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    • TIGT Online
      TIG Moderator
      last edited by

      @mitcorb said:

      Ok, TIG:
      I am at the machine on which I first had the problem.
      The double backslash method pulled up the HATCHING folder this time, with contents. But see the results:

      folder="C:\Program Files\Google\Google Sketchup 6\Plugins\2Dtools\Hatching\"
      C:\Program Files\Google\Google Sketchup 6\Plugins\2Dtools\Hatching
      file1="*.jpg"
      *.jpg
      UI.openpanel("Choose HATCHING...",folder,file1)
      nil
      -----I did not change anything in the console display.
      I will now run the second set with the forward slashes just to be thorough:

      folder="C:/Program Files/Google/Google Sketchup 6/Plugins/2Dtools/Hatching/"
      C:/Program Files/Google/Google Sketchup 6/Plugins/2Dtools/Hatching/
      file1="*.jpg"
      *.jpg
      UI.openpanel("Choose HATCHING...",folder,file1)
      nil
      ---- and running it in this form did NOT call up the HATCHING folder, or anything else.

      We will find what's up...
      Do I understand that the \ method worked ? If not then please try these 3 lines [they have the end \ or / removed from the folder path...]
      folder="C:\\Program Files\\Google\\Google Sketchup 6\\Plugins\\2Dtools\\Hatching" file1="*.jpg" UI.openpanel("Choose HATCHING...",folder,file1)
      and this alternative...
      folder="C:/Program Files\/Google/Google Sketchup 6/Plugins/2Dtools/Hatching" file1="*.jpg" UI.openpanel("Choose HATCHING...",folder,file1)

      We will prevail !

      When you get the folder open what do you get if you select afile and then press OK, then do it another time and press Cancel...

      TIG

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      • mitcorbM Offline
        mitcorb
        last edited by

        Hi, TIG:
        Here are the contents of the console using the double backslash input, and selection of ANGLE PATTERN. The Hatching folder comes up with the patterns displayed in list form rather than thumbnail form, in this case.


        folder="C:\Program Files\Google\Google Sketchup 6\Plugins\2Dtools\Hatching\"
        C:\Program Files\Google\Google Sketchup 6\Plugins\2Dtools\Hatching
        file1="*.jpg"
        *.jpg
        UI.openpanel("Choose HATCHING...",folder,file1)
        C:\Program Files\Google\Google SketchUp 6\Plugins\2DTools\Hatching\PATT_ANGLE.jpg

        ----HERE IS THE SAME CALL UP, EXCEPT CANCEL THE SELECTION:

        folder="C:\Program Files\Google\Google Sketchup 6\Plugins\2Dtools\Hatching\"
        C:\Program Files\Google\Google Sketchup 6\Plugins\2Dtools\Hatching
        file1="*.jpg"
        *.jpg
        UI.openpanel("Choose HATCHING...",folder,file1)
        nil
        When I cancelled, the window closed, no other activity, and the "nil" was displayed.
        Since this was successful, do you still want me to run the second suggestion and the alternative?

        I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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        • TIGT Online
          TIG Moderator
          last edited by

          mitcord - I have the answer ! [I thnk ☀ ]

          Watch for an update very soon... We will give you hatching... 😄

          TIG

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          • mitcorbM Offline
            mitcorb
            last edited by

            Ok, TIG:
            Say, what do you do--take power naps?

            I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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            • TIGT Online
              TIG Moderator
              last edited by

              Here's v3.5 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=185760#p1857605

              Hatching Tool made v6/XP friendly.
              Adjust to Arcs changed to individual Segments.
              2D Text now has a Snap setting for Z-plane or All-Faces.

              Feedback please...

              TIG

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              • mitcorbM Offline
                mitcorb
                last edited by

                TIG:

                SUCCESS!!!!!!!
                Made a 2d rectangle on default 0 zplane, gave it a 2d face, selected hatching tool, folder popped up, selected angle patt and it was applied. Incidentally, I did this procedure with the Ruby Console open, and there was no data on any of the actions.

                Comments: the angle pattern does not display boldly, you must zoom in. Have not tried any other patterns. I assume they are scalable.

                Buncha Questions:
                What is so special about the double backslash method?
                Why did your original code work for so many other users and not for my case, and maybe others?
                Is this something that all plugin authors should be considering, or is it unique to SU6?, or XP?
                Does this fix also address the linestyle question?

                Thank you very much for all that you do!
                mitcorb

                I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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                • TIGT Online
                  TIG Moderator
                  last edited by

                  @mitcorb said:

                  TIG:
                  SUCCESS!!!!!!!
                  Made a 2d rectangle on default 0 zplane, gave it a 2d face, selected hatching tool, folder popped up, selected angle patt and it was applied. Incidentally, I did this procedure with the Ruby Console open, and there was no data on any of the actions.
                  Comments: the angle pattern does not display boldly, you must zoom in. Have not tried any other patterns. I assume they are scalable.
                  Buncha Questions:
                  What is so special about the double backslash method?
                  Why did your original code work for so many other users and not for my case, and maybe others?
                  Is this something that all plugin authors should be considering, or is it unique to SU6?, or XP?
                  Does this fix also address the linestyle question?
                  Thank you very much for all that you do!
                  mitcorb

                  \ works for Sketchup UI.openpanel etc in all PC versions.
                  \ doesn't work for Ruby classes like Dir - those need / !
                  / works for Mac and newer versions of Sketchup and PC OS's - with UI.openpanel etc.

                  I have now trapped it to use / for Ruby and Mac and \ for PC always...

                  I 'inherited' most of the PATT files if you want to adjust them by editing the JPGs feel free - re-publish them here if they are good... You can also scale the image in the Material Editor etc...

