[Plugin] 2D Tools

osage · 9 Jan 2012, 20:48

I have the "Delete Guides" shortcut command set to "D" on my keyboard...takes a split sec to delete all of 'em when you're done

good grief. I guess I should spend more time exploring the default tools in Sketchup. Never saw that. AND setting up some shortcuts too.

Thanks a mill!

@unknownuser said:

There are even specialist script-tools to erase cpoints

Hmmmm, "cpoints". So that's what you call them huh. Cool. I searched for "tic" marks. Should have known they'd be called something related to Cartesian space ...or something to that effect. Ok, thanks for the info guys. I know all these solutions are probably in the thread, and I hate asking you to spend more of your time to explain something that you've already explained somewhere. So, I mucho appreciate it!

TIG · 9 Jan 2012, 20:52

In the 'early days' they were always called 'cpoints' and 'clines' [they still are in the API code!] but some Google genius a few versions ago decided to rename then 'guide-points' and 'guide-lines'... so watch for oldies/codies using the old names...

osage · 10 Jan 2012, 05:49

Ok, now I get it. And thanks for sharing your knowledge Tig.

fitZ

oh, btw, here's the reason I was looking for a solution. There were so many filets in this group all the cpoints were distracting. And this is only one of many sets of cables.

What's odd..is the cpoints disappear sometimes. Can't figure that one out either.
And btw, I would never done this had it not been for your filet tool, and the "Line into Tube" plugin. They work great together. Thanks again for the info. Every little bit helps.

ooops. I completely forgot. Your 2d text works sublime. The only thing I was wondering is editing a copy of a 2d text. They act like components. If I change one..it changes the original. Can you "make unique" them somehow? That would be phenomenal. Then I could drag a copy along an axis..and edit it. Sure would save a bunch of time. Anyway, thanks a million for this one too!!

TIG · 10 Jan 2012, 17:03

You should be able to copy any 2dText Component Instance and then Select it and right-click context-menu > 'Make-Unique'... Thereafter it should '2dText Edit' as a separate thing...
It can also be useful to have several Instances, because you can Edit one to affect all; it depends on what you want.
The 'Entity Info' window will show the number of Instances of a Selected Component - useful in case you are unsure about its 'uniqueness'...

osage · 10 Jan 2012, 17:14

@unknownuser said:

You should be able to copy any 2dText Component Instance and then Select it and right-click context-menu > 'Make-Unique'... Thereafter it should '2dText Edit' as a separate thing...

OMG! I could have sworn I tried that. Ok cool, I'll check that out immediately!

@unknownuser said:

It can also be useful to have several Instances, because you can Edit one to affect all; it depends on what you want.
I LIKE IT!

@unknownuser said:

The 'Entity Info' window will show the number of Instances of a Selected Component - useful in case you are unsure about its 'uniqueness'...
Dang I wish there was a "facepalm" smiley. (note to self: file under.. "more reasons to spend some time looking at default Sketchup tools)

Ok Tig, you made my day. No more questions for at least a week.

oh, btw

@unknownuser said:

but some Google genius
er...isn't that an oxymoron?

Edson · 24 Jan 2012, 22:18

hi TIG,
forgive me if this question has been asked before but the only problem I have with 2D Tools is the win/mac equivalence (or lack of it) between some keystrokes. to be more precise, what keys should i press on my mac to get the same result as when pressing control and alt in windows?

best regards.

TIG · 24 Jan 2012, 22:26

@edson said:

hi TIG,
forgive me if this question has been asked before but the only problem I have with 2D Tools is the win/mac equivalence (or lack of it) between some keystrokes. to be more precise, what keys should i press on my mac to get the same result as when pressing control and alt in windows?

best regards.
There IS a MAC compliant set of tools posted by Michaelv- http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=377902#p377902
It's NOT PC friendly... one day I will combine them both, but meanwhile his set is the best for you MAC users... It's currently identical to the PC version, BUT with different key-bindings...

Edson · 25 Jan 2012, 10:48

@tig said:

@edson said:

hi TIG,
forgive me if this question has been asked before but the only problem I have with 2D Tools is the win/mac equivalence (or lack of it) between some keystrokes. to be more precise, what keys should i press on my mac to get the same result as when pressing control and alt in windows?

best regards.
There IS a MAC compliant set of tools posted by Michaelv- http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=377902#p377902
It's NOT PC friendly... one day I will combine them both, but meanwhile his set is the best for you MAC users... It's currently identical to the PC version, BUT with different key-bindings...

tig,

many thanks to you for the tool and michaelv for the mac fix. it works beautifully now!

TIG · 25 Jan 2012, 11:06

I must around to merging them... one day

ygcl · 7 Feb 2012, 05:04

THANKS TIG,DOWNLOAD IT.

jowers125 · 13 Feb 2012, 05:28

Great plugin! I am having trouble with the fillet tool though. Every time I click on the second line, it deletes the 2 lines and any objects connected to them. Can anybody help??

TIG · 13 Feb 2012, 10:38

@jowers125 said:

Great plugin! I am having trouble with the fillet tool though. Every time I click on the second line, it deletes the 2 lines and any objects connected to them. Can anybody help??
Every time ???
Can you try it with the Ruby Console open and report any errors.
What have you set the fillet radius to ?
Do the lines meet at a corner as an L or a T or have a gap?
Are the lines Coplanar?
Are the lines forming a Face?
etc
Without details it's difficult to say what's up.
Can you post a simple SKP where you are having this issue, and explain exactly the steps you take to get this disastrous result...
It works fine for me - see this rectangular 'donut' - the only extra step I needed to sort this were on the 'hole' - erasing the inner face that was made automatically as those corners were filleted...

osage · 16 Feb 2012, 19:37

I'm not sure, but it seems to me the first time I tried using the plugin, I didn't realize the "radius" input was defaulted to ZERO, and if memory serves me, my lines disappeared too. Might check it out.

TIG · 16 Feb 2012, 19:46

With a zero radius the lines should trim or extend à la ACAD...
Nothing should disappear [except the unwanted lines parts] !

huckrorick · 18 Feb 2012, 00:14

Wow! This is really a great set of tools. Just now testing them out. I'm trying to think of some way to tell you how neat these are.
Thanks. Congratulations.
Huck

guanjin · 24 Feb 2012, 06:21

Hello!2D tool V5.1 is not continuous picture fill! You can not select another picture!

TIG · 24 Feb 2012, 10:16

When the 2dHatching tool is active right mouse-click in open space [away from any objects] and the dialog should pop-up to let you change the PATTern...

horst_horst_horst · 24 Feb 2012, 11:39

This is really great! thanx so much!

guanjin · 24 Feb 2012, 15:31

@tig said:

When the 2dHatching tool is active right mouse-click in open space [away from any objects] and the dialog should pop-up to let you change the PATTern...

TIG Thank you, I see!

TIG · 28 Feb 2012, 15:06

Here's v5.2 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=185760#p185760
The 2dFillet tool has its segment range adjusted, >=2 <=999.