[Plugin] Pipe Tool (UPDATE 3/19/2011)
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I haven't even looked at the code... but if @srad is being set as a string '1"' and then .to_l is used on it to return a 'length' then you can change it to another default unit e.g. '25mm' [no '.']. If it's a length already
@srad = 1.0[in inches if NO units] or=1.inchthen you do use a '.' as in@srad = 25.mmto make it in 'mm'...The problem in using a string is you are forced to use a units suffix.
If it were a length to start with then it's always a length and in 'current' units, so if you have 'mm' set in Model Info even it it were set to be 1 ["] it'd show as 25.4 [mm]... -
Thank you Builder Boy!
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Thanks for making the plugin! Where can I find the png button icons? From reading the thread it sound like a previous version was distributed as a zip file with the .rb and some .png files.
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@gaieus said:
Michael,
Don't get me wrong here for this question; you "made a free version of it"? (Meaning you used that code and such)
OR you made a tool yourself that has similar features as 3SKENG?
Maybe it's just your wording. But you know, we take piracy and such very seriously here.
I made a tool myself that has similar features as 3SKENG.
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Thank You Builder Boy. Great plugin!!!
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it looks grate but where do i dropp al the files in my sketchup file??? thanks
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Have a look at this tutorial: http://sketchucation.com/resources/tutorials/37-beginner/108-installing-sketchup-plugins
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Does this plugin work on mac oS? I dropped the files into plugin directory. Nothing is working. Am I doing something wrong?
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Can you describe what "isn't working"? Error messages? Unexpected behaviour? No new menus or toolbars?
Difficult to help without any specific information.
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Nothing happens, no new menus, or pull downs. I copied all of the files from the folder into the plugin directory. Are there instructions somewhere?
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This toolset has something of a 'rogue' setup, as it comes with all of its files [a .rb and 5 pngs] inside a zip archive and they ALL go 'loose' into the Plugins folder.
I suspect you have done this, but are perplexed about how to 'activate' it...
[Usually a toolset have a loader .rb and a tool-specific subfolder of several helper files, sometimes a tool is an Extension that needs activating [once] before any menus etc are available, but this tool is not like that
]The author has not been at all helpful about how you use his tools...
But reading through the code near the end of the script I see that it makes NO menus or context-menus !
After Sketchup is restarted and the toolset has successfully auto-loaded, it only runs from a Toolbar that is named 'Pipes' - you will need to activate it [once] from your View > Toolbars list... -
Good call, that was the problem. Had to load the tool palette. Couple instructions from the author would have saved a lot of time. Sadly after all that the tool is a little disappointing. Has zero piping standards built into it. God I wish somebody would create something for real layouts. Piping is so difficult in sketch up. Wake up Trimble
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3SKENG
As the author initially points out in his posts... it was his [limited] attempt at a 'free' version of 3SKENG - a now matured and, very well respected and powerful toolset - http://www.3skeng.com/en/index.htm
It is relatively inexpensive considering what it can do... €169 + specialist libraries of pipes/fittings at #€29 +taxes where appropriate... You can also download a free-trial version [PC only]... -
I would pay the money in a heart beat.....but it is only on pc. Having to run through a virtual machine is difficult.
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Please complete your user profile - we might then not suggest PC tools of you if it were completed and showed you are a MAC user...
The '3skeng' guys are very amenable - have you tried emailing them and asking if a MAC version is in the 'pipeline' ?
You could volunteer to beta-test it
Their FAQs says, "Does 3skeng run on Mac OS/X computers?
No, the interest in a first release for Mac/OS X systems was quite low. For the near future we have no plans to develop a Mac OS/X release."
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Normally a simple plugin don't work in Pc and Mac without special different codes ?
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There, I updated my profile!
Yes, I e-mailed them.
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@markis100 said:
God I wish somebody would create something for real layouts. Piping is so difficult in sketch up. Wake up Trimble
I feel your pain. Orginally found Sketchup almost three years ago while looking for a 3d program to draw process systems with. This is one of the better plugins I've found but it could use a lot of work. I've tried the 3skeng plugin and it is GREAT, but they don't seem to be much concerned about making components for us imperial users and communicating in English with them seems to be a problem. I've gotten no response to several emails in the past.
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I hope enough support gets behind sketch up to encourage companies (trimble included) to develop more useful tools. Still lacks a lot of basic concepts, like hatching a concrete wall when you run a section through it.
On a postive note, I just got on a beta test list for a new plugin called pipedraft. Sounds promising. You should check it out. http://Www.pipedraft.com
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