New version of the CBS tools

timinder · 1 Apr 2014, 14:58

I get the following on SU2014 on my Mac:
Error Loading File cadbox-ch.rb
Error: #<LoadError: cannot load such file -- CBStool/lang/ge
.rb>
/Applications/SketchUp 2014/SketchUp.app/Contents/Frameworks/Ruby.framework/Versions/2.0/lib/ruby/2.0.0/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:in require' /Applications/SketchUp 2014/SketchUp.app/Contents/Frameworks/Ruby.framework/Versions/2.0/lib/ruby/2.0.0/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:in require'
/Users/Tim/Library/Application Support/SketchUp 2014/SketchUp/Plugins/cadbox-ch.rb:21:in `<top (required)>'

finewood · 2 Apr 2014, 08:43

Sorry SU-Friends

Lately, I have inquiries from Russia, China, Romania, Germany and the USA.
The tools are popular, but unfortunately, my tools work it not in the 2014 version.
These tools are a hobby of mine, but for now, I just do not have time to adjust it.
As a field ornithologist, I was just elected in the Presidium of a Ornithological Society.
I must me now also for other birds take care .......

Well, maybe someone can give me a tip on what to do.
The whole thing bury? Want the tools adapt?
Want the Tools adapt and under your name provide in the net?

Although, I have no list of requests or tasks, but I would have still a few ideas or changes for the improvement of the tools. Ask?
Tweeting it right here in my ear, I understand them, I'm ornithologist....

TIG · 2 Apr 2014, 10:45

Your RB files are in ANSI, not UTF-8 encoding - this is necessary for them to be compatible with Ruby2.0 used by v2014 - it remains OK with earlier versions too.
This is easily fixed in Notepad++...
There are also some syntax issues like a space between methods and their parenthesized arguments [e.g. the webdialog new code...]
I will PM'd you a working set shortly - you need to re-publish it...

Get and use Notepad++.exe [free] for script editing and making new files in "UTF8-without-BOM" encoding in the future...

Krisidious · 2 Apr 2014, 12:30

And feel free to share some birds in the corner bar...

TIG · 3 Apr 2014, 10:05

I have PM'd a compatible version to the author...
He needs to test and re-publish if he will...

finewood · 3 Apr 2014, 19:50

TIG: Super, thank you very much! I have received the message.
But I cannot reply and I can not download the file. Why is that? I'm a member?
Well, I did make the Notepad+ UT-8 conversion and moved my plugins in the folder "Tools",
but when calling "web dialog" it goes no further.
I thought it is a solvable problem.

Sensational TIG, if you've solved it.
What do we do now?
Can you send it to cad(at)cadbox.ch ?

Addendum:
Sorry for my terrible programming, but I'm an old german speaking self-taught.
The number of files:
At the beginning I wanted sell individual elements and thought to become a millionaire.
Today I'm glad for a answer to my questions.

TIG · 4 Apr 2014, 09:40

I have just emailed you it too...

Have you not logged in ?
Weird...

finewood · 4 Apr 2014, 19:54

Heureka, it runs.
Thank you very much "TIG"
I never thought that my confusing scripts can be adapted so quickly.
May I you mention, as a co-author from CBS 2014?
It would me an honor...

Sketchup 2014 CBS download

TIG · 4 Apr 2014, 20:51

@finewood said:

Heureka, it runs.
Thank you very much "TIG"
I never thought that my confusing scripts can be adapted so quickly.
May I you mention, as a co-author from CBS 2014?
It would me an honor...

