For the common "Fink" truss the plugin actually does provide a link to the truss calculator (transfers the geometric parameters and material properties) and allows one to analyze and even engineer a fink truss (metal plates only). This feature is still experimental but can provide some valuable information with regards to specific loads (distributed and point) and spans.
This extension is part of the mdkBIM suite of extensions (Wall, Truss, Foundation, Floor and Project). Watch the following tutorial to view the use of the Foundation, Wall and Truss plugins in creating a small detached garage: ruclips.net/video/J_GZva1O_Fo/видео.html
Just a note, the version of the plugin listed at the Extension Warehouse is often not the latest version. I've been rolling new revisions almost weekly and often times I don't update the listing until a few weeks later.
To follow the development of this plugin please visit the SketchUp forum at this link: forums.sketchup.com/t/truss-plugin-extension/16452 Please download the plugin here: design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html View additional videos and tutorials about the plugin here: ruclips.net/p/PLfCympoVsVPSXS_xq5a-U9VXIjGZk1hj2
Version 2.1.2 - 12.18.2017 - Enabled vertical and angled heel blocking within the advanced options for truss roofs. If you choose to enable vent holes the heelblock menu will prompt for the hole diameter. The vent hole algorithm will place vent holes in the heel blocking per the truss spacing: < 12 in. = 1 vent hole < 16 in. = 2 vent holes 16 in. or greater = 3 vent holes Let me know if this makes sense, I can always modify it to meet any criteria. If this sort of thing varies a lot per locale I can also make it more user definable.
The complex roof module is an exciting new addition to the plugin: Tutorial 16: Intro. to Complex Roofs - ruclips.net/video/UtlKXfN5d5s/видео.html Tutorial: 17: Complex Roof Connections - ruclips.net/video/L5GcytJzOrI/видео.html
Asymmetric hip (rafter) roofs is now available in Version 2.3.7, this is a fairly significant upgrade to the hip roof module. View the asymmetric hip roof tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/pzcolzABEbE/видео.html
We can't, but you can! SketchUp's API and SDK available to anyone who is interested in expanding upon Sketchup's default capabilities! developer.sketchup.com/en
I've just recently added asymmetric gable (rafter) roofs. This should be a welcome addition and give the designer quite a bit more flexibility with more complex roof designs.
Imagine if you could create the model in SketchUp and then somehow 3D print the bulk of the house/structure. Who knows, it may not be too out there in a few years.
For the common "Fink" truss the plugin actually does provide a link to the truss calculator (transfers the geometric parameters and material properties) and allows one to analyze and even engineer a fink truss (metal plates only). This feature is still experimental but can provide some valuable information with regards to specific loads (distributed and point) and spans.
This extension is part of the mdkBIM suite of extensions (Wall, Truss, Foundation, Floor and Project).
Watch the following tutorial to view the use of the Foundation, Wall and Truss plugins in creating a small detached garage:
ruclips.net/video/J_GZva1O_Fo/видео.html
Just a note, the version of the plugin listed at the Extension Warehouse is often not the latest version. I've been rolling new revisions almost weekly and often times I don't update the listing until a few weeks later.
To follow the development of this plugin please visit the SketchUp forum at this link:
forums.sketchup.com/t/truss-plugin-extension/16452
Please download the plugin here:
design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html
View additional videos and tutorials about the plugin here:
ruclips.net/p/PLfCympoVsVPSXS_xq5a-U9VXIjGZk1hj2
Version 2.1.2 - 12.18.2017
- Enabled vertical and angled heel blocking within the advanced options for truss roofs.
If you choose to enable vent holes the heelblock menu will prompt for the hole diameter. The vent hole algorithm will place vent holes in the heel blocking per the truss spacing:
< 12 in. = 1 vent hole
< 16 in. = 2 vent holes
16 in. or greater = 3 vent holes
Let me know if this makes sense, I can always modify it to meet any criteria. If this sort of thing varies a lot per locale I can also make it more user definable.
Can i get this plugin, but in centimeters / meters?
Yes, it automatically switches to metric when the units of the model are metric.
The complex roof module is an exciting new addition to the plugin:
Tutorial 16: Intro. to Complex Roofs - ruclips.net/video/UtlKXfN5d5s/видео.html
Tutorial: 17: Complex Roof Connections - ruclips.net/video/L5GcytJzOrI/видео.html
Are you sure the valley trusses are correct? Try sheathing the roof and nothing lines up on the dormer.
Asymmetric hip (rafter) roofs is now available in Version 2.3.7, this is a fairly significant upgrade to the hip roof module.
View the asymmetric hip roof tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/pzcolzABEbE/видео.html
Please also check out the previews of the upcoming wall plugin which is currently in development: ruclips.net/video/m4UvY-GH4X8/видео.html
Hi,Do You use a 3d mouse?
Yes, you can clearly see it.
Yes ok
I love this Plugin!
can you build plugin with laos style house's roof?
We can't, but you can! SketchUp's API and SDK available to anyone who is interested in expanding upon Sketchup's default capabilities! developer.sketchup.com/en
I've just recently added asymmetric gable (rafter) roofs. This should be a welcome addition and give the designer quite a bit more flexibility with more complex roof designs.
It would be nice if SketchUp worked on cleaning models for export to other 3d programs. The way it just slaps lines and vertices on models is nasty.
Great tutorial!
make a video about components please
We have one of those! ruclips.net/video/sc7RPOJgWqs/видео.html
Then just hit print and an army of robots builds it 😁
Imagine if you could create the model in SketchUp and then somehow 3D print the bulk of the house/structure. Who knows, it may not be too out there in a few years.
Wow look cool
It's a lot more than $30 now
Petty useful