Changelog - Medeek Foundation

This Changelog is a list of all of the signficant updates and modifications that have occurred with the Medeek Foundation extension since its inception in July of 2016. The most current versions/revisions are listed at the top.

Version 2.0.2 - 08.07.2024

Fixed a bug in the wireframe preview for polyline stemwalls.
Fixed a bug with horizontal rebar for polyline stemwall foundations (closed, RIGHT direction).
Added the stemwall "Hide Edges" parameter to the General tab of the Global Settings.

Version 2.0.1 - 08.01.2024

Added a duplicate foundation assembly check to the regen module for the following foundation types: Stemwall, SOG, Slab, Stemwall Step, Grade Beam, Strip Footing, Footing.

Version 2.0.0 - 06.27.2024

Fixed a bug in the rebar module for stemwall step assemblies.
Added the following Simpson column bases to the built-in library: CPT44Z, CPT66Z, CPT88Z

Version 1.9.9 - 06.06.2024

Added additional rebar sizes for slab reinforcement for slab and SOG foundations: #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18.

Version 1.9.8 - 04.28.2024

Updated the license verification system with a more secure and improved algorithm.
Updated the polyline stemwall tool with an improved wireframe preview which includes the footing.

Version 1.9.7 - 04.23.2024

Fixed a compatibility bug with SketchUp 2024 (Fixnum & Bignum) while maintaining backward compatibility with previous versions of SketchUp.

Version 1.9.6 - 04.20.2024

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

Version 1.9.5 - 01.13.2024

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 statistics for the following foundation types (Medeek Estimator integration): Slab-on-Grade, Slab, Stemwall, Grade Beam

Version 1.9.4 - 01.07.2024

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

Version 1.9.3 - 12.16.2023

Fixed a bug with drain pipes for polyline stemwall foundations which have openings or blockouts enabled.

Version 1.9.2 - 11.30.2023

Enabled Openings for stemwall steps: Windows and Doors.
Enabled Blockouts for stemwall steps.

Version 1.9.1 - 09.26.2022

Added a negative X and negative Y slope direction for slab depressions.

Version 1.9.0 - 07.11.2023

Fixed a minor bug with the "Edit Outline" menus for various foundation types.

Version 1.8.9 - 01.11.2023

Enabled layer control integration with the Medeek Project extension.

Version 1.8.8 - 07.31.2022

Added a "Regen" context menu item for column footings and stemwall step assemblies.
Added the ability to customize the texture/material for stemwall foundations.
Added a "Stemwall Texture" parameter into the Materials tab of the global settings.

Version 1.8.7 - 07.31.2022

Added slab depressions for rectangular and polygon slab assemblies.
Enabled editing, moving and deleting of slab depressions for all slab assemblies.
Added a "Regen" context menu item for polygon slab on grade (SOG) and slab assemblies.

Version 1.8.6 - 04.24.2022

Enabled the "Draw Grade Beam" tool with the following geometry types: closed polyline, open polyline and line.
Added longitudinal rebar for grade beams.
Added hoop/stirrup rebar for grade beams.

Version 1.8.5 - 03.20.2022

Fixed a bug with windows and doors when a polyline stemwall is in a RIGHT direction/configuration.
Added a "TRIAL" licensing notice at SketchUp startup to alert users to activate their license/serial numbers if running in trial mode.

Version 1.8.4 - 03.16.2022

Enabled entry stairs for polyline stemwall openings: Left, Right and Center.

Version 1.8.3 - 03.10.2022

Enabled the installation of windows and doors for polyline stemwall openings.
Enabled lumber and pressure treated lumber textures in the Materials tab of the Global Settings.
Added a door and window opening tool to the Stemwall Opening Toolbar.
Animation option added to the General tab of the Global Settings.

Version 1.8.2 - 03.03.2022

Enabled window and door bucks for polyline stemwall openings.

Version 1.8.1 - 03.02.2022

Enabled window wells for polyline stemwall openings: Rectangle, Arc and Trapezoid.

Version 1.8.0 - 02.13.2022

Fixed a bug with the slab insulation thickness for the SOG draw tool (metric).
Fixed a bug with the slab and SOG edit menus for slab reinforcement (metric).

Version 1.7.9 - 12.24.2021

Fixed a bug in the slab tool when layers/tags is disabled in the global settings.

