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    • TIGT Offline
      TIG Moderator
      last edited by

      @amarino2010 said:

      I am also having trouble getting flattery loaded. I have read all of your entries. Tried things. Still no luck. I have windows 7 and sk pro 8. I have downloaded, un ziped, and copied the rb folder into my plug in folder. I get this message "Destination Folder Access Denied - You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this folder". Then the file appears in the folder but when I start up sketch up the plug in appears no where, not even on the extensions list. I changed the permission settings to allow everything. And restarted. Still nothing.
      I don't want to use "Unfold", because I have heard that Flattery is better (accidental pun πŸ˜„, but I was able to get Unfold to load... Unlike with Flattery, when the permission window came up there was a box for me to check to give permission. Also I have tried loading it on to a different computer with no luck. If you can help me get Flattery to work I will owe you one...some how.
      Thank you !
      Amy jo
      Sounds like you don't have full access rights to the Plugins folder.
      The system will then prevent you putting files/folders into it, or if you have slightly higher privileges it might look like it worked OK but it's really put then into a side 'compatibility files' folder, which messes you up too πŸ˜’

      To fix it...
      As an Admin[istrator] right-click the Plugins folder's icon > Properties, then > Security.
      Edit your/you+similar-others settings to be 'Full'; OK to save.
      You should now be able to put things into the Plugins folder.
      It's a good idea while you are at it to have 'Full' access rights to the other folders [and their contents] you might want to save to - Components, Materials, Styles...

      When you do get Flattery in the right folder you restart Sketchup and you must activate the tool from Sketchup's Window > Preferences > Extensions menu. You might also then need to activate its toolbar from View > Toolbars...

      TIG

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        biagiodicarlo
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        @pumpkin pirate said:

        Hello everyone!
        A while ago, I made a plugin for designing papercraft patterns. It allows you to unfold models into flat patterns, add tabs, and export them as SVGs. Just recently, I finally got around to polishing it up and putting it online. I call it Flattery, and you can get it here.

        It's got three main tools for designing patterns.

        The Unfold tool unfolds models into flat patterns:

        http://www.pumpkinpirate.info/static/flattery/img/unfold.gif

        the Reunite Edges tool lets you adjust the layout of the patterns:

        http://www.pumpkinpirate.info/static/flattery/img/reunite.gif

        and the Add Tabs tool makes glue tabs:

        http://www.pumpkinpirate.info/static/flattery/img/tabs.gif

        It's also got an SVG export button so you can export your pattern to a program like Illustrator or Inkscape to color and print it.

        Please, where I can find FLATTERY for a mac using SU2013?!

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        • Dave RD Offline
          Dave R
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          You copied and pasted the link in your post. πŸ˜’

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          • TIGT Offline
            TIG Moderator
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            Your one line question is at the end of you pasted post. πŸ˜’
            "Flattery" ought to work on MACs too - did you read the instructions on its page it refers to MAC Plugins folders etc.
            The examples given for its installation are for v8... BUT v2013 should also work using the equivalent folders.
            In the Ruby Console: Sketchup.find_support_file('Plugins') will return the path to your v2013 Plugins folder [in v2013 it changes to the ../User/.. one?].
            Then you can extract and install the contents of any ZIP you download.
            To see that folder you will need the 'Show Lib' option checking in the Finder...
            BUT remember that you can convert a ZIP into a .RBZ simply by changing its file suffix.
            Then the Preferences > Extensions > Install... button will auto-install it for you anyway !
            This auto-installation works in v2013 and the newer v8 SketchUp too...

            TIG

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              shafir_am
              last edited by

              Does not work on 2014

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              • TIGT Offline
                TIG Moderator
                last edited by

                @shafir_am said:

                Does not work on 2014
                Have you told the author directly ?
                If not, then it might never be corrected... πŸ˜•

                TIG

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                  shafir_am
                  last edited by

                  Hi Tig
                  His e-mail is not working
                  Do you know any other plugin like flattery

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                  • TIGT Offline
                    TIG Moderator
                    last edited by

                    @jbb

                    You have a typo in the update.
                    It no longer works in <v14
                    You have added
                    vertecies = Set.new --> vertecies = Set.new
                    when it should be
                    vertecies = Set.new --> RUBY_VERSION.to_i < 2 ? vertecies = Set.new : vertecies = Sketchup::Set.new

                    I'll correct it and add it to the PluginStore later...

                    TIG

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                    • jiminy-billy-bobJ Offline
                      jiminy-billy-bob
                      last edited by

                      Oh? Sorry, I must have mixed up the files...

