Wall_Assembly

This is a utility to generate architectural drawings and 3d models for wall assemblies.

!!! Currently everything is broken, because the code is being refactored !!!

Requires

• python
• conda
• cadquerry
• cq_warehouse

Setup

• bash;
• source $HOME/miniforge/bin/activate;
• conda activate cadquery;
• cq-editor;

examples:

• clear; ./WallConstructor.py --length 8ft --height 120.5in --stud_spacing 16in --stud_profile 2x4 --bottom_plate_profile 2x6 --top_plate_profile 2x4
• clear; ./WallConstructor.py --length 10ft --height 90.5in --stud_spacing 24in --stud_profile 2x4 --bottom_plate_profile 2x6 --top_plate_profile 2x4

currently works

• accepting parameters
• generating boards from dimensional lumbar profiles
• unit conversion
• assembling wall frame
• exporting to stl
• exporting to step

current development

• trying to understand svg export viewing angles
• trying to add dimensions

todo:

• need to integrate accountability for number stud center offset, stud spacing start (before first stud, first stud, after first stud), and stud count past length of wall
• add name to accepted parameters
• add export file type to parameters
• add web interface to accept parameters
• embed 3d view in web interface
• add more input validateion
• define more lumbar profiles
• create mechanism and parameters for defining and crafting openings
• create a cut list export
• create dxf and pdf export for 2d view of a render with dimensions to generate architectural drawings
• do more construction testing with various parameter options
• refine constraints
• add additional elements like sheeting, external layers, insulation, and internal layers