Version 1.7.8 - 11.11.2021

Added interior footings for rectangular and polygon slabs.
Enabled editing, moving and deleting of interior footings for all slab foundations.

Version 1.7.7 - 09.18.2021

Added an ICF option for stemwall steps.

Version 1.7.6 - 09.14.2021

Added an ICF option for polyline stemwalls.
Added an ICF layer in the Global Settings under the "Layers" tab.
Fixed a critical bug with custom materials that was caused by the change in the location of the plugin's data sub-folder.

Version 1.7.5 - 08.04.2021

Fixed a bug with the stemwall blockout tool.

Version 1.7.4 - 07.10.2021

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

Version 1.7.3 - 06.12.2021

Added a "Regen" context menu item for the following foundation assemblies: Polyline Stemwall, Strip Footing, Interior Bearing.

Version 1.7.2 - 06.03.2021

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 1.7.1 - 05.20.2021

Fixed a bug with subbase and slab insulation options for slab-on-grade foundations.

Version 1.7.0 - 05.09.2021

Added an option for subtractive geometry into the General tab of the Global Settings.
Sub-groups within foundations and footings can be made persistent and "subtractive" by naming these groups to (subtract1, subtract2, subtract3, etc...)
Components within foundations can also be made persistent and "subtractive" by naming the component instance to (subtract1, subtract2, subtract3, etc...)

Version 1.6.9 - 03.25.2021 thru 03.26.2021

Fixed a bug with footing offsets when a (polyline) stemwall terminates non-orthogonally.
Fixed a bug with footing extensions (polyline stemwalls) for SketchUp Pro 2021.
Enabled hidden edges for polyline stemwalls that terminate non-orthogonally.

Version 1.6.8 - 03.14.2021

Standardized the naming convention of the plugin toolbars.

Version 1.6.7 - 03.07.2021

Fixed a bug with brick ledges (and drain pipe) for slab-on-grade foundations.

Version 1.6.6 - 02.12.2021

Added logic to the final assembly routine to allow for electrical components (Medeek Electrical) to be retained within all foundation assemblies.

Version 1.6.5 - 02.09.2021

Fixed a bug with anchor bolt placement for polyline stemwalls.
Added an option for a zero depth footing for polyline stemwalls, which eliminates the footing for this foundation type.

Version 1.6.4 - 01.11.2021 thru 01.14.2021

Added the option for post bases for the (Post & Beam) Interior Bearing tool: BC40, BC60.
Added the following additional post bases to the Interior Bearing tool: ABU44, ABU66.

Version 1.6.3 - 10.22.2020

Fixed a bug in the strip footing "Outline" edit menu.

Version 1.6.2 - 10.09.2020

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

Version 1.6.1 - 08.31.2020

Added a footing offset parameter to polyline stemwalls.
Enabled options for 90 deg. footing hooks for vertical rebar in polyline stemwall.

Version 1.6.0 - 05.28.2020

Added a footing concrete layer in the Global Settings under the "Layers" tab.
Fixed a bug for metric templates with the strip footing tool and the polyline stemwall tool.

Version 1.5.9 - 05.15.2020

Fixed a bug when the Auto Assign Materials parameter was turned off.

Version 1.5.8 - 04.27.2020

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

Version 1.5.7 - 03.04.2020 thru 03.05.2020

Updated the polyline stemwall draw tool to terminate (point selection) with the "Enter" key instead of the down arrow.
Updated the strip footing draw tool to terminate (point selection) with the "Enter" key instead of the down arrow.
Updated the polyline stemwall draw tool to terminate (point selection) with the "End" key instead of the "Enter" key.
Updated the strip footing draw tool to terminate (point selection) with the "End" key instead of the "Enter" key.
Added the "Enter" key method to the strip footing and polyline stemwall draw tools for point selection termination.

Version 1.5.6 - 02.11.2020 thru 02.16.2020

Added an option for column base hardware for all column footings.
Added the following Simpson column bases to the built-in library: CB66, CBSQ66
Added the following Simpson column bases to the built-in library: CBSQ44, CBSQ46, CBSQ86, CBSQ88, CB44
Added the following Simpson post bases to the built-in library: BC40, PB44

Version 1.5.5 - 02.06.2020

Enabled an "orthogonal mode" for the polyline stemwall draw menu.
Fixed a bug in the text input method of the draw menus for: polyline stemwalls, polygon slabs, polygon SOG, and strip footings.

