Shapes 1.0 - New 3D Parametric Plugin System

[toxicvoxel]

cadmango.com SHAPES 1.0
I am happy to announce the first release of a new 3D parametric component generator that can be used in conjunction with Sketchup or any other modelling application.

The stand-alone system hosts 140+ plugins for generating an infinite variety of design components and starter shapes. No modelling skills are required and the learning curve is minimal.
The system fills the gap in the market between static licensed components and the expensive parametric objects integrated into mainstream design applications.

As a limited time introductory offer SCF members will qualify for a free second PC license on purchase of a 24 month subscription.

Product announcement info is provided here:
http://www.visualarchitecture.com/Landingpages/Product_Release2.html
More information, product videos and a free trial can be downloaded here:
http://www.cadmango.com/shapes

Users are actively encouraged to suggest additional shape plugins for inclusion in the next release.

[url=http://www.cadmango.com/shapes/_productFiles/Sample_Components_1.zip:2xu9n651]Sample Geometry[/url:2xu9n651]
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[Rich O Brien]

An excellent looking tool/tools. Is there a PDF user manual that i could view?

Best of luck with it

[thomthom]

Is it parametric for the creation only? Or can one edit the objects afterwards?

"XML Definition Editor" - The objects are defined in XML? One can create custom objects?

[Pixero]

Another question: Are the values available in metric and not just imperial units?

[toxicvoxel]

There is a .PDF quickstart guide available here [Online Help]:
http://www.cadmango.com/shapes/support
I recommend the Shapes_GUI tutoral. (The generator tutorial is intended for developers who wish to use the XML interface to create template files for external manipulation.)

This release offers one way geometry generation only, but the parameter definitions can automatically be saved as XML for retrieval and re-use or re-editing. An API is under development that will allow integration into other modelling applications that supports .NET / COM or Ruby and evetually allow bi-directional editing. Any developers who are interested to write integrators using the API for AutoCAD, Rhino etc. should contact me.

The system supports a range of common unit formats.

I may add that the trial installs in it's own folder system so it won't affect your existing Sketchup plugins.

[toxicvoxel]

I have uploaded a few videos that demonstrate some of the plugins.
(Apologies if these load a little slow.)

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[Acheampong]

@toxicvoxel
How long does it take to receive the product license,I have placed the order and have been waiting for days now for license.Any explanation will be much appreciated

[Krisidious]

That Publo Dox seems really kool. Might have to get that.

The resource cannot be found.

(www.visualarchitecture.com)