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    • TIGT Offline
      TIG Moderator
      last edited by

      Here's an updated version http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=217663#p217663
      Main changes are in EEbyFace and the related EEbyFaceByRails - their extruded form is now consistently oriented.
      Also minor speed improvements and the lingvo files updates.
      Minor tweaks to some other tools db setups etc - these will probably go unnoticed by most of you...

      Feedback please πŸ€“

      TIG

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        jessemorton24
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        Feedback....I noticed the uniform spline of Fredo's makes the sexest railed surfaces. I do think the bezier command shrinks these curves..But Thank you!! I will be donating on your behalf soon. Like the day I can actually put money in my pocket, sweariingly.. I use your tools the most!! lately. Much THANKS and donation soon!!!!
        Cheers!

        Parkways, Driveways, Gateways, Pathways...

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          haynesc
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          http://i.imagehost.org/t/0301/extrude_tools_menu.jpg

          Hi TIG would you be able to place your tools in a sub-menu like iv shown above ?
          ... would help keep our plugins list smaller ...

          Thanks

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          • TIGT Offline
            TIG Moderator
            last edited by

            @haynesc said:


            http://i.imagehost.org/t/0301/extrude_tools_menu.jpg

            Hi TIG would you be able to place your tools in a sub-menu like iv shown above ?
            ... would help keep our plugins list smaller ...
            Thanks

            Good idea - watch for next update....

            TIG

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            • TIGT Offline
              TIG Moderator
              last edited by

              Here's the latest version http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=217663#p217663
              It now loads all of the available Extrusion Tools into one 'Extrusion Tools...' sub-menu in the Plugins menu...
              πŸ€“

              TIG

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                Ruturaj
                last edited by

                Thank you TIG

                GooD πŸ˜‰

                Thanks,
                RuturaJ

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                • TIGT Offline
                  TIG Moderator
                  last edited by

                  Here's the latest version http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=217663#p217663
                  EEbyRails and EEbyRailsByFace have been updated to avoid a rare glitch in the mesh/ribs caused by some helical rails turning so exactly at 180 degrees in some parts...

                  TIG

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                  • TIGT Offline
                    TIG Moderator
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                    Here's a new version http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=217663#p217663
                    It has some minor tweaks to FR lingvo files [thanks Pilou] etc and a brand new Tool ExtrudeEdgesByFaces.
                    You pick a face as a profile and then one rail [curve] - then a melding-profile-face [this could also be first face picked]. The location of the face(s) relative to the rail ends affects the final extruded form.
                    It then forms a triangulated mesh based on these faces, melding from one face shape to the other, completing it with capped ends - there are then options to reverse/smooth etc - [its functionality is very similar to EEbyRails with a pinch of EEbyFace]...
                    πŸ€“

                    TIG

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                      Howard leslie
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                      TIG,
                      Thank you so much for producing this FANTASTIC set of tools.
                      Quite stunning.
                      ......................
                      I do, however, have something for you to ponder....
                      Will it be possible in the future to utilise Intermediate Profiles ???
                      (See attached *.skp file)

                      This would be EXTREMELY useful for producing models with a constantly changing cross section
                      eg boat hulls, aircraft fuselages, certain storage tanks and vessels etc.

                      This can be done at present with your "extrude edges by rails" (performed several times) - but the ability to utilise intermediate profiles would be brilliant.
                      .........................
                      Thanks once again for all your hard work in producing this set of tools - and for combining them together in one toolbar.

                      Regards
                      Howard Leslie


                      IntermediateProfiles.skp

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                      • TIGT Offline
                        TIG Moderator
                        last edited by

                        The 'lofting by multiple profile selections' is on the list but I know Fredo also has lots up his sleeve too... πŸ€“

                        TIG

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                          yuelai
                          last edited by

                          hey,why cann't i download the attachment?

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                            yuelai
                            last edited by

                            somebody can help me please?

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                              yuelai
                              last edited by

                              is this plugin for Skechtup6 or 7 vision?

