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    • D Offline
      driven
      last edited by

      @tig said:

      The 'LiveIvy' error is because a reference that is set to 'nil' and NOT a 'float' [number] so it can't use '-' on it... See line #20...

      hi TIG,

      if it actually has that error, why would it work on some setups and not others? just curious...

      I can get it to run on the mac if I leave the startup ruby in the folder and load after startup, but only one of the leaves are transparent and in some image format that un-editable on my mac...

      john

      learn from the mistakes of others, you may not live long enough to make them all yourself...

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        tomot
        last edited by

        @tig said:

        The 'LiveIvy' error is because a reference that is set to 'nil' and NOT a 'float' [number] so it can't use '-' on it... See line #20...

        looks like just a simple typing mistake. I found out quickly its best to leave to Ruby console open then run your script to see what errors occur.

        driven: Its very difficult to have one ruby satisfy the quirks of 2 OS's. If I had bothered to make my simple rubies work for 2 OS's I would not be enjoying my retirement now. πŸ˜‰

        [my plugins](http://thingsvirtual.blogspot.ca/)
        tomot

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        • thomthomT Offline
          thomthom
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          @tomot said:

          v.0.5.4 : only produces one statement in the Ruby Console after it installs the Ivy leaves.

          quietly_force_sync_mats_cb just called
          

          but otherwise works flawlessly.

          That is generated by V-Ray for SketchUp.

          Thomas Thomassen β€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
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          • jamalitoJ Offline
            jamalito
            last edited by

            @jamalito said:

            hi guyz
            how is it do this plugin ?
            I downloaded it but can not use it πŸ˜•

            is anyone tell me how is this work ?

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            ((I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.))

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            • F Offline
              function
              last edited by

              extract the rar file (http://www.win-rar.com/) into your Sketchup Plugin folder, located in the Google program files: Both LiveIvy.rb and the directory LiveIvy should be directly in the Plugin folder. Restart sketchup, select the faces you wish the ivy to grow on and access the plugin the the dropdown menu "Plugins" The GUI should appear, click the tab Usage for a full explanation of ...usage.

              btw: Pierreden - this is my favorite GUI of any sketchup plugin, bravo πŸ‘

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                tomot
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                I thought I would be able to add a 4th leaf to the LiveIvy.tool.rb script.
                Having made a new ivyleaf_4.skp file and adding the following code paragraph

                unless ;;Pdn;;LiveIvy;;Definitions.present?("ivyleaf_4")
                        #path = File.join(pathname, 'Textures/ivyleaf_4.skp')
                        pathname = Sketchup.find_support_file "ivyleaf_4.skp", "Plugins/LiveIvy/Textures/"
                        definitions.load pathname   
                      end  
                

                I thought would have worked ......it did not! 😞 any ideas what else needs to be changed to accept a 4th leaf? I also made the leaves into actual cutouts, the procedure is similar to making "face me components". I will post the new revised leaves soon.


                ivy12.jpg

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                tomot

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                • soloS Offline
                  solo
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                  Oh yes,I agree the leaves need to be .png's with alpha channel, especially for render purposes, I'd like to have something similar to fur plugin that I can choose what to use as leaves if possible.

                  Face me would be awesome.

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                    tomot
                    last edited by

                    @solo said:

                    Oh yes,I agree the leaves need to be .png's with alpha channel, especially for render purposes, I'd like to have something similar to fur plugin that I can choose what to use as leaves if possible.

                    Face me would be awesome.

                    have a look at the attached Texture folder, it contains the Ivy shown above.
                    let me know how it works!
                    (if you only have winzip just rename texture.rar to texture.zip and open it with winzip)


                    Textures.rar

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                    • M Offline
                      mukul.ar
                      last edited by

                      0.6.3 is the version I'm using now... The ivy is not closing on shift + click. Was playing with 0.5.4 earlier and it worked perfectly. I've playing trying it out on sketchup 8. (yes i deleted the previous version) Just reporting... No complaints..πŸ˜„ great work on the plugin mate..!

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                        nomeradona
                        last edited by

                        first of all thanks for this pluggin. its wonderful. I have the following request.

