[Plugin] Layers Panel 1.2.1

Jim

Just got this when importing a model from the 3D Warehouse from the Component Browser:

Error; #<NoMethodError; undefined method `execute_script' for nil;NilClass>
C;/Users/Jim/Dropbox/Plugins/jbb_layers_panel/rb/observers.rb;60;in `onChangeEntity'
C;/Users/Jim/Dropbox/Plugins/jbb_layers_panel/rb/observers.rb;109;in `commit_operation'
C;/Users/Jim/Dropbox/Plugins/jbb_layers_panel/rb/observers.rb;109;in `block in onLayerAdded'

Version 1.1.0
Windows 8
SketchUp 2014 Pro

jiminy-billy-bob

@matt.gordon320 said:

What is the proper way to debug? I'm actually really curious, looking forward to nailing down the issue, I'm learning Ruby 2 to write my own plugins, so the more I can learn about the process. So I should keep the console open while testing this? Are there any options or anything I need to tick first prior to testing it?

I'm kind of a ruby newbie myself, so I'm not sure what the "proper" way is. One sure thing, though, is that I always have the ruby console opened when debugging my plugin. But it just gives you the ruby-related errors.
In this case, it seems to be a javascript-related error. Usually I debug this by neutralizing whole bunches of code and see what's breaking. But as I can't come to your house and debug on your machine ( ), I need to implement a console inside the webdialog that would output js errors. I know thomthom and maybe others use firebug lite, I'll try to make it work.

@matt.gordon320 said:

I'm running just the standard US English version. It'd be nice to have it be some unicode character that's causing the issue, at least that'd be an easier starting point than this mystery.

Yeah... But it doesn't seem to be the case, as your file works fine on my PC, and I'm also running SU english.

@jim said:

Just got this when importing a model from the 3D Warehouse from the Component Browser:

Could you give me a link to that model?

Bob James

@function said:

sometimes when i try and undo an operation it does not work and looking at EDIT -> UNDO - it will say UNDO Properties as if I changed a property instead of the modeling operation I am trying to undo... is this coming from Layers Panel?

This happens to me quite often. It is undoubtedly coincidence, but when I disable Layers Panel I don't have UNDO problems. Pity because LP is such an outstanding tool.

jiminy-billy-bob

@jql said:

I can't create new layer groups

@matt.gordon320 said:

most of the UI isn't responding

@jim said:

Just got this when importing a model from the 3D Warehouse

Ok guys, I found the issue. I'll release a fixed version ASAP.
In the meantime, you can replace the two files attached in the folder
C:\Users\_USERNAME_\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp 2014\SketchUp\Plugins\jbb_layers_panel\rb

dialog.rb

observers.rb

matt.gordon320

Very cool! I was actually just finding the time to install the Firebug version you sent, when I read this. Let me know if you still want me to test anything out, as I'd be happy to!

jiminy-billy-bob

If this works for you, there is no need

JQL

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

@jql said:

I can't create new layer groups

@matt.gordon320 said:

most of the UI isn't responding

@jim said:

Just got this when importing a model from the 3D Warehouse

Ok guys, I found the issue. I'll release a fixed version ASAP.
In the meantime, you can replace the two files attached in the folder
C:\Users\_USERNAME_\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp 2014\SketchUp\Plugins\jbb_layers_panel\rb

Great one Jiminy do you think this also has something to do with what happened to my groups?

Thanks,

JQL

jiminy-billy-bob

I don't think so, but I don't know where it could come from.
So, maybe...

ivreich

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

Does it happen in every file? Even a brand new one?

Yup, even with brand new files. I'm also having problems creating layer groups and new layers...they either simply won't create or when they are created they can't be renamed, and nothing can be added to them, visibility controls won't work etc.

Sometimes I lose all of the layer group structures I've created previously as well. This happens when I open more than one session of sketchup side by side...

Error message when I try to create new layer groups attached.

Cheers

Joel

Error messge when creating new group

JQL

@ivreich said:

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

Does it happen in every file? Even a brand new one?

Sometimes I lose all of the layer group structures I've created previously as well. This happens when I open more than one session of sketchup side by side...

Side by side you say?... I'll double check on that as I'm permanently doing it too!

With the new files I can create groups again though.

ckho1985

This is getting better and better! many thanks!!
small hick-up here. Is that the Layer Status does not work occasionally. I can still click it, but it won't update the layers I want to see.
Running on SU2014 on Mac

matt.gordon320

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

Ok guys, I found the issue. I'll release a fixed version ASAP.
In the meantime, you can replace the two files attached in the folder

Awesome! That seems to be it! I think everything is working now, so I'll start testing it out! Thanks again, this is a fantastic extension.

-Matt

jiminy-billy-bob

@ckho1985 said:

Is that the Layer Status does not work occasionally. I can still click it, but it won't update the layers I want to see.
Running on SU2014 on Mac

I guess when having more than one models opened? If so, this will be fixed in the next release.

Edson

I started getting these error messages. is there a way to fix it? I am also not being able to add groups.

Screenshot 2014-05-17 08.31.31.png

jiminy-billy-bob

Try this: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=53906%26amp;start=510#p525061

Edson

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

Try this: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=53906%26amp;start=510#p525061

yep, it worked. no more error messages and I am able to create groups again.

however, I still have an old complaint: LP does not remember where I place its panel: at start it always opens on the same spot on the screen. if the native windows can remember where they were placed last why can't yours?

once more, thanks for a wonderful plugin.

jiminy-billy-bob

@edson said:

if the native windows can remember where they were placed last why can't yours?

Because this is bugged in OSX. I've not yet managed to find a workaround.

Solution: Use Sketchup in windows

Edson

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

@edson said:

if the native windows can remember where they were placed last why can't yours?

Because this is bugged in OSX. I've not yet managed to find a workaround.

Solution: Use Sketchup in windows

no problem. it is a minor inconvenience compared to what your plugin offers.

I will pretend I did not read your suggestion to switch to windows...

jiminy-billy-bob

New version 1.1.1 !

Changelog :

Fixed a major issue that would freeze Layers Panel when using several features (e.g adding a group)
Added an API that allows other plugins to interact with Layers Panel

Download in the plugin store !

function

cool stuff, thanks for continued development~!