BuildEdge PLAN 3.0 Now Available!

TIG

To answer various queries...
The file-separator on MAC is always /.
On PCs MS-DOS uses \ but \ or / will work.
Ruby tends to report with /, but it can cope with both formats.

The sketchup.rb and extensions.rb [and a few others] are shipped with SketchUp and they load from the Tools folder.
They should never come inside a plugin's archive. and they should never be found in the Plugins folder, or any of its subfolders.
If you have them in there remove them forthwith... checking that the Tools folder still has them in it.
These files add special functions to Ruby.
All Plugins and Tools folder's .rb files auto-load as SketchUp starts - it uses the $LOAD_PATH - the loading is done in alphabetical order, so those in the Plugins folder load before those in the Tools folder.
So if a script loads from the Plugins folder and it needs a function that one of the Tools folder's .rb files provide, then it will fail to load, because that .rb file's code hasn't yet been loaded.
So one way would round it would be to add code like load "sketchup.rb" to the start of code in the script, so its code is loaded before it is needed... BUT if lots of scripts did that 'load' then it'd slow down the auto-loading process unnecessarily, and quite noticeably too: So the method used is **require** "sketchup.rb" - this only loads the file IF it is not loaded already - BUT if an earlier script has already loaded it then it does not...

cadmunkey

Suitable for plans in metric or are all the doors/windows etc in feet and inches?

aarondietzen

@unknownuser said:

Hum hum (V8)
Load free version here at PluginStore

Seems BuildEdgeSketchup.BIM_v3.dll missing : where is it ?

Erreur de chargement du fichier 
> C;/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/BuildEdgePlan/BuildEdgeSketchup.BIM_v3.dll
> 127; La procédure spécifiée est introuvable.   
> - C;/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/BuildEdgePlan/BuildEdgeSketchup.BIM_v3.dll
> Erreur de chargement du fichier
>  C;/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/BuildEdgePlan/init.rb
> undefined method `SetSketchUpVersion' for BuildEdgeSketchup;Module
> Erreur de chargement du fichier BuildEdgePlan.rb
> undefined method `SetSketchUpVersion' for BuildEdgeSketchup;Module

Oh boy! We have tracked down a problem with Windows XP systems. Seems there was an issue with the way the Visual Studio built dlls or some such technical issue. Good news is we have a fix and will be releasing a new version today. If anyone is having this issue, just PM or email me (adietzen@keymark.com) and I will get you a fix, ASAP.

So sorry for any inconvenience!

aarondietzen

@cadmunkey said:

Suitable for plans in metric or are all the doors/windows etc in feet and inches?

Hi Munkey,

We defer to SketchUp units, so you can specify the door and window parameters in your preferred unit of measure.

Thanks!

pilou

@unknownuser said:

Oh boy! We have tracked down a problem with Windows XP systems

@aarondietzen
I have XP system so this explain that!
So must I send you an email or the new version will available on the PluginStore ?

@ Tig : thx for these detailed infos!

aarondietzen

@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

Oh boy! We have tracked down a problem with Windows XP systems

@aarondietzen
I have XP system so this explain that!
So must I send you an email or the new version will available on the PluginStore ?

That would be it and we have a fix! I am sending the new RBZ in right now...

Since I don't know when that will end up in the store, I can send you the RBZ if you want to send me an email address. Alternatively, you can download an updated installer here:

(store.buildedge.com)

It is marked as the "Update Installer" but it will install the full version as well.

As always, please let me know what you think!

Thanks!

TIG

That latest updated version is now in the SketchUcation PluginStore...

utiler

Hi Aaron, have watched the 3.0 videos and looks like a big leap foward!!

For some reason though this is what I get when loaded? Seems the dialogue box is scrambled; I can't seem to be able to insert my serial number.

BuildEDGE_3.0.png

pilou

I will try the uppdater

Much better...
Just a very anxious suspense !
1 minute 40 seconds before something arrives after the first click on the icon !
All is freezing then all works fine!
Never seen that for any plugin : I have tested some thousands!
Do you test something to Internet ? (I have a speedy connection)
Tested on a not very old computer ( 3 years 5 cores)
This is happening only at the start of a Sketchup session!
After the first openning of the plugin it works normally at each call of the plugin!

