[Plugin] TIG-Cut_to_plane v1.1 20130107

[penumbra]

@ rv1974

For your #1 above you could use section tool in combination with zorro2.

[rv1974]

@penumbra
Maybe the things got better, but Zorro was kinda minefield- too much crashes,- I stopped using it. And besides, 3 clicks to define the cutting plane is the nicest way to cut.

[bmike]

Wonderful TIG!!!!

[bmike]

how does one get this into the right click menu? would love to see it right under 'solid solver'...

and, is there a way to customize my rubies so i can better order my right click menu?

[TIG]

This is the code that adds 'SolidSolver' to the menu AND the context-menu.

unless file_loaded?(__FILE__)
  cmd=UI;;Command.new("SolidSolver"){self.solidsolver()}
  UI.menu("Tools").add_item(cmd)
  UI.add_context_menu_handler{|menu|
    if self.solidsolver_unsolid?()
      menu.add_item(cmd)
    end
  }	
end
file_loaded(__FILE__)

The basis here is to make a command, and then add that to the the context-menu. Because this code is within the TIG module it says self.solidsolver(); however, TIG.solidsolver() would work otherwise... It also uses the built-in test self.solidsolver_unsolid?() [aka TIG.solidsolver_unsolid?()] which checks if the selected object is solid, otherwise there is no context-menu entry - try it with a selected line and the menu item is not added.
To add any tool to the context-menu you simply make a command of it and add it, perhaps testing that some 'case' is met in a selection etc before adding the item.
This example adds ' TIG-Cut_to_plane' to the context-menu... add this new code instead of the menu making code in ~line#259

UI.menu("Plugins").add_item("TIG-Cut_to_plane"){Sketchup.active_model.select_tool(TIG;;Cut_to_plane.new())}

becomes

cmd=UI;;Command.new("TIG-Cut_to_plane"){Sketchup.active_model.select_tool(TIG;;Cut_to_plane.new())}
UI.menu("Plugins").add_item(cmd)
UI.add_context_menu_handler{|menu|
    ss=Sketchup.active_model.selection[0]
    if ss and (ss.is_a?(Sketchup;;Group) || ss.is_a?(Sketchup;;ComponentInstance)) and ss.manifold?
      menu.add_item(cmd)
    end
  }	

Change 'Plugins' to 'Tools' etc as desired...
To do the same for its sibling tool ' TIG-Split_to_plane' add this new code instead of the menu making code in ~line#298

UI.menu("Plugins").add_item("TIG-Split_to_plane"){Sketchup.active_model.select_tool(TIG;;Split_to_plane.new())}

becomes

cmd=UI;;Command.new("TIG-Split_to_plane"){Sketchup.active_model.select_tool(TIG;;Split_to_plane.new())}
UI.menu("Plugins").add_item(cmd)
UI.add_context_menu_handler{|menu|
    ss=Sketchup.active_model.selection[0]
    if ss and (ss.is_a?(Sketchup;;Group) || ss.is_a?(Sketchup;;ComponentInstance)) and ss.manifold?
      menu.add_item(cmd)
    end
  }	

To do it to other tools you need to read and understand how they run and how to make a command from their code...

Be aware that adding too many 'commands' to SketchUp can cause the gray-out issue in the context-menu - this has bee 'fixed' by allowing you to have a lot more before it happens, but go bonkers adding them and items will spontaneously disable themselves and 'gray-out',

[TIG]

Here's v1.1 http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=433723#p433723
Now at Point 3 an alternative <Enter> press cuts vertically, keeping left-side parts.
Also Context-menu if selection suitable.

[Ben Ritter]

Thank you TIG.

[rainboworiver]

does it work on sketch 2013 (freeware) ? only on pro?

[Rich O Brien]

@rainboworiver said:

does it work on sketch 2013 (freeware) ? only on pro?

@unknownuser said:

Note for Pro >=v.8 only...

[designerbursa]

to select the portion to be cut

[TIG]

@designerbursa said:

to select the portion to be cut
Was that a question ?
The direction of the 3 points defining the plane determine what is kept.
Try clockwise/counterclockwise and see the results...
Please read the usage notes...

[Alain]

Thank alot TIG, it's a fantastic Plugin! It fullfits my needs

[kumudugayashan]

Awesome!

[hgdar]

Great tools, thanks.

But i can't cut multiple objets at the same time, which is very frustrating.
Is there a custom version that can do this or a free alternative.

[rv1974]