PIPE-ALONG-PATH SNAFU
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Here is a simple path that Pipe-Along-Path ver 2.0 refuses to extrude, yet follow-me tool works. Not a big deal because this, again, is a rare occurrence.
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The vertical line segment near the right end seems to cause a problem. Otherwise the plugin seems to work fine on the rest of the lines.
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My Sketchup v8 copy of Pipe along Path ran it with no problems with 110mm outside, 100mm inside and 24 segments. I could not determine which version of Pipe along Path I have for v8, however. All of the corners seemed to miter appropriately.
ThomThom's Edge tools only highlighted the ends of the path.
I guess there's not much here for a solution... -
P.A.P. works if I tip the path on even the slightest angle - .001 degrees. Go figure.
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Attached, please find an SU file containing a collection of un-extrudable paths within which you may find a clue that gives rise to this issue, albeit an infrequent one.
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Thanks for the feedback.
I have checked the code and added an improved trap for very slight skewing in a path edge.
It still warns if the skew is ~<0.3 degrees, but a Bugsplat is unlikely.
The sample paths now extruded OK [two warned about a 'slight skew' but they worked OK anyway], except for one - which had very tight bend relative to the radius - but scaling up x10 for path and diameters, then down x0.1 worked fine for that too...I am going to publish the update in the PluginStore shortly...
When it arrives please install and test it...
I think it will now address your concerns... -
Fantastic!
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