That is weird... I've know idea why to be honest.

Got all that, thanks... I may be suffering from my version (SU8) though... Can install the sketchucation plugin, but nothing appears in the program. Likewise with Toolsonsurface... I do already have LibFredo installed and Fredo tools, among other things. I found version 1.8 of the Toolsonsurface, as a zip file. Followed the premise of unzipping and copying to the plugins folder, but again, never appears in the program... I have a sense that it all ends here... Thanks for chiming in all the same...

Thanks a lot for your reply, much appreciated! I have some complicated components that after selecting the -Move Tool-, I am not able to find/choose the origin of the component as it is snapping to many other faces, edges and whatnot. That's why I am looking for a ruby script that I can run after selecting the component and it will automatically move it to 0,0,0 by the component's origin point.

Yes there is a good easy method. Use LayOut. Share the SketchUp file and I'll show you how to set it up. What size paper would you print on?

Hi these are probably faster to model yourself than to search, download and modify them - however, for example in the 3D Warehouse you will find a wide range of window shutters... https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=window shutters&searchTab=model

@samodelkin_77 said: BZ-Convert to oh! I found it. The name of the plugin is Bezier Spline https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=BezierSpline Thank you so much...!!!

Just use the web based version if you're learning. Then if it becomes a passion get yourself a license.

"Are you selecting only those components shown in your screen shot for export? And do you have the box for Export only current selection checked?" Yes to both. "are you planning to 3D print everything in your model?" No, I mill it

What version of SketchUp are you using? Your profile says 2022 Free/Make but there is no such version.

@gerry mc said: No rhyme or reason. I am just trying to understand this stuff by follow the directions to the best of my ability and apparently I can't do that right. I am not a natual at this. I struggle with this when I feel I shouldn't be. Case in point, I agree with all three of you that it is to easy to mess up, a no brainer and I'm probably the only person to have this problem, it would not surprise me. I only asked because you actually aren't the only person to have this problem. (Sorry. You aren't unique in this regard. ) I was curious if there were some faulty instructions out there somewhere that led you to think that opening the .rbz file was the right way to install the extension. It almost wouldn't surprise me if someone posted instructions like that. I've seen similar bad tutorials. It's good that you've got it all sorted now. Remember to use the SCF ExtensionStore to install any extensions you get from here. Simple and direct and it'll help you keep extensions up to date when authors update them.

@dave r said: Is that build available? Unlikely, I'm just helping out with the testing. Its a handsome update.

@matte said: I tried Thom Thom's (Version 15) to convert tri's to quads, but nothing is happening? I don't mind buying a plugin Its free. @matte said: I only know how to import the .OBJ files into sketchup. Use the OBJ importer included with QuadFace Tools when importing and see if it imports the mesh as Quads @matte said: I did a lot of "you must be crazy" cleanup of things, Cleaning meshes in SketchUp only reduces file size but tends to mess with the normals @matte said: So far it is working, I just need to learn how it works better. You are on the right track. Brute force it and learn as you go. I would import the OBJ into Blender and then export the it to OBJ because Quadface Tools OBJ Importer respects Blender Quads. That's presuming the mesh is quad compliant already. If not. you can convert tris to quads in Blender with ALT+J then export.

Box, Thanks for your tip. I did not yet know about the arrows. Successful and easy. Kind Regards Over

Thank you, Rich. I didn't realize that clicking my profile name in the upper right corner would open the "User Control Panel". [image: 3kwr_ThereisControlPanel.jpg]

In v4.2.9, the latest... https://sketchucation.com/plugin/696-sketchucationtools Clicking the 1st icon shows and hides the filtering... [image: jjs0LS6.png] ...whereas clicking the little search icon will switch to dedicated searching... [image: ZLnD81z.png] ...and the advanced filters are available underneath if you click the chevron

"What is not flat? Are you are referring to the component orientation?" yes I need to put the piece on the platform of my mill. ok, changing axes seems to be the solution, referring to the only vertical line (except the inner triangle) to do so. The result: [image: CIxo_Axeschanged.JPG]