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

Rich O Brien · 8 Jul 2011, 19:33

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?

Hieru · 8 Jul 2011, 20:09

I'm using Ultimate Unwrap 3D.

Rich O Brien · 8 Jul 2011, 20:21

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!

Hieru · 8 Jul 2011, 20:32

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.

Rich O Brien · 8 Jul 2011, 20:58

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.

shumas · 13 Jul 2011, 13:21

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 ?

Rich O Brien · 13 Jul 2011, 13:30

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

shumas · 13 Jul 2011, 19:21

@unknownuser said:

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

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

Rich O Brien · 13 Jul 2011, 19:49

Did you email support? Brad is super helpful.

shumas · 13 Jul 2011, 20:36

@unknownuser said:

Did you email support? Brad is super helpful.

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

rcolpo · 21 Jul 2011, 21:38

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.

Gaieus · 22 Jul 2011, 08:22

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.

rcolpo · 23 Jul 2011, 05:20

@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! The UV Mapping Software I used was the Ultimate Unwrap 3D. Thanks.

derei · 24 Jul 2011, 11:11

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

Gaieus · 24 Jul 2011, 11:14

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

Rich O Brien · 24 Jul 2011, 11:22

Surely you mean UV Tools 0.2 Pro Beta?

Gaieus · 24 Jul 2011, 11:33

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

Rich O Brien · 24 Jul 2011, 11:37

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

xJonnx · 3 Sept 2011, 22:55

Looks like a good idea, but does not import into Blender 2.45

Gaieus · 4 Sept 2011, 06:57

Try to triangulate the faces before using the plugin and export afterwards. Distorted materials in SU often fail to export (unless the author of the exporter is aware of this glitch and programs the exporter to overcome this bug).

Here are some plugins that do this for you:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=23638
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=20347