[Locked] 2D Toolset - Use Newer Version Link

TIG · 26 Aug 2009, 22:51

2D Tools

This new toolset adds a submenu to the 'Draw' Menu >> '2D Tools...' and a '2D Tools' Toolbar
In it are 8 tools to draw only on the Z=0 plane:
Line- makes single lines with individually picked start and end points.
Polyline- makes multiple linked-lines which start from the previous end after the first line is made.
PolyLineCurve- makes multiple linked-lines as above but these are finally made into a single 'curve'.
Rectangle- makes a 3 point rectangle.
Arc- makes an Arc from picked end points and any point on its circumference.
Circle- makes a Circle from center and any point on its circumference.
Face Maker - makes a Face - pick a point inside a looped set of existing edges, a face is added (default color, face up)
Hatching- makes a Hatched Face - on each first run a dialog offers you a range of CAD hatch patterns (view in 'large icons' to see them best), select one and then pick point(s) inside looped set(s) of existing edges and face(s) added and hatched with that material: if the face already exists then its material is changed to the current hatch. The selected hatch patterns are added to the Material Browser. Each time this tool is run a new hatch pattern can be selected if desired, if that pattern is already loaded then that one is used.

The 2D#.rb needs to load before the others to make the sub-menu and toolbar...

Any feedback or ideas welcomed...

THIS THREAD REFERS TO THE 'OLD SET' GET v.5 HERE... http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=185760#p185760

matteo · 26 Aug 2009, 23:18

if I understood well what you did, apart from being a perfect tool to trace images and imported cad files, this is the beginning of the end for many 2d cad applications

thank you, I'll try it as soon as I can.

/matteo

utiler · 27 Aug 2009, 00:03

Sounds like a cool thing, TIG. Thanks. I'll go try and give you some feedback.

EarthMover · 27 Aug 2009, 00:36

TIG - thanks for the new tools. I would love to see a toolbar.

Also, is it possible to have the line tool stay active until something else is selected?

Pixero · 27 Aug 2009, 06:29

Thanks.
After first test:
Polyline tool isnt showing a "guiding line" when drawing like the line tool does. Could it be fixed please?
None of the tools creates faces. I kind of both like it and not. Could there be some kind of choice for that?
+1 for a toolbar.

honoluludesktop · 27 Aug 2009, 07:59

TIG, First impression is good. Not sure, but I would consider putting all selections on the "draw menu", rather then a sub menu.

TIG · 27 Aug 2009, 15:48

See today's update http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=180259#p180259

This new toolset adds a submenu to the 'Draw' Menu >> '2D Tools...' and a '2D Tools' Toolbar
In it are 8 tools to draw only on the Z=0 plane:
Line- makes single lines with individually picked start and end points.
Polyline- makes multiple linked-lines which start from the previous end after the first line is made.
PolyLineCurve- makes multiple linked-lines as above but these are finally made into a single 'curve'.
Rectangle- makes a 3 point rectangle.
Arc- makes an Arc from picked end points and any point on its circumference.
Circle- makes a Circle from center and any point on its circumference.
Face Maker - makes a Face - pick a point inside a looped set of edges, a face is added (default color, face up)
Hatching- makes a Hatched Face - on each first run a dialog offers you a range of CAD hatch patterns (view in 'large icons' to see them best), select one and then pick point(s) inside looped set(s) of edges and face(s) added and hatched with that material: if the face already exists then its material is changed to the current hatch. The selected hatch patterns are added to the Material Browser. Each time this tool is run a new hatch pattern can be selected if desired, if that pattern is already loaded then that one is used.

The 2D#.rb needs to load before the others to make the sub-menu and toolbar...

Any feedback or ideas welcomed...

DIEGO-RODRIGUEZ · 27 Aug 2009, 16:07

thanks tig.
A good idea would be, to set the working plane Z

for example: z= 0mts; z = 3.2mts etc

TIG · 27 Aug 2009, 16:11

@unknownuser said:

thanks tig.
A good idea would be, to set the working plane Z

for example: z= 0mts; z = 3.2mts etc

I thought of that - in fact I was looking at a reference-plane system which let you choose a plane by picking 3 points - but we are in danger of inventing existing tools here... Perhaps best if we stick on the Z=0 for now ?

CadFather · 27 Aug 2009, 16:12

Great stuff TIG - i can see where this is going already... love the hatch thing..

Cheers

TIG · 27 Aug 2009, 16:47

Before any of you ask...
If you want '2D Text' there's already my TextTag tool which makes a 're-editable' component containing 2D text in any font/size/color/etc... http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/textTag.rb

It's not in the set as it's also very useful in the '3D world', as are many other tools that will work in either - like 'fillet' etc...

Pixero · 27 Aug 2009, 16:52

Yes! Already much better.
The only things I can think of now would be if the arc, circle and rectangle tools could show the form beeing drawn like the standard tools does.
And maybe a line weight tool for different thickness of lines.

I just realised my Polyline curve tool doesnt create one curve. It separates them just as the polyline tool does. Bug?

TIG · 27 Aug 2009, 17:02

@pixero said:

Yes! Already much better.
The only things I can think of now would be if the arc, circle and rectangle tools could show the form being drawn like the standard tools does.
And maybe a line weight tool for different thickness of lines.

I would if I could, but I've only been looking at this since yesterday ! I can't see how to make the arc/circle forms as you draw - I'll think about it ?
The rectangle tool is not like the standard one as it's 3-point - giving you greater flexibility on its rotation on the 2D plane - it does show what it's doing though ?
'Line-weights' are only possible by faking them with 'grouped-lines' drawn very close to each other, or perhaps better a thin face black painted, with its edges hidden ?

If we want CAD use a CAD program - this is a semi-academic exercise in adding some 2D tools to Sketchup...

Pixero · 27 Aug 2009, 17:13

It very good already.
No harm in wishing, ehe?

What about the Polyline curve tool?
Is it just me or is there a bug?

TIG · 27 Aug 2009, 17:14

@pixero said:

It very good already.
No harm in wishing, ehe?
What about the Polyline curve tool?
Is it just me or is there a bug?

What sort of bug ?

Pixero · 27 Aug 2009, 17:17

If I make a open form the lines are separated but if I draw a closed form they are turned into one.
How are we meant to exit the tool? I clicked esc.

ken · 27 Aug 2009, 18:47

TIG

Thanks. The hatching is a win for me.

Feedback. I know that when you think of 2d drawing, the Z axis is at a zero elevation. However, at least on my machine, the orbit tool works better when the drawing is done using the Front view. I never can get the orbit tool to behave to my request in the Top View. And why would I need the use of the orbit tool when doing 2d drawing. Well, after using Sketchup for the last couple of years, I try an orbit everything, even Word and Xcel documents. Therefore, it is a learned response. However, I do feel I get more info from the drawing when I orbit.

Again thanks for the tools.

Ken

honoluludesktop · 27 Aug 2009, 19:14

TIG, Wow, having 2D icons make putting the commands directly on the "draw" menu for quick access unnecessary. Fantastic.

EarthMover · 27 Aug 2009, 21:03

Nice update TIG! Can you tell me how to get the polyline curve to work? Is there a way to tell the script you are finished drawing the segments so it can convert them to a "curve"?

TIG · 27 Aug 2009, 21:40

@pixero said:

If I make a open form the lines are separated but if I draw a closed form they are turned into one.
How are we meant to exit the tool? I clicked esc.

I'll look at it...