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    • JClementsJ Offline
      JClements
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      Isn't this a nice a logical solution to organizing/accessing SU commands!
      Thank you, Jim.

      Jim:

      I noticed that the "Toggle Axes" icon doesn't change its background when clicked upon. Is there a way to allow this?

      Can the following be added:
      TwoPoint Perspective?
      Move Scene Up
      Move Scene Down

      I don't suppose you could use a toolbar.txt file to call script.rb files could you?
      Too bad something similar can't be done for the SU menus via a .txt file.

      John | Illustrator | Beaverton, Oregon

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        Jim
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        @jim said:

        Just curious if anyone discovered the "double" meaning of some of the icons? 😄

        Nathan Cheever (alz) is the one who did all the work and deserves all the kudos for the custom icons. Thanks again, Nathan!

        No one? Oh well. Try double-clicking one of the Edge Styles buttons; like Display Profiles. Not all buttons support double-clicking, though.

        Hi

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          Jim
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          @jclements said:

          Isn't this a nice a logical solution to organizing/accessing SU commands!
          Thank you, Jim.

          You are welcome.

          @unknownuser said:

          Jim:

          I noticed that the "Toggle Axes" icon doesn't change its background when clicked upon. Is there a way to allow this?

          There does not appear to be way to get the state of the axes from Ruby. 😞 I can make it toggle, but I don't kow what state it is to begin with.

          @unknownuser said:

          Can the following be added:
          TwoPoint Perspective?
          Move Scene Up
          Move Scene Down

          I think these can be done.

          @unknownuser said:

          I don't suppose you could use a toolbar.txt file to call script.rb files could you?
          Too bad something similar can't be done for the SU menus via a .txt file.

          I'm thinking about a comprehensive toolbar/menu solution. It's a long way off.

          Hi

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          • Dave RD Offline
            Dave R
            last edited by

            @jim said:

            @jim said:

            Just curious if anyone discovered the "double" meaning of some of the icons? 😄

            Nathan Cheever (alz) is the one who did all the work and deserves all the kudos for the custom icons. Thanks again, Nathan!

            No one? Oh well. Try double-clicking one of the Edge Styles buttons; like Display Profiles. Not all buttons support double-clicking, though.

            That's way cool! I'd never have found it on my own, though. 👍 👍

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            • S Offline
              ScottPara
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              Very nice.

              Scott

              Love the fact that some HATE my avatar.....

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              • P Offline
                PKast
                last edited by

                The new icons are great touch to the whole.

                One command that you might consider, which is buried deep, Toggle crosshairs on and off.

                Best,

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                • J Offline
                  Jim
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                  Unfortunately, there is no way to set or get the crosshairs option using Ruby.

                  Hi

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                  • CadFatherC Offline
                    CadFather
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                    hi Jim, i had a look at all the commands - 'is that it', or is there a way for me to add others - for example sandbox tools?

                    or... is there a list of all available su commands (not included in your plugin) i can try to tweak with one of your existing examples?

                    (fantastic plugin/icons btw)

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                      Jim
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                      @cadfather said:

                      hi Jim, i had a look at all the commands - 'is that it', or is there a way for me to add others - for example sandbox tools?

                      or... is there a list of all available su commands (not included in your plugin) i can try to tweak with one of your existing examples?

                      (fantastic plugin/icons btw)

                      I am working on including a way for anyone to add their own commands. I would like to keep it separated from the "offical" release, so likely will have a "user" folder for these.

                      Hi

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                      • CadFatherC Offline
                        CadFather
                        last edited by

                        great.. it could become the best way if google does not address the present toolbar layout nightmare

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                        • C Offline
                          cornel
                          last edited by

                          %(#0080FF)[PKast wrote:”
                          “One command that you might consider, which is buried deep, Toggle crosshairs on and off.”
                          Jim wrote:
                          Unfortunately, there is no way to set or get the crosshairs option using Ruby.]

                          🎉
                          I’m curious if Ruby can toggle (artificially) “Display crosshairs” check-box by causing a mimic of Window Key-suite…!
                          1.If ‘Click-drag-release’ radio-button is selected:
                          Alt+W, P,P, Enter, D, Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab, Spacebar, Enter
                          2.If ‘Autodetect’ or ‘Click-move-click’ radio-button is selected:
                          Alt+W, P,P, Enter, D, Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab, Spacebar, Enter

                          Cornel

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                            nankyo
                            last edited by

                            But how for example I can add toolbars of my own, I got many one-button TB and I want to combine them all in 1, like that also, I won't have to spend 20 min on arranging the toolbar anytime.... is it possible to make it user friendly add add buttons?

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                              Jim
                              last edited by

                              @nankyo said:

                              But how for example I can add toolbars of my own, I got many one-button TB and I want to combine them all in 1, like that also, I won't have to spend 20 min on arranging the toolbar anytime.... is it possible to make it user friendly add add buttons?

                              Right now, there is no easy way to add your own buttons. If you have a specific button you would like available, I can add it to the list.

                              Hi

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                                utiler
                                last edited by

                                Cheers Jim for a great solution!!!!

                                I need to get here a big more frequently, I miss so much!!! 👍

                                purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                                • CadFatherC Offline
                                  CadFather
                                  last edited by

                                  Hi Jim, i actually have a request for a button (perhaps it's more a new script or added to the ruby toolbar)

                                  basically i imagine a button that when pressed can call/load a script previously assigned: and that i can change/reassign a different script.. how does that sound?

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                                    Matt666
                                    last edited by

                                    Hi Jim !
                                    Is it possible to create a button that changes its icon depending on the result of the function? All icons are created before, and result of the function gives the adress of the specific icon...

                                    Frenglish at its best !
                                    My scripts

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                                      Jim
                                      last edited by

                                      @cadfather said:

                                      Hi Jim, i actually have a request for a button (perhaps it's more a new script or added to the ruby toolbar)

                                      basically i imagine a button that when pressed can call/load a script previously assigned: and that i can change/reassign a different script.. how does that sound?

                                      Yes, this can be done. I use a similar technique when writing and testing my scripts. I have a load and reload button. Load lets me browse for a Ruby script and then loads it. Reload reloads the last loaded script.

                                      Can you clarify that you do mean to load a script, and not assign some selectable function to a single button?

                                      Hi

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                                        Jim
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                                        @matt666 said:

                                        Hi Jim !
                                        Is it possible to create a button that changes its icon depending on the result of the function? All icons are created before, and result of the function gives the adress of the specific icon...

                                        I don't know, Matt. I'm not sure a Command can be modified after it is added to the Toolbar. Why not try and let us know? 😄

                                        Hi

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                                        • CadFatherC Offline
                                          CadFather
                                          last edited by

                                          Hi Jim, i do use the ruby toolbar to load the scripts.. but there are so many! i'm thinking of a way to load a script without browsing for it (click to open/load the tools)

                                          say there is a way to link a specific script to a button, eg. i make it load subdivide and smooth whenever it's clicked.

                                          say to another button i assign fredo's TOS. (ideally you can re-assign your favourite/s for different purposes)

                                          not loading all the plugins at startup would make opening SU a faster and simpler situation - knowing that by clicking an icon i open only the specific set of tools i actually need..

                                          the ruby masters could include their loader button with their plugin... 👍 or 👎 ?

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                                          • J Offline
                                            Jim
                                            last edited by

                                            I don't see why not. Would be a sort of "Favorites" toolbar?

                                            I agree about not loading all the plugins at startup - this is exactly how I work. I keep only a few "essential" plugins in the Plugins folder, and load other as needed using the Ruby Toolbar Load button.

                                            Hi

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