Hello I was advised by Andrew to ask my question on here regarding the possibility of a library with American specifications that I could use. basically I wanted to ask if by chance y’all had a library with elements of specs from American based standards such as for example to name a few: Beams( 2-2x12 built ups or 1 3/4"x16" lvl), columns (6x6 or 8x8), opening headers (2-2x6 or 2-2x12), etc. if not how would you recommend for me to begin creating my own and once I create my own how would I be able to make a take off/estimate on it? thanks
Thanks for asking here, @PrimeDesignHomes. It helps everyone if I respond to commonly asked questions publicly. However, I know there are many builders and designers from the US here, so hopefully you can all chat and share libraries.
Please let me know if anything else is missing, as we constantly update our materials.
There is no need to create a material for double headers, as there is an option in the framing section of the window tool 
I created this video to show you how https://youtu.be/ypwk1XJO1RA
I wasn’t aware that these sizes were missing. I will have @Grant create them and respond when complete. All you’ll need to do is use the Sync Tool 
Keep an eye out for the next update, where all Sketchcup 25 materials will have special powers.
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yeah I mean there are so many types of beams we use for different scenarios. same with ceiling joist we use 2x4s,2x6s,2x8s,2x10s, and 2x12s I-joists ,2x16s I-joists. for beams we use 1 3/4"x16" LVL, 1 3/4" x 12" LVL, 1 3/4" x 24" LVL, 1 3/4" x 11 1/4" LVL, 2x10 beams, 2x12 beams, 2x6 beams, 2x8 beams.
also I know you mentioned to me in the demo that yall had already included simpson holdowns in you software and I seem to have found them however the two that we use in the field when we build our homes arent present: simpson HTT5 holdown and simpson STHD14 holdown. is there a way we can get these as well? thanks
Thanks for the feedback, @Grant i would have thought these sizes were in there? If not please create them asap and respond hete so people can sync asap
I’ll talk with guys at Simpson I’ll let you know when they’re available.
When is the update coming out @Andrew ? You are probably a wee bit bust at the moement with conferences etc 
As soon as the beta testers have completed round 3, so it should be this week yet that will depend on the feedback
another thing that would be nice to add is the wall framing stud size we use 2x4s and 2x6s( those are the two most widely used ive never heard of a size larger than that for a common house). I know technically we could do it manually but it would be nice if this was added by default for all current or future users that are U.S based.