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    • Didier BurD Offline
      Didier Bur
      last edited by

      Hi,

      What does the console say ? I suppose it cannot find the html file to load it in the dialog.
      Please copy-paste-post the error message in the console.
      Try with the RBS file below, extract it and move it to the 'Links Manager' folder. Tell me if it works so I can release the patch.
      Regards,


      linkToolsPatch.zip

      DB

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      • F Offline
        fountainhead
        last edited by

        Hi Didier,

        Thanks for getting back to me.

        I tried the updated .rbs file you sent, and got this:

        Windows Internet Explorer error message: Cannot find 'file:///Links%20Manager/linkTools.html'.

        The syntax is exactly as shown, including the triple backslash. When I close the error window, the Links Dialog Window opens, but it is completely blank now.

        If I download and install the french version it works perfectly. I also tried using fr_sulinks.rb, with fr_linkTools.rbs in the Links Manager folder, but I left in the english version of linkTools.html. This also worked perfectly, with the exception that the Links Dialog Window was titled Liens instead of Links.

        Since I am no code guy, I am of little help in determining the problem. I am unsure how to get the Ruby Console to report the error you requested that I copy and paste, but would be glad to comply with some instruction on how this is accomplished.

        Thanks again.

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        • F Offline
          fountainhead
          last edited by

          I need to be a little clearer on one item...when I loaded the french version and everything worked great, I replaced the fr_linkTools.html file with the linkTools.html file from the english version, and simply renamed it from linkTools.html to fr_linkTools.html. As I mentioned before, this got me everything in English except the title of the dialog window, which remained 'Liens'.

          Sorry if my previous explanation on using the linkTools.html was a bit confusing, or misleading.

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          • Didier BurD Offline
            Didier Bur
            last edited by

            I think I see where the issue is.
            Please wait for a correct patch...

            DB

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            • GeorgeG Offline
              George
              last edited by

              Hello Didier,

              Another user and I are experiencing the same problem with Links Manager as fountainhead describes.
              Here’s the topic in the SU Help forum:
              https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/sketchup/sketchup-pro/tvCz8dHb5OY

              I click on the Links Manager toolbar to launch the script.
              Then, click on a Component to set URL.
              IE8 then displays the message pictured below.
              I tried this with SU’s Ruby Console open. The console remained blank.

              The previous version "Links" works fine.
              http://rld.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=229

              Yours,

              George

              https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JXI3pdyhXFA/T70OCH4VuUI/AAAAAAAAFoM/olbc0biUQFM/s601/Links%2520Manager%2520Error.PNG

              "Everyone is entitled to his own opinions, but not to his own facts." ~Patrick Moynihan

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              • Didier BurD Offline
                Didier Bur
                last edited by

                Hi,
                Here is another version for Links Manager (english version) that should work. The scrambler does not his job properly IMHO...


                Put this file in your Plugins/Links Manager folder, and delete the previous linkTools.rbs

                DB

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                • GeorgeG Offline
                  George
                  last edited by

                  Thank you Didier 😄

                  Success !

                  "Everyone is entitled to his own opinions, but not to his own facts." ~Patrick Moynihan

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                  • goatboyG Offline
                    goatboy
                    last edited by

                    Hmmm.

                    SU Pro V8.0.15158 - ASUS - Windows 7 - Core i7 - NVIDIA Geforce GTX - Chrome

                    I have spent the afternoon trying to get this to work in all the various forms (english and french). I get this over and over:

                    Message from 000_AdditionalPluginFolders

                    1 ERROR(S): The following plugins had errors and may not be fully loaded:

                    PLUGIN: sulinks.rb
                    Folder:/program files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins
                    ERROR: undefined method 'file_loaded?' for main:Object

                    Really, Really, want to do links in SU.


                    error.png

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                    • goatboyG Offline
                      goatboy
                      last edited by

                      😄

                      TIG helped me with a corrupt SU8 install (my doing) and 'links' now works as advertised.

