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3skeng release notes
continuous development and enhancements since 2009


                       

3skeng - Release notes

We develop and extend 3skeng tools and detail libraries continuously since the first release in 2009. The following release notes show the mayor changes and novelties.

3skeng 2023 for SketchUp 2023/2022/2021/2020 (02/2023)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2023/2022/2021/2020, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Edit tool:
The new "Edit tool selection" allows to restrict Edit to elements of certain 3skeng tools. This results a big performance increase of large designs using elements of multiple 3skeng tools.

3skeng 2022 for SketchUp 2022/2021/2020/2019 (01/2022)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2022/2021/2020/2019, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Pipe tool:
Flex (detail and conceptual) can be routed inside (detail and conceptual) pipes.

3skeng 2021 for SketchUp 2021/2020/2019/2018 (11/2020)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2021/2020/2019/2018, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Pipe tool:
Detail Mode:
"Auto-Connect" was improved to allow reducing connections. This results in great speed and handling improvement.
Introduction of "Flex Detail" and associated libraries.

3skeng 2020 for SketchUp 2020/2019/2018/2017 (02/2020)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2020/2019/2018/2017, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Pipe tool:
Conceptual Mode: The routing of the "Flex" section can be selected by setting way points. The "Flex" section can be further adjusted in the "Edit" mode.

3skeng 2019 for SketchUp 2019/2018/2017 (02/2019)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2019/2018/2017, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Pipe tool:
The new "Auto-Connect" automatically adds connection elements (e.g. flange kits) resulting in significant speed and handling improvement.
Pipe libraries:
Introduction of Flange Kits (Bolts, Nuts and Gaskets).
Addition of Slip-on flanges in Steel and Stainless Steel libraries.
Steelwork tool:
Introduction of (start and end) chamfered profiles.
Introduction of knoted connections.
Introduction of the export of the analytical model in file formats Excel and IFC.
Introduction of 3skeng AR for Microsoft HoloLens.
Requires 3skeng AR Extension for SketchUp 2019/2018/2017
and 3skeng AR App for Microsoft Windows.

3skeng 2018 for SketchUp 2018/2017/2016 (11/2017)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2018/2017/2016, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Pipe tool improvement for functions "PIN outside visible" and "Select all Pipeline".
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Pipe libraries added, e.g.
Imperial PVC DWV Piping (Drain-Waste-Ventilation)
Metric Stainless Steel Piping, DIN EN 10357

3skeng 2017 (ver.2) for SketchUp 2017/2016/2015 (05/2017)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2017/2016/2015, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Introduction of 3skeng List as Standalone-Tool with extended features.
Additional Pipe libraries:
Metric Stainless Steel JIS
Metric Stainless Steel Pure JIS (Swagelok & VCR)
Additional Mount library:
O-Channel

3skeng 2017 (ver.1) for SketchUp 2017/2016/2015/2014 (11/2016)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2017/2016/2015/2014, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Speed Improvement for all tools.
Introduction of 3skeng Mount with the folllowing Mount libraries:
Threaded Rods and Pipe Clips
C-Channel

3skeng 2016 for SketchUp 2016/2015/2014 (11/2016)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2016/2015/2014, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Introduction of 3skeng Mount with the folllowing Mount libraries:
Threaded Rods and Pipe Clips
C-Channel

3skeng 2016 for SketchUp 2016/2015/2014 (12/2015)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2016/2015/2014, MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Improved "Autopipe" for 3skeng Pipe conceptual & detail
Y-Piece for Pipe conceptual mode
Improved handling of IFC-properties for 3skeng Pipe & Channel elements
Pipe libraries added, e.g.
Metric PP-H (Plastic)
Imperial Ductile Iron Mechanical Joint (MJ) & Flanges
Imperial Ductile Iron with grooved connection
Imperial/Metric Steel Sprinkler with grooved connection
Imperial Galvanized Steel Ductwork (Plug Joint)
Metric Galvanized Steel Ductwork (Flange & Locking Ring)
Metric Stainless Steel Ductwork (Flanged)
Pipe libraries updated, e.g.
Imperial CPVC (Plastic)
Metric PE (Plastic)
Metric PVC-C (Plastic)
Metric PVC-U (Plastic)
Metric PVDF & PVDF-HP (Plastic)
Metric Copper Pressing Socket
Metric Stainless Steel Pressing Socket
Imperial Steel B36.10M
Imperial Stainless Steel B36.19M
Metric Galvanized Steel Ductwork (Plug Joint)

3skeng 2014 for SketchUp 2015/2014 (11/2014-12/2015)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2015/2014 for MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Pipe libraries added, e.g.
Imperial/Metric Steel 2"-12" with grooved connection
Imperial/Metric Steel 14"-60" with grooved connection
Steelwork library updated

3skeng 2014 for SketchUp 2014 (02/2014-10/2014)
Compatibility to SketchUp 2014 for MAC and PC 32&64 bit
Implementation of SketchUp's new Ruby 2.0
Major revision of the database system improves 3skeng speed and stability
New and improved synchronization process
Pipe libraries added, e.g.
Imperial Fiberglass Green Thread
Imperial Stainless Steel Pure (Swagelok & VCR)
Metric Stainless Steel Vacuum CF-Flange
Metric Stainless Steel Vacuum ISO-F
Metric Stainless Steel Vacuum ISO-K
Metric Stainless Steel Vacuum ISO-KF

3skeng Engineering (3skeng 2013) for SketchUp 2013/8 (05/2013-01/2014)
Compatibility to SketchUp 13 for PC
Flex for 3skeng Pipe conceptual
Autopipe function for 3skeng Pipe conceptual & detail
Introduction of 3skeng Steelwork

3skeng Engineering for SketchUp 8 (09/2010-04/2013)
Compatibility to SketchUp 8 for PC
Introduction of 3skeng Channel
Pipe libraries added, e.g.
Imperial CPVC (Plastic)
Imperial PVC-C (Plastic)
Imperial PVC-U (Plastic)
Metric PE 80 & PE 100 (Plastic)
Metric PE-HD (Plastic)
Metric PVDF and PVDF-HP (Plastic)
Imperial Steel B36.10M
Imperial Stainless Steel B36.19M
Metric Steel DIN EN 10216-2
Metric Stainless Steel DIN EN 10217-7
Metric Copper Pressing Socket
Metric Steel Pressing Socket
Metric Stainless Steel Pressing Socket
Stainless Steel Duct (Clamped)
Stainless Steel Duct (Bolted)
Metric Galvanized Steel

3skeng for SketchUp 7.1 (09/2009-08/2010)
Initial release of 3skeng Engineering (today 3skeng Pipe conceptual) to the public.
Compatibility to SketchUp 8 for PC


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