[Obsolete] Tools On Surface - v1.2
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[Edit - 12 Jul 08] New version 1.3 (more shapes, inference, freehand) available at
http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=11212&p=76625#p76625[Edit - 5 Jun 08 - 16:00 CET] I forgot to include LibTraductor.rbin the package, which can be a problem if it is the first time you install my scripts. There is no change to this file however (still the version of 20 Jan 08). I updated the ZIP Arhive.
[Edit - 5 Jun 08 - 06:00 CET] Fixed bug with Big icons, detected by Daniel S.
[Edit - 5 Jun 08 - 05:00 CET] Release of version 1.2
Here is the next version v1.2 of the Tools On Surface, with 3 new tools:
- Polygon and Circle
- Eraser
- Contour Editor
This version supersedes the previous v1.1 and should be used instead, as it allows all contours generated by the tools to be later edited.
The main feature is about Editing Contour, which I had to introduce as on some surfaces, the calculations do not give expected results. I also rewrote the algorithm to make it more robust (but there's still some remaining issues).
For installation, just open the Zip archive, select all files and Extract them to the Plugins directory of Sketchup. It now creates a subfolder TOS_Dirfor storing icons, cursors and PDF documentation. So you can remove the subfolder OFS_Dir that was used in previous versions.
I updated the documentation, which is now composed of:
- A QuickStart guide in English and French covering all tools
- A tutorial specifically dedicated to the OffsetOnSurface tool, in English
For the next versions, I had in plan to complete:
- Select Contour
- Tape Measure
- Rectangle
- Rail (multiple parallel lines for roads or so)
- Arcs, Ellipse and non-uniform polygons (i.e. requiring 3 points for inputs)
My original plan was however to focus on DrapeOnSurface, as this basically allows drawing anything on a plane with the standard Sketchup tools and then apply it to a surface.
I must say that the contributors of the forum do not help me having rest, and it’s true that, unfortunately, Move and Rotate are feasible (with and without Copy Mode). Text On Surface is also manageable, and I could complement TIG’s script to make the text follow the surface. I am still wondering what could be a FollowMe On Surface however.
Finally, this version still includes my own icons and cursors, although I have already received proposals for getting something much nicer, which I willingly accept. We probably need more tools to come up with the full suite in a next version.
Do an Extract All in 'Plugins' folder - include LibTraductor.rb
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Hi Fredo!!
Thank you for the update!!
All the icons are in the TOS_Dir but are not showing on the toolbar for me...Daniel S
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Daniel
Strange!
Do you get the cursors? -
Yes, the cursors and the tools are working fine
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Then 2 questions
- Do you get the tooltip when you mouseover the empty icons?
- are you running Sketchup on Mac?
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Yes, i get the tooltip.
I'm using Windows XP.
I will try with other computer and report back.Daniel S
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Thank you sir! -
On a second computer with Win xp is not showing the icons too
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@daniel s said:
Yes, i get the tooltip.
I'm using Windows XP.
I will try with other computer and report back.Daniel S
My fault. The reason is that you use BIG icons. I had a bug there. It is fixed now and I updated the archive in the main post of this thread. Tell me if it is better.
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Thank you, now is working!!!! You are correct, i use big icons and now the toolbar show them right, tested on two computers
...Thank You!!!
Daniel S -
Thank you SO much!!!
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...Thanks once again!
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Yay, this'll be somtihng to look forward to when i get home, cheers again fredo!
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Cet homme est un fou !!
Génial ! Merci Fredo ! -
haven't got the right gratitude icons for this magnificent gift: Thank-You-and-Many-Blessings Mr Fredo!
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This update is well apreciated Fredo. Thanks!
[can't wait to get back home and try it!]
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Thank you SO much!!!
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That's simply GREAT
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Astonished
Vas-y Fredo chauffe! -
Way to go Coen! I like your reply .
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