[Code] ComponentInstance-add_entities v1.9

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?

HPW

@thomthom said:

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

Yes, because when I outcomment my call and type it in the console after start-complete it works.

Therefor I build just a workaround:


 wsh = WIN32OLE.new('Wscript.Shell')
 if wsh.AppActivate(skpbasename+".skp - SketchUp")
  sleep(1)
  wsh.SendKeys('{F2}')
  sleep(1)
  wsh.SendKeys('convert_acad_import{ENTER}')
 end

Seems that ruby's on startup have problems to use other stuff from other startup-rubys.

thomthom

@hpw said:

Seems that ruby's on startup have problems to use other stuff from other startup-rubys.

Hm.. maybe you're calling a ruby that isn't loaded. Have you added an require statement for all the rubys you depend on?

HPW

Cannot be true, because the error come from inside the add_entities-code.
Otherwise the error would tell about unknown method.

thomthom

Maybe things aren't ready immediately when SU loads the plugins...
Have you tried using a timer to delay the execution of your script instead of having to send keystrokes`?