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    • pbacotP Offline
      pbacot
      last edited by

      In other instances of using SU the / in fractions is not a problem Simplest you can type 5'2 1/2 and it should work. The space between numbers is important of course.

      There is another plugin TT Edge tools "divider" tool where the fraction divider is a problem and the tool adds multiples instead of the correct distance. The SU way is to wait for the return key then look for a multiplier input.

      I have become used to typing any simple combination of measurements and having it work both in CAD and SU. My CAD app will do simple arithmetic in the input. It's nice where the apps allow some switch hitting (say decimal feet instead of feet and inches--and short hand: leaving out unecesary or obvious key strokes) without worry.

      MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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      • fredo6F Offline
        fredo6
        last edited by

        If I understand the syntax, I think I can make it.

        For instance what does mean 5'2 1/2

        Is it 5 feet and 2 inch and half an inch?

        Fredo

        [EDIT] I made some test in the Ruby console, and I am lost, because 5'2 does not look to be 5 feet and 2 inches!!

        
        "5'".to_l
        60.0
        "5'2".to_l
        138.74015748031496
        "5'2 1/4".to_l
        148.58267716535434
        
        
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        • pbacotP Offline
          pbacot
          last edited by

          That's right. The long hand version is usually 5'-2 1/2", but the hyphen is often dropped. So Ruby treats it differently?

          MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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          • fredo6F Offline
            fredo6
            last edited by

            @pbacot said:

            That's right. The long hand version is usually 5'-2 1/2", but the hyphen is often dropped. So Ruby treats it differently?

            Less and less clear
            in the Ruby console

            
            a = "5'-2 1/4".to_l
            -8.8976377952756
            
            

            Anyway, whatever is the notation, I still don't understand why 5'2 1/4 = 138.74 inches, whereas 5' is just 60 inches.

            Fredo

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            • fredo6F Offline
              fredo6
              last edited by

              I found the explanation finally.

              The model was in unit "decimal" metre

              So if you type 5'2 1/4 it is misinterpreted by SU. I guess it takes the 1/4 for 1/4 of a metre.

              Anyway, if the model unit is Fractional, then it works and the 3 notations below would give 62.25 inches

              • 5'2 1/4
              • 5' 2 1/4
              • 5' 2.25"

              I have done the changes and will republish soon

              Fredo

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              • fredo6F Offline
                fredo6
                last edited by

                NEW RELEASE: DrawAlong v1.0b - 17 May 14

                DrawAlong 1.0b is an update fixing a bug in the input of architectural units in the VCB. It also includes a Spanish translation (ES) by Oxer.

                It is published as part of FredTools 1.9b.

                See main post of this thread and FredoTools for download.

                Fredo

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                • Rich O BrienR Offline
                  Rich O Brien Moderator
                  last edited by

                  Thanks Fredo

                  Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                  • fredo6F Offline
                    fredo6
                    last edited by

                    NEW RELEASE: DrawAlong v1.1a - 18 Jun 14

                    DrawAlong 1.1a is an update fixing various problems and introducing inferences when drawing on a plane (ES) by Oxer.

                    It is published as part of FredTools 2.0a.

                    See main post of this thread and FredoTools for download.

                    Fredo

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                    • M Offline
                      makiboypogi
                      last edited by

                      Very Nice GOD Bless you more... You help thousands of people.

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                      • C Offline
                        chrismichaelgentile
                        last edited by

                        This would be great if it included the arc command!

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                        • fredo6F Offline
                          fredo6
                          last edited by

                          NEW RELEASE: DrawAlong v1.2a - 12 Oct 14

                          DrawAlong 1.2a is an update fixing problems with Construction Points: inferencing when cpoint is on a face and avoid doubling when drawing in Guide mode.

                          It is published as part of FredTools 2.1a.

                          See main post of this thread and FredoTools for download.

                          Fredo

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                            laudhi
                            last edited by

                            πŸ‘

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                            • sicksickisckS Offline
                              sicksickisck
                              last edited by

                              This is incredible tool.

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                                function
                                last edited by

                                Is it possible to have length snapping with DrawAlong? I can't seem to have it working . . .

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                                  FlorinAp
                                  last edited by FlorinAp

                                  In SU 2024, in a newly created and empty file, the first line (even formed from multiple edges) is not visible, only the second is visible, or if the file is not empty.
                                  I tested in SU 2023 and 2022, and this bug is only in 2024.

                                  Edit: It is a problem in my custom template that occurs only in SU 2024...!
                                  The problem doesn't exist with the same template in SU 2022 or 2023... I don't understand yet...

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