Can You Do with the Medeek Truss?
Audience
Usage Limits
Download Trial
Permanent License
Subscription License
Installation
Upgrade
Video Tutorials
Support
Updates
Sponsors

0.9.5 - 08.08.2026

10 installations

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for the Medeek Truss (Rhino) extension. Medeek Truss is a Rhino Extension that provides a simple interface for creating accurate 3D truss and roof geometry within Rhino. This extension utilizes the Rhino Python API programming interface and is compatible with the latest Rhino releases (Rhino 8 on Windows 64-bit).

What Can You Do with Medeek Truss

Currently, the plugin allows the creation of the following common truss types (Metric and US/Imperial):

King Post (2/2) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Queen Post (4/2) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Fink (4/3) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Howe (4/4) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Fan (6/3) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Mod Queen (6/4) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Double Fink (6/5) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Double Howe (6/6) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Mod Fan (8/4) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Triple Fink (8/7) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Triple Howe (8/8) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Quad Fink (10/9) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Quad Howe (10/10) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]
Penta Howe (12/12) [with gable end and raised/energy heel options]

All truss types are drawn/designed utilizing industry standard practices for web location (panel lengths), web scarfs at joints and a 1/4" typical butt cut. Floor trusses are drawn using the Modified Warren configuration with one central chase, options for ribbon cuts and top or bottom bearing are also provided. Additional truss types are in the process of being added, as well additional customization and features such as raised energy heels for all truss types.

Custom layers (collections) can be enabled in the global settings which allow roof, wall and floor components to be placed in specific collections. Truss connector plates are available for select truss types and can also be enabled within the global settings.

Auto assignment of materials (colors and textures) are available as an option within the "Materials" tab of the global settings. Currently available materials are: Lumber, Pressure Treated Lumber, OSB, Plywood, LSL/PSL, and Metal Plate Connectors. Roof cladding can be specified within the global settings ("Sheathing" tab) and cladding thickness and roof material/texture can be set by the user.

The plugin allows the user to create an array of trusses by simply selecting three points which form the bounding rectangle (bldg. width x bldg. length) of the truss array. The number of trusses is automatically calculated based on the on center spacing and the building length.

Each individual member (chords, webs, sliders, wedges etc...) of the truss is modeled as a group with the entire truss forming a component having a unique name (ie. FINK_TRUSS_24_20171019123215). Arrays of trusses are created by invoking multiple instances of this truss component. This allows for modifications to all the trusses in an array by simply modifying one truss. Creating each member of the truss as a group allows modificatons or deletions to each member without affecting the rest of the truss geometry. Additionally each truss assembly (Array of Trusses) is grouped in order to facilitate future adjustments to the truss assembly as a whole.

Automatic gable end truss insertion is now available for all truss types except attic trusses. The gable end truss option is currently being added to the attic truss type and will be available in future releases. Other advanced features currently being considered for future releases are: Transistion Trusses, Hip Sets, Hip Rafters, Dormers, and Dynamic editing of Truss Components.

Advanced options allows for the creation of sheathing, rake boards, fascia, heel blocking, roof returns (hip, full), battens, counter-battens and outlookers. These options are currently available for the following truss types: Common, Attic, Monopitch, Scissor, Dualpitch, Tail Bearing, Mono Scissor, Tray, Coffer, Gambrel Attic, Symmetric Cathedral and Floor; and for the following rafter roofs: Gable, Gable with GLB, TJI with GLB, Hip, Shed and Shed with Ledger.

Advanced options also allows for the creation of gutters and downspouts for truss and rafter roofs. Specific gutter configurations can be customized within the gutter tab in the global settings. Currently four different gutters styles and two different downspout types are available in the global settings.

I-joist and solid sawn joists can be inset into the foundation with or without a ledger board and the appropriate hanger can be modeled as part of the joist component. Within the global settings I-joist manufacturer's logos can be enabled or disabled for ease of identification.

With the Medeek Truss Plugin, you can accurately depict typical roof trusses, floor trusses, rafters, and floor joists within Rhino and better validate your architectural models.

Audience

This document is intended for architects, engineers, designers and homeowners who are using Rhino as their primary 3D design tool. It provides an introduction to using the plugin and reference material on the available parameters/options for its use.

License and Limits of Use

The Medeek Truss Plugin is a proprietary softare developed for use with the Rhino 3D modeling program. There are currently no limits to its use for both personal and commercial applications.

Download Trial

The trial version of the plugin has all the features of the full plugin. 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 roof and floor assemblies however you can edit any existing assemblies and their features.

If you are a material supplier or vendor interested in advertising within the plugin please contact us at sales@medeek.com.

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

We strongly encourage downloading, installing and actually using the trial version of the extension prior to committing to the purchase of a license. This will allow you to accurately assess the capabilities of the extension and determine whether or not it fits within your workflow.

Permanent License

The permanent license or version of the extension is an unrestricted, full, and permanent license for both commercial and personal use. The number of installations per licensed copy is not limited, however the license can only be concurrently utilized on up to (3) separate machines.

Free upgrades to the latest version of the extension can be downloaded at any time, within one year of the purchase date, by logging into the Account Manager. Once the initial (one year) license period has expired the license can be renewed for ($15.00) on a yearly basis.

Please note, an active license is not required to continue to use the extension. The extension will continue to function even if the license expires. The only reason to renew your license is to gain access to recent upgrades to the extension and also enable unlimited phone and email support.

Please do not redistribute unlicensed copies of the extension. Download of the extension is available immediately after purchase.

Purchase Medeek Truss ($30.00) at the following link:

Please login to the Account Manager to download the most up-to-date version of the extension.

If you purchase the extension through a qualified reseller you may be eligible for a discount off of the full purchase price. Please contact one our resellers for more details.

Subscription License

The subscription license or version of the extension is also an unrestricted full license for both commercial and personal use. The number of installations per licensed copy is not limited, however the license can only be concurrently utilized on up to (3) separate machines.

Please note, an active subscription/license is required to continue to use the extension. Once the subscription has expired the extension will not longer have full functionality and the purchase of a new subscription is required to continue to use the extension with its full capabilities.

An active subscription has access to the latest upgrades/version of the extension and can be downloaded at any time during the subscription period (1 year). An active subscription also includes unlimited phone and email support.

Purchase the Medeek Truss Subscription ($10.00/year) at the following link:

Refunds

You have 14 days from the date of purchase to request a refund for your Medeek subscription or permanent license. After 14 days, you cannot obtain a full or partial refund. All refunds are subject to a 5% restocking (transaction) fee.

Installation

The recent versions of Rhino allow you to install zipped Python files or extensions (.zip) directly within Rhino.

To install the Medeek Truss extension (.zip file format) within Rhino 8 on Microsoft Windows (64-bit):

Download the Medeek Truss extension (.zip file). Do not extract or unzip the downloaded file.
Open Blender and select Edit > Preferences.
Within the Preferences window select Get Extensions.
Click on the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner and select Install from Disk.
Locate and select the Medeek Truss extension (.zip file) and install the extension.
After installation, select Add-ons within the Preferences window and verify that Medeek Truss is enabled.
The Medeek Truss extension will now be available within the Blender 3D View. Press the N key to display the Sidebar and select the Medeek tab.
A new installation will initially operate in trial mode until a valid Medeek Truss serial number is entered and registered.

* Note: An active internet connection and Blender online access are required when registering or verifying a Medeek Truss license.

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:

Within the Blender 3D View, press the N key to display the Sidebar and select the Medeek tab.
Open Global Settings > Licensing.
Enter your Medeek Truss serial number in the Serial field. The serial number is case sensitive.
Click the Save button to save and register the serial number.
Click the Refresh button to refresh and verify the license information.
Once successfully activated, the License Status will display FULL and the Medeek Seal will be displayed.

Upgrade

If you are a registered user you can obtain the latest version of the plugin, at no additional charge, by logging in to the Account Manager. Click on the plugin 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 a year 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 (click the Manage tab within the Extension Manager to uninstall). Failure to completely remove the existing plugin may cause some files to revert to the older version and impair the functionality of the plugin.

Video Tutorials

The following video tutorials are currently available on YouTube:

Tutorial 1: Introduction and Common Trusses (19:14 min.)

Support

Please contact support directly at: support@medeek.com

Language support is planned (partially available) 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 Truss - Rhino is 0.9.5 - revision date: 08.12.2026.

View the Medeek Truss Rhino Changlog for more information on updates to this plugin.

The plugin 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 plugin and related discussions please visit the Rhino Artists Forum.

Download previous versions of the plugin here.

WARNING: The Medeek Truss Plugin is currently under development. 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 Truss Plugin please call us at 1-425-652-4188.