1001bit Pro is now available!

jim smith

Hi Ken,

I'm in the same boat. They flash up briefly then go way? Must be just part of it's process.

UI upgraded this weekend- very valuable tool set made better!
I get the same screen flashes - they are just barely visable and don't seem to slow the startup significantly. It would be interesting to see why this happens. I will also e-mail GOH to compliment his work and ask why the screen flashes.

utiler

Yes, I get this also guys! I have wondered where it's origin is....

No biggie though, doesn't seem to affect anything for me.

gohch

hi guys,
Sorry for the slow response to this, have been cracking my head in sorting out the paypal-ruby auto response stuffs.
(finally got it sorted out, i.e. user can now proceed to activation immediately after purchase.)
Not a lot of Ruby examples around, anyone wants to know how it's done (PayPal IPN with Ruby cgi) feel free to drop me a note.

Back to the black screens:
The Pro version activation checks for a unique key on the computer and the activation key is linked to that.
The black windows is caused by the tool identifying the unique key. They open and immediately close in split seconds on my Windows and Mac... do they stay open on your computers?
They don't really do anything, but are so not cool,.... i'll need to see how to get rid of them.(fingers crossed)

BTW, just to let everyone know that users registered as beta testers (during the period when 1001bit tools was first launched last year) can go for upgrade, no need to buy full license.

Thanks and cheers!
Goh

utiler

Thank you Goh!!!!

solo

Goh Chun Hee, are you attending base camp? It would be a great place for you to showcase you toolset.

Hope you can make it and meet some us users.

utiler

certainly would be....

gohch

hi guys! Thanks!
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the planet and currently working like a mad man on both 1001bit Pro and my other occupation...
James of Ria Solutions (1001bit's UK reseller and beta tester) has volunteered to present 1001bit tools during the Basecamp.
I'm sure he will do a great job there!
Hope i can make it to future Basecamp.

bmike

just downloaded the trial! thanks. will give it a go and probably buy it.

i'm wondering why the cut hole (window / door / etc.) doesn't use the head height (top) of the opening for its reference when placing the hole in the model... would be much easier - as this is how i (and most folks i know) set doors and windows - based on their head height. it removes having to do any math, and odd sized windows all come in with their tops aligned.

cool tools so far!

gohch

hi bmike,
hmm... never thought about setting from head level. We always set from sill level over here....

utiler

That's a good point bmike makes, Goh. In Australia [as well as many other countries I assume] would align door and window heads at the same height generally....

Would be a nice amendment.

to bmike

bmike

@utiler said:

to bmike

thanks.

yes, stateside most folks i've worked will always set from head height. this gives you the option of keeping tops of doors and windows aligned, but also using whatever sized window you want and standardizing header heights, making details / builders docs easier.

maybe just a toggle / preference that can be turned on or off?

gohch

hi guys,
Sure! makes sense to have such an option.
I'll add this into next update!

thomthom

Noticed some issues with some tools:

Extrude Selected Profile (Maintain Taper)

Tool quides only display top face - not conneced edges.
Maintain Original face not undoable in one step ( Could behave like PushPull with Ctrl as modifier?)

Draw point on face

Tool does not invalidate view on deactivate or mouse click

Align selected edges

Not undoable in one operation

gohch

Thanks for the feedback thomthom,
I'll fix these
cheers!
Goh

gohch

@thomthom said:

Noticed some issues with some tools:

Extrude Selected Profile (Maintain Taper)

Tool quides only display top face - not conneced edges.

Maintain Original face not undoable in one step ( Could behave like PushPull with Ctrl as modifier?)

Draw point on face

Tool does not invalidate view on deactivate or mouse click

Align selected edges

Not undoable in one operation

hi guys,
fixed!
please replace the rbs files with these
align.rbs
point_on_face.rbs
extrude2.rbs
cheers!
Goh

Krisidious

just bought Pro version yesterday... fantastic...

wish list for future updates...

Double Plate option for top plate of framing.
Flex-C Framing for copy along path http://www.flexc.com.
automatic construction of Header and Jack and King Studs for openings.
automatic framing of 2D floorplan layout.

Goh... what a thing of beauty... thanks for all the hard work.

gohch

@krisidious said:

Flex-C Framing for copy along path http://www.flexc.com.

automatic framing of 2D floorplan layout.

hi Krisidious,
Thanks for your kind words!
Can you give some example on your suggestions? I'll see what can be done
cheers!

EarthMover

Enjoying the demo of this plugin! I was wondering if there were a way to have the rafters and such be created as component instances, or at least group copies? It would make editing a lot easier.

Thanks for all the work on this! I can't wait to see what you add next! (Decking? Brick?)

grim

goh

i downloaded and installed the update you posted and it destroyed my 1001tool pro i get the following message
(eval):72:in addr': all of /sbin/ifconfig /bin/ifconfig ifconfig ipconfig /all failedError Loading File 1001bit_pro.rb (eval):72:in addr': all of /sbin/ifconfig /bin/ifconfig ifconfig ipconfig /all failed
i have removed it and reinstalled the origional but still get this message

what may be the problem

regards
grim

Krisidious

@unknownuser said:

@krisidious said:

Flex-C Framing for copy along path http://www.flexc.com.

automatic framing of 2D floorplan layout.

hi Krisidious,
Thanks for your kind words!
Can you give some example on your suggestions? I'll see what can be done
cheers!

I design homes with Curved walls... Flex-C is a product to accomplish Curved Walls quickly in the field. ![common Flex-C Wall... 4"](/uploads/imported_attachments/a20a_flexcwall.jpg "common Flex-C Wall... 4"")

it uses a top and bottom plate that can snake into whatever curve you like.
bottom plate of Flex-C Wall

I can already use the Copy along Path tool to copy this Flex-C Wall unit along a wall path.

it would be nicer if I could use the UI Dialog to choose options for the wall. such as a double top plate or a header.