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View Medeek's plugin output results
Sketchup Model viewed in Kubity or Sketchfab:
Note option to view in Virtual Reality (VR)
Refer to Kubity or Sketchfab instructions
Sketchfabhttps://sketchfab.com/models/210dcf561a3044b7aa989e7a56b6552d
Kubity
https://www.kubity.com/p/v8uRve
Kubity LINK:
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Deck Designer by MiTek - FREE web based program
Currently US - Imperial units
http://www.mitek-us.com/software/Deck-Designer/Run on Internet Explorer browser as it runs on Java.
Alternative deck planner:
Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner - FREE web based program
https://www.strongtie.com/products/go/software/deckplanner
Runs on Google Chrome browser
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Medeek's Truss Plugin Tutorial 5
Published on Jul 3, 2017Tutorial 5 of the Medeek Truss Plugin showing the creation of truss hip sets
I think those ChiefTalk members who are interested in trusses will find this interesting.
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Timber truss enthusiasts using SketchUp for secondary detailing
may be interested in the following "package of plugins" for SketchUp
Those Chief Architect users who use SketchUp for quick study detailingmay be interested in supporting Medeek Construction Library Kickstarter
and receive valuable tools to add to your toolbox of plugins.
The Medeek Construction Library (Sketchup plugins)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/128644708/medeek-construction-plugin-library
Kickstarter Ends: 29 August 2017The Medeek Construction Library combines following SketchUp plugins:
1. Original Truss Plugin
2. Foundation Plugin
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truss hip set is typically used for spans less than 20 ft. - by Medeek
view model:
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Existing options for viewing Chief model in VR are:
1. Sketchfab (free and $)
2. Kubity ($)
Export file formats from Chief model for Sketchfab:Alias Wavefront (.obj)
Collada (.dae, .zae)
Drawing eXchange Format (.dxf)
Autodesk Filmbox, FBX (.fbx)Chief to Sketchfab
Check out Dan Baumann video's
View and Walk Through Your Chief Architect 3D Models Online Using SketchFab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVdMimpRWck
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pCon.planner – FREE
3D Interior Design Software to aid Chief Architect usersChief users doing commercial projects can benefit from the resources found in
pCon Planner - a free software program that links well to commercial catalogs, materials, and templates.
pCon Planner's main focus is for interior layouts of commercial offices, Educational and Medical.
It links to participating manufacturer Catalogs, Materials, and standard templates that can aid your
setup of your own Chief Architect commercial templates.
Its main strength is the "links" to product catalogs, designer examples, and templates.Unfortunately, its main focus is European but there are North American products as well.
pCon allows several export options including skp files that can be easily imported into
Chief Architect or SketchUp depending on your workflow.
The attached files show the type of files that can be IMPORTED and EXPORTED from pCon.
I use pCon as a type of 3D Warehouse which focuses on commercial products.
My workflow is to load commercial products into pCon and then export to Chief Architect as skp files.
An example is a roller door. Chief Architect has yet to add roller doors to their door list
(roller doors have been repeatedly requested over the years,
Please add your request for Roller Doors to the Suggestions Forum)
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pCon use by Chief Architect users doing commercial projects
to assist in 3d models, materials, templates - along with - ideas and examples
pCon.planner – FREE
3D Interior Design Software to aid Chief Architect usersChief users doing commercial projects can benefit from the resources found in
pCon Planner - a free software program that links well to commercial catalogs, materials, and templates.
pCon Planner's main focus is for interior layouts of commercial offices, Educational and Medical.
It links to participating manufacturer Catalogs, Materials, and standard templates that can aid your
setup of your own Chief Architect commercial templates.
Its main strength is the "links" to product catalogs, designer examples, and templates.Unfortunately, its main focus is European but there are North American products as well.
pCon allows several export options including skp files that can be easily imported into
Chief Architect or SketchUp depending on your workflow.
The attached files show the type of files that can be IMPORTED and EXPORTED from pCon.
I use pCon as a type of 3D Warehouse which focuses on commercial products.
My workflow is to load commercial products into pCon and then export to Chief Architect as skp files.
An example is a roller door. Chief Architect has yet to add roller doors to their door list
(roller doors have been repeatedly requested over the years,
Please add your request for Roller Doors to the Suggestions Forum)
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Check out ChiefTalk thread
"https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/14208-truss-types-3d-models-in-sketchup/"
It may be easier to create in SketchUp and then load into Chief as a symbol as suggested above.
Note:
The "free SketchUpMake" allows installation of "plugins as the Medeek Truss Plugin" noted in the ChiefTalk posting above.