Version 1.5.4 - 12.19.2019

Enabled an "orthogonal mode" for polygon slab and SOG draw menus.
Added the ability to delete points in the polygon slab and SOG draw menus.

Version 1.5.3 - 12.12.2019

Updated Slab and SOG reinforcement, replacing components with groups to increase performance.

Version 1.5.2 - 09.28.2019

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

Version 1.5.1 - 09.20.2019

Enabled CMU blocks for spread footing piers.

Version 1.5.0 - 09.19.2019

Added a brick ledge option for stemwall steps.
Added a parameter which allows the lapping of brick ledges for the following stemwall step types: Top, Double.

Version 1.4.9 - 09.19.2019

Added a brick ledge option for polyline stemwalls.
Fixed a bug with regards to metric templates for foundation vents within polyline stemwalls.
Fixed a bug in the Layers tab of the Global Settings.

Version 1.4.8 - 09.17.2019 thru 09.18.2019

Added the "Move Stemwall Segment" icon to the stemwall toolbar.
Added the "Move Stemwall Segment" function to the context menu for polyline stemwall assemblies.
Enabled the "Move Stemwall Segment" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Removed the "Draw Slab on Grade" icon from the main toolbar.
Added the SOG Foundation toolbar.
Added the "Move SOG Edge" icon to the SOG foundation toolbar.
Added the "Move SOG Edge" function to the context menu for polygon SOG assemblies.
Enabled the "Move SOG Edge" tool for polygon/face SOG assemblies.
Fixed bugs within the Stemwall and SOG move tools regarding: brick ledges, blockouts, and openings.

Version 1.4.7 - 09.15.2019

Enabled the "Draw Opening" tool for polyline stemwalls: Windows and Doors
Enabled the "Edit Opening" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Enabled the "Move Opening" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Enabled the "Delete Opening" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Fixed a bug with the Edit Blockout tool menu.

Version 1.4.6 - 09.14.2019

Enabled the "Draw Blockout" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Enabled the "Edit Blockout" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Enabled the "Move Blockout" tool for polyline stemwalls.
Enabled the "Delete Blockout" tool for polyline stemwalls.

Version 1.4.5 - 09.11.2019

Added Sonotube footings to the "Draw Column Footing" tool.
Added a flared "Bell" footing option for sonotube footings.
Added vertical and hoop rebar for sonotube footings.
Added the option to place a double mat of rebar within a spread footing (top & bottom).

Version 1.4.4 - 09.09.2019 thru 09.10.2019

Enabled the "Draw Column Footing" tool with the following footing types: spread footing, spread footing w/ pier.
Added transverse and longitudinal rebar for column footings.
Added the Stemwall Blockout toolbar and icons.
Added vertical and hoop rebar for column footings with round or square piers.

Version 1.4.3 - 09.07.2019

Enabled the "Draw Strip Footing" tool with the following advanced options: rebar, drain pipe.

Version 1.4.2 - 09.05.2019 thru 09.06.2019

Enabled CMU blocks for polyline stemwall foundations.
Enabled CMU blocks for stemwall steps.
Fixed a bug with the rebar in closed loop stemwall assemblies.

Version 1.4.1 - 09.04.2019

Enabled the "Draw Interior Bearing" tool with the following support types: Post & Beam, Stud Wall.

Version 1.4.0 - 09.02.2019

Enabled drain pipe for stemwall steps.
Enabled FPSF insulation for stemwall steps.
Enabled anchor bolts for stemwall steps.

Version 1.3.9 - 08.30.2019 thru 09.02.2019

Added an option for additional horizontal bars in the draw and edit menus for polyline stemwall foundations.
Added an option for vertical bars in the draw and edit menus for polyline stemwall foundations.
Enabled rebar for stemwall steps (top step).
Added an option for additional horizontal and vertical bars in the draw and edit menus for stemwall steps.
Enabled rebar for stemwall steps (bottom step and double step).

Version 1.3.8 - 08.29.2019

Enabled the "Draw Stemwall Step" tool with the following step types: Top, Bottom, Double.
Enabled the "Edit Stemwall Step" function/menu for stemwall steps.
Added a "Hide Edges" option in the draw and edit menus for stemwall steps.