Another thing: does it normal in the free demo to not have door, window, floor ?
(colors image are mine in 2D prog changed

Bruce Watt

Hi Aaron,

if I am part way through my design using build edge and I need to close sketchup. When I re start sketchup and continue with my design do I loose the functionality of buildedge? Does it commit to sketchup on closing in other words.

aarondietzen

@bruce watt said:

Hi Aaron,

if I am part way through my design using build edge and I need to close sketchup. When I re start sketchup and continue with my design do I loose the functionality of buildedge? Does it commit to sketchup on closing in other words.

Hi Bruce,

Closing SketchUp should not affect your BuildEdge data. You should be able to save, close, reopen and continue working. We only Commit when you tell us to!

Thanks!

aarondietzen

@utiler said:

Hi Aaron, have watched the 3.0 videos and looks like a big leap foward!!

For some reason though this is what I get when loaded? Seems the dialogue box is scrambled; I can't seem to be able to insert my serial number.

Hi Andrew!

Woah! That ain't right!

Looks like a problem initializing the java script. Is that happening every time you try to run, or just the first time? If it IS every time, I will need to get some more data from you. I think it is something that we can fix pretty easily, but it might take a little bit of investigation.

Thanks!

aarondietzen

@unknownuser said:

I will try the uppdater

Much better...
Just a very anxious suspense !
1 minute 40 seconds before something arrives after the first click on the icon !
All is freezing then all works fine!
Never seen that for any plugin : I have tested some thousands!
Do you test something to Internet ? (I have a speedy connection)
Tested on a not very old computer ( 3 years 5 cores)
This is happening only at the start of a Sketchup session!
After the first openning of the plugin it works normally at each call of the plugin!

Another thing: does it normal in the free demo to not have door, window, floor ?
(colors image are mine in 2D prog changed

[attachment=0:1llvyi36]testb.jpg[/attachment:1llvyi36]

First off, I gotta say I am really enjoying the colors.

Now, as for the delay, is that happening every time you launch, or just the first time? Unfortunately, we do authorize the software, and that can take a little time (though, to be honest, 1 minute 40 seems a little too long).

As for doors, windows and floors, yep! That, along with advanced roof input and automatic input are paid functionality (but only $29!).

Thanks!

Krisidious

haven't heard back on how to retrieve my serial number...

also I tried rounding a curved wall and it seems the system is can't do short wall lengths like under 8" maybe?

aarondietzen

@krisidious said:

haven't heard back on how to retrieve my serial number...

also I tried rounding a curved wall and it seems the system is can't do short wall lengths like under 8" maybe?

Hi Kris,

Sorry, did you contact our help desk for your Serial Number? It is very quick and easy to reset. If you email me (adietzen@keymark.com) I will get that done and right back to you. Alternatively, you can contact the Help Desk through our site (http://www.buildedge.com/help).

As for the walls, it will not draw walls that are shorter than they are wide. It can do 8" long walls, as long as the wall width is thinner than 8".

Thanks!

Krisidious

they just sent serial, as for length of wall. that's probably the issue walls are 6" and was trying to make 4" length. around a curve.

KrisM

Aaron,

I don't see anyway to get the new version for free on your website (I am a current user)?? Does the free version on the plug-in store become the full version with the input of my old activation key?

Regards,
Kris

KrisM

Yah....okay.
Update button is for the program download, not updating the shopping cart.
Kris

aarondietzen

@krism said:

Yah....okay.
Update button is for the program download, not updating the shopping cart.
Kris

Hi Kris,
Glad you figured that out... yeah, we will be changing that term from "Update" to "Upgrade"

Sorry for the confusion...

Thanks!

utiler

Hi Aaron, happens every time I open it. Not sure what's happening so I hope you have some suggestions!

Great work on development; its really coming along nicely!!