Latest Sketchup release doesn't support extension rbz files
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I have seen this as well... Newest version of OS and newest version of SketchUp and RBZs not installing all the time. Seems hit or miss, though.
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If you have 3 machines that display this, there may be some software you've installed on all 3 that's screwed up permissions.
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You need to have FULL security permissions set for your SketchUp Plugins folder [for 'everyone-listed']. You need this to add/remove scripts and their subfolders of helper files, and also some tools write/update temporary files in the Plugins folder or its subfolders - so user access cannot be limited.
You should also have these same permissions for the Components, Materials and Styles folders as you might from time to time want to write files to these too]. PC right-click Properties > Security > Edit... etc to change them, on a MAC I expect that it's a similar toolset ?A few months back it was discovered during early beta-testing of the 'installer-tool' [on Vista] that although your Plugins folder reported 'FULL' permissions, and the RBZ installer ran, it would ultimately fail to install the files/subfolders properly, IF you had made any, even very subtle, change to the Plugins folder's settings - e.g. added a custom-icon - which then left the permissions still reporting as being FULL in the normal user interfaces, but actually they were a notch down from '777' when viewed in specialist system-analysis tools. Because of this the files were actually being installed into a 'matching' subfolder-tree inside C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\ - simply because they had no were else to go - but of course - being 'Windows' it never told you this, it just messed up.
As far as I know this strict interpretation of FULL permissions has been relaxed slightly in the published copies of v8, but remember that any security-permissions set below FULL will cause issues with any installation - that is, either automatic-install using RBZ or the old-fashioned manual relocation of files/subfolders [this is the dreaded 'Compatibility Files' issue where they seem to be installed but are actually put into this 'virtual' subsystem - Windows displays a link button in the top-bar of the Plugins folder...].Similar security issues exist on MACs so ensure there are FULL rights to all users.
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Hey everyone.. I have tried like everything now but I have the same problem as the thread starterer. Can anyone help me? I'm using a Mac. Can someone please help me with a step by step guide?
Thanks alot in advance!
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Ensure you are not 'root' [superuser] for day to day usage...
Find the standard 'plugins' folder on your MAC.
Typically it's current set as:
Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/plugins/
NOTE: this is NOT the similar 'User' one - do NOT use that !
If you are puzzled then accept that 'Trimble' won't look at changing the old 'Google' paths until the next major version release of SketchUp.
Make sure that this 'plugins' folder has full read/write permissions, set for 'everyone'.
Ensure that these permissions trickle down to all contained files, subfolders and their files too.
Check that the RBZ archive you want to install has full access rights and that its containing folder does too...
Start SketchUp and try installing the RBZ archive from the Preferences > Extensions > install button.
If it still fails, double check that the RBZ file is indeed correctly formated - changing it's file-type to .ZIP should let it open as a compressed archive of files/subfolders-of-files, it's only the file-type that differs to allow SketchUp to differentiate it from other general zips. I'm also wondering if your browser downloader setup is somehow messing with what's arriving on you machine...
Another tack if it's still not working... Open a SKP and run the Ruby Console. Type this into it
$LOAD_PATH+ <enter> and it should list some folders, including the one I showed above.
Also type [copy+paste] this into the Ruby Console to return the 'plugins' folder path that SketchUp is expecting:
Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins')
This next line should also return the file that's shipped with SketchUp and automatically goes into the same folder:
Sketchup.find_support_file('ocean_extension.rb', 'plugins')Also check that you haven't reformatted your MAC to have a case-sensitive file-system !
Incidentally your Materials, Components and Styles folders all need these permissions too, because one day you will want to add files to those...
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Thanks alot, and I am really sorry but I didn't get that much of what you tried to explain there. I'm no computer genius. Do you know a easier explanation?
Thanks in advance!
/William
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Read through my steps again...
Ask again at the very first one you have trouble with...
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Alright, I just did the whole first step and changed all the files and stuff to "Read & Write". Still doesnt work. So, I was on my way to your second idea but didnt understand how to find anything that's in the text.
So, my computer confident is at rock bottom. Thanks alot for the help!
/William
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William, look under the Window menu for the Ruby Console. That's where you need to type in the things TIG shows in red.
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Oh you! Thank you so much! It is finally working! If I knew you I would give you one big hug and kiss! Finally!
Don't judge me, but I'm so relieved right now! Many thanks!
(It was the second option that worked for me!)
Endless thanks,
William
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i faced this problem also
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No problem here on Mountain Lion with .rbz, but I have noticed that I have to run permissions quite often with it. It is the first thing I do if things get glitchy.
I use a program called Onyx, it's free, and has always worked flawlessly. This site http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx is good for downloads as there is a different version of Onyx for each Mac OS. Onyx is a manual system, so you have to run it for these scripts, but if you are leaving your computer on the Mac OS should be running scripts automatically. -
designingcrime :
I've got Sketchup 8, and it WILL NOT accept .rbz format plugins. Everyone here is outright lying, stating that it WILL. I can provide the proof, unless these chickenshits don't have the balls to step up to the plate and admit they're wrong !!!!!!! garystan -
designingcrime :
I just did a little research on this. Apparently, you (and I) have to have Sketchup MR version in order to install .rbz plugins. Now....if I've got my information correct, Sketchup MR version is for Mac-based computers, not windows-based computers. garystan -
Dave R. :
According to the latest information, you need Sketchup MR in order to install .rbz format plugins into Sketchup. garystan -
As I told you elsewhere, install the latest maintenance release. Despite your faulty assertion, the maintenance releases weren't just for Mac. I even gave you the link.
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@garystan said:
designingcrime :
I just did a little research on this. Apparently, you (and I) have to have Sketchup MR version in order to install .rbz plugins. Now....if I've got my information correct, Sketchup MR version is for Mac-based computers, not windows-based computers. garystanYou haven't got your information correct at all.
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Dave R :
I tried that link. Sketchup 8 "Free" doesn't accept .rbz format plugins. garystan
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Good grief! You need to fix the permissions for the Plugins folder. I've told you that several times already and you've ignored it.
Do it and let's get past this once and for all.The first message you show is normal. The second one is proof that you didn't bother to correct the permissions for the Plugins folder.
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