{TomasZ} SU2KT hangs with certain components

steve6 · 23 Jan 2009, 14:34

Sure!

I decided to re-construct the balustrades using a simpler spindle-type baluster, so I'll see if that works. But since I got the same results with two different balustrades, I have to assume that the problem has to do with all the meshes involved. Maybe that's not it, but I would like to solve the problem!

Gaieus · 23 Jan 2009, 16:09

Okay, moved to Extensions (and renamed subject line).

Frederik · 23 Jan 2009, 17:21

Another and perhaps easier approach, would be to send a PM to Tomasz directly...
Or post such a question at the KT Forum ...

It would be interesting to know what OS you're on..??
And also what version of the SU2KT plug-in you're using...??
(In SU click Plugins > Kerkythea Exporter > About SU2KT)

@steve6 said:

I have downloaded two different balustrades fro the 3D Warehouse and put them in two different models.

A link to the 3D model you've downloaded from the 3D Warehouse would also help, since it could be something with the model itself causing the issue...?!?

@steve6 said:

There are a lot of meshes, but that shouldn't matter (I have 4GB RAM).

SU is 32 bit, meaning that most probably there's no advantage with 4Gb
(this depends on OS though, since a 32 bit app can marginally see 4Gb).

steve6 · 25 Jan 2009, 22:52

I just tried an export with the balusters selected out and it worked! But when I tried to export the balusters only, the export froze and crashed.

Any ideas on how to solve this? I would really like to use these components, but...

steve6 · 25 Jan 2009, 22:54

I have posted the question in the KT forum!

One of the balustrades I used is now gone from the Warehouse. here is one : http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=a39b91deafa0f1d77af66a4b34799d4f&prevstart=0

Here is the spindle: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=44c318ad630074558e67c36af2e37131&prevstart=0

The export starts, then slows, then freezes. With the spindle attempt it was even worse-- it just freezes the export instantly and crashes SU.

There has to be a logical reason for this which I can correct!

KT version 3.05. OS is XP Pro.

I mentioned the RAM because I don't think it's a memory issue.

tomasz · 26 Jan 2009, 14:35

Hi Steve,
I have downloaded both models from the Warehouse and have no problem exporting them using 3.1 beta2.
Please try this version please. Is is available to download at KT Forum \ SU Section.

Let me know if it helps.

Tomasz

steve6 · 26 Jan 2009, 18:03

Is the beta version bug-free?

In my model I have multiple copies of the balustrades--maybe 50 balusters in total. This might make a difference, even with the beta version?

steve6 · 27 Jan 2009, 15:52

Sounds good!

Just to give you an update. I redrew the spindle balusters to make them far more simple and the export went fine. I opened the file in KT, added a spherical sky and it crashed both KT and my computer. It is a large file (76K MB--10,600 faces), but shouldn't it be able to handle this?

tomasz · 27 Jan 2009, 17:01

@steve6 said:

Is the beta version bug-free?

The beta2 works fine.
Simply I have to put all effort right now into my website and looking for new sources of income, so I have no time for SU2KT right now. When things will settle I will gladly invest time in Ruby programming again.

Tomasz

tomasz · 27 Jan 2009, 17:05

Steve,
Is there any error in a console when exporting old model.
I think it is a question of " double quote sign used in a component name.
If you can, send me the model to: tomasz AT kerkythra_dot_net. If it is too big try some file sharing website.
I will use it for testing purpose only.

Tomasz

steve6 · 27 Jan 2009, 19:25

No error that I can remember, anyway. Just a window saying that "Sorry, Kerkythea has crashed". Then I got the blue screen on my computer and had to unplug it.

I will try to find a file-sharing site and send it to you.