Version 1.3.7 - 08.26.2019

Added a drain pipe option in the draw and edit menus for rectangular and polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Increased the speed/performance of the drain pipe modeling method.

Version 1.3.6 - 08.25.2019

Added a drain pipe option in the draw and edit menus for polyline stemwall foundations.
Added a drain layer in the Global Settings under the "Layers" tab.
Fixed a bug with the hide edges option with regards to closed loop polyline stemwall foundations.

Version 1.3.5 - 08.24.2019

Enabled rebar, anchor bolts, insulation and vents for the "Draw Polyline Stemwall" tool.
Enabled the "Edit Stemwall Assembly" function/menu for polyline stemwall foundations.
Enabled the "Edit Stemwall Outline" function for polyline stemwall foundations.
Added a "Hide Edges" option in the draw and edit menus for polyline stemwall foundations.

Version 1.3.4 - 08.01.2019

Added the Stemwall Foundation toolbar and icons.
Enabled rebar, anchor bolts, insulation and vents for the "Draw Polyline Stemwall" tool.
Enabled the "Draw Polyline Stemwall" tool.
Enabled footing offsets and mitering within the draw polyline stemwall tool/menu.

Version 1.3.3 - 07.24.2019

Enabled sloping slab depressions for rectangular and polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Fixed a bug with the slab depression draw tool.

Version 1.3.2 - 07.22.2019

Added brick ledges for rectangular and polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Enabled editing, and deleting of brick ledges for all slab-on-grade foundations.
Added an additional layer for hidden geometry into the Layers tab of the Global Settings.

Version 1.3.1 - 07.19.2019

Added slab depressions for rectangular and polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Enabled editing, moving and deleting of slab depressions for all slab-on-grade foundations.
When construction callouts and subbase material is enabled, the volume of the subbase material is displayed beneath the foundation label (currently only slab-on-grade foundation assemblies have this feature available).

Version 1.3.0 - 07.14.2019 thru 07.16.2019

Added interior footings for rectangular slab-on-grade foundations.
Added interior footings for polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Enabled editing, moving and deleting of interior footings for all slab-on-grade foundations.
Added the Slab Depression toolbar and icons.
Enabled a 45 deg. miter option for the ends of interior footings.
Fixed a bug with the initial positioning transforms for the interior footing draw tool.

Version 1.2.9 - 07.08.2019

Added a Custom Material Library/Manager in the Materials tab of the Global Settings.
Enabled custom materials for the subbase material in the HTML edit menus for slab-on-grade foundations.

Version 1.2.8 - 07.07.2019

Added slab insulation and subbase options for rectangular slab-on-grade foundations.
Added slab insulation and subbase options for polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Added a subbase layer in the Global Settings under the "Layers" tab.

Version 1.2.7 - 07.05.2019

Added the Interior Footings toolbar and icons.
Added the Brick Ledges toolbar and icons.
Enabled a resync function in the License tab of the Global Settings for license renewals.

Version 1.2.6 - 07.03.2019

Enabled the "Edit Stemwall Assembly" function/menu for rectangular stemwall foundations.
Enabled the "Edit Stemwall Assembly" function/menu for polygon stemwall foundations.
Enabled the "Edit Stemwall Outline" function for polygon stemwall foundations.

Version 1.2.5 - 06.29.2019 thru 07.01.2019

Enabled the "Edit SOG Assembly" function/menu for polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Enabled the "Edit SOG Outline" function for polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Enabled the "Edit Slab Assembly" function/menu for rectangular slab foundations.
Enabled the "Edit Slab Assembly" function/menu for polygon slab foundations.
Enabled the "Edit Slab Outline" function for polygon slab foundations.

Version 1.2.4 - 06.26.2019 thru 06.27.2019

Enabled the "Edit SOG Assembly" function/menu for rectangular slab-on-grade foundations.
Corrected the code for raising and logging exceptions.

Version 1.2.3 - 03.15.2019

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

Version 1.2.2 - 02.25.2019

Fixed a bug in the display of the toolbars (Mac and Windows).

Version 1.2.1 - 01.20.2019

Fixed a bug in the license and registration module.