Sketchup 2014 CBS download

It wasn't so easy !
If you wish, you may mention me as a 'contributor' or 'advisor' etc...
But I take no blame for your toolset

PS: The correct link for the Plugin's download is probably
http://www.cadbox.ch/cont/index.php?cont=cb4

finewood · 5 Apr 2014, 13:38

Oops, where is the switch for language?
My mistake.
Here is the correct link:
http://www.cadbox.ch/cont/index.php?la=de&cont=cb4

Hi TIG
Thank you again.
With you and thank you:
I believe again on Sketchup

Well, somehow, somewhere, I'll mention you -
as a contributor or as an advisor and I think,
I will be responsible for everthing, also for a smallest error...

bsusala · 6 Apr 2014, 16:33

I do have some ideas of improvement, user-interface and models, too. I really think this tool could be more friendly and more configurable, but my programming skills in Ruby are up to now, well - nil. So I would gladly jump into the development team with User Interface improvements and some functionality ideas. It was my intent some month ago (and still is if nobody wants), to fork the scripts and learn myself to program in Ruby. But I think things woulb be MUCH more better with somebody else on the scripting task

finewood · 7 Apr 2014, 19:27

Only too, I am pleased!
The scripts are without encoding and free to better change.
Many say: Too many cooks spoil the broth
But I say: Many cooks find faster the hair in the soup.
A hair there is always - in the soup and just unfortunately not on my head.....

A good address for SU plugins create or customize (also to learn) :
http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/developer/

To install the plugins, there is a good tutorial here:
http://sketchucation.com/resources/tutorials/108-installing-sketchup-plugins

jo-ke · 15 Apr 2014, 15:26

works fine now. Thank you.

JCobb · 16 Apr 2014, 16:44

Oh, thank you for that plugin! I've used it a lot.

Andrash · 28 May 2014, 18:11

I'm Skecthup beginner. Could you please help me with CBS on SU2013. It's not working on my MacOS 10.9.3.
The error message that I get is the following:

Error Loading File cadbox-ch.rb
no such file to load -- CBStool/lang/en.rb

How can I fix that?

TIG · 28 May 2014, 19:26

How did you install this toolset ?

The downloaded RBZ's contents [including the missing file[s]] will install properly into the Plugins folder by using Preferences > Extensions > Install.... button.

If you have got the ZIP version, then you must extract its contents properly - keeping all of the files in their subfolders intact, and transfer that into the set into the Plugins folder manually.

If you have mis-installed things [as I guess is the case ], you must remove ALL of the files you have incorrectly put into the Plugins folder, and start again... AutoInstalling the RBZ is the proper [and foolproof] way !

Andrash · 31 May 2014, 00:42

I deleted CBStool folder and cadbox-ch.rb from Applications Suuport-Sketchup 2013-Plugins.
Opened SU2013, Preferences-Extensions-Install Extension -> CBStool2014.rbz
Relaunched SU2013 and got the same error again:

Error Loading File cadbox-ch.rb
no such file to load -- CBStool/lang/en.rb

Dave R · 31 May 2014, 09:32

Did you look in the indicated folder in the Plugins directory to see if en.rb is in there? I just tried installing it and it worked fine for me. Maybe you could try contacting the author directly through his website?

finewood · 31 May 2014, 10:15

I go equal on an outdoor camping tour and can only answer briefly.
Your problem I am very sorry.
I have Win7 and SU14 and it works very well.
Unfortunately, I can not make a test (on a Mac with SU13).
I ask once in the round: Does anyone have a Mac with SU13 and it works?

TIG · 31 May 2014, 10:32

Find your default 'Plugins' folder [the one got from typing/pasting Sketchup.find_support_file('Plugins') in the Ruby Console].
Step up one level so you see its icon [aka 'Show in Enclosing Folder'].
Select it and use 'Get Info' to see its Security settings [aka 'Sharing & Permissions']...
Set to FULL Read and Write for everyone in the list.
You will probably need to Unlock the padlock icon and type in an admin password to do this.
At the bottom pick the 'cog' icon and fro the drop-down list choose 'Apply to enclosed items...'
OK when prompted.
This should ensure that existing, and future files and subfolders are 'unlimited'...

Now re-install the toolset from the RBZ.
The files you get reported as missing ARE in the RBZ archive.
They should be AutoInstalled, if you have appropriate permissions set...

After installing restart SketchUp and test it again...

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