[Plugin] follow me rotate

brookefox · 3 May 2010, 00:15

I unzip to plugins; get FollowAndRotate_cn.rbs, FollowAndRotate_en.rbs and inputbox.rb, which I must rename as I have a larger file of that name already (I put far.skp elsewhere). No plugins result in my pull down. I rename them *.rb and still nothing. Any tips?

pilou · 3 May 2010, 07:53

you must keep names *.rbs!

brookefox · 3 May 2010, 16:12

OK, thanks, though they did not work that way ---> It dawned on me belatedly that I needed to provide for the re-naming or not of inbox.rb: if I rename it then I guess I need to go through the code and replace the old name with the new name wherever it occurs.

Chris Fullmer · 3 May 2010, 16:30

What? You already have a inputbox.rb? This plugin appears to have a file called that, as well as another plugin then? Do you know what other plugin supplied the other inputbox.rb? If you PM them both to me, I'll look at them and see if I can help un-entangle this issue. It will probably take more than just changing file names inside the script.

Chris

brookefox · 3 May 2010, 17:15

Thanks, Chris.

@unknownuser said:

You already have a inputbox.rb? This plugin appears to have a file called that, as well as another plugin then?

Yes; yes. The three being: FollowAndRotate_cn.rbs, FollowAndRotate_en.rbs and inputbox.rb.

@unknownuser said:

Do you know what other plugin supplied the other inputbox.rb?

Both inputbox.rb open as below, but are different implementations:

@unknownuser said:

Inputbox.rb Copyright 2008 jim.foltz@gmail.com

The Inputbox class makes it easy to create user input
dialogs by providing a consistent interface to UI.inputbox for
text fields and drop-down selection fields.

Checking the date stamps and my downloads leads to 2 DLs on 4.4.: inputbox and model_location.rb, which may or may not require input box (it has been snipped from some search result locations).

Certainly I can try renaming the existing to something else in order to see if that will enable FAR.

brookefox · 4 May 2010, 16:55

The renaming (and re-starting SU, as opposed to just re-loading the scripts) worked, but behavior is erratic. (I didn't want to trouble you further, Chris, if I could make the re-naming work.)

First 4 images show a failure with a welded straight path (called a curve by SU) and a rectangular face.

Second 4 show success with a truly (apparently) curved path and a round face.

The final image shows the SU upload dialog which leads one to believe you can upload more than one attachment at a time but which then ignores the request.

SUFractal · 16 Oct 2010, 23:28

This FAR script does not work for me at all ... HELP!

pilou · 17 Oct 2010, 00:11

Please post some files or image or message error ...

charly2008 · 17 Oct 2010, 12:38

Hi,

I had forgotten this plugin because it almost never worked properly. This time it has worked once, but only after I had divided the line and rewelded it.

Then came back the error message shown in Ruby box .

So for me it only works if the line has been previously divided and re-welded.

Charly

charly2008 · 17 Oct 2010, 13:22

So again, the correct workflow.

Draw a line and divide the line (If it is a curve than explode and weld)
Weld the line
Select Face and Line
Start FAR

This should work for all.

Charly

SUFractal · 30 Oct 2010, 17:48

Charly:

I've had trouble with this plugin along a straight line as many have posted here (on a Mac w/ 10.6). Tried your suggestions of dividing line and welding but no luck. In fact the line doesn't even "weld". Curved lines seem fine and while "fun", a straight line is also needed more often than not for many hoping to use this tool.

Thoughts/further suggestions?

charly2008 · 30 Oct 2010, 18:37

Please try it with the attached file. Only select the face and the line.

Charly

Untitled.skp

dfswyf · 22 Nov 2010, 04:52

@wikii said:

It is still in developing, here is the current version.

This is amazing! Thank you so much!

Marwan · 11 Dec 2010, 23:45

I still have problems with this ... please can u help me how to fixed t

SUFractal · 13 Feb 2011, 00:27

This Plugin sure appears to be problematic and doesn't seem to work no matter I've tried (based on other posts here).

I'm appreciative of its creator's efforts, but frustrated that it isn't stable or bug-free.

shoeb_cars · 30 May 2011, 03:55

i love it thanks

emanuelson87 · 28 Jan 2012, 12:07

@solo said:

I have tried that without anything happening.

Hello I have the same problem I can not run this plugin you could tell me how you solved it? thanks

charly2008 · 28 Jan 2012, 23:43

Hi,

It works normally only with a face and a curve. If you want to use it with a straight line than have look at page 5 of this topic. ThereEcuadorian shows a tutorial video.

Charly

brookefox · 24 Apr 2012, 23:38

I have a 3d helix as a curve and a circular face, but the results ain't right. Any tips?

brookefox · 24 Apr 2012, 23:47

Results with a 2d spiral: