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#21
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 25, 2024, 05:23:10 PM
Version 0.9.9j - 10.25.2024
- Added a vertical offset parameter for deck fascia/wrap.
- Added an air gap parameter for deck fascia/wrap.
- Changed the deck "wrap" to deck "fascia in the menus.
- Enabled deck/floor fascia independent of floor sheathing or deck boards.

#22
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 24, 2024, 04:39:03 PM
I will be adding two additional parameters to the deck wrap:

1.) Wrap Vertical Offset:  A positive or negative value can offset the wrap up or down.

2.) Wrap Air Gap:  This parameter puts and air gap between the deck rim joist and the wrap, typically used where siding or some other form of skirting is inserted behind the wrap board.





Again, this update is per customer request, please keep those ideas and feedback flowing, it only makes the plugin better and more powerful.
#23
Medeek Wall Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 23, 2024, 11:33:05 PM
Version 3.7.5 - 10.23.2024
- Added the following (9 - low poly) Simpson post caps to the post module: LPC4_4, LPC4_6, LPC4_8, LPC6_4, LPC6_6, LPC6_8, PC4, PC6, PC8
- Added the following (10 - low poly) Simpson post bases to the post module: ECB88, ECB66, EPB66, EPB46, EPB44, MPB44, MPB66, MPB88, PPBF44, PPBF66



The post module now has 86 post caps and 65 post bases within its built-in library.  I think I've modeled about 75% of the Simpson Strong-Tie's Wood Construction Connectors Catalog at this point.
#24
Medeek Wall Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 22, 2024, 10:35:26 PM
Version 3.7.4 - 10.22.2024
- Added the following (27 - low poly) Simpson post caps to the post module: 1616HTQ_8, 1616HTQ_6, BC8, BC6, BC4, BC46, RTC44, LCE4_64, LCE4_46, LCE4_6, LCE_4, AC4R_4R, ACH6_8, ACH6_4, ACH6_6, ACH6E_8, ACH6E_4, ACH6E_6, ACH4E_6, ACH4E_4, ACH4_6, ACH4_4, AC6_4, AC4_6, AC4_4, AC6_6, AC6R_6R

#25
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 22, 2024, 12:46:04 AM
Version 0.9.9i - 10.22.2024
- Added the following layers/tags to the global settings and deck module.




Two different floor assemblies adjacent and forming one deck.  Where they contact I've removed the overhangs, wrap and trim (on one assembly) using the new features recently added.  Maybe there is enough functionality now to actually create some real decks.

#26
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 21, 2024, 05:47:17 PM
Tutorial 13 - Custom Deck Board Overhang (9:09 min.)

#27
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 21, 2024, 04:31:54 PM
Version 0.9.9h - 10.21.2024
- Enabled custom overhangs for decks.
- Enabled double trim band for decks.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs related to custom (removal) trim bands and overhangs.
#28
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 19, 2024, 10:34:42 PM
Tutorial 12 - Trim and Wrap (6:42 min.)

#29
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 19, 2024, 09:47:20 PM
Version 0.9.9g - 10.19.2024
- Enabled wrap for decks.
- Enabled a trim band (picture frame) for decks.





Note that these two feature can only be used when the deck board option is turned on.
#30
Medeek Floor Plugin / Re: Development and Updates fo...
Last post by Medeek - October 18, 2024, 05:06:23 PM
After watching Tony's video I realized we probably need a couple additional advanced options for floors/decks with deck boards enabled.  The two that immediately jump out at me are:

1.) Trim Band or Picture Frame

2.)  Deck Wrap

Both of these can easily be achieved since they are very similar to my existing rim board code.

In fact, I can even enable a remove option for each of these modules similar to the rim board module.  The parameters shall be:

1.) Trim Band: Yes/No
2.) Trim Width
Trim Thickness:  Typically one would set this to the same thickness as the deck boards but I better provide this just in case.
3.) Trim Overhang
4.) Trim Corners: Lap, Reverse Lap, Miter
5.) Trim Material
6.) Remove Trim: Empty by Default


1.) Deck Wrap:  Yes, No
2.) Wrap Depth
3.) Wrap Thickness
4.) Wrap Corners: Lap, Reverse Lap, Miter
5.) Wrap Material
6.) Remove Wrap: Empty by Default