[Plugin] 2.5D CAM Plugin 20121202

Dave R · 2 Dec 2012, 22:17

I'll try deleting the TXT file and retry.

TIG, I did have the group selected before starting the plugin. I even made sure to make it a group even though I don't like to use groups.

TIG · 2 Dec 2012, 22:21

Edit the .rb file with a plain-text editor like Notepad...
The line reads
if Sketchup.active_model.selection[0].typename != "Group"
Change it to read
unless selection[0] && selection[0].is_a?(Sketchup::Group)
This will at least get over that hurdle...

Dave R · 2 Dec 2012, 22:35

I deleted the TXT file and tried running it. It worked! The script did give me the save box and I was able to save the file. Unfortunately it left the path layer as active when it completed.

I'll edit the rb file with your additions, TIG.

Another request: Could you set it to save to the same location as the SKP file? You could actually automate the save process giving the file the same name as the SKP file.

Edit to add:

I closed the SKP file without saving it and edited the text per TIG's instruction. Then re-tried it. It worked but I got the following in the console. Note the error message at the end.

C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt

2

#Sketchup::Face:0xaae9034

2

#Sketchup::Face:0xaac57d8

2

#Sketchup::Face:0xaaa1f04

2

#Sketchup::Face:0xaa7c4ac

2

#Sketchup::Face:0xaa69a8c

#Sketchup::Face:0xaa68204

Error: #<TypeError: can't convert nil into String>
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:879:in initialize' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:879:in new'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:879:in gcode_write' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:275:in mode'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:72:in activate' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:912:in select_tool'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile_v03.rb:912

timj · 11 Dec 2012, 20:27

I'm having similar issues. OS X, sketchup 8

Everything is installed correctly, 3D model made to be a group. No save window or new layer appear. Here is the dialog box output:

/Users/timjerome/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt
Error: #<Errno::ENOENT: No such file or directory - /Users/timjerome/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt>
/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:118:in initialize' /Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:118:in new'
/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:118:in inputs' /Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:71:in activate'
/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:914:in `select_tool'
/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:914

Dave R · 11 Dec 2012, 21:23

Did you install Offset.rb?

Make sure the Plugins folder has read and write permissions enabled.

timj · 12 Dec 2012, 11:09

Yes offset.rb is installed within my plugins folder (I've also checked the read and write permissions). I've tried reinstalling the plugins and am still getting the same errors. I'm not sure what else to try?

TIG · 12 Dec 2012, 11:38

@timj
Your error says:
**/Users/timjerome/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/Plugins**/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt
So some code is expecting the tool's subfolder and thereby the txt file to be in that Plugins folder structure.
BUT that is NOT the right MAC 'plugins' folder - do NOT install into the 'User' one, rather use the one in the HD tree - ensuring you have full read+write permissions to this folder:
Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google Sketchup 8/Sketchup/plugins

Another potential issue is that if your MAC has a case-sensitive system some files can NOT be 'found' - so for example if a folder is named 'plugins' and a script assumes it's called 'Plugins' it will be found OK on a PC or most MACs, but on a case-sensitive MAC system it will fail... This is unlikely, but if all else fails...

Dave R · 12 Dec 2012, 11:51

Good call, TIG. I missed that "Users" detail.

jgro11 · 6 Jan 2013, 18:36

I uploaded V05 in the first post. This version's major change is that I incorporated TIG'S Smart Offset plugin. So now you don't have to have inside fillets on your part larger than half the mill diameter. See image below. The fillet radius is .100 and I'm cutting it with a .25 diameter cutter (.125 radius). It creates a nice sharp corner, like it should.

I also added the ability to have stock left after machining to either the inside or outside cuts.

Enjoy!

jgro11

icoff · 6 Jan 2013, 20:59

Nice job! I'm sorry but I don't know very well english to follow all your explanation... but I'm very interesting in this plugin because I want to buy a CNC mill in the next week....
So i ask you humbly if you can explain me how make work this plugin.
I download the V5,0 and I try use it, but there are something wrong in my program because don't work.
Some simply questions:
It's necessary to have other plugin installed and which?
I use in SU centimeter as measure unit; in the first window that is open (where I can enter the parameter of the milling...) what kind of measure unit do you use?
In the ruby consol I see an error that you can see in the image below.

Ok, after this post I go in my control panel and change the level in "Beginner".....

jgro11 · 7 Jan 2013, 23:17

Can you post the Sketchup model? I'll take a look at it and see if I can figure out what's happening. Also, can you give me what settings you are using?

jgro11

jgro11 · 7 Jan 2013, 23:44

@icoff said:

I download the V5,0 and I try use it, but there are something wrong in my program because don't work.
Some simply questions:
It's necessary to have other plugin installed and which?
The only plugin you should need is TIG's Smart offset. It was included in the zip file with V05. Double check that TIG-Smart_offset.rb is in your plugin folder.

@icoff said:

I use in SU centimeter as measure unit; in the first window that is open (where I can enter the parameter of the milling...) what kind of measure unit do you use?
You set your units in Sketchup in "Window", "Model Info". The plugin should be able to handle metric units.
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icoff · 8 Jan 2013, 05:54

Yhank you for the reply.
The TIG's Smart offset plugin is on my folder of plugin...
I send you a picture of my setting of the model (I try also with millimeter but without results...) and the SU file (a simply form....)

Senza titolo.skp

jboots420 · 18 Mar 2013, 17:32

this is my error. help

C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt
Error: #<Errno::ENOENT: No such file or directory - C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt>
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:124:in initialize' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:124:in new'
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:124:in inputs' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:76:in activate'
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:902:in `select_tool'
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:902

Dave R · 19 Mar 2013, 09:36

CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt is a file the plugin writes in the Plugins folder and apparently it couldn't. Most likely a permissions problem with the Plugins folder. Make sure you have full read and write permissions established.

jboots420 · 19 Mar 2013, 15:31

I have all read and write premissions on. this is the new error I get. I cant get a tool path of the part.

C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC_Files/CNC_Profile_Defaults.txt
nil
2
nil
nil
nil
#Sketchup::Face:0xa8a9378
nil
nil
Error: #<TypeError: can't convert nil into String>
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:869:in initialize' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:869:in new'
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:869:in gcode_write' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:230:in mode'
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:79:in activate' C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:902:in select_tool'
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/CNC-profile.rb:902

Dave R · 19 Mar 2013, 16:11

Post screenshots of your Plugins folder and the folder called CNC_Files.

Eljustino · 9 May 2013, 17:34

I have the same error.

please help...

I am using sketchup 8 on Mac OSx

( i also have read and write permission on )

bryon · 8 Jul 2013, 05:27

I like your script a lot. I have noticed though, that sometimes the tool paths need a little tweaking. How hard would it be to implement a way to adjust the generated paths and re-run the gcode generation?

Thanks for your hard work!

motis · 7 Nov 2013, 15:15

Hi,

Am new to CNC and SketchUcation. I have been trying to find plug ins that will help. This looks great. I found it in the store and did an auto install. It seemed to go thru the motions. Nothing shows up in the "Pluggins". I tried downloading the zip file and doing an install from Window -> Preferences -> Extensions -> Install Extensions. It shows an .rb file and the install is looking for a .rbz. Thanks in advance for your help.

Best Regards