FlexWindow 2.1 - dynamic component

halroach · 18 May 2016, 08:17

I have just released FlexSlat 1.0 - The second member of the Flex-Family
Check it out:
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40%26amp;t=64960

halroach · 30 May 2016, 08:51

FlexWindow 2.0 is out and about!

I've been working hard to perfect FlexWindow to make it more useful and adaptable.

The major update in this release: You can now choose between 4 different 'profile distribution options'! From now on, every profile will be exactly where you want it to be!

Please note that the 'pillars' have been removed in this new edition. I intend to reintroduce them in a new Flex component in the future...

For more information on the new 'distribution options' and on other improvements and changes, please see the first post, and/or visit:

http://frandzel3d.com/flexwindow

rv1974 · 30 May 2016, 09:25

Is the price for fixed product or you practicing some free updates?

halroach · 30 May 2016, 09:38

As I've done with version 1.x till now... same with version 2.x. Updates within version 2 will be free for who ever purchased 2.0.

Of course, for good updates, the more feedback the merrier!

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rv1974 · 30 May 2016, 15:14

BTW I could never could understand it-
What's the point of using Tapatalk?

halroach · 30 May 2016, 15:18

@rv1974 said:

BTW I could never could understand it-
What's the point of using Tapatalk?

So one could answer quickly when not near his computer !?

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rv1974 · 30 May 2016, 15:30

So the main benefit is 'Subscribe to the thread' feature?

halroach · 30 May 2016, 15:33

@rv1974 said:

So the main benefit is 'Subscribe to the thread' feature?

It's one. If you're really desperate to read threads in bed for instance

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halroach · 9 Jun 2016, 08:24

FlexWindow 2.0 now also in Traditional Chinese! - 含繁體中文版本

Just a little update. FlexWindow 2.0 and FlexSlat 1.0 are now available in Chinese too!
If you have purchased these, and wish to download the Chinese version, access the same link from the email you received upon purchase.

shueda · 9 Jun 2016, 15:06

Is there a solution for double-hung windows?

halroach · 9 Jun 2016, 15:24

@shueda said:

Is there a solution for double-hung windows?

Not yet. But it's on my list.

I'm currently working on a FlexDoor - which is in working condition (using it on a project of mine), but it's still missing a few important features so it's not in release state yet...).

I've also started working on FlexCornerWindow...

Actually, I would be very glad to hear which types of windows you all would like to see Flexed...

utiler · 9 Jun 2016, 23:45

Hi Yoni, purchased Flex Window and so far so good.

I have a few suggestions that if implemented I would definitely buy FlexSlat and your upcoming FlexDoor.

See attached images:

The glazing component needs to be separate elements between mullions. Seeing them pass through the mullion in plan is not right.

As you can see in this image it should stop and start at the edges of each mullion.

Also, having the glazing on a seperate layer allows it to turned off at larger scales for clear presentation. [EG; at 1:100 scale a 50mm wide window unit with glazing within will be appear to 'heavy given the section cut setting for walls will be the same across the section cut....

halroach · 10 Jun 2016, 08:09

@utiler said:

The glazing component needs to be separate elements between mullions. Seeing them pass through the mullion in plan is not right.

Hi,

Yes, I understand the issue with section cuts. Juju also pointed it out earlier.
A potential problem is that if applying separate windows in both vertical and horizontal directions, the dynamic component may become very slow... especially for large facades.
For small windows - it should probably be OK. It may also take quite a while to 'program' it (but that's my problem). I'll consider doing it (adding it to my list of things).

@utiler said:

Also, having the glazing on a seperate layer allows it to turned off at larger scales for clear presentation. [EG; at 1:100 scale a 50mm wide window unit with glazing within will be appear to 'heavy given the section cut setting for walls will be the same across the section cut....

You can easily customize the FlexWindow component, select the 'window pane component' within, and put it on a layer of your choice, and save the file as your "default copy" for later use. You can also right click and 'save as' to have it as a drag-n-drop file.

Just note that there are actually two separate window panes. 1 for thin windows (thickness = 0) and 1 for thick windows (thickness > 0)...

halroach · 16 Jun 2016, 08:44

FlexWindow 2.0 / 1.3 / Lite / FlexSlat 1.0 Now in French!

The entire (currnet ) Flex Series is now available in French. Can be accessed from the same download link in the email received upon purchase.

A French site is also available!
http://flexwindowfr.weebly.com/

Many Thanks to Pilou for his hard work and insights!

Also Many thanks to Charles Tom who helped translate to Traditional Chinese.

halroach · 29 Jun 2016, 08:14

FlexDoor coming soon...
(no definite day and hour yet, but it's coming along... )

A little animation in the link:
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40%26amp;t=65293

utiler · 1 Jul 2016, 02:50

@nickchun said:

This looks good but I have had this error come up
[attachment=1:3kminymn]Capture.JPG[/attachment:3kminymn]
Followed by this one..

I'm getting this too. [exploding it doesn't help at all....]

Any suggestions?

halroach · 1 Jul 2016, 03:53

@utiler said:

@nickchun said:

This looks good but I have had this error come up
[attachment=1:1iyix5ud]Capture.JPG[/attachment:1iyix5ud]
Followed by this one..

I'm getting this too. [exploding it doesn't help at all....]

Any suggestions?

Are you getting " ERROR: Expected ‘)’ @[1] " followed by " No classifier data returned. "?

For me, usually exploding once does it. The error sometimes comes up when I drag/import a model from a folder or from the component browser, and that model has a dynamic component within it. Exploding the component I just dragged in, surprisingly, doesn't really explode the component like you'd expect it to, because the elements are still grouped in a component... and the error goes away. (I think I remember reading somewhere that the bug has been reported, though I can't find that thread now)

If you intend to drag and drop dynamic components directly, one way to avoid the error is by right clicking on the dynamic component, and selecting 'save as'. The new file will be drag and drop friendly, but opening it directly will give you a dismantled component...

This might help
http://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-components-error-expected-1/19247/2
It links to this...
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?redirect=1%26amp;mid=2faecc718737506e4af4635b6ebb0145%26amp;id=2faecc718737506e4af4635b6ebb0145

Can you send me the model that's giving you the errors?

utiler · 4 Jul 2016, 00:29

Hi Yoni, this is what I get from any of the three DC's whether i drag and drop, insert manually or drag and context click:

I'll PM you the model.

halroach · 4 Jul 2016, 05:32

Hi Andrew,

Got your model, though I'm unable to recreate the error. It works fine for me.
Does this happen only in this model? or in other models as well? When does it first happen?

I am no expert in JavaScript errors, but I have found this happens to others as well with other dynamic components:

http://forums.sketchup.com/t/error-on-component-options-window-when-downloading-in-window/19991

From what I understood from the link, is that a possible workaround would be to copy the components and paste in place in another model... work on them there, and paste in place back. Or, I think to make things simpler... copy ALL of your contents into another model and work on it as a new file.
That work for me sometimes with other unrelated errors that I was never able to fix/figure out... just move to a new location and start fresh. Sometimes I figured out only months later that it was some plugin conflicting somehow... which leads me to...

I really don't know, buy maybe a plugin is conflicting!?
Try disabling all your plugins and see if the error still pops up. Also, it might be that a conflicting plugin causes the fault to occur, and then the model is toast from there on, no matter what plugin you have now... so it would be harder to track when it happens. Keep your eyes open
Check the ruby console ('window' - 'ruby console') - see if you find any other error messages in there when it happens.

Hope something here helps you out...

@utiler said:

Hi Yoni, this is what I get from any of the three DC's whether i drag and drop, insert manually or drag and context click:

I'll PM you the model.

utiler · 4 Jul 2016, 23:21

Ok, I should have troubleshot a bit; It seems to be ok in a new model.....