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    • TIGT
      TIG Moderator
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      @steve123 said:

      Hi, TIG
      I try loading yours CofG files, but I am a Newbie and I do not know how to do that. I loading the files into mu Desktop, but what I have to do next in order to use yours CofG?
      Thanks
      Put the .rb file into the Plugins folder and restart SUp... Read the tool's instructions on its use...

      TIG

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      • Dave RD
        Dave R
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        @eli29 said:

        Hey TIG, The error message was something like "cannot load libfredo.rb" However, I've switched from Windows and am currently trying to install it on Mac. Now I've placed the contents into the appropriate plugin folder and I still can't find the Round Edges option.

        Perhaps there is a problem with where I have the files? This is what it looks like.

        http://s15.postimage.org/r8shome8p/Screen_Shot_2012_04_14_at_7_40_20_PM.png

        You're using the wrong Plugin folder. See this thread.

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          Steve123
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          Thank for reply.
          But I have simple questions: (1) Should I create Plugins folder, or it is already exist somewhere in my computer; (2) I create the folder Plugins on the desktop, then I extract the files into this folder; next, How I can connect Google SketchUp (free downloaded by me) with the files in Plugins?

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          • GaieusG
            Gaieus
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            Your plugin folder already exists on your computer. Please, see this post how to install zipped plugins:
            http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=35746

            Gai...

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            • Dave RD
              Dave R
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              @steve123 said:

              Thank for reply.
              But I have simple questions: (1) Should I create Plugins folder, or it is already exist somewhere in my computer; (2) I create the fold Plugins on the desktop, then I extract the files into this folder. next, How I can connect Google SketchUp (free downloaded by me) with the files in Plugins?

              The Plugins folder already exists under SketchUp.

              Read the directions at the link I just posted above.

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                Steve123
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                @gaieus said:

                Your plugin folder already exists on your computer. Please, see this post how to install zipped plugins:
                http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=35746

                Thank TIG, Gaieus, Dave R and other user!
                I found the folder, and successfully use C of G program. So far it work.

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                • GaieusG
                  Gaieus
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                  All right, in the meanwhile I realised that Dave had already posted the link and I was just repeating him. But maybe it had some use after all. πŸ˜„

                  Gai...

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                  • Dave RD
                    Dave R
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                    @unknownuser said:

                    ...and I was just repeating him. But maybe it had some use after all.

                    Sometimes it seems these sorts of things can't be repeated too often.

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                      eli29
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                      @dave r said:

                      @steve123 said:

                      Thank for reply.
                      But I have simple questions: (1) Should I create Plugins folder, or it is already exist somewhere in my computer; (2) I create the fold Plugins on the desktop, then I extract the files into this folder. next, How I can connect Google SketchUp (free downloaded by me) with the files in Plugins?

                      The Plugins folder already exists under SketchUp.

                      Read the directions at the link I just posted above.

                      I don't see the difference between the one in the link and the one I'm using. The only way I can reach the plugins folder is by going to Applications>Google Sketchup>Sketchup>Contents>Plugins.

                      Maybe I'm using a different version of sketchup, or I have a new Mac OS(Lion), but that's the closest I can find.

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                      • GaieusG
                        Gaieus
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                        On a Mac, I believe it should be something like this (where # is your SU version number - are you sure you have SU 4 BTW?) πŸ˜•

                        Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp #/SketchUp/Plugins

                        Gai...

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                        • Dave RD
                          Dave R
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                          What's so hard about Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins? There is a huge difference between that and what you're using. Close isn't good enough for this sort of thing.

                          Csaba, you're fast! πŸ˜‰

                          Good catch on the version, Csaba. It's a long way back but was there even a Plugins folder back then?

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                          • GaieusG
                            Gaieus
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                            I think plugins started with version 4. Some old users should confirm.

                            Gai...

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                            • jeff hammondJ
                              jeff hammond
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                              @eli29 said:

                              I don't see the difference between the one in the link and the one I'm using. The only way I can reach the plugins folder is by going to Applications>Google Sketchup>Sketchup>Contents>Plugins.

                              i admit it can be confusing in that sketchup on mac can have 3 different plugins folders.. the one you're trying though is not correct..
                              get out of the application folder for starters..

                              open a finder window (click on the finder icon in the dock)

                              at the top left of that window, you'll see 'Macintosh HD' (or whatever you may have named your root drive).. click on that

                              double click the folder 'Library'
                              double click the folder 'Application Support'
                              double click the folder 'Google Sketchup 8'
                              double click the folder 'SketchUp'
                              and you'll now see the folder 'plugins'

                              that's where the rubys go.

                              [off:2xsk9ca5]yes csaba.. version 4 was the first version with plugins[/off:2xsk9ca5]

                              dotdotdot

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                              • Rich O BrienR
                                Rich O Brien Moderator
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                                [off:779bpshd]I never use this.[/off:779bpshd]

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

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                                  eli29
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                                  @dave r said:

                                  What's so hard about Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins?

                                  The fact that "Macintosh HD" does not exist, nor does "library" or "application support."

                                  I remember seeing Macintosh HD back with my 4 year old macbook, however, this newer model I use does not have that. I did a search for a folder called "plugins" and the one I showed you is the only one I could find

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                                  • Dave RD
                                    Dave R
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                                    Well, the folder you found is clearly not the correct location because the plugins you've installed there don't work.

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                                      eli29
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                                      @dave r said:

                                      Well, the folder you found is clearly not the correct location because the plugins you've installed there don't work.

                                      Yeah, that's why the plugins aren't working. I'm asking where the correct location would be.

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                                      • Dave RD
                                        Dave R
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                                        Three of us have told you the correct location. I assure you it's there. Please read the thread on installing plugins.

                                        Do a search for examplescripts.rb. It'll be the the correct location.

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                                          eli29
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                                          @gaieus said:

                                          On a Mac, I believe it should be something like this (where # is your SU version number - are you sure you have SU 4 BTW?) πŸ˜•

                                          Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp #/SketchUp/Plugins

                                          No, sorry I use version 8. I put 4 when setting up this account... I wasn't sure at the time.

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                                            eli29
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                                            @dave r said:

                                            Three of us have told you the correct location. I assure you it's there. Please read the thread on installing plugins.

                                            I read the thread several times, and it isn't helpful. Like I said, newer macs do not have the Macintosh HD location that you've mentioned.

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