[Plugin] Guide Tools (1.3.0) — 21 October 2010

jeff hammond · 10 Oct 2010, 17:26

hey adam.. didier's projections:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=20140
.. has some neat stuff in there regarding guide arrays and whatnot..

i like guides by division a lot & guides by interval is handy too..
maybe check that plugin out? (again?)

TIG · 10 Oct 2010, 17:57

@unknownuser said:

Does it possible to have circular Guides line?

WorkPlane Disk!

Krisidious · 10 Oct 2010, 22:52

you ROCK Thom!!!

thomthom · 10 Oct 2010, 23:23

@earthmover said:

Would there be a way to add an array copy to guides or cpoints?

Other than the native Move+Copy array?

EarthMover · 11 Oct 2010, 00:04

For some reason, the whole time I've used Sketchup, I thought array copy with the move tool didn't work with guides. Apparently it does! Learn something everyday. I think I tried it using the #/ to equally space copies between points which doesn't work and assumed forward array didn't work either. Dieders tools are great too and hence all my requests are instantly met.

(On a side note, can you implement a multiple copy array feature to your divide face tool? That would be very handy! )

jeff hammond · 11 Oct 2010, 00:56

@earthmover said:

I think I tried it using the #/ to equally space copies between points which doesn't work

hmm.. that works with C_lines (and cpoints as well)..
maybe you didn't copy/move it to begin with and only moved it?

[edit] i was gonna say that you're supposed to type it like /# instead of #/ but i just tried it and they both work..

EarthMover · 11 Oct 2010, 01:41

Jeff, you're right. I've always tried to make arrays with the tape measure tool by itself after pulling a cline off of an edge. Using the move tool works as expected. A truly "duh" moment for me!

jeff hammond · 11 Oct 2010, 02:27

That'd be sweet though. Something that google could/should add to standard SU as it wouldn't compromise simplicity for a bit more complexity. There are a few native tools that could acquire added functions while staying true to the vision. (multiface pushpull is another example)

thomthom · 11 Oct 2010, 06:25

@earthmover said:

(On a side note, can you implement a multiple copy array feature to your divide face tool? That would be very handy! )

It already has. After placing a line you can type * or / to add more lines. Even adjust the amounts.

pilou · 11 Oct 2010, 07:38

@unknownuser said:

WorkPlane Disk!

But I have seen this plug who transform a line in "guide lines"
Xline by Rick WilsonConvert edges to construction lines at Smustard
Seems that works for any curves (arc, circle)
apply with other plugs who need lines construction that work
but when I convert circle that works not

The plug is this one, for the moment works with lines guide and with more difficulties with my circle line guides
(even with the working plan circular explosed)
Surely something in the plug itself!
Drilling Milling by Menfin (French and English version)

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Panga · 11 Oct 2010, 09:10

Just wanted to add a big thanks for this plugin which saved me today !!

thomthom · 11 Oct 2010, 19:29

Version 1.2.0

CPoint at Edge-Face Intersection
CPoint at Edge-Edge Intersection

thomthom · 11 Oct 2010, 20:11

@unknownuser said:

And CPoint at intersection of Guides lines?

Intersection of selected construction guides?

EarthMover · 11 Oct 2010, 20:13

@thomthom said:

@earthmover said:

(On a side note, can you implement a multiple copy array feature to your divide face tool? That would be very handy! )

It already has. After placing a line you can type * or / to add more lines. Even adjust the amounts.

Perhaps I need to update my version then. The one I have doesn't. That's great news though! Sorry for the redundant questions.

EDIT - Ahhh, you're right, I'm an idiot. It seems the / key on the keyboard doesn't work, but the one on the Num pad works. I usually put my / or "x" after the number and I usually use "X" instead of * to make forward arrays. Using the * or / from the keypad and using them first instead of last works as expected. Sorry again for the bother.

pilou · 11 Oct 2010, 21:21

@unknownuser said:

And CPoint at intersection of Guides lines?

if it's not a very hard work, sure with extrem pleasure!
(but maybe it's include with your last version, take me five minutes for test it

pilou · 11 Oct 2010, 21:33

Seems don't works for the V 6
I will test the V 7

Works for the the V 7 !
(so maybe i must intersect before in the V6
That is that!!!
Works in the V6 when I Intersect before!
(of course if you can make an autoùatic intersction in the V6 that will be luxuous

PS And you write

@unknownuser said: