SketchyPhysics 3.2 Need bug reports!

[NotSoNaff]

I ‘think’ that the version of SketchyPhysics that is in use is 3.2.
That is I downloaded from a link that implied it was SketchyPhysics 3.2.
In SketchUp under Help>About SketchyPhysics it is quoted as SketchyPhysics3.

In the same vein under this forums FAQ on SketchyPhysics there is a post indicating that the latest version download will be contained in a ‘sticky’ at the top.
Of course I may be the only one unable to see this ‘sticky’, but being able to immediately locate the latest version of this most valuable PlugIn would be very much appreciated.

With regard to actual ‘Bugs’ I find that e.g. Wheels set to Shape = Convexhull sink into the StaticMesh Floor if they are attached to another Object, or fall through if they are not connected to anything else.
Changing the Wheel to Shape = Sphere resolves the problem.

With regard to stability my experiences are similar to other posts above, very frequent crashes improved by not attempting to use the Mac Ctrl Key when using the JointConnection Tool to attach a Joint to a Mother Object.
I always try to recall the events leading up to ‘crashes’, but for less knowledgeable folk such as me it would be useful to learn what is most useful to you in these instances.

Power to your fingertips, your efforts a truly appreciated.
Very best wishes.

PS. For some reason I do not have permission to Edit My Signature. Stan

[fransko]

i hade the same expirens in ruby console "webdialog is still dirty!!!!

look example

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magneet test1.skp

[Thomasthom]

@sherwood111 said:

Hello,

I'm new to Sketchup, SketchyPhysics (1 week now) and SketchUcation .. I'm a fan of All and I'm an Autocad user from R12.

I've Installed SP3.2 from (SetupSketchyPhysics3.2-Dec2.exe).

It seems to work ? ...I have a 'blue axis' learning curve.

However,

1. I have a constant note: "Requires SketchyPhysics3.2" in the upper-left-hand corner.

2. I cannot seem to access 'joint settings' from rt. clk on a hinge (for example).

I don't know of those are bugs ?

Thanks for the very coool 'SketchyPhysics'

I also have downloaded sketchyphysics 3.2-Dec.exe for Mac, and keep getting the same error message (requires SketchyPhysics 3.2) Mac OS 10.6 Sketchup 8

[gregol]

I have just updated to MAC OS X Lion 10.7, Sketchup 7 (7.0.8656), Sketchyphysics 3.2
All my Sketchyphysics tools are empty, I can open them but nothing in and I get this error loading message when I open Sketchup:

@unknownuser said:

Error Loading File ChildFrame.rb
uninitialized constant WxError Loading File downloader.rb
no such file to load -- net/httpError Loading File downloader1.rb
no such file to load -- socketError Loading File input.rb
no such file to load -- sketchyphysics3/virtualkeycodes.rbError Loading File JointTool.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File midi.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File Newton.rb
can't find the symbol init'Error Loading File PrimsTool.rb can't convert nil into StringError Loading File sketchyphysics.rb no such file to load -- SketchyPhysics3/ClassExtensions.rbError Loading File SketchyPhysicsTool.rb can't convert nil into StringError Loading File SketchyReplay.rb can't convert nil into StringError Loading File Sound.rb can't find the symbol SDL_Init'Error Loading File SP_midi.rb
NoMIDIDestinations

Any ideas?

Best,
G

[gregol]

solved my problem with this modification:

http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/issues/detail?id=9#c5

best,
G

[Trogluddite]

Having fun playing with SP - my first go at real physics modelling.

However, I'm having lots of random crashing when the simulation is running.
Sometimes I can run many times over without any crashes at all, other times, almost immediately after pressing the play button.

-Seems to affect all of my models, not any one particular file or geometry type.
-My 'noob' models are all pretty simple, mostly using just the default geometry from the SP toolbar.
-Always crashes to 'Runtime ended in an unusual way' or just straight to the desktop, never a 'bugsplat'.
-Tried all the forum recommendations I could find - no shadows, no edges, SP UI screen closed, disabling OpenGL acceleration, etc.
-Apart from the crashes, the models behave just as I would expect.
-SU8 is generally very stable on my machine when not running SP.
-WinXP SP3, Q6700 CPU, 2GB RAM, GeForce 8400 GS, SU8, SP3.2.