                  Solved at last ! 😄

                  TIG

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                  • JClementsJ Offline
                    JClements
                    last edited by

                    OOPs

                    2Dtexttool.png missing a "T".

                    Use this if you like.

                    John

                    Oh, thanks TIG for a great tool set!

                    texttool2D.png

                    John | Illustrator | Beaverton, Oregon

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                    • TIGT Online
                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by

                      😳 v3.6 uploaded with corrected 2D Text toolbar icon - now with 'T'...
                      http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=185760#p185760

                      TIG

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                      • C Offline
                        CAAD2
                        last edited by

                        Yes, Solved at last! 😄
                        many x many, thankSSS 👍

                        CCCAAAAAAAADDD222

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                        • TIGT Online
                          TIG Moderator
                          last edited by

                          Bingo

                          I'm not up to speed on the Mac, so perhaps a PM to Edson might help.
                          The one file that goes into Plugins ' 2D#.rb' simply runs load '2Dtools/2D#loader.rb', that in turns loads all of the scripts in the 2Dtools folder that should be in the Plugins folder.

                          I assume you have all of these... The zip file is NOT needed once the files are extracted...
                          There should be one 2D file of any sort [ 2D#.rb] in Plugins, but lots inside the 2Dtools folder.

                          Try typing/pasting this text into the Ruby Console and report what happens...
                          load '2Dtools/2D#loader.rb'
                          You shouldget the toolbar available in View > Toolbars...

                          TIG

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                          • EdsonE Offline
                            Edson
                            last edited by

                            bingo,

                            just create a new folder named plugins at the same place as the others are and then put the .rb file and the 2D tools folder thre, as TIG recommended you to do. it should work.

                            edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre • brasil
                            http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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                            • J Offline
                              julyyen
                              last edited by

                              😄 Hi all,
                              I am new on this forum, and I want to tell you that in my opinion it will be nice to exist a possibility to apply vertical dimension between two or many points just clicking on this points (dots) and then the program will generate dimension with a little black triangle and text- +1.00 for example), without
                              ▼
                              showing some auxiliar lines between points.
                              I think it will be very useful when applying this tool to create vertical dimensions on a building.

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                              • jeff hammondJ Offline
                                jeff hammond
                                last edited by

                                @edson said:

                                bingo,

                                just create a new folder named plugins at the same place as the others are and then put the .rb file and the 2D tools folder thre, as TIG recommended you to do. it should work.

                                or, run the podium installer and it will create that folder for you 😉
                                i tried talking with the podium guys about this 6-8 months ago telling them they need to fix their mac install but to no avail.. that folder being in the user directory breaks too many rubies.. what you really should do is move the podium files to the correct spot (macHD/lib/etc..)and delete that plugin folder from the user library.. then, every plugin will work as it should from the one location..

                                anyway, @bingo... the way this ruby comes in needs an extra step to get it working properly.. unzip it on your desktop or in your downloads folder and you'll see a folder called 2Dtools.. inside that folder are two files:
                                another folder called 2Dtools (which contains all the .rb files.. leave those in there)
                                and a file named 2D#.rb

                                place the two files i've highlighted in red to:
                                Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google Sketchup 7/Sketchup/plugins
                                then relaunch sketchup..
                                in SU, go to the view menu/tool palattes and turn on 2Dtools and everything will work as it should.

                                dotdotdot

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                                • aadbuildA Offline
                                  aadbuild
                                  last edited by

                                  Great tool tig. It is actually helping me convert Auto cad users to sketchup

                                  Every building designed can be affordable & buildable, to help we built PlusSpec; VDC & BIM for Sketchup

                                  https://www.plusspec.com

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                                  • J Offline
                                    jmmad
                                    last edited by

                                    Thxs Tig
                                    this tool is so useful
                                    I have only one problem,
                                    Line weight and hatches doesn't seem to work Inside nested groups

                                    Get Upa !

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                                    • TIGT Online
                                      TIG Moderator
                                      last edited by

                                      @jmmad said:

                                      Thxs Tig
                                      this tool is so useful
                                      I have only one problem,
                                      Line weight and hatches doesn't seem to work Inside nested groups

                                      I can't get the Line Style Tool to fail to work inside a group... BUT I agreed that the Hatching Tool isn't working inside groups - I'll look into it - look out for an update... 🤓

                                      TIG

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                                      • brookefoxB Offline
                                        brookefox
                                        last edited by

                                        Having having tried to 2dt hatch on a group for a while, I saw the caveat. Running the latest, just DL'd. Context menu sometimes shows, more often not. Can't get hatch to work outside of group, either on a face or bounded area. I am just getting started with the 2DT commands but the others seem to be working as far as I have tested. Perhaps I missed a note in the discussion.

                                        Thank you very much. I look forward to getting a handle on things.

                                        ~ Brooke
                                        SU7, MSV

                                        ~ Brooke

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                                        • brookefoxB Offline
                                          brookefox
                                          last edited by

                                          I'm relatively new to DL'ing and installing custom plugins and it took me a while to find that the 2dtools were in the drawing menu, logically enough, rather than the plugin or tools menu. Perhaps some other greenhorns might appreciate a note to that effect in the help file.

                                          ~ Brooke

                                          ~ Brooke

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                                          • TIGT Online
                                            TIG Moderator
                                            last edited by

                                            brookefox

                                            As I said in a recent post, I am looking at why 2D Hatching isn't working in some Group edit contexts... 🤓

                                            Regarding the 'Draw' menu... The Help Introduction makes it clear that the 2D Tools are accessible from the Draw > 2D Tools menu, or probably easier the View > 2D Tools Toolbar - it does say to read the help file first... ❓

                                            TIG

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