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    fredo6
    last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 07:29

    @rv1974 said:

    I searched hard to find how to save this method as default but no luck. Is it possible at least make this tool to remember last used settings at least? If it could remember them permanently it'd be even better. Thank you.

    Do you use the latest version (1.8a)? It keeps the latest settings across Sketchup sessions and I checked it works with SU2013.

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      rv1974
      last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 09:42

      Great news! โ˜€ Gone refreshing ALL of yours

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        rv1974
        last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 10:18

        I checked, v1.8.a doesn't keep my last used settings (at least junktion by connected lines method)

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          fredo6
          last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 10:35

          @rv1974 said:

          I checked, v1.8.a doesn't keep my last used settings (at least junktion by connected lines method)

          I forgot to say that you need to enable the option in Default Parameters....

          Curviloft - Enabling Save Parameters.png

          Fredo

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            jgb
            last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 16:02

            @fredo6 said:

            @jgb said:

            I wholeheartedly agree, but please also update your last 32 bit version as well.
            I cannot run 64 bit apps on my old PC. I'm still running Make V.13.

            What do you mean?
            Do you have issues with Curviloft on Sketchup 2013?

            It's not that I have issues with CL in SU-2013, just I thought the latest CL update versions were 64 bit only. I will D/L the latest later this week.


            jgb

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              fredo6
              last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 16:32

              @jgb said:

              It's not that I have issues with CL in SU-2013, just I thought the latest CL update versions were 64 bit only. I will D/L the latest later this week.

              In principle, Ruby script are independent from the OS details (hopefully), but sometimes dependent on the SketchUp version.

              The trend is effectively that I will progressively transition my scripts toward SU2016 and above, but I'll keep usually the existing version, at least in maintenance mode, and the new version would probably include more functionality. This is what happens with RoundCorner and FredoCorner. So when you see FredoLoft published for SU2016+, you would still have access to Curviloft, even if it would likely be in maintenance mode.

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                jgb
                last edited by 11 Dec 2018, 18:33

                @fredo6 said:

                @jgb said:

                It's not that I have issues with CL in SU-2013, just I thought the latest CL update versions were 64 bit only. I will D/L the latest later this week.

                In principle, Ruby script are independent from the OS details (hopefully), but sometimes dependent on the SketchUp version.

                Thanks again. ๐Ÿ˜„ I'll now upgrade SU to 2016 (32bit) and all my plugins/extensions as well.


                jgb

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                  Einstein
                  last edited by 11 Jan 2019, 12:26

                  I made a loft and added a forced pair for each vertex of profile. Now there are some unnecessary pairs (yellow ones) between vertices and I was thinking if it's possible to remove them before applying the loft.
                  In this case both profiles - upper and lower - are hexagons. So intuitively, pairs should be created between vertices only. Instead, Curviloft connected each vertex of lower profile to edge midpoint of upper profile, which created a lot of unnecessary edges. So I'm thinking if I could force the tool to always match vertex-to-vertex when profiles have the same number of verts.


                  how to remove unnecessary pair.png

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                    fredo6
                    last edited by 11 Jan 2019, 12:57

                    @einstein said:

                    I made a loft and added a forced pair for each vertex of profile. Now there are some unnecessary pairs (yellow ones) between vertices and I was thinking if it's possible to remove them before applying the loft.
                    In this case both profiles - upper and lower - are hexagons. So intuitively, pairs should be created between vertices only. Instead, Curviloft connected each vertex of lower profile to edge midpoint of upper profile, which created a lot of unnecessary edges. So I'm thinking if I could force the tool to always match vertex-to-vertex when profiles have the same number of verts.

                    I think there is an option to match vertex to vertex.

                    Anyway, the best would be to post your model so that I have a look.

                    Keep in mind that for a human brain, you see indeed two similar hexagons, but for the script, these are two curves to match in different planes.

