There was an thread like this not too long ago. The topic crops up from time to time.

@tig said: Would you pre-draw the lengths of edges to convert [as a curve?] You'd then select them and cloud/scallop them... I was thinking drawing with the arc, circle or bezier tools where you could set the segments. (perhaps explode the curve first) Then selecting the edges and running the plugin. The plugin could perhaps also give a prompt to define a bulge ratio of the newly created arcs and define if it is concave or convex (inside or outside) of the segments and set the number of segments in the newly created curves, then process a curve based on the parameters between each end point in the pre-drawn line work. Not trying to make it too complicated though, so whatever makes the most sense from a coding standpoint. The plugin I posted has the user draw out the cloud lines with a polyline type tool and it processes an algorithm to break the segments up into random lengths and then applies the cloud style to each segment so that it has a more authentic, hand drawn randomness. This would be best for me, but I'm thinking of how it can benefit others for different types of precision modeling. (as Jeff has shown) I want it define groupings of plants and to make plant symbols. A simple "arc per segment" automation would suffice.

Thanks Kwok. It's exactly what I wanted.

Thanks!!! Jim!!!

It is...Thanks. Guess it always worth a second look after I make something work the first time. I'll bet my code could shed 25% of its weight if I knew what I was doing

Tig, thanks for the lesson. Class.e, must have been thinking about that Benz model:-)

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Hi Honolulu - Thanks a million for this script. This is exactly what I needed. It's nice that this isn't recursive, which fits the workflow nicely for what I'm using this for. I've edited the script slightly, to make it operate on just the selected components. (Chris, you'll be very proud...) Same instructions for use, but select the components you wish to make unique first, then type "allsunique" into the console and hit enter. def allsunique model = Sketchup.active_model selection = model.selection selection.each do |e| if e.is_a? Sketchup;;ComponentInstance e.make_unique end end end

Thanks, Gai.

Yes Pout.. that is it!

fair enough ! have a great summer.... it's start freezing here !

Thank you for this plugin and also thank you for adding the explanation of what it is for and the Wikpedia link.

I usually use the component spray plugin to place my tree randomly it has an option for random rotation wich is very useful you can have a look here : http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=11746 have a nice day

Thanks Adam, I'll give them a try. I haven't loaded EE tools since upgrading to 8 but will do. I really need to work out what works best for organic modeling.... ta.

@chris fullmer said: It is actively being worked on. See these notes: http://sites.google.com/site/3dbasecamp2010/unconference-sessions/sketchup-in-the-film-industry The paragraph numbering appears to be broken in the document, although the content seems fine otherwise. It was correct when I wrote the original, so I can only assume something went wrong when it was converted to HTML by the site maintainers. Hopefully it's still helpful anyway. Andrew

I Have gone there, it is near perfection

I look forward to being surprised and delighted. Kind regards, bob

Thanks, Tom. I've corrected the original post.

I suppose there is the same problem of accents for French Windows système ? So If I use a path without accent that will be ok Ps I have now more 300 simple Plugs without count the folders You will kill my old 1 Giga memory Edit that works!

RVS, thanks for help with the snippit. I have another use for it. tt, finally got to it, shoot, that was too easy: my_def = definitions.add "My Selection" my_inst = @master_group.to_component my_def.entities.add_instance(my_inst.definition, my_inst.transformation) my_inst.erase! repeat = false model.place_component my_def, repeat