[Plugin] jf_get_dimensions.rb

TIG · 25 Feb 2011, 13:58

Because this particular short code 'sorts' the three dimensions then the 'thickness' is always the least of them and the 'length' always the greatest and the 'width' is what's left over.
Be aware that it does not return the X/Y/Z dimensions - these would be dims[1], dims[0] and dims[2] respectively IF dims.sort! were to be omitted...

Dave R · 25 Feb 2011, 14:07

For my use I'm not so worried about which is X, Y or Z. Thickness is generally the lowest value and length is usually (although not always) the longest dimension.

This new version puts a menu entry in the Tools menu but does not display dimensions anywhere for my selected component. Doesn't work on groups either.

newsposting · 25 Feb 2011, 16:31

Thank dedmin, that upload changed plugin. I looked at the comments in the forum and would immediately respond.

I did not change the algorithm for determining the length, width and height, and left it in its original form, only changed the location of information display.
Call plugin from the menu is not convenient, since after a mouse movement information is lost. But it is very convenient to assign a hot key, such as (W), and using the command Select, selected element, press W, and the information appears at the bottom, select the next element, and then press W again appear at the bottom of the data about the object. As for me it is very convenient. In this Select command is not disabled, which is also very convenient.

dedmin · 25 Feb 2011, 16:49

Sorry, I didn't check it by myself - there were no SketchUP installed. This version works by a shortcut - You assign a shortcut to this plugin and when select group or component press the shortcut - You see the dimensions in the status bar - as soon as You move the mouse they are gone. Pretty useful actually.

Dave R · 25 Feb 2011, 16:56

There's a big difference. Thank you for the explanation.

newsposting · 25 Feb 2011, 17:07

Hi, all.

This, I modified the plugin Get Dimensions. If you have any questions I can answer.

newsposting · 28 Feb 2011, 20:43

I upgraded the plugin, and now SketchUp automatically show the dimensions, without click menu item and hotkey, and this feature can be disabled if it interferes.

Download link:
Dimensions Tool

Menu:
Tools > Dimensions Tool > Get Dimensions - old functional
Tools > Dimensions Tool > Auto Display Dimensions - checked menu item, which switch auto get dimensions functionality after select object.

P.S. Let me know if you need to modify the algorithm and move plugin to another menu for the convenience.

dedmin · 1 Mar 2011, 09:25

thomthom · 1 Mar 2011, 09:49

@newsposting said:

I upgraded the plugin, and now SketchUp automatically show the dimensions, without click menu item and hotkey, and this feature can be disabled if it interferes.

Could you post this as a new separate post? It makes it easier to find the plugins. When they are hidden in the middle of a thread it's very hard to find.

dedmin · 2 Apr 2011, 20:05

@newsposting said:

I upgraded the plugin, and now SketchUp automatically show the dimensions, without click menu item and hotkey, and this feature can be disabled if it interferes.

Download link:
[attachment=0:er7emh3n]DimensionsTool.zip[/attachment:er7emh3n]

Menu:
Tools > Dimensions Tool > Get Dimensions - old functional
Tools > Dimensions Tool > Auto Display Dimensions - checked menu item, which switch auto get dimensions functionality after select object.

P.S. Let me know if you need to modify the algorithm and move plugin to another menu for the convenience.

I noticed that this version doesn't display correct dimensions when component/group is not aligned with the world axes - can You fix this?
Thanks.

Humpmetwice · 3 Apr 2014, 01:24

New computer and new sketchup8 with all maintenance updates installed but Get dimension, trim & keep no longer work for groups only components. Two of my favorites. Please help

Jim · 3 Apr 2014, 01:41

I made a minor update to version 1.1 for SketchUp 2014, but didn't really see why it didn't work. See 1st post.

Dave R · 3 Apr 2014, 01:46

Hi Kurt, as you know I don't use groups but I just made a couple and tested Get Dimension and it works just fine on them. According to the description for Trim and Keep, the thing that gets trimmed must be a component. The idea for that plugin was to have a tool similar to the Solid Tools Trim tool which didn't result in components being converted to groups. For me that conversion of components to groups is a big down side to using the Solid Tools. I'd love to see Jim create new versions of the other Solid tools that keep the components like Trim and Keep does.

Zacchia · 20 Aug 2014, 10:43

Hi
Is there in the newest Version not a small Icon for that plugin? I have to go to Plugins/get dimensions?

Dave R · 20 Aug 2014, 10:48

No. There is no toolbar for this and it isn't needed. Just assign it a keyboard shortcut.

Zacchia · 21 Aug 2014, 09:57

Thanks for Feedback. Previous Version had a Icon and i liked it but... Btw. many thanks for it!!

Dave R · 21 Aug 2014, 10:10

I tested the plugin before it was released. Don't remember it having a toolbar. Have always had a keyboard shortcut set up for it. Jim's original post from 2010 doesn't mention a toolbar button.

Zacchia · 21 Aug 2014, 11:18

@dave r said:

Have always had a keyboard shortcut set up for it. Jim's original post from 2010 doesn't mention a toolbar button.

It had before... How do I set a keyvboard shortcut? Sorry for not knowing

Dave R · 21 Aug 2014, 11:25

Go to Preferences>Shortcuts. Search for Plugins/Get Dimensions. Add the keyboard shortcut and click on the +.

Please complete your profile.

Zacchia · 21 Aug 2014, 11:36

Many thanks!!