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                              • TIGT Offline
                                TIG Moderator
                                last edited by

                                What are you trying to do exactly ?
                                Simply click on the zip file link [ extrudeTools_yyyymmdd.zip- the file's suffix varies with the date of the last upload currently 20100219 ?], you can find it at the end of the first post in this thread, and then your browser should ask you what to do [varies with browser make]... download the zip file to your desktop, then follow the 'extraction' instructions etc...
                                You MUST extract the files as directed - that is in their sub-folders as supplied in the zip - DON'T try to drag/drop them out of the zip's window it'll go wrong. Use 'extract[_all]' option in you zip application and they should keep their folders intact. The .rb files go directly into the Plugins folder BUT the rest of them go into a TIGtools folder inside Plugins and even sub-folders within that...
                                πŸ€“

                                PS: These plugins works with SUp v6 and v7.

                                TIG

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                                  dylan
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                                  Just to let you know TIG and I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem on a Mac, but I have an icon image missing.

                                  I installed the ruby and opened SU. The toolbar shows ok, but after closing down then re-opening, the first icon is blank.
                                  I can live with it, just thought I would report it.


                                  Screen shot 2010-02-20 at 11.21.32.png

                                  http://dmdarchitecture.co.uk/

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                                  • TIGT Offline
                                    TIG Moderator
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                                    @unknownuser said:

                                    Just to let you know TIG and I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem on a Mac, but I have an icon image missing.
                                    I installed the ruby and opened SU. The toolbar shows ok, but after closing down then re-opening, the first icon is blank.
                                    I can live with it, just thought I would report it.

                                    This was reported once before [that was on a Mac too when there were fewer tools http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=218480#p218480 think it was resolved by removing everything and reinstalling the whole set from scratch...].
                                    Are you sure you have all of the rb's and png's in the right folders ?
                                    There are currently only 7 tools - you show 8 - the extra [first] button is a 'false' one...
                                    What EEby.. tool does it open?
                                    It suggests to me that you have a duplicate rb loading from perhaps one of those Mac's dreaded extra 'personal' Plugins folders [scripts should all be in 'root' level Plugins folder ?].
                                    Use the Finder and search for any .rb files starting with ExtrudeEdgesBy... there should only be the 7 in the proper Plugins folder.
                                    There's also a toolbar loader called #extrusionToolbar.rb - that should also only be found in Plugins folder - that file just makes the toolbar for the other tools to add on too as they each load in turn...

                                    TIG

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                                    • TIGT Offline
                                      TIG Moderator
                                      last edited by

                                      Here's an update http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=217663#p217663
                                      There are a few minor tweaks to some db text and newly rephrased FR lingvo files by Didier Bur [sorry Pilou - he is a 'Professor' πŸ˜‰ ]
                                      πŸ€“

                                      TIG

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                                        driven
                                        last edited by

                                        @tig said:

                                        think it was resolved by removing everything and reinstalling the whole set from scratch...].
                                        Are you sure you have all of the rb's and png's in the right folders ?

                                        Hi TIG, just for info, I still have the extra button, unless I close the toolbar and reopen after a SU restart, each time.

                                        it's there even when TIGTools folder + rubies are the only items added to fresh instal of SU

                                        doesn't hurt anything..

                                        john

                                        learn from the mistakes of others, you may not live long enough to make them all yourself...

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                                        • TIGT Offline
                                          TIG Moderator
                                          last edited by

                                          This extra button is a mystery as it only affects a few Mac users ???
                                          Any Mac-users got any ideas ???
                                          πŸ˜•

                                          TIG

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                                          • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                            Rich O Brien Moderator
                                            last edited by

                                            TIG,

                                            This tool set has been a blessing. Have followed it closely since you first posted them as individual plugins. Must say it's a tremendous example scripting prowess that have moved the goal posts in terms of SU capabilities. Congrats!

                                            Do you think it us possible to implement a coloured highlight feature which indicates rail selection from profile selection? Along the lines of Whaats SDS Crease tool. It would mimic what's seen in each icon. It's not really an issue more a graphical aid.

                                            Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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