[Plugin] SunTool - new Mar 2009
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Sorry for dumb question but what exactly "target tool" does?
In my case the viewer position jumps under the ground (at the same time I get a lot of "Error: #<ArgumentError: Cannot convert argument to Sketchup::Point3d>" in the ruby panel). May be something is wrong? -
rv1974:
Not a dumb question at all!
This tools allows the analysis of solar access in one point (inside or outside buildings).
It presents a view of how your point sees the sky (and the sun), in a way that you can asses in one unique view when that point is lighted (directly) by the sun during the whole year.First, draw the path of the sun using the SunPath Tools.
Second choose Target Tool:
--Look at >> will define the point on the sky that you are looking at. It will be the center of the screen. To start just leave the default [December 12:00], you can rotate your view afterward to see different parts of the sky (see help file).
--Select the point for analysis >> just prepare in advance a point in the space that you would like to check. Inside a building it can be a seating position, if you want to check glare sources; outside buildings it can be an open space, or a solar system....That's it. Let me know if it was clear enough.
Guedi -
Ooops I accidentally skipped the help file on the download page . that's why.. May be you should integrate it into setup.exe?
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IT IS integrated in the setup.exe. Look at Plugins/SunTools.
Guedi -
I meant may be it should pop up after installation (or I missed it
Anyway many thanks!
Another thing. Guedi do you have plans to make the interactive sun (ie moving sun dummy would affect su shadows, thomething like in 3ds max ?) -
A new version of SunTools Plugin (V2.0) for SketchUp is available now.
The new version incorporates the calculation and visualization of Visible / Obstructed Sky from any point in a project (exterior/interior), and improvements of existing features as suggested by users.
Plug-in Features
- SunPATH: visualization (month and year)
- SunPOS: Sun Position for a date and time
- SunVIEW: Axonometric views from the Sun
- SunPENETRATION: Analyze Sun Penetration/Access in any specific analysis point.
New! - SkyVIEW: Calculate Sky Solid Angle (SSA) and % of visible sky / Visualize Visible/Obstructed sky from any point in your project
V2.0 of the plug-in can be downloaded after registration from: http://tx.technion.ac.il/~arrguedi/SunTools/download.html
A short documentation file can be viewed at: http://tx.technion.ac.il/~arrguedi/SunTools/dwnld_after_reg/stdwnld/sunTools_helpV2.pdf** A Mac version of the plug-in will be available next.
Enjoy.
Guedi Capeluto
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Hello
Well I installed the new version of SunTool 2.0 and I get the following plugin starting each time I start Sketchup. Anyone else with this problem.
Ken
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Me too. Disabled it till it's fixed... Tried to limit it loading via an enclosing ruby but that fails - it's a compiled rbs...
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Ken and TIG (maybe others with the same issue).
Thanks for the feedback,
It seems like a conflict of names, I'll fix it today, and put an updated version for download.Guedi
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Hi,
an updated version of the installer can be downloaded now.
Hope this solve the problem. Please let me know.Guedi
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@suntools said:
Hi,
an updated version of the installer can be downloaded now.
Hope this solve the problem. Please let me know.Guedi
New version did the trick, no more loading another script during start up.
Thanks
Ken
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Hello Mac Users,
Following the previous announcement, SunTools Plugin for SketchUp is available now also for MAC !!It can be downloaded after registration from: http://tx.technion.ac.il/~arrguedi/SunTools/download.html
A short documentation file can be viewed at: http://tx.technion.ac.il/~arrguedi/SunTools/dwnld_after_reg/stdwnld/sunTools_helpV2.pdfEnjoy!!!
Guedi -
Does any one have this password? please seng to me:phieuluu1985@yhaoo.com.vn
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What password do you mean?
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[quote="SunTools"]MALAISE
Register at:
http://tx.technion.ac.il/~arrguedi/SunTools/download.htmlHi Guedi,
Ths for the tool. I couldn't register, got a message that the FormBuddy Quota Exceeded.
Any other way?
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Maciel -
This tool was a problem because it rewrote a number of core class/methods that then clashed with many other tools - it hasn't been 'current' for a while - pity as it was potentially useful...
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im already register, but still got no password send to me
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It also messes with base classes, so it's best avoided ??
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This script has caused a lot of problems. Best if it were removed or re-written. But I can't keep up with life lately, so I won't be getting to it anytime soon.
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I've tried registering but have recieved no email, is there a problem with it?
could someone foreward me a password to bobat16<at>hotmail<dot>com ?
Cheers
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