[Plugin][$] Tools On Surface - v2.6a - 01 Apr 24

sasrabirawa · 27 Jul 2013, 04:42

works fine on SKP 8 but doesn't work on SKP 2013. The libfred doesn't compatible w/ SKP 2013. even if I use the latest one... can anybody tell me how to fix ??

TIG · 27 Jul 2013, 10:28

The latest LibFredo... and several related tools were remade to be compatible with all previous versions and v2013.
We must assume you are using the latest versions available from the SCF PluginStore...

So you must be doing something wrong ?
Are you properly installing things ?
Since you haven't told us your OS I must guess at PC.

If it's a new v2013 installation into the usual 'Program Files' folder, then Windows will have given the new SketchUp folder [and all of its subfolders] Read-only permissions. Then you can't Write new files into the Plugins folder; but to confuse you Windows might make it look like you have, but it has a actually put the files into a VirtualStore to protect you from yourself, so they don't auto-load as SketchUp starts! A link/button in the top-bars of the Plugins folder's Windows Explorer window is an indication of such limitations...

If you use an RBZ archive and then 'install' button under Preferences > Extensions, or use the SCF Plugin Store dialog's AutoInstall feature from within SketchUp then it might still install properly, despite your own limited permissions; but that depends on several other things though...

It is always best to have your Plugins folder set to have FULL read/write permissions for every entry in the 'users' uder the Security list: to do this...
right-click > context-menu > Properties > Security > Edit ... tick FULL for each and Apply & OK...
[you will need admin rights to do this].
Note that even if you are setup in the Users Control Panel to have full 'admin' rights, that will not change the initial permissions the OS sets to the SketchUp folder and its contents, even admins are limited.
Note that it is also advisable to always install apps as as admin... AND for SketchUp.exe I'd also set its Properties > Compatibility, with the 'Run this program as an administrator' box ticked...

elisaha · 2 Aug 2013, 11:12

Hi everyone,

I'm a SU-newbie with SU 8 on a Mac with OS X 10.7.5, however I have troubles installing ToolsOnSurface 1.8a. I do have the ZLoarder, LibFredo and the Tutorial Offset on Surface in the correct plugin folder. It even shows up in my extensions, but there is no line-up. What can I do?

I do have a general problem with installing plug-ins.. I don't know what I would be doing wrong, please help!

Thanks alot,
Elisa

mitcorb · 2 Aug 2013, 11:40

Hi:
On the very first page of this thread under Installation, for Mac is this:
[On Mac the SU plugin directory should be:
Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 7/SketchUp/plugins]
In your case, it will be Sketchup 8 but the rest of the path should be correct.

Alternatively, go to the top of this page, mouse over Resources, and select Plugin Store Download. This automates the process. Watch the video, read the information.

giltora · 4 Aug 2013, 00:23

tools on surface not responding.. help please!!!!

TIG · 4 Aug 2013, 10:31

@giltora said:

tools on surface not responding.. help please!!!!
More info is needed.
HOW isn't it 'responding' ?
Do you get the extension/toolbar ?
Are there error messages?
[Try it with the Ruby Console window open...]
Did you get the latest versions of this tool AND the required LibFredo...
Both are available in the SCF PluginStore...

popfunky · 21 Sept 2013, 04:55

Thank but i can't install

TIG · 21 Sept 2013, 10:30

@popfunky said:

Thank but i can't install
Please explain your problem better, so we can help you properly.

How are you trying to install this ?

Do you have the required support 'Lib' installed as explained in the download details ?

archdeacon · 21 Sept 2013, 14:04

Fredo thank you for these great tools. i am having a hard time installing this one though. I am on sketchup 8 pro - Windows 7. any ideas...? i have observed the footprint and everything. I do not appear to have the LibFredo6.rb that you are mentioning (i have the newer library). Is this because you have updated the lbrary to the new version? can you instruct me on how to cure this problem.
thanks for your help.

fredo6 · 21 Sept 2013, 16:33

@archdeacon said:

Fredo thank you for these great tools. i am having a hard time installing this one though. I am on sketchup 8 pro - Windows 7. any ideas...? i have observed the footprint and everything. I do not appear to have the LibFredo6.rb that you are mentioning (i have the newer library). Is this because you have updated the lbrary to the new version? can you instruct me on how to cure this problem.
thanks for your help.

Since you have Sketchup 8, you should

first, install the Sketchucation Plugin Store tool
Then Auto-install my scripts with this tool. You'll have zero problem and it's much easier and faster than with the ZIP file. You will also get the latest versions available

You may need to do a clean up of your SU Plugins directory before if you had a wrong installation

Fredo

archdeacon · 21 Sept 2013, 18:51

oops...
i just restarted sketchup (i had done it before as well and it did not work)
BUT IT WORKS FINE NOW!
thank you very much!

Dave R · 8 Oct 2013, 18:24

Karen, can you post a screen shot that shows the problem?

kdrr1607 · 8 Oct 2013, 18:27

Hi! I have a question. The construction lines are not showing every time I click on the surface after picking the initial point, so I cant pick an end point. Uhm, how can I solve this? Thanks.

kdrr1607 · 8 Oct 2013, 18:46

@dave r said:

Karen, can you post a screen shot that shows the problem?

Here is the screen shot. I pressed print screen then pasted it on paint, but the mouse was did not appear on paint, so i took another photo that shows it on close-up. The construction line isnt showing as i move my pointer away from the initial point. I tried specifying a diameter/distance, but nothing happened.

Dave R · 8 Oct 2013, 19:00

Do you get guidelines if you use the yellow Tape measure tool? I'm wondering if this is an OpenGL setting issue.

kdrr1607 · 8 Oct 2013, 19:03

@dave r said:

Do you get guidelines if you use the yellow Tape measure tool? I'm wondering if this is an OpenGL setting issue.

Yes, everything works fine but my tools on surface plugin.

Dave R · 8 Oct 2013, 19:38

Is it possible the construction lines are inside your cylinder? What do you see if you switch to X-ray face style?

kdrr1607 · 8 Oct 2013, 19:43

Yes, Ive done that, still no lines showing.

Dave R · 8 Oct 2013, 19:51

Weird.

I'm on my Mac right now but it is playing fine for me. I'll check on my PC when I get home. Have you installed the most recent version?

kdrr1607 · 8 Oct 2013, 20:11

Ive installed the ToolsOnSurface16c found on Ruby library depot. Ive tried installing the one uploaded in this website, but it doesn't start. All it says on the command line is "Loading all Ruby files for plugin Tools on Surface", tried waiting to load, but still nothing.