                        1. two skp files were done in su8, its better if they are done in SU6, they can be opened in su7 and su8. if they were done in SU 8 then it has error in SU7 and SU6.

                        2. Please make the leaf textures as png file with background as transparent. its easier to render. instead of tiff or jpg

                        3. HOw is the possibility where user can load its own skp files. rather than depending on the three skp file leaves.

                        again my honest to goodness thanks to you pierre.

                        visit my blog: http://www.nomeradona.blogspot.com

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                          mukul.ar
                          last edited by

                          This is just a workaround IMHO. There are 3 skp files in the rubies folder these are the 3 leaves each... you can save your own png textures instead of these leaves, but i'd recommend you place them on the same position as the existing leaf as it might affect leaf position otherwise. (you can save these in the skp format you use)

                          As solo and a few others have also said it would be definitely great to have some control as to what components to use as "instances" for the leaves like we have in the make fur plugin. It would add more control as to the kind of things we can make with this wonderful plugin... ( FRUIT LADEN TREES is definitely something i might play with πŸ˜„)

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                            a3rosmith
                            last edited by

                            is an excellent plugin from the beginning was working fine....but now it seems not work properly.....I got this console ruby ivy version 0.6.3

                            Error: #<Errno::EDOM: Domain error - acos>
                            C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_branch.rb:35:in acos' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_branch.rb:35:in grow_stem'
                            C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_tool.rb:204:in grow_stem' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_tool.rb:203:in each'
                            C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_tool.rb:203:in grow_stem' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_tool.rb:202:in times'
                            C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_tool.rb:202:in grow_stem' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LiveIvy/LiveIvy_tool.rb:90:in onLButtonUp'

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                              gaonirico
                              last edited by

                              @pierreden said:

                              @gaonirico said:

                              I installed the version 0.5.4 but from the previous version 0.3 the menu not shows correctly and function the change of parameters. Happens because my monitor functions only to 800x600? or I must have installed some update of internet explorer?

                              @gaonarico: I dont know im afraid. It might be a javascript issue, if so, updating you IExplorer might help. But this problem is noted and i really hope to solve it soon.

                              I resolved the problem. The cause went for some spyware or badware. I decided create a new account of user which solved also other errors in my pc

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                                Alan Fraser
                                last edited by

                                All it needs now is a parameter to add bunches of grapes...and the designers of Greek tavernas will be very happy. πŸ˜„

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                                • leedeeteeL Offline
                                  leedeetee
                                  last edited by

                                  Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

                                  My ivy leafs appear with borders?

                                  (Thanks to Earthmover for answering previous question).


                                  ivy.jpg

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                                  • soloS Offline
                                    solo
                                    last edited by

                                    What render engine?

                                    The answer is because they are jpg and have no alpha channel, they need to be .png or you need to have the alpha mask in the right slot.

                                    http://www.solos-art.com

                                    If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                    • leedeeteeL Offline
                                      leedeetee
                                      last edited by

                                      Just playing with SU output at the moment, Solo.

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                                        driven
                                        last edited by

                                        hi

                                        question for the experts?

                                        I'm going out to the garden to collect some english dog rose stem, leafs, buds and flowers to make up a set.

                                        what would be the best size, resolution, etc... to use with this. The originals seem huge to me, is that necessary?

                                        Obviously transparent background png's

                                        john

                                        learn from the mistakes of others, you may not live long enough to make them all yourself...

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                                        • FrederikF Offline
                                          Frederik
                                          last edited by

                                          @leedeetee said:

                                          Just playing with SU output at the moment, Solo.

                                          Looked so to me as well, nonetheless, you need to use png-files where the white parts are actually transparent as Solo already have pointed out...
                                          If you don't have one, you can play with this ivy leaf EarthMover posted earlier...

                                          Cheers
                                          Kim Frederik

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                                          • leedeeteeL Offline
                                            leedeetee
                                            last edited by

                                            @frederik said:

                                            @leedeetee said:

                                            Just playing with SU output at the moment, Solo.

                                            Looked so to me as well, nonetheless, you need to use png-files where the white parts are actually transparent as Solo already have pointed out...
                                            If you don't have one, you can play with this ivy leaf EarthMover posted earlier...

                                            Super, thanks, and thank-you Solo.

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