                    Fredo

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                      Einstein
                      last edited by 12 Jan 2019, 10:46

                      @fredo6 said:

                      @einstein said:

                      I made a loft and added a forced pair for each vertex of profile. Now there are some unnecessary pairs (yellow ones) between vertices and I was thinking if it's possible to remove them before applying the loft.
                      In this case both profiles - upper and lower - are hexagons. So intuitively, pairs should be created between vertices only. Instead, Curviloft connected each vertex of lower profile to edge midpoint of upper profile, which created a lot of unnecessary edges. So I'm thinking if I could force the tool to always match vertex-to-vertex when profiles have the same number of verts.

                      I think there is an option to match vertex to vertex.

                      Anyway, the best would be to post your model so that I have a look.

                      Keep in mind that for a human brain, you see indeed two similar hexagons, but for the script, these are two curves to match in different planes.

                      Fredo

                      I used default method "Match vertex to vertex (when possible)" but looks like the case was interpreted as "impossible" ๐Ÿ˜›

                      Here's an example:


                      vertex matching.skp

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                        fredo6
                        last edited by 12 Jan 2019, 18:11

                        I understand. There is something wrong in the vertex matching, also in the Loft by Spline tool. I'll need to have a closer look.

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                          reza1813
                          last edited by 9 Feb 2019, 18:23

                          Dear Fredo,
                          Hello, I kindly reach you to suggest some feature for the future update of Curviloft plugin.

                          1. I wonder to know why Curviloft doesn't create a surface when we have an Integrated curve. In fact, I always use the Soap Skin Bubble plugin in order to deal with this type of shape and unfortunately I have a problem to push surface properly. Would you mind any possibility to add this feature of Soap Skin Bubble plugin to the next version of Curviloft concerning to create the surface for all type of connected line and curve?
                            Curviloft

                          2. Furthermore, this is the FormZ software. I wonder to know, Is there any possibility to change the type of surface and also how it is pushed and pulled in the Curviloft with some icon in order to increase or decrease it like FormZ software? (I know that there is some option in the spline method)
                            Curviloft-Formz

                          Sincerely
                          Hamidreza

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                            fredo6
                            last edited by 10 Feb 2019, 11:14

                            Well, there is space for several methods.

                            Curviloft does not use the same approach as Soap Skin & Bubble. When you have a continuous contour, you need to tell Curviloft where to break it in 3 or 4 pieces. You can use small segments for this, that is small standalone edges which you position along the contour.

                            For FormZ feature, this is also a different approach, based on Nurbs. The closest I see for this type of feature is Vertex Tools by Thomthom.

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                              Moi_SU
                              last edited by 10 Jun 2019, 11:59

                              Hi there,

                              I got so excited when I can accross this plugin, but sadly Curviloft is not working at all at the moment.
                              I have recently downloaded it - so it's a first time application.

                              Successfully installed LibFredo6 Version 8.9a and Curviloft 1.8a in SketchUp 2018. I can also load the CL toolset, but sadly it is not doing anything when clicking on the icons and following instructions.

                              Am I missing something?
                              Your help would be greatly appreciated!

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                                Dave R
                                last edited by 11 Jun 2019, 16:47

                                @moi_su said:

                                Am I missing something?

                                Most likely. Upload your model so we can see what you are working with.

                                Etaoin Shrdlu

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                                  fredo6
                                  last edited by 11 Jun 2019, 20:59

                                  @moi_su said:

                                  Successfully installed LibFredo6 Version 8.9a and Curviloft 1.8a in SketchUp 2018. I can also load the CL toolset, but sadly it is not doing anything when clicking on the icons and following instructions.

                                  Just in case, could you open the Ruby Console to see if there are errors displaying.

                                  Fredo

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                                    Mousa_SA
                                    last edited by 14 Aug 2019, 15:36

                                    Hello,

                                    I have noticed a strange behavior when I use "Loft by Spline" With half circles, it is only works if I choose 3 arcs, is it a normal behavior?


                                    Half cilrcles issue.gif

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                                      fredo6
                                      last edited by 14 Aug 2019, 15:44

                                      @mousa_sa said:

                                      I have noticed a strange behavior when I use "Loft by Spline" With half circles, it is only works if I choose 3 arