The hole tool is slowly but surely coming together. The most challenging part has not really been the ruby backend and the various manipulations of the API with the floor geometry. My biggest challenge has been how best to design the HTML "Edit Menu". The issue is that each side of the hole may have different values for the header/trimmer that skirt that side of the hole.

For example the hole below has six sides and each side may have a completely different header with unique requirements. I narrowed the parameters down to 10 per side as previously given in a post on this thread back in November. The data structure that stores all of this information is fairly straight forward but I am still working on how to display this data and make is intuitively manageable.



As far as the actual hole cutting there are two solids under the hood that perform this operation. The first one cuts the sheathing, flooring and gypsum and is the same size as the hole. This is working now and is very straight forward.

The second cutting solid is typically larger and only cuts the joists and insulation, the amount that it insets into the floor is determined by the (header thickness x ply) on each respective side.

It's not rocket science but there is actually quite a bit going on here. The code that creates the headers (or rim of boards around the hole) will borrow heavily from my existing module that creates the rim joists around the perimeter of the floor. The nice thing is that I now have so much code to borrow from that it often helps me generate new code, since I don't usually have to start from complete zero.

Just a little update on how the sausage is made. :slight_smile:

Version 1.0.0 - 05.10.2025
- Enabled an edge material/texture for LSL rim boards.
- Fixed a bug with diagonal deck boards for large aspect ratio decks/floors.
- Fixed a number of misc. minor bugs.
- Added the following steel deck profiles: 2.0D, 3.5D, BCD-36, N3CD-32, W2CD-36, W3CD-36.



The floor opening tool and the MPC wood trusses are still pending so I really don't want to call this Version 1.0.0 but I also really need to get some bug fixes out the door and some other minor updates and I've run out of letters in the alphabet.  In the next couple of weeks I'm hoping to devote all of my time to these two big items and see if we can actually knock them out this time.

I'll be the first to admit that I am spread a bit thin with all of these plugins.  I've been bouncing back and forth between the Wall and the Truss plugins for the last couple of months but now the Floor plugin needs my attention.

Version 3.9.9b - 05.09.2025
- Enabled backward compatibility with existing windows (advanced framing options).

!!! CRITICAL BUG FIX !!!
When I rolled this out last night I forgot to add exactly one line of code which would have made sure that all previous windows were backward compatible with the recent inclusion of the advanced framing options.  Please update your installation to this latest version if you have recently installed Version 3.9.9.  My apologies for this major inconvenience and my somehow missing this with the initial release of this new feature.

Tutorial 70 - Advanced Framing Options for Windows (11:03 min.)

Version 3.9.9 - 05.09.2025
- Updated the Connect Corner tool to work with non-orthogonal walls.
- Fixed a bug with the in-wall column tool for gable walls.
- Enabled Advanced Framing Options within the window module.
- Added the Advanced Framing Options parameter within the Windows tab of the global settings.
- Fixed the callout for right handed slider (OX) windows.
- Enabled zero stool extensions and zero stool projections for all window casing options.

Version 3.9.8 - 05.04.2025
- Added the Connect Corner tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.
- Updated the Opening Copy tool with the left and right hand slider window.
- Fixed a specific bug related to glulam columns with a vertical offset equal to the wall bottom plate thickness.


Tutorial 69 - Connect Corner Tool (9:12 min.)

Version 3.9.7 - 04.30.2025
- Added a "Chord Angle" output parameter for arched doors and windows within their respective HTML menus.
- Added glulam and steel columns into the in-wall column module for all wall types.
- Enabled a wood grain and an end grain material for glulam columns within the in-wall column module.
- Added a "right" hand slider window and updated the existing slider name to be a "left" hand slider window.

Version 3.7.2 - 04.22.2025
- Enabled wood grain texture for the following truss types: gambrel attic, monopitch, monocathedral, monoscissor, polynesian, dual pitch, bowstring, bow barrel.
- Enabled wood grain texture for the following rafter roof types: gable, gable w/ glulam.
- Added the follow Monopitch truss type configuration: (4/4).

Version 3.9.6 - 04.19.2025
- Added a "Union Door Gypsum" and "Union Window Gypsum" option into the Sheathing tab of the Global Settings.
- Enabled "seamless" gypsum for gypsum wrapped windows and doors.





Note the difference between the two windows below:

Version 3.9.5 - 04.19.2025
- Enabled a zero thickness apron for style B window casing.
- Included additional logic for vertically offset sheathing and cladding.





Both of these updates per customer request. 

I have been taking care of some miscellaneous items on my **todo** lists for both the Truss and Wall plugin before I dive back down the rabbit hole that is currently the Floor plugin.  Once I jump back into that one I may not emerge again for a couple months so I thought it best that I take care of a few requests first.

Version 3.7.1 - 04.18.2025
- Enabled wood grain texture for the following truss types: flat.
- Added metal plates for all attic trusses.
- Added an attic furring option for attic trusses.
- Fixed a minor bug in the gable cut option for attic trusses.

Typically you would use a valley set if framing the roof with trusses.

Have you looked at Tutorial #2 yet?

http://design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html#Videos

Also take a look at Tutorial #30, I think you will also find that tutorial applicable to this situation.

Version 3.7.0 - 04.13.2025
- Enabled wood grain texture for the following truss types: attic, symmetric cathedral, cathedral, cambered, tail bearing, coffer, tray, and parallel chord.
- Added the following Parallel Chord truss type: 10/10.

Version 3.6.9 - 04.10.2025
- Enabled options for wood grain texture for lumber in the global settings.
- Enabled wood grain texture for common and scissor trusses.
- Added a Quad Howe and Penta Howe option for common trusses.
- Fixed a minor bug with 4/2 scissor trusses with raised heels.
- Fixed a minor bug with the bottom chord of certain common trusses.

At the behest of some users who use this plugin for large agricultural buildings, I will be adding at couple more options for large trusses. Specifically a "Quad Howe" and a "Penta Howe" common truss option. The "Penta Howe" truss is suitable for trusses that measure up to 100' in span (or greater). I had a little fun with this:

The barn I show with the tractor has a 92' span truss with a 36" raised heel. Top and bottom chords are 2x8 with 2x6 webs. The trusses are double ply (3" width) and spaced at 4' on center.
After I modeled this, I thought, what could a guy do with a garage like this? Okay, realistically I don't need an aircraft hanger for a garage, but 36'x36' sure would be nice.