I did see in earlier posts a request for error report generation. I think that this would be a very good idea, even if it is just a 'crash dump' text log that could be e-mailed manually.

[tspco]

Models slipping and sliding on "floor".
I just made a simple 4wheel drive model with a servo for steering, steering works. model moves,model doesn't respond to steering, "floor" is just too slick (or at least that is the way I am describing it)
Also there is a "hopping model" issue.
any solutions?
I also just noticed this thread was started nearly a year ago, several reports, nothing from the creator of this plugin within the past few months. Is there anyone reading this?

[tspco]

Camera track and follow, do not work when recording animation frames.
A screen recorder doesn't work well at all, the video is stuttery, and looks like junk.

[Edtronix]

If one downloads a Sketchyphysics Model from 3D warehouse directly into Sketchup it needs to be Exploded first in before running it else there will be a Bug Splat!

[tspco]

@edtronix said:

If one downloads a Sketchyphysics Model from 3D warehouse directly into Sketchup it needs to be Exploded first in before running it else there will be a Bug Splat!

Never had that issue, but you need to make sure that you are running the same version of SP as the downloaded model, this has been my experience anyway.
Bug Splats are a way of life when using SP, you just keep going, and if you have more than two or three splats on one model, then you may need to figure out why.

[yonic]

Uh... well... I used SP for 2 years... but now that I donwloaded the new version of SP, I founded a bug...

On SketchUp 8 Pro, when I use the Joint Connector, in SketchyPhysics 3.2, the cursor turns white somehow, when it should be black. When I hold the CTRL key the plus (+) mark does not appear near the cursor...
And so, connecting joints don't work anymore.

I tried to follow the message of NotSoNaff, but nothing works.

[Don East]

Is there a fix for SketchyPhysics 3.2 so it will run on a computer that says you need 3.2. Every time I load 3.2 it shows that I still have 3.1. I finally have created a car with motors attached to each wheel. This model will move in a straight line and I can successfully change speeds of the motors. However whenever I ad another function i.e. a hinge on the front wheels to have the car turn, the model falls apart. It appears that adding any new functions to the successful moving model just negates the first setup. Where can I find good tutorials for the use of this program. I've seen amazing videos of models doing great things with SketchyPhysics i.e. a jeep traveling across ruff terrain. I would like to master these things. Please help.
Don

[tspco]

Hi Don, OK when you add another ie a hinge so a car turns, first thing is don't use a hinge use a servo. What I did at first, was hit all the tutorials I could find, and get other people's models from the warehouse, take them apart see what makes them "tick".
I have done OK, using this procedure. there is one tutorial in particular, that helped me out immensely. look at this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71NlDJlA9S0
watch this perhaps even save it and watch it again, when needed.
This video will get you started.
Let me know if I can help you out.

[Don East]

tspco, I have been working with the YouTube video you listed. An it's the one I'm having the problems following. It works fine until I put on the servo and then the model falls apart. It's like the servo planed over the other hinge or motor just negates all the previous setup. Any thoughts?
Don

[tspco]

in this case the hinges are grouped to the boxes, servos are connected to boxes, then the rear motors and the servos are grouped to the body, then it "should work". please note the difference between grouped and connected.PM me for more
just a thought, grouping the motors and servos to the body should be the last thing you do before running the simulation. If it works great if not post your model to me in a pm and I will try to troubleshoot it. just the skp please. SP is a tough one to learn what is connected to what and what is connected to what. Again pleaase PM me for more that way this thread stays as it was OK

[DesertRaven]

Hey Chris are you still out there? Never found an answer about the error message in this thread!?

[Dan Rathbun]

Chris..

there appear to be at least 117 issues logged,... none have been acknowledged that I can see.

http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/issues/list

[Bryan K]

I've lost the joint tools.

[aldenkr]

I have been having a repeating problem when playing sketchyphysics, it will play for a short time then I receive Microsoft visual c++ runtime error, has requested a shut down in an unusual way contact applications providers for update. This the only time I receive this error, that is only when sketchyphysics is running or trying to. no other applications have this problem.
Is there any answers or suggestions
Help please

[jojo9]

Hi,

i get following errors with the last version 3.2 (Dec, Mac)

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