                      I think it will really help out with my project.

                      Thanks to all.

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                      • goatboyG Offline
                        goatboy
                        last edited by

                        Follow-up:

                        With this ruby, I can attach a url to an object so that it is displayed (see attached image), but the viewer can't do anything with it (me, in this test).

                        I am wanting the object to display a link to another file (which this does, but you can only copy it from the dialog box and then cut and paste in a browser).

                        I am looking for the link tp be displayed and clickable active in the SU file...possible?

                        What am I missing (aside from a brain!)?


                        Link example.png

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                        • GeorgeG Offline
                          George
                          last edited by

                          @goatboy said:

                          Follow-up:

                          I am wanting the object to display a link to another file (which this does, but you can only copy it from the dialog box and then cut and paste in a browser).

                          I am looking for the link tp be displayed and clickable active in the SU file... What am I missing ?

                          When you activate the tool; note the message in the Status Bar at the bottom-left of the screen.
                          Ctrl-Click to Open Links

                          -Geo

                          Links-rb Status Bar Message.jpg

                          "Everyone is entitled to his own opinions, but not to his own facts." ~Patrick Moynihan

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                          • goatboyG Offline
                            goatboy
                            last edited by

                            OMG!

                            THX!

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                            • goatboyG Offline
                              goatboy
                              last edited by

                              An opportunity:

                              Multiple links to same object.

                              What I am trying to do: link several different types of information to the same object, like spec sheet, color selections, delivery schedules, maps, etc...
                              I would like them to display in the pop-up that the current 'links' ruby provides and then give the user the choice of which to select.

                              ArcView (GIS) and AutoCad have such functionality with their 'link' option, but I do not seem to be able to do the same with SU at this time.

                              Any idea on what I can do?

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                              • Chris FullmerC Offline
                                Chris Fullmer
                                last edited by

                                It would be fairly straightforward to do this as a plugin, you just need to find someone who needs a plugin to write. Maybe we should develop a plugin request list for authors looking for some fun challenges 😄

                                Lately you've been tan, suspicious for the winter.
                                All my Plugins I've written

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                                  nomeradona
                                  last edited by

                                  as someone in the field of education, this pluggin is very useful especially when you are using your sketchup model as educational tool. I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it.. thank you ... 👍 👍 👍

                                  visit my blog: http://www.nomeradona.blogspot.com

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                                  • N Offline
                                    nomeradona
                                    last edited by

                                    i have the same message as the others, the icon that you are saying on the tutorial doesnot appear eventhough i put the patches.

                                    visit my blog: http://www.nomeradona.blogspot.com

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                                    • goatboyG Offline
                                      goatboy
                                      last edited by

                                      Chris:

                                      Creating a 'plug-in request site' would be an excellent addition.

                                      Let's start with the 'multiple links to a single object' display!

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                                      • N Offline
                                        nomeradona
                                        last edited by

                                        until now, i cant make it work. in the end i relied on the old version...

                                        visit my blog: http://www.nomeradona.blogspot.com

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                                        • G Offline
                                          glro
                                          last edited by

                                          It works as described, it is light and efficient

                                          but

                                          you have to press the control key while you click to execute the link
                                          and
                                          only click to set the link

                                          would it be possible to do it the other way?

                                          just click to execute the link and ctrl+click to set the ling

                                          to make it more simple for the final user, who is more likely to simply click on an object in the model

                                          pressing the control key suits better to the one who is setting the link, because it is more complicated and he is the one who is supposed to know

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                                          • ashscottA Offline
                                            ashscott
                                            last edited by

                                            Awesome plugin,surprised I haven't come across this earlier. Will be using this to refer to componentry manuals used in SU models. IE: if I have a particular electric motor in a drawing I can link to the motor's manual to see any additional specifications.

                                            Great work!

                                            Just some stuff I do with Sketchup.

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