K2WS_Tools a joint tool set for SU
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I have taken the mortise tool idea and made a set of joint tools for woodworkers and posted it in the plugin forum http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=39870#p352395
Check it out and see if you find it useful. This one also works in mm now.Keith
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What does one do to activate the tools? I have them in the Tools menu now, but I don't know what to do to make them work. The SU file that accompanies the ZIP file is some help, but even when I lay in all the dimensions for, say, dowel holes, I can't figure out how to make the tool work to show the dowel holes. I gather that you've been working on this app for the better part of a year, and I commend you for that. But some additonal documentation would help us all.
Thanks,
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Load the SU Doc drawing file K2_Tools_Doc.skp and review the scene tenon dim. Now open the scene test joint 2 and I will try to walk you thru the process.
Lets start with the M_T_Joint tool. Select the tool from the Tools menu flyout.
The status text(at the bottom of the screen) will be "Select 1st Component for Tenon Joint: RIGHT CLICK to Change Data: [SPACE BAR] to Exit" The component to get the tenon is the horizontal board connected to the sq leg. So select this with the left mouse button.
The status text now reads: Select 2nd Component for joint: This is the square leg select and it is hidden so you can see the end of the horizontal board that will get the tenon.
The status text now reads: Select First Edge in component 1 Parallel to Tenon Width: In this case it would be the 3 inch edge. Select the edge.
The status text now reads: Select Second Edge in component 1 90 degrees to First Edge (defines shoulder 1) So select the top or bottom thickness .075 edge. NOTE you may need to zoom in to pick a narrow edge look for the help to indicate the middle then select.
The joint should now be complete and the selection tool active. Choose the x-ray view to see the results.All the programs work smiluar. You are always idetifing the face for the feature by selecting 2 edges. Screw Holes and Pocket Screws require the thickness edge first then the 2 edges that define the face.
I do hope to have some demos up but that won't be for a while.
Try this and see if it helps.
Keith -
Most helpful. Many thanks for taking the time.
dh
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