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    [Plugin] UVTools 0.2 Pro (Beta) (Updated for SU6)

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    • L Offline
      leminilab
      last edited by

      @rohallorah said:

      @unknownuser said:

      Hi,
      I was wondering what wrapping method you used for this?

      Hi, I used the planer mode in LithUnwrap if I'm not mistaken. Worked quite well I think πŸ˜„

      Thank you! πŸ˜„

      Have a nice day!
      Nicolas

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      • HieruH Offline
        Hieru
        last edited by

        I've been using this plugin today and it really is fantastic

        One problem I've noticed is that the textures (regardless of source image size) massively increase the file size. This means that the high poly chair I've been working on has increased from 4.75MB to 10.5MB, which means that I can't share the model via the 3D Warehouse.

        Is this because the OBJ file is bundled with the SU file, or is something else going on? Is there any way to get the file size back down again?

        www.davidhier.co.uk

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        • Rich O BrienR Offline
          Rich O Brien Moderator
          last edited by

          Hi,

          Alan Fraser recently identified that SU 7 & 8 do something with UV mapping that increases file size. It may effect 6 also I'm not sure. Nor do I remember where he mentioned it. What software are you mapping in?

          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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          • HieruH Offline
            Hieru
            last edited by

            I'm using Ultimate Unwrap 3D.

            www.davidhier.co.uk

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            • Rich O BrienR Offline
              Rich O Brien Moderator
              last edited by

              How do you find it? I'm still getting to grips with it. Have you tried the .skp import/export feature? It's even great as a file conversion tool!

              Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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              • HieruH Offline
                Hieru
                last edited by

                I haven't quite got my head around the full scope of the programme (looks promising though), but working in conjunction with Whaat's plugin I found it pretty intuitive. It's just a matter of figuring out the best UV mapping technique for your model.

                I didn't see a .skp option, just .dae which crashed UU3D.

                www.davidhier.co.uk

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                • Rich O BrienR Offline
                  Rich O Brien Moderator
                  last edited by

                  I had to contact the developer to get the .skp import/export to work. But now it's zipping along. Prior to that lots of splats.

                  Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                    shumas
                    last edited by

                    Does any body gets an error when starting to download Ultimate Unwrap 3D from official site, it gives me that webpage requires JavaScript. Java is enabled on my explorer & mozilla,I dont get it... how can i download it guys ? πŸ˜•

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                    • Rich O BrienR Offline
                      Rich O Brien Moderator
                      last edited by

                      Are you downloading the trial or the Licenced Pro/SE version?

                      Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                        shumas
                        last edited by

                        @unknownuser said:

                        Are you downloading the trial or the Licenced Pro/SE version?

                        It doesnt matter, it just wont let me download any version..

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                        • Rich O BrienR Offline
                          Rich O Brien Moderator
                          last edited by

                          Did you email support? Brad is super helpful.

                          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                            shumas
                            last edited by

                            @unknownuser said:

                            Did you email support? Brad is super helpful.

                            I didnt, i will try than to email for support, thanks for reply πŸ˜‰

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                              rcolpo
                              last edited by

                              My doubt is the most primary of all, cause I simply can not download the program, or install it. First, I failed to understand that the links in main message are not of the program. Then it took hours to me discover that I had to register on the site to download it. Then I finally see the hidden file, but it are an .rb, and I have no idea how to install it. Can someone help me? I'm exhausted and feeling stupid.

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                              • GaieusG Offline
                                Gaieus
                                last edited by

                                Hi Rodrigo,

                                Ruby plugins are "simple" text files wit the extension of *.rb (sometimes *.rbs). The way you install them is to simply copy them into this directory on your XP:
                                C:\Program Files\Google\Google SketchUp 8\Plugins

                                Then restart SU. Some plugins needs to be activated under Window > Preferences > Extensions (not this one however - as far as I remember). Then restart SU again. Some plugins have toolbars you can activate under View > Toolbars (usually somewhere at the bottom of the list - I cannot remember if this one has a toolbar - I doubt it).

                                More complex plugins consist of several files and subfolders and are generally shared in ZIP archives here. Have a look here how to deal with them.
                                http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=35746


                                And of course, welcome to SCF (and to advanced SU use...) There are some marvellous plugins shared by these generous authors here.

                                Gai...

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                                  rcolpo
                                  last edited by

                                  @unknownuser said:

                                  And of course, welcome to SCF (and to advanced SU use...) There are some marvellous plugins shared by these generous authors here.

                                  Thanks for helping! πŸ˜„ The UV Mapping Software I used was the Ultimate Unwrap 3D. Thanks.

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                                    derei
                                    last edited by

                                    A little late, but shouldn't this plugin be renamed in something more suggestive? Like "UV Mapping Tools" ?
                                    There is another "UVTools" plugin here http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=459

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                                    • GaieusG Offline
                                      Gaieus
                                      last edited by

                                      That's also by Whaat (Dale Martens) like this one. That's why this is called
                                      UV Tools 2.

                                      Gai...

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                                      • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                        Rich O Brien Moderator
                                        last edited by

                                        Surely you mean UV Tools 0.2 Pro Beta?

                                        Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                                        • GaieusG Offline
                                          Gaieus
                                          last edited by

                                          Whatever. It's still early in the morning here (1:33 PM) 😳

                                          Gai...

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                                          • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                            Rich O Brien Moderator
                                            last edited by

                                            No offence meant as I can relate to dereeei's confusion. But UV Tools only maps cylindrical and spherical objects within SU. Whereas UV Tools 0.2 Pro Beta exports/imports to .obj for mapping in external app.

                                            As for changing the name, I imagine Dale viewed UV Tools 0.2 Pro Beta as an extension to UV Tools. Both work a treat which is what everyone wants.

                                            Whatever πŸ˜‰

                                            Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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