Version 1.2.0 - 01.06.2019

License expiration date now appears in the License tab of the Global Settings when plugin is registered.

Version 1.1.9 - 01.03.2019

Foundation and Footing labels option added to the General tab of the Global Settings.
Foundation and Footing label prefixes can be customized in the General tab of the Global Settings.
Foundation labels enabled for slab-on-grade foundations.
When construction callouts are enabled the overall area and volume (concrete) of the foundation is displayed beneath foundation label (currently only slab-on-grade foundation assemblies have this feature available).
Added customizable colors for lumber, PT Lumber and labels within the Materials tab of the Global Settings.
Added additional layers for dimensions, annotations, 2d geometry, building code and engineering.

Version 1.1.8 - 12.21.2018 thru 12.28.2018

Enabled temporary (construction) dimensions for all foundation types.
Added a section in the General tab of the global settings for configuring construction dimensions.
Licensee name now appears in the License tab of the Global Settings when plugin is registered.
Fixed bug in the registration/licensing module.

Version 1.1.7 - 10.15.2018

Name of plugin changed to "Medeek Foundation".
Updated the licensing system to include a 30 day limit of the trial version.
Updates to the HTML pages of the global settings.

Version 1.1.6 - 07.10.2018 thru 07.18.2018

Updated the licensing and registration system, added a license tab to the global settings.
Fixed a bug in the updated registration system.

Version 1.1.5 - 07.18.2017

Fixed bug with slab reinforcement for Slab-on-Grade foundations (Polygon, Face).

Version 1.1.4 - 06.11.2017

Added pre-drawn face outline tool for stemwall and slab-on-grade foundations and slabs.

Version 1.1.3 - 06.03.2017

Added "FPSF" option to rectangular slab-on-grade foundations.
Added "FPSF" option to rectangular stemwall foundations.
Added an insulation layer in the global settings under the "Layers" tab.
Added "FPSF" option to polygon slab-on-grade foundations.
Added "FPSF" option to polygon stemwall foundations.

Version 1.1.2 - 05.06.2017

Added "Circle Segments" option within the global settings, rebar and mesh polygon counts can now be controlled.

Version 1.1.1 - 04.23.2017

Added polygon outline tool for stemwall foundation.
Enabled perimeter rebar, anchor bolts, vents, and internal footings for (polygon) stemwall foundations.

Version 1.1.0 - 04.14.2017

Added polygon outline tool for slab-on-grade and slab.
Enabled perimeter rebar, anchor bolts, and slab reinforcement for (polygon) slab-on-grade foundations.
Enabled slab reinforcement for (polygon) slabs.

Version 1.0.9 - 03.25.2017

Added slab foundation type (rectangular outline only).
Enabled full and partial width interior thickened slab footings.

Version 1.0.8 - 03.23.2017

Added crawlspace vent option to stemwall foundations.
Added a "Materials" tab within the global settings; Auto material assigment (colors and textures) is now an option.
Enabled materials for all foundation types.
Added a joist pocket option for stemwall foundations.

Version 1.0.7 - 03.19.2017

Added 1/2" and 5/8" Dia. Anchor Bolt option to stemwall and slab on grade foundations.
Anchor bolt lengths are nominal 10", 12" and 14", square washers are 2"x2" or 3"x3".

Version 1.0.6 - 12.03.2016

Added a "Layers" tab within the global settings.
Enabled custom layers for both stemwall and slab on grade foundations.

Version 1.0.5 - 12.01.2016

Enabled reinforcement for stemwall foundations.

Version 1.0.4 - 11.27.2016

Enabled rebar and mesh reinforcement for slab on grade foundations.

Version 1.0.3 - 08.28.2016

Enabled interior bearing wall(s) with strip footing.

Version 1.0.2 - 07.08.2016

Added stemwall foundation type (rectangular outline only).
Enabled post and pier interior floor beam(s) with strip footing.
Added brick ledge option to stemwall foundation.

Version 1.0.1 - 07.05.2016

Enabled partial width interior footings for slab on grade foundation.
Addressed minor bugs with UI geometry menu: Interior footing depth can now be specified.

Version 1.0.0 - 07.03.2016

Created Medeek Foundation Plugin, utilizing SketchUp's Ruby API.
Added slab on grade foundation type (rectangular outline only).

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