[Plugin] Shape Bender Beta
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The linked ZIP on the first post is out of date anyway, and your web-downloader seems to be extracting its contents as it arrives !
Can I suggest you get the latest version of the tool in RBZ format from the PluginStore...
http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=clf_shape_bender_v055
Use Preferences > Extensions > Install... button, to automatically install and load everything for you from that RBZ...
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Hello all,
i'me using clf_shape_bender_0-6-1_0 (last version on EWH), working fine with SU2015 when saved in the C:\Users\XX\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp 2015\SketchUp\Plugins but doesn't work when saved in my Fredo6's additionalPluginFolder.
It is not an error when loading the plugin at the start of SU but after selecting my component, when clicking the Shape Bender button, i've got the "Please select a single line that lies on the red axis" message on the bottom of the screen, but the selector arrow turns to white without the little line under and i can't select any line on the red axis ???I tried to install the TIG's version of the post just above with no more success. I tried to modify the rb file as explained by TIG in this post but i didn't find those lines in the 3 Shape Bender rb files...
Did i miss something ?Any suggestion ?
Many thanks !
EDIT : I think i've found the lines to be changed in the clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb file. Lines 106 to 108.
I've changed them from :line_cursor_path = Sketchup.find_support_file("line_pointer.png", "Plugins/clf_shape_bender/images") curve_cursor_path = Sketchup.find_support_file("curve_pointer.png", "Plugins/clf_shape_bender/images") default_cursor_path = Sketchup.find_support_file("default_pointer.png", "Plugins/clf_shape_bender/images")to :
line_cursor_path = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "clf_shape_bender/images", "line_pointer.png") curve_cursor_path = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "clf_shape_bender/images", "curve_pointer.png") default_cursor_path = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "clf_shape_bender/images", "default_pointer.png")Now, the plugin works fine but the selector doesn't change its icon in the different steps of work. It keeps the white arrow all along.
Another little thing to change ?
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The latest versions of this plugin is available through the EWH and PluginStore as RBZ, BUT it still includes three lines of code which prevent it loading and working properly from a folder than is not the default Plugins folder !
I suggest you reinstall it afresh in case you have messed up something...The code that is problematical is in the file:
../clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb
In lines #106/107/108
line_cursor_path = Sketchup.find_support_file("line_pointer.png", "Plugins/clf_shape_bender/images") curve_cursor_path = Sketchup.find_support_file("curve_pointer.png", "Plugins/clf_shape_bender/images") default_cursor_path = Sketchup.find_support_file("default_pointer.png", "Plugins/clf_shape_bender/images")
Open that RB file using Notepad or a similar plain-text-editor [not a wordprocessor], then make these three changes and save it.
line_cursor_path = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "images", "line_pointer.png") curve_cursor_path = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "images", "curve_pointer.png") default_cursor_path = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "images", "default_pointer.png")
Restart SketchUp and it should then work fault-free from any custom-plugins-folder in the$: -
Many thanks TIG !
Works fine now as usual.
Chris Fullmer, if you want to replace this file in your RBZ archives :
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I came a problem. with this curve .
shape bender Can not provide the correct ramp .What was wrong with my model?
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It might be that you need to locate the guide line and the curve more logically - line and curve having the same ~length - and also place the group directly above the curve.
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@littleche said:
I came a problem. with this curve .
shape bender Can not provide the correct ramp .What was wrong with my model?
The line on the X-Axis should be the same length as the width of the base of the group.
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HI
I am familiar with the operation of the shape bender. The thing that makes me question exactly is model uploaded .This curve will disrupt the operation of the Shape Bender.
If you want to test,do it on a file that is uploaded.thanks TIG and sdmitch . I love the two of you. your plugin are awesome!
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toggle the arrow keys
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@pbacot said:
toggle the arrow keys
Hi
I used arrow keys . But the result at best Is what you see!
Please try a file that I have uploaded.thank you ...
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I have loaded your file !
Kill the "straight line" who is in several segments
Redraw a single line from origine to the curvated line
Draw a single line at the bottom of your component
Select the component and call Shape Bender
and all will work fine!
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yeeeeeeeeeeee ! it is !
The problem here was exactly : ""straight line" who is in several segments"
Thanks pilou for your help .
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So a case where GIGO reared it's ugly head.
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I tried the file and it worked. Albeit it worked nice once, and I couldn't repeat, so there was some issue.
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@dave r said:
So a case where GIGO reared it's ugly head.
Hi dave
My English is little poor.I did not notice you.You get guys easier to say?
@unknownuser said:
I tried the file and it worked. Albeit it worked nice once, and I couldn't repeat, so there was some issue.
hi again
solved problem and i test it again and again and again ...
There is not a problem for me anymore .
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Sorry, Nabi. GIGO is computer nerd speak for "Garbage In, Garbage Out"
In your example, the bad geometry of your curve was creating a bad bent component.
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@dave r said:
Sorry, Nabi. GIGO is computer nerd speak for "Garbage In, Garbage Out"
In your example, the bad geometry of your curve was creating a bad bent component.
ok dave ! get it ! thank you .
I realized that with the offset tool we can test health of workline !
It is hard for me to explain . In summary I can say Everything depends on a correct offset! -
hi
i'm using the latest version downloaded from the extension warehouse (0.6.1). However, in combination with SU 2015 Pro I'm getting the following errors:
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method
all_connected' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/eidam/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2015/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:255:inline_picker'
C:/Users/eidam/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2015/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:187:in `onLButtonUp'As witnessed on the Extension Warehouse website, there are more users with this issue. Has it been resolved since then? Or is there an alternative plugin that achieves similar results?
Thank you for any answer.
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Fellows,
I'm in the process of redesigning a concrete structure for the greater good. It's called the Villager model and I intend to mass produce them in impoverished areas of the world, beginning in West Africa along the Congo River.
The structure is circular, 20 ft across from the outer walls. The base is made up of three arches which elevate it off the ground. I started with a circle made up of 30 segments. Next I broke it into thirds. I then copied the outer arc from one of the thirds. The length of the arc is 20' 11 5/16". Next I drew the shape that I plan to bend the same length as the arc ( 20' 11 5/16"). I go through the CLF Shape bender steps and the result is very close to what I need. The problem I'm having is the faces on the inner wall of the curved arch are all triangulated. I notice when I perform the CLF steps on just a rectangle, the faces on the inner walls are not triangulated. So the problem is being caused by the arch. There are 50 segments in the arch pictured. I tried drawing it with 12 segments and the triangulation on the inner curved faces was less, but still unacceptable. I need these faces to be flat and extrudable so i'll be able to draw the formwork panels that will be used to pour the structure. I've attached a picture of my original Villager model and another sketch showing the problem I'm having with the new one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Eric
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Projection by Didier Bur
Joint Push Pull by Fredo6
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