Double Offset tool?

Click Draw · 1 Nov 2009, 19:47

Is there a double offset tool or is there a keyboard combo to using the existing offset tool that gives you a double offset? If not it might be a good ruby...
Jeff

TIG · 1 Nov 2009, 20:00

Seem to think that Didier Bur made one ? Look in his plugins list or on his site...

Click Draw · 1 Nov 2009, 20:07

Thanks TIG,

I downloaded that recently but not quite what I want. Thanks though.
Jeff

Gruff · 1 Nov 2009, 23:16

@click draw said:

Thanks TIG,

I downloaded that recently but not quite what I want. Thanks though.
Jeff

How about describing what you want in more detail?

I know that like some of the other sketchup tools the offset tool will repeat the last operation with the last input value on a double click. You can happily duplicate as many offsets as you like. Is this what you mean?

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 02:00

Here ya go Gruff. sorry, I should have posted this at the start. I get lazy sometimes.

Cheers,

Jeff

xrok1 · 2 Nov 2009, 02:07

why is it so much effort to offset in one direction then the other?
set me straight.

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 02:13

Well Rocky, it's not bad on small models and the odd line. Depending tho on what you are trying to model, it could be very useful. Some Rubies are written and perform functions that would be impossible with out. Some are are strictly time savers. Time is money...

Thanks,

Jeff

Ecuadorian · 2 Nov 2009, 02:17

I think the question goes more in the line of... what do you want it for? If it's for building walls, profile builder seems the logical choice.

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 02:24

I don't have a specific use for it yet but it's one of those things that when you have it, you use it and wonder how you ever got along without it. There are many rubies like that. Some rubies work well with others too, this could be another. Options are good.

xrok1 · 2 Nov 2009, 03:24

i don't know if any ones going to go to the trouble for something you may need down the road possibly... if you think of a use... someday... maybe...

but i was wrong once before.
come to think of it, i'm mistaken.

david_h · 2 Nov 2009, 03:28

I have actually asked about this same ruby myself a while back. So, if someone is of a mind to do it. . .

Thanks in advance.

D

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 03:49

Thanks for the backup David

Khai · 2 Nov 2009, 04:17

I've seen this tool in modelers such as Hexagon actually. used for adding loops to models for subdivision / making details..

Ecuadorian · 2 Nov 2009, 04:32

Epic LOL.

jeff hammond · 2 Nov 2009, 04:35

if it could go onto different planes, i have a use for it..

i usually do this with offset for one direction and copy/move the other but a one-shot deal would be nice.. might get weird once more complex shapes are introduced (like a cylinder for instance)

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 04:36

LOL....was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice

xrok1 · 2 Nov 2009, 05:02

i noticed but wasn't, and still am not sure whether its flattery or mockery? not that it matters.

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 05:21

Not mockery Rocky.... I just think it's funny. And I'm not making fun of anyone either. I get a kick out of some of the conversations on hear. Usually makes my day. We all need to laugh more.
Jeff

xrok1 · 2 Nov 2009, 05:33

OK. you do realize i'm referring to twilight renderer and not the time of day right?

Click Draw · 2 Nov 2009, 05:38

I know exactly what you are referring to and that is why it is so funny.