Reference: https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=63133&p=620795#p620795
(you will have to join SketchUcation as a member to view all postings and download files - it is free)
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SketchUp models of various Truss Types:SketchUp 3d models - download all as shown from:Sketchfab models with annotations:Truss Types by Ammonite - https://sketchfab.com/models/87ed7a1cb5574a8faadd43bf1cdf167eTruss_YARD4 by http://design.medeek.com https://sketchfab.com/models/0ab85b95cd2241e5871cd34d72c1befaTwenty-two (22) different truss profiles currently available within the Medeek Truss Plugin:
- Common
- Monopitch
- Attic
- Scissor
- Tail Bearing
- Dual Pitch
- Bowstring
- Bow Barrel
- Polynesian
- Cambered
- Cathedral
- Tray
- Mono Scissor
- Mono Cathedral
- Gambrel Attic
- Coffer
- Symmetric Cathedral
- Flat (Parapet, Mansard, Mansard w/ Parapet, Cantilever)
- Floor (System 42)For more information, visit: -
Suggest also placing your posting in:
FORUM:
User Resources > Seeking ServicesThis will increase your "exposure to ChiefTalk members"
as it will then be in the appropriate forum.
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Dave,
Could you please give an accurate location of the Roll-Up Garage door noted above.
Searched your ChiefTutor.com and http://www.davidmichaeldesigns
but could not find a "page 4" showing roller doors
Thank you in advance
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IFC applications
Interesting post by "kirill2008" in regards evolving application of IFC files
(IFC - Industry Foundation Classes. The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe building and construction industry data.
It is a platform neutral, open file format specification that is not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors.https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=67529&p=619775#p619775
ArchiCAD's use of "Hotlink IFC
Food for thought for Chief Architect programmers
"post by "kirill2008"
there is still much work to be done to claim that between
different BIM software is something real (not just a good intention).
observationsAccording to my "interoperability" For now However progress in this direction never stops,
with objects transferred using IFC format between BIM software of each other.
it seems like even big players in the field haven't yet figured out how to provide a way to interact (fully and safely)for example I've seen recently a new interesting innovation,
which allows the insert of a reference to an IFC file into a project, so it is possible to collaborate with engineers, detect clashes etc: -
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Thank you, Robert !.
(Chief users note symbol for Chief X9 only.)
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ShaneK
Fantastic roof design, and well done!
I shared your ChiefTalk posting with Nathaniel from Medeek Eng. in WA USA. who is also a "truss groupie".He would like to touch base with you!
Nathaniel is in WA USA and shares your "passion of trusses".youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... ek+trussessketchfab:
Garage by Medeek - on Sketchfab
https://sketchfab.com/models/eac653f2ef9d4e5faa9dd5eaa1d0188b
SketchUp Warehousehttps://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search.html?q=medeek truss&backendClass=both
SketchUp plugin - on - SketchUcation
Medeek is developing a Truss plugin for SketchUp and is interested in your project.
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=63133
You may like his animation of a "deconstruction of trusses on a house" interesting:I sent Medeek your contact details but if you want to email him directly I am
sure he would be delighted to hear from you to talk "trusses"
administration@medeek.com
medeek
Location: Copalis Beach, WA USA
Occupation: Engineer, Artist, Designer,
Programmer Interests: Engineering, Biology, Computers, Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence
Name: Nathaniel Wilkerson
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
Medeek Engineering Inc
Website: design.medeek.com
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Thank you MarkMc.
3d Warehouse link to extensive Subzero Wolf products is:
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search.html?q=Subzero and Wolf&backendClass=both
by Sub-Zero & Wolf By Riggs Distributing Inc
Link on Houzz is interesting:
https://www.houzz.com.au/pro/sf-subzerowolf/sub-zero-and-wolf-appliances-by-riggs
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Okay, Chief users! - hear is the benchmark of good design from 1960's
Thesis is a good read, lots plans etc.
housing thesis pdf download:
http://digitool.library.mcgill.ca/webclient/StreamGate?folder_id=0&dvs=1490581745114~353
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Sketchup Plants, Trees, and Shrubs Archive
http://www.onecommunityglobal.org/sketchup-plants
This page is a list of existing Sketchup trees and what trees they could be substituted for in 3D renderings. This page was created by a botanist with decades of experience who reviewed over 500 Sketchup plant models (every one we could find) and chose the best of the best from what was available. He then used his knowledge and experience to list other plants that the existing models could be substituted for. Use your browsers search function to find plants and comparable substitutions and watch the video for specific instructions on how to place these plants into models.
SKETCHUP IS FREE – CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT IT AND DOWNLOAD
For easy reference and quick access, these links will take you to the following sections on this page:
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CAD details available for download. Sign up as a member for FREE.
APA – The Engineered Wood Association
website: www.apawood.org
https://www.apacad.org/cad-details
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American flags in SketchUp file format for download at:
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Truss Types - 3d models - in SketchUp
in Industry & Design Resources
Posted
Medeek Const Library - Kickstarter Status at: 29 Jul
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/128644708/medeek-construction-plugin-library