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    [Plugin] SketchyFFD (Classic)

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    • P Offline
      PeterF
      last edited by

      I am having the same problem. I have tried installing every version of the script and there is no 'Update FFD' menu button. The other FFD submenu is there though. I'm using Sketchup Make 2015. Has anyone solved this problem?

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        TIG Moderator
        last edited by

        Install the latest version.
        Then, at the risk of dΓ©jΓ  vu read: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=485421#p485421
        It all works from the context-menu - given a suitable selection...

        But remember that it is an old creaky plugin, from way back yore...

        TIG

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          PeterF
          last edited by

          Thanks for the reply. I have tried installing every version and none of them have that button. The rest of the submenu is there like I said, but when you adjust the control points, nothing happens and there is no update button.
          Is there a newer plugin that works better than this then? I haven't found another that can twist and warp organic shapes like this one is supposed to.

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            pilou
            last edited by

            Works perfectly in the 2015! πŸ˜„

            Else you have FredoScale by Fredo6 who makes the same! πŸ˜‰

            Frenchy Pilou
            Is beautiful that please without concept!
            My Little site :)

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              PeterF
              last edited by

              Ok never mind. I installed it again for the 5th time and it works for some reason!

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                Fabtins
                last edited by

                Fantastic tool sir!
                I've just started using it. Its working amazingly well but when i open(double click) the control point group to alter control point locations for deformation, the object i'm working on vanishes leaving only the control points behind. The transformation done is taking place but I only see it on the object after i click close group. Can you help me figure what i'm doing wrong? I've attached the screenshots for reference.


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                • TIGT Offline
                  TIG Moderator
                  last edited by

                  When you edit a Group or Component you can set the rest of the model to be 'hidden', OR not.
                  See:- View > Component Edit > Hide Rest of Model - toggle it ON/OFF
                  Sometimes hiding the rest of the model is useful, but sometimes you want to see it - as in this case !

                  TIG

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                  • pilouP Offline
                    pilou
                    last edited by

                    You can also use the Structure function for easy use of this plugin! πŸ˜‰
                    Click on the image for see animation!
                    ffd.gif

                    Frenchy Pilou
                    Is beautiful that please without concept!
                    My Little site :)

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                    • TIGT Offline
                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by

                      Structure [FR] == Outliner [EN]
                      πŸ˜‰

                      TIG

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                        muten86
                        last edited by

                        thanks

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                          bong2x
                          last edited by

                          thank you for your kindness and brilliant idea.
                          πŸ‘

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                            earl
                            last edited by

                            Im having a problem. i cant find the plugin installed in my sketchup. (SU2013) I already tried intalling the rbz file inside sketchup and pasting rb file in the plugins folder but the plugin wont show up even if i close and open sketchup again. hope u can help me. TY

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                              earl
                              last edited by

                              Im having a problem. i cant find the plugin installed in my sketchup. (SU2013) I already tried intalling the rbz file inside sketchup and pasting rb file in the plugins folder but the plugin wont show up even if i close and open sketchup again. hope u can help me. TY

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                              • TIGT Offline
                                TIG Moderator
                                last edited by

                                Why are you messing on with an RBZ ?
                                This is an old plugin - putting the RB file [latest version] inside the Plugins folder and restarting SketchUp ought to be all you need...
                                But if you want to use an .RBZ, you must make a .ZIP of the lone .RB and then change its file-type to .RBZ - use Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension... on that RBZ and it's put into the Plugins folder for you...

                                But have you [re]read the Usage instructions ?
                                This tool - when properly installed - works from the context-menu, but only when you have a suitable group selected...
                                Here are its instructions again...

                                @unknownuser said:

                                • Create a group with all the geometry you wish to deform. This group should contain just faces and/or lines.
                                • Right click the group and select one of the options in the FFD submenu. Either 2x2 or 3x3 or NxN FFD. Depending on the size of the model it could take a while (seconds I hope). At the end you should see a new group containing nothing but control points
                                • Open the control point group and move the control points as you wish. The object should deform as you move the points. NOTE: it can take a long time for complex models. Look at the status bar in the lower left to see the status of the deformation.

                                TIG

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                                  Hepf
                                  last edited by

                                  Thank you Chris. I was drawing the half dome of Maxentius basilica, and needed just that.


                                  mass_3p.jpg


                                  mass_2p.jpg

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                                    ithil
                                    last edited by

                                    Hello
                                    I'm a little bit corrected your plugin
                                    Now It supports polygons.

                                    He checks the creation of new edges. And converts the resulting triangles in polygon.

                                    Strings 534-538


                                    SketchyFFD_v5_poly.rbz

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                                      pilou
                                      last edited by

                                      Cool and seems you mix some other plugins for help it! πŸ˜„

                                      In the past have only points was a little esoteric! πŸ’š
                                      But we had only that for deform a volume with powerful!

                                      Frenchy Pilou
                                      Is beautiful that please without concept!
                                      My Little site :)

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                                        pilou
                                        last edited by

                                        In the same order of idea !

                                        TGi 3D must be make something similar! πŸ˜‰
                                        (a free version is existing)

                                        Frenchy Pilou
                                        Is beautiful that please without concept!
                                        My Little site :)

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                                          facer
                                          last edited by

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                                          Note:
                                          Tgi3D SU Amorph Training Edition has the same functionality of Tgi3D SU Amorph, except that it has a limit on the number of vertices to work with. It is still fully functional and will let you experience and appreciate all the features of Tgi3D SU Amorph. Download (Win | Mac)


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                                            nickweboffer
                                            last edited by

                                            i am running 2016 SU on my macbook air, and the FFD plugin doesn't seem to function. I am missing options in the right-click menu. and when I manipulated the points, nothing happened.


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