So... if we can trust the x/y/z data in the file we import then... It's easy to spit into 'sets' of cpoints as they come in. The very first z is a 'top' and every line of text after that with a lower z is in the same set. We will eventually draw lines from one to the next If a z is more that it's predecessor then a new set is started. We repeat adding cpoints until the next set starts etc. As we go we keep a list of the these cpoint sets. Now we draw the lines... The 'vertical' ones are easy as we simply go through the sets of cpoints and for each list of cpoints we add_line from pt[0],pt[1] then pt[1],pt[2] etc. To add 'cross' members between pairs of nodes in adjacent sets we iterate a set and the next one to it using add_line set[0]pt[0],set[1]pt[0] then set[0]pt[1],set[1]pt[1] etc. Now we have a 'grid' of lines between the corresponding sets of cpoints in the file. If 'diagonals' are needed to triangulate the 'rectangles' then it's done as above but add_line steps up/down one item for the next set thus set[0]pt[0],set[1]pt[1]... If faces are needed then again these could be added instead of unfaced edges by finding the appropriate three pints in the sets/points and add_face(p0,p1,p2)[ruby] There's also the clever http://code.google.com/apis/sketchup/docs/ourdoc/entities.html#fill_from_mesh that might be useful in some circumstances...

Ah, okay, the blanks in my memory are now filled in. Thanks for the help, Jeff and Rclub! I'll try out the Round Corner plugin, and maybe Subdivide n Smooth later, if I can't get what I want out of Fredo's plugin.

Fletch just posted this video link at Twilight Render Forum about a creator of kinetic sculptures. It remids me of this zonohedron structure. Really amazing work the guy is showing there, its a must watch. http://twilightrender.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1164 it's the last post on page one. Or you'll find it at youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehXioMIKg0

I am looking at this bug now. It doesn't seem to happen under Win. Can anyone confirm if it is a Mac only bug or not? Thanks Chris

Whaat's BoolTools is inexpensive and an excellent alternative http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=15134 Or this free version that's still in Beta... http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=14773&hilit=Boolean

I have never had a problem installing rubies on my mac. That said I don't install every ruby that comes along.

TIG, simply fantastic! Both Radial Lines tools are brilliant. I have been waiting for this - did it too many times manually. then I used projection and scaled one end to a minimum... omg what a mess +1 on the artificial light to shadow tracing. I guess the difficult part is how the automation can tell where the "shadow" goes when used for perforated objects or objects that are not connected... keep it bubbling alex

@jim said: Not if it's posted in the Developers forum, and not the Plugins forum. Doh! Didn't realize where it was... I've 'moved' it here... http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=274567#p274567

See this http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=274345#p274345 and this http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=273671#p273671 for a WorkPlane and Axial/Normal cline tools.......

Thanx I knew it was possible!

Thanks for the explanation. I was just curious because layers don't isolate entities from each other in SketchUp. They only control visibility of those entities.

@earthmover said: I'd prefer a Hover Face select tool which you could drag across and select every face it touches, then just hit delete. Sounds interesting. I'll check it too. Most of my work are imported from a dirty layered CAD (dwg). Most of the time it's rush so I got no time to re create new layered outline. I just erase unnecessary stuff in SKU. I guess this is a big wish but who knows, maybe it'll be out sometime. Cheers!

Yes but for fast viewing where the shadow falls this new function is fine...

@jenujacob said: maybe this could help? http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=14975&hilit=selection+toys Thank you jenujacob for your nice suggestion. Nice plug in. This is what im looking for.

mitcorb, the Tape Measure tool is the way to set a guidepoint or at least one way. After setting the guidepoint, select it and edges with vertices or ends and run the tool. TIG, thank you for this. I'm not sure where I'll use it but I wouldn't be surprised if it comes in handy one day.

Nice script, saves a little time putting faces into groups manually. Little bit buggy though, it doesn't like anything other than faces, holes and erased faces make it splat in SU8 and It also divides along softened lines. Is there anything similar to this out there? -niall

Never works for me with the console but now with the new ruby that works like a charm

Hi, kate-art: I liked what I saw in the video, well done.

And class variables @@.

@pr0bka said: For some reason changing the dimensions for the smaller roads function i can't get to work. I click to edit the size however it won't let me. Any idea why? If you want roads with different size you need to apply materials with a name that follow the syntax described. Are you doing that?