Permanent Window Cut Plugin?

TIG · 13 Sept 2010, 12:21

I know that tt and I are working in parallel - and parallel lines never meet!
Several others - including Didier have also had ago and given up...

utiler · 13 Sept 2010, 22:33

This has been a feature request for future SU releases I don't know why it hasn't been taken seriously by Google. During 3D Basecamp a few weeks ago I discussed just this with a few Googlers and pointed out that with the inclusion of solid tools in V8 it makes sense that this should be the next step.

I am aware we are talking about two different things in solids and components but there are similar outcomes.

Assume 100mm walls are modeled and grouped. chose component [door/window, DC even...] and select insertion point. Ideally the component will be created to suit 100 thick walls so when inserted both wall planes are cut at the reveals.

Move the window and the reveal moves with it. Edit the DC attributes to change height of the door and the reveal changes with it. Remove the door and the wall planes clean up....

If this could be done, it would take SketchUp into a new dimension IMO.

TIG · 13 Sept 2010, 22:37

I have decided to work on it 'now' [rather than later]... already it's better than the 'base-tool' - e.g. the reveal faces now match the inner face's properties...
Watch this space - or its sibling thread............

Rich O Brien · 13 Sept 2010, 23:20

That's great news, a much needed tool

pilou · 14 Sept 2010, 00:04

Ay yes the famous line 186 makes the trick

pilou · 14 Sept 2010, 00:42

Edit
Yes you can copy it on the same face, but not on another perpendicular face!
Glue is losted again

EarthMover · 14 Sept 2010, 03:42

Quick vid using component punch and 1001bits to make windows with mini blinds. http://www.screencast.com/t/MTU5NDAw

pilou · 14 Sept 2010, 11:34

Edit
Curious this morning all woks fine with the line 186

TIG · 14 Sept 2010, 13:35

My new 'Hole Punch Tool' v1.0 is now available here http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=271170#p271170

utiler · 14 Sept 2010, 23:58

@earthmover said:

Quick vid using component punch and 1001bits to make windows with mini blinds. http://www.screencast.com/t/MTU5NDAw

Interesting, Earthmover. what did you do at the 51st second mark of the video? seems you selected a tool to remove the back face where the window punches through the wall....??

TIG - loading your ruby now. This is really going in the right direction!!!
I can't recall such an important step with SU.....

EarthMover · 15 Sept 2010, 00:26

Andrew, I just selected the windows and ran the Component Punch plugin that was posted earlier in this thread.

utiler · 15 Sept 2010, 02:35

Cool, ta. I obviously haven't tried it yet....

Bob James · 10 Oct 2010, 01:14

Just stumbled upon ComponentPunch: