[Plugin][$] FredoScale - v3.6a - 01 Apr 24

pbacot · 10 Mar 2016, 15:53

Can I use this to scale a component without scaling any inner components/geometry (just increasing and decreasing the space between objects)?

I.E there are 20 sub components in the the component and I would like the components to remain the same size while scale, and only the size between the components to shrink and expand proportionally.

From your description I don't think so. I have not seen any sort of setting that would allow that. You can do that sort of thing sequentially in one direction with "stretching" controlling the "divider" location, and performing a stretch for each space, but it wouldn't be possible in all directions.

masterpaul · 10 Mar 2016, 22:04

@pbacot said:

@masterpaul said:

Can I use this to scale a component without scaling any inner components/geometry (just increasing and decreasing the space between objects)?

I.E there are 20 sub components in the the component and I would like the components to remain the same size while scale, and only the size between the components to shrink and expand proportionally.

From your description I don't think so. I have not seen any sort of setting that would allow that. You can do that sort of thing sequentially in one direction with "stretching" controlling the "divider" location, and performing a stretch for each space, but it wouldn't be possible in all directions.

Yeah unfortunately; however I found another method:

If someone has access to sketchup pro and dynamic components he can permanently set the dimensions of each component (for example in the size attributes click lenx, type "=40",press enter and repeat for lenY and LenZ) and it's really simple to do. Then no mater how many components he has selected and scales them all at ones they will always remain the original size, increasing or decreasing the space between them. Saves a lot of time when doing seating on stadiums for example.

Regular Sketchup users will have to do it the old fashion way until someone creates a plugin for this.

nbromz · 10 Nov 2016, 08:25

Hi,

Just installed Sketchup 2017, and when using the Fredoscale- radial bending sketchup crashes as soon as the command is completed. Just wondering whether this is a problem with my system or a known compatibility problem for Sketchup 2017?

Kind Regards,

Nigel

Dave R · 10 Nov 2016, 16:51

I just tested it and it works fine on my machine. Did you install Fredoscale and LibFredo6 fresh from the Plugin Store or did you just copy over from an older SU install?

nbromz · 10 Nov 2016, 22:09

Just removed and reinstalled them but still the same problem

regards,

Nigel

nbromz · 10 Nov 2016, 22:51

Hi,
Just done an installation repair on sketchup and now the plugin is working great - thank god-as its one of my favourites!

Regards,

Nigel

nbromz · 29 Nov 2016, 08:47

Hi,

Sorry i thought i solved the problem with the installation but it crashes when an object is grouped- works fine when exploded - but get bug splat when bending a group object.
Iam using Sketchup 2017- windows 7 professional

fredo6 · 29 Nov 2016, 10:45

@nbromz said:

Hi,

Sorry i thought i solved the problem with the installation but it crashes when an object is grouped- works fine when exploded - but get bug splat when bending a group object.
Iam using Sketchup 2017- windows 7 professional

Could you post or PM the model, with indications of which part you try to bend.
In general complications come from multiple instances of components.

Fredo

pjalbert · 30 Nov 2016, 20:25

hi guys
Actually I am having the same problem in Sketchup 2017 Pro. I wanted to bend a cube, and as soon I exit the tool it bugsplatted on me. It also crashes using "twisting with orientation of scaling box". It only happens when the object is a group or component.

joxter87 · 16 Dec 2016, 08:51

Hi Fredo!

I have a colleague with the same issue as FZSarasota and pjalbert, after using
radial bend and deselect the object SUP17 crash, it occurs only when used on a
component or a group.

You are however able to save the bend first and then deselect the object to preserve it
when you reopen the document.

As we use this tool everyday in our work its very frustrating. I have the same
setup except i use Windows 10 and he uses Windows 7, for me it works perfect.
We have tried to re-install the plugins whithout any result.

Otherwise, Thank you for a great plugin!

fredo6 · 19 Dec 2016, 05:57

For info, the crash of RadialBend (and Twist), when you have the Dicing on, is identified.

There is another thread to follow up on the issue.

I don't have a 'clean' fix for the time being.

Fredo

FZSarasota · 19 Dec 2016, 07:20

Thanks for the heads up, I'll go to that thread... Don't worry Fredo, all the other tools in the plugin work Great! I'll grab the fix whenever you release it (take your time, wink)

-Terry

PS: I moved the last two posts over to the thread you listed.....

FZSarasota · 19 Dec 2016, 07:26

Hi Fredo,

EDIT: I moved this post over to the thread you linked in last reply.

http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=66489

-Terry

FZSarasota · 19 Dec 2016, 07:34

Hi Fredo,

EDIT: I moved this message over to this thread (sorry for the mis-post).

http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=66489

-Terry

slb_jwm · 24 Dec 2016, 00:03

Just reinstalled FredoScale v2.8a in SU 2017. Working fine, but the Extension Manager says 'Outdated signature'. The LibGFredo6 extension is happily saying 'Signed'.

Does this matter?

Dave R · 24 Dec 2016, 00:24

It won't keep Fredoscale from working correctly.

fredo6 · 24 Dec 2016, 18:53

NEW RELEASE: FredoScale v2.9a - 24 Dec 16

FredoScale 2.9a is a maintenance release providing a workaround to potential bugsplats encountered specifically with SU2017.

One small limitation in SU2017 is that you can only do one single Radial Bend at a time.

See main post of this thread for Download.

Fredo

fredo6 · 2 Jan 2017, 14:47

NEW RELEASE: FredoScale v2.9b - 02 Jan 17

FredoScale 2.9b is a maintenance release providing another workaround to potential bugsplats encountered specifically with SU2017, for Radial Bend and Twist when dicer is on.

One small limitation in SU2017 is that you can only do one single Radial Bend at a time.

See main post of this thread for Download.

Fredo

pilou · 2 Jan 2017, 18:23

I was with a guy who had SU 8 : Radial Bending don't display the orange horizontal lines and makes not the rounding volume : only an inclined volume!

fredo6 · 2 Jan 2017, 18:41

@pilou said:

I was with a guy who had SU 8 : Radial Bending don't display the orange horizontal lines and makes not the rounding volume : only an inclined volume!

I think he needs to activate the dicer

press F4
or Contextual menu

Fredo