[Plugin] Align tool 3D (bug fix)

seebe · 26 Apr 2012, 13:33

Thank you so much for this tool. You have saved me so much time.

Didier Bur · 26 Apr 2012, 14:33

@seebe: you're welcome

Trogluddite · 27 Apr 2012, 08:06

D'oh moment for me!
I spent so long trying to align things using the rotate/protractor tools - when all I needed to do was type "Align" into the search box and intall this super plugin!

Many thanks Didier, you have made my Sketchuping so much easier!

bonzi_ses · 14 May 2012, 10:03

Thank you very mauch

ZyberCool · 30 Sept 2012, 05:31

thanks bro..

redgray · 12 Dec 2012, 06:23

i like align tool just like in autocad command, thanks a lot for this tool.

desunvn · 8 May 2013, 02:37

@didier bur said:

Hi,
Here is an updated version of my align tool with a bug fix (components were deformed when non orthogonal axis were clicked). User guide also added.
Regards,

thank for sharing

rv1974 · 21 May 2013, 11:43

Didier, could you please add 'multiple copy' and 'preserve original instance' options (may be with say CNTRL key pressed once)?
P.S. I hope I post in the right topic: is it Tools\Align command?
(Align, align tool, align 2D, align 3D.. I'm confused a bit).

irwanwr · 10 Oct 2013, 22:24

Anyone experienced groups/components axes that cannot be hidden or erased?
I've this plugin for quite long. But lately just realise that axes cannot be hidden or removed from the groups/components on the screen.
How should i clear those axes after aligning groups/components?
Thank you.

cotty · 11 Oct 2013, 05:24

You can change the visibility of the component axes here:

irwanwr · 11 Oct 2013, 17:56

I forgot to check that
Checked Window - Preference only several times.
Seems that I forgot how to read and use SketchUp.

Thanks a lot, Cotty.

JPC2j3 · 21 Jan 2014, 23:52

I recently down loaded and installed the plug-in in the zip file. I have been experimenting with the plug-in to learn how it works. When I try to use the tool, my SketchUp crashes every time. Let me explain as best as I can what happens.
I create two objects (usually two cubes or rectangles; I’m just experimenting). I pick a corner of one object and create an X and Y axis (should there be a Z axis showing at this point?). When I try to connect the origin point of the first object to the corner of the second object, I get a crash.
I have viewed the training video numerous times so I believe I am using the plug-in correctly. I’m seeking some help in understanding what I am doing wrong.
Thanks

robertWan · 6 Feb 2014, 17:52

Could you add an option to copy (Ctrl) for plugin ALIGN 3D? Now objects are moved.

Robert

kupono · 23 Mar 2014, 00:42

Align tool 3D doesn't want to work with SU 2014. Is this a ruby version thing? I miss being able to use it.

otb designworks · 27 Mar 2014, 23:19

Can anyone confirm that this is not working in Su14 on a mac mavericks?

I installed the plugin both through the sketchucation plugin store and also through Didier's thread here.

Neither plugin appears in TOOLS and there is no align choice in the context menu when something is selected.

It's like the plugin doesn't exist, though it shows up in the plugin manager, and is in the user/library.../plugins location.

Thoughts?

Box · 27 Mar 2014, 23:48

This might get it going for you. On the appropriate file, this is copied from the lines to tubes thread.

@tig said:

Didier needs to rework his rb file for v2014 compatibility and republish it...

BUT you can do it temporarily for your own use, even though his script is 'packed'.
Open the file lines2tubes.rb in Notepad, and go to the end:
Change
...}.unpack("m")**.to_s**
to read
...}.unpack("m")**[0]**
Save the changes.
Restart SketchUp.

The script will then load and work in v2014 !

This simple fix can be applied to any of Didier's 'packed' scripts that aren't working in v2014.

These edited scripts will also load and work in earlier SketchUp versions too...