[Plugin] Extrude Edges by Rails

TIG · 28 Mar 2010, 14:10

That error message is because you say 'Yes' to untwist a mesh BUT it is already erased - for some unknown reason.
For some reason your version is failing to make the mesh, or erasing it immediately after it's made...

Here is a specially doctored version of EEbyRails - try it and answer 'No' to all closing dialog prompts, report what happens and any Ruby Console messages...
This file is for temporary use only ! Attachment removed following resolution.

xrok1 · 28 Mar 2010, 17:23

i tried it. i got EEE about 20 times. like this

EEE
EEE
EEE
EEE
EEE
EEE
EEE
...

thomthom · 28 Mar 2010, 17:30

eeek!

TIG · 28 Mar 2010, 18:30

Good... that's what I expected...
I assume no geometry or guide-points got made ?
Narrowing down the little blighter
Throw away that temporary version as it's not sustainable...
I'll get you another version to try soon...
[tomorrow?]

xrok1 · 28 Mar 2010, 21:53

thanks!

TIG · 30 Mar 2010, 08:52

See here http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=236493#p236493 for a link to the an update that I hope [against hope] resolves your problem - feedback please...

xrok1 · 30 Mar 2010, 18:00

errr!@

xrok1 · 30 Mar 2010, 18:08

edges by rail by face gives this!

TIG · 30 Mar 2010, 18:33

The face must lie FLAT.
I'll sort this eventually !!!

xrok1 · 30 Mar 2010, 18:41

appears to be the same

TIG · 30 Mar 2010, 18:45

Aaargh!
The group isn't getting made or kept...
I'll send you a PM version with lots of intermediate prompts and progress/error messages in the console...
It'll take me a while to make it... please be patient...

xrok1 · 19 Apr 2010, 20:43

i guess i should note that my problem was caused by a sketchy physics conflict, i changed my version of sketchy physics and now everything is great!

arjunmax09 · 20 Apr 2010, 04:11

does anyone know this plugin's video tutorial link..... ??

arjunmax09 · 20 Apr 2010, 04:12

does anyone know this plugin's video tutorial link?? or any pdf file giving tutorials in this plugin

Ultimatez 32 · 20 Apr 2010, 11:11

@xrok1 said:

i guess i should note that my problem was caused by a sketchy physics conflict, i changed my version of sketchy physics and now everything is great!

TIG, I confirm this. Sketchyphysics is the plugin that's clashing with EEbyRails

ultimatez

Dave R · 23 May 2010, 12:09

Thanks TIG.

oskadoska · 22 Jun 2010, 06:23

Having some difficulty with this plugin (in Extrusion Tools).

It will not let me select the profile in the attached file (the narrow ends) - will let me select the long edges OK (my intended rails) but this is not much use. Have no idea what the issue is - have also updated SketchyPhysics as there was a comment that earlier versions of this caused a problem.

Any thoughts appreciated, its driving me nuts!

Off_the_Rails.skp

TIG · 22 Jun 2010, 09:43

@oskadoska said:

Having some difficulty with this plugin (in Extrusion Tools).
It will not let me select the profile in the attached file (the narrow ends) - will let me select the long edges OK (my intended rails) but this is not much use. Have no idea what the issue is - have also updated SketchyPhysics as there was a comment that earlier versions of this caused a problem.
Any thoughts appreciated, its driving me nuts!

First the shape is very small and has many facets [bottom profile is ~5mm and with 30 segment some faces would be tiny] - there is a limitation on making very small faces with SUp/OpenGL - Scale it up x10 EEbyRails then Scale x0.1 if you want it to be so small - small faces will be kept on scaling down, you just can't make them that small in the first place.
The skp you supplied has all of the parts as edges in separate bits.
Use weld.rb to make the 2 profiles and 2 rails into their own curves.
The short top melding-profile is a lone edge. EEbyRails needs its profiles/rails' edges in a "curve" form.
You can't make a single edge curve with weld BUT remember that it's best to match you two profiles' [and rails'] segment count anyway - it will be interpolated but making both with 30 forces what you want.
To set the short top profile to a 30 segment 'straight' curve, select the edge, right-click Divide, type 30, the bits remain highlighted now 'weld' - you now have both profiles with 30 segments.

oskadoska · 23 Jun 2010, 02:39

Hooray! Extrusion now realized.

Thanks for your advice TIG, much appreciated.

Summarising:

All Profiles and Rails must be welded curves - even straight lines must be converted.
Use plugin weld.rb to weld
Convert a straight line to a welded curve by select > divide > segments ~30 > weld
For small objects best to scale up > process/extrude > scale down.

InterArchi · 6 Jul 2010, 17:45

@tig said:

If anyone else is having similar problems or has a fix then please share !

Can you please upload for us a video tutoriel ? I think It will be more practical If you please of course

I will be very happy if you do, I couldnt even do a single work with the scripts