                      25% off Skatter for SketchUcation Premium Members

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                      • jiminy-billy-bobJ Offline
                        jiminy-billy-bob
                        last edited by

                        As there seem to be no way to contact the author and the copyright allows it, I modified the plugin to make it work in SU2014. It should still work fine in older versions. Here it is:

                        ****Working version for SketchUp 2014:

                        EDIT : Download in the pluginstore: http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=Flattery

                        Maybe an admin can replace it in the pluginstore?

                        Modifications:
                        tabtool.rb line 238: if @active_edge: > if @active_edge
                        tabtool.rb line 276: if @active_edge && @dragging: > if @active_edge && @dragging
                        tabtool.rb line 287: if @active_edge: > if @active_edge
                        reunitetool.rb line 76: vertecies = Set.new > RUBY_VERSION.to_i < 2 ? vertecies = Set.new : vertecies = Sketchup::Set.new

                        25% off Skatter for SketchUcation Premium Members

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                        • TIGT Offline
                          TIG Moderator
                          last edited by

                          I've just added v1.0.2 files to the PluginStore [previously it had linked to the author's site where the incompatible file still resides].
                          If the original author [who still has full credit] wants to remove it let us know.
                          He is also free to take the corrected version and use it on his own site if he wishes...
                          Under the clear terms of the (c) notice at the top of each of his files, he allows changes and reissue, provided his (c) is kept intact - which it is...

                          TIG

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                            shafir_am
                            last edited by

                            Thank you jiminy...
                            It's working now (-:

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                              mcgully
                              last edited by

                              Can anyone please help me? On my old laptop flattery worked just fine. Now WIN8 , SU2013 version and installed flattery, all worked correctly but I just can't export the drawing. I click save but it wont appear in the folder. Also tried SU8 but didn't work neither.

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                                Jim
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                                A working version for 2014 is in the Plugin Store:

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                                Hi

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                                  mcgully
                                  last edited by

                                  Thank you very much, in 2014 all works alright

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                                    magna2
                                    last edited by

                                    I copyed the file into the extension folder, but it doesn't show up on the menu bar on SU2014. Anyone could help me out?
                                    Thanks!

                                    kind regards,
                                    Magnar Totland

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                                      Dave R
                                      last edited by

                                      What do you mean you "copyed [sic] the file into the extension folder"?

                                      Did you just download the .rbz file and copy it? And what extension folder? Did you place the .rbz file into the Plugins folder? If so, that's not the correct way to install plugins/extensions. Find the .rbz file and remove it back to Downloads or the desktop. Open SketchUp and go to Window>Preferences>Extensions. click on Install Extension, navigate to where you put the file, select it and choose Open. Continue with the installation. You should then see the toolbar for it under View>Toolbars.

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                                        magna2
                                        last edited by

                                        Thank you! πŸ˜„

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                                        • TIGT Offline
                                          TIG Moderator
                                          last edited by

                                          Please complete your SCF User Profile, we don't know your OS or SUp version.
                                          We can offer more targeted advice if you had...

                                          Most Plugins are available in the PluginStore:
                                          http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=Flattery
                                          The RBZ archive can be automatically installed with any SketchUp >= v8 using Preferences > Extensions > Install.... button...

                                          If you installed the RBZ version of the SketchUcation PluginStore toolset, then you'll be able to AutoInstall from the PluginStore without even worrying about the RBZ download - every step is doe automatically...

                                          Don't forget that most Plugins are 'free', so carping on about inadequacies is not constructive...
                                          Perhaps the author is a code whizz who can't explain himself well?... but you as an erudite chap could help by sharing knowledge and make the work a better place - rather that making people feel bad.
                                          Post a useful tip, like, "Flattery Tip: After selecting and indexing, you'll need to deselect and reselect before 'unfolding'..."

                                          TIG

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                                            sgisler
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                                            I need some help;I've tried installing this plugin and cant seem to get it to work. (Sketchup (Make) 2014, Win8). following the procedure: Window>Preferences>Extensions. click on Install Extension, navigate to where you put the file, select it and choose Open. the toolbar doesn't show up and upon closing/reopening Sketchup I get the error dialog:
                                            Error Loading File C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery/toolbar.rb
                                            Error: #<SyntaxError: C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery/tabtool.rb:238: syntax error, unexpected ':', expecting keyword_then or ';' or '\n'
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery/tabtool.rb:276: syntax error, unexpected ':', expecting keyword_then or ';' or '\n'
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery/tabtool.rb:287: syntax error, unexpected ':', expecting keyword_then or ';' or '\n'
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery/tabtool.rb:291: syntax error, unexpected keyword_end, expecting end-of-input>
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:in require' C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:in require'
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery/toolbar.rb:24:in <top (required)>' C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in require'
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in load' C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery.rb:28:in register_extension'
                                            C:/Program Files (x86)/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/flattery.rb:28:in `<top (required)>'

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