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    [Plugin] IGES Export - 27 February 2012

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      Howaito
      last edited by

      Hello,
      I want to get to a STEP file from my skp. I did my model a solid but when I use the IGES export plugin nothing happens on the screen and no igs file is created ... Think you can help me?

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        AlainBo
        last edited by

        Hello Howaito,

        Are you sure that you don't get a STEP file in your directory because if you export a very simple part, the process can be very fast and you should see nothing in the status bar.

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          cdubea
          last edited by

          Rainer,

          I just tested this plugin by exporting a model and then importing into SolidWorks 2014. It worked beautifully.

          Thanks so much for providing this most useful tool!

          Chris

          http:www.dubea.orgchris_small.jpg

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            Deev
            last edited by

            Hi Guys,

            I'm new to Sketchup and I have been trying to install the Iges exporter but it doesn't seem to work.
            I have tried several methods for the plugin install.

            1. Unzip and moved the "iges_export.rb" to the plugins folder: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google SketchUp 8\Plugins".

            2. Change the extension from "iges_export_V0.7.zip" to "iges_export_V0.7.rbz" and install it with the extension installer withing Sketchup. It says that the install was succesfull but I can't seem to find a way to export to IGES.

            I am using Sketchup version 8.0.16846 Pro.
            What am I doing wrong?

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              BeePee
              last edited by

              Hi Rainer,

              I just installed your IGES Export plugin and exported a couple of parts. However, I can't see where they exported to. They don't seem to be in the Sketchup folder, or anywhere else. I've searched for IGES and .iges on my computer, but nothing comes up.

              Please help!If you can help, please can you email: bren@brendan-power.com

              Thanks! Brendan

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                beonline
                last edited by

                Hi guys, i need your help with this , I am not succeeding in saving my model to IGES file, I am a computer engineer, but i never dealt with these software in my whole life.
                I installed the plug in , and I do the save as IGES..but i always get an error saying: can't save file.
                Any one can help me by emailing him my file and trying to export it as an IGES FILE?

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                  TIG Moderator
                  last edited by

                  If you post the whole error you might get a better response.
                  Also run it with the 'Ruby Console' open and report any messages that might also appear there...

                  Remember that it only exports manifold solids - so if you have Groups/Components that do NOT include 'Solid' in the top bar when you Select them and use 'Entity Info', then they won't export using this Plugin...

                  TIG

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                    Peter6472
                    last edited by

                    Dimension Problems

                    I have a sketchup model design in centimeter.
                    When I export the model to igs then the dimensions in the igs model are by the factor 25.4 bigger then in SU.

                    Tests:
                    --> Open the igs file in FreeCAD then the dimensions are the same as in SU.
                    --> But when I send the igs model to a metal manufactury they tell me that the dimensions are by the factor 25.4 bigger then it should be.

                    It looks like ther is an conversion problem of inch to centimeter.
                    Any idee what's wrong? Do I have to make any setup in SU?

                    Regards Peter

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                      Peter6472
                      last edited by

                      Dimension Problems

                      I have a sketchup model design in centimeter.
                      When I export the model to igs then the dimensions in the igs model are by the factor 25.4 bigger then in SU.

                      Tests:
                      --> Open the igs file in FreeCAD then the dimensions are the same as in SU.
                      --> But when I send the igs model to a metal manufactury they tell me that the dimensions are by the factor 25.4 bigger then it should be.

                      It looks like ther is an conversion problem of inch to centimeter.
                      Any idee what's wrong? Do I have to make any setup in SU?

                      Regards Peter

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                        Peter6472
                        last edited by

                        HI everybody

                        I have a question about dimension when I export a SU model with iges- export.

                        My model has rectangle tubes. When I make an igs export of the model then the dimensions in the iges model are by the factor 25.4 bigger then in SU. (If needed I can also proviede a skp example)

                        Reopen the iges file in FreeCAD then the dimensions are the same as in SU. But when I send the iges model to a metal manufactury they tell me that the dimensions are by the factor 25.4 bigger then it should be.

                        It looks like ther is an conversion problem of inch to Centimeter.
                        Any idee what's wrong? Do I have to make any setup in SU?

                        PS: Beside the dimension problem the export works very good!

                        Regards Peter

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                          DerekBr0wn
                          last edited by

                          This download is not an rbz file it's rb. How do I get it and how do I install it???????????????????????????????

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                          • TIGT Offline
                            TIG Moderator
                            last edited by

                            Always check for any Plugin's updates in the PluginStore.
                            There IS an RBZ version available there:
                            http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=iges_export
                            However, it is quite old and not been updated for some time, so use with caution...

                            TIG

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                              blackcat1313
                              last edited by

                              Just wanted to let everyone know that this plugin still works! I am using an older version of Sketchup, 2015, but still it did a nice job exporting my Sketchup model. Thank you for this very useful plugin!

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                                mhyoosefian
                                last edited by

                                It's not a .rbz file!

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                                • TIGT Offline
                                  TIG Moderator
                                  last edited by

                                  @mhyoosefian said:

                                  It's not a .rbz file!
                                  I beg to differ...
                                  The PluginStore's version IS an RBZ archive.
                                  Inside that is an RB file...

                                  TIG

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                                    mhyoosefian
                                    last edited by

                                    Hey, i'm a little confounded. Could anyone please help me?

                                    I did just as said in the article. I downloaded it and pasted the .rb file in plugins folder but i didn't have any new option in tools menu or any other place!

                                    I really need this, your help is greatly appreciated.

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                                    • TIGT Offline
                                      TIG Moderator
                                      last edited by

                                      Can I suggest you download the RBZ file from the PluginStore.
                                      Then use the SketchUp native Installer.
                                      Perhaps restart SketchUp to ensure everything is set up...

                                      If the tool loads properly it should appear in the Tools menu as "IGES Export"

                                      TIG

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                                        diredjo
                                        last edited by

                                        hi,

                                        looking up ruby file, it allow to save only selected grouped part. but the results still save all object in the model.

                                        anyone know why this problem occurs?

                                        thanx

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                                          doobs Newcomers @diredjo
                                          last edited by

                                          @diredjo Hey there,

                                          Not really a new user, but couldn't get my old creds to work. I posted a thank you on 7 Dec 2014... 🙂

                                          I've drifted away from SketchUp for a myriad of reasons, but I have a file that I would very muck like to get into an IGES format.

                                          I've used the tool to create the file, and unfortunately nothing will read the IGES file. Not SolidWorks, FreeCad, etc.

                                          All crash to desktop.

                                          I'm running ketchUp v2017 (the last downloadable version?) and the latest IGES import tool.

                                          Any ideas?

                                          Thanks

                                          chris

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                                            anar
                                            last edited by

                                            Hi there,
                                            thanks for this great plugin.
                                            And sorry for reviving such an old topic but I figured out it won't work if you have some annotation in your model (took me some time to find this out).
                                            The error occurs in copyEntities (around line 120 in the code) but I don't have the knowledge to modify the code to avoid such an unexpected behavior.
                                            Maybe someone here could improve the code ?
                                            Or at least point me on the good direction ?
                                            Even if I know nothing about ruby coding...

                                            Cheers and thanks for reading !

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