[Code] ComponentInstance-add_entities v1.9

[thomthom]

[thomthom]

Is there a way to know if the Outliner is open? If so, can't you use Sketchup.send_action 21513 to toggle the Outliner off and have it work on both platform?

[TIG]

@thomthom said:

Is there a way to know if the Outliner is open? If so, can't you use Sketchup.send_action 21513 to toggle the Outliner off and have it work on both platform?

It would be good if it were cross-platform BUT the "send_action 'number'" only works on a PC...
If someone has a Mac fix please let me know...
The toggleWindows script lets you 'rollup' any open window by name on a PC...

[TIG]

Version 1.1
It can sometimes BugSplat if the Outliner window is open when it runs...
so it can now be forced to rollup first - using Jim's code ideas - you'll need
'toggleWindows.rb' and 'Win32API.so' - sorry it's for Windows only - Mac users ???
If you are on a PC and don't install toggleWindows.rb/Win32API.so then it'll still work
BUT please close the Outliner to avoid BugSplats !

Version 1.1 20090401
AT-ComponentDefinition-delete.rb version used.
Recursive version now keeps layer/material.
Possible Outliner window rollup added.

You should download the following files:
ComponentInstance-add_entities.rb
AT-ComponentDefinition-delete.rb [ http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=145255#p145255 ]
for PC users the zip file contains 'toggleWindows.rb' and 'Win32API.so'...

They are added to the first page in this thread...[ http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=145009#p145009 ]

[TIG]

Version 1.2 is here [ http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=145009#p145009 ]
It now has the 'definition.delete' code built-in as that is now greatly simplified thanks to AlexM's insights...
I'm awaiting Scott's feedback on cross-platform Sketchup.send_action(21513) etc - I don't think they are Mac friendly... However if they are we can make the v1.1 Outliner crash work-around for PC and Mac...

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[thomthom]

Does Mac also have the issue with the open Outliner? It's not specific to the way Windows redraws stuff?

[TIG]

@thomthom said:

Does Mac also have the issue with the open Outliner? It's not specific to the way Windows redraws stuff?

Don't know - are there any Mac users out there getting BugSplats with the Outliner being open during script runs that affect groups/instances ???
Any Mac users doing 'send_action' - please try to open/close the Outliner and try Sketchup.send_action(21513) etc and report back...
It would be good to have extended common 'send_actions' for both PC and Mac - I know that some 'numerical' ones don't work on Mac...

[thomthom]

I have an old Mac Mini at home I can test the send_actions on.
Not sure if it's reliable to test the Outliner issue due to it's age and lack of power...

[TIG]

@thomthom said:

I have an old Mac Mini at home I can test the send_actions on.
Not sure if it's reliable to test the Outliner issue due to it's age and lack of power...

Thanks - Scott's taking his time coming back... I suspect it's not going to be straight forward...

[Matt666]

I reported this Mac bug here... I hope outliner test will be positive...

[TIG]

v1.3 is here http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=145009#p145009
IT has an unneeded initial 'require ...' removed: otherwise it's unchanged...

[Matt666]

Hi TIG.
I start to play with your cool function!
Just one bug for the moment, line 139. group.definition, and no definition function for groups.
I think you didn't copy the function in the script...

class Sketchup;;Group
	def definition
		return self.entities[0].parent
	end
end	

[TIG]

Matt = thanks for pointing this out - I had 'group.definition' load from a separate ruby - that I hadn't posted...
I've now added it to this file for the avoidance of doubt...

v1.4 now here: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=145009#p145009

Being able to get a group's definition is very useful in many other cases...

[HPW]

So now we have this great addition to the toolset, what is the best way of delivery?
The file gets copied into the Plugins-Directory.

What should our own installer should do?
Check the existence of the file and install it if not present?
Check date and install it if a newer version is available?

Can the ruby-code check if the method is installed?
If not use a copy installed in the own subfolder?

[TIG]

@unknownuser said:

The file gets copied into the Plugins-Directory.
Your own installer should check the existence of the file and install it if not present, BUT also check any existing file's modification-date and install if you have a newer version.

Yes to all, this is the best way for all plugins...

[AlexMozg]

Method 'group.definition'....
More correct would be the code:

class Sketchup;;Group
   def definition
      self.entities.parent
   end
end

Because, when group is empty
there is an error at the use of code: self.entities[0.parent]
The group may be empty soon after its inception.
For example:

group = Sketchup.active_model.active_entities.add_group
definition = group.definition

Request to replace a code on more correct, because I use this method in the developments.

[TIG]

Following AlexM's point I have adjusted to code to avoid empty group errors...
v1.5 is now here... http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=145009#p145009

[TIG]

An oversight has been corrected...

v1.6 all definition.behavior(s) now fully copied across. 20090702 download it from... http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=145009#p145009

[HPW]

I run into a problem when I use add_entities from a startup-ruby.
The code line:

@kombi_group_sel_def.instances[0].add_entities(@kombi_group_list)

throws an error : undefined method `parent' for nil:NilClass

My ruby (zAutostart.rb) loads after the ComponentInstance-add_entities.rb

When I disable the call in my ruby and start the command from the console it runs without problems.

[thomthom]

Are you sure you have an instance of that definition in your model?