Thanks for the reply. An example of linework code would be BC + and BC -, where BC is the description and the +/- are the linework codes telling the line to start or end here. Mike

This rb is really nice if it created components that could be enumerated....or am I missing something?

@krisidious said: Blocks and Layers... are you exploding the entire autocad file once imported in SU? Most of the repeating elements such as trees and lighting are already in blocks. I'm just wondering why closed polylines in CAD isn't automatically converted into faces after import. Because of this, I still have to find and connect faces for most of areas that's why I looked for such plugin. Thanks for your suggestions.

@tig said: I fully don't understand you desires, as currently expressed... Deciding what touches what is considerably different from counting a list of groups/component-instances. Incidentally, with a little skill in Excel you can link in a CSV file into one tab of an XLS and setup the XLS to report whatever you need in another tab - sorting, totaling, formating etc... It is hard to understand,i know, maybe i expressed my desires wrongly. I need to make program that counts object details. But when i draw with components, i don't want to name every properties of component (component properties have codes, main aim for me is to get those codes automatically) manually - i need that it recognise properties automatically, component properties depends on place where it is situated or jointed with other components. And maybe for some kind of panel component program automatically offers the right size to match in frame. Simply, but i found difficult to explain it. I haven't seen that kind of program, it would be very, very usefull.

Keep raw geometry [edges/faces] on Layer0. Always have Layer0 set as the active-layer - never change it. Select commonly oriented faces [double-click to select their edges to] and Group, or make Component if you will use the same thing repeatedly... Make a new Layer if a suitable one doesn't already exist. Now use Entity Info OR the Layer toolbar drop-down and assign the Layer to that Group/Component... Now these will switch on/off in the Layer Manager dialog and there's no confusion about some faces having edges that on other layers an so on. Remember that Layers control visibility BUT a Group/Component separates the geometry - think of each Group/Component as a separate mini-model within the main model...

The panels made by the manufacturer are 6x8 6x16 and 6x24 the first two sizes are for outside corners. the 6x24 is for the field. The models I am making are of dimensions that would require modification to 50% of the components. I think a script for segmenting the faces and random push pull is the ticket. [image: dVBf_Tannerfireplacerender.jpg] Actual stone panel [image: 0uv3_2013-04-05_14-51-07_457smaller.jpg]

TIG, Thank you very much! That worked great.

Either you have an old version of TT_Lib2 - or you have an outdated IE. (I think it's an outdated TT_Lib2 you have.)

Thanks for the help! It seems that ReapeatCopy should be able to do exactly what is needed in my case.

If there is a lot of geometry, you have to wait a longer time, even if SketchUp is not responding. Or does SketchUp itself crash?

Indeed 3skeng is a great tool, but like Pilou just stated - far from new... Before you post such things, perhaps it's a good idea to make a search...

Already got the answer for my question. I just need to browse the forum to get my answer. -.- Thanks guys. [image: 0tcd_123.jpg]

It seems importing an skp file as a component requires user interaction, namely to place it somewhere (Trimble?!?!). Try this: model = Sketchup.active_model file = "C;/skp_files/example.skp" Sketchup.open_file(file) model.export(file.sub(/\.skp$/, ".dae"))

The usual reason plugins don't load correctly is because they haven't been installed correctly. Go back to the first post of the thread and read the instructions. Make sure you've installed the plugin correctly.

it doesn't support layers either... hide what you do want visible

Hi, witch matematical language do it use? i mean: there is a reference for translating operations in simbology? (i know * is x, and - is "less"...but i'd like to get some more...). thanks

WOW! the designs are really elegant.

Besides erasing edges,you can also visually follow the result, highlighted in different colors and have a "mistakes" counter with the free version of the SuSolid plugin.

hi Guy, not sure I can help here, but have some thoughts, I may disclose, with more info... can you add a screenshot , to this post showing, the 'Outliner' window with as much structure of a failing .skp, showing as possible. I have tried the standard instal ruby with some 'group sorting' problem scripts and it didn't appear to help, your milage my vary, but I think problems on the 'C' side... So, other then the usual, general advice, Close all supplementary windows, eliminate 'SU' trying to refresh the view, ie have it really small, on an empty scene. If you can provide a snippet that fails more advice could be given, john

@thomthom said: Have you tried walking on water..? Anyone can walk on water...it just have to be below 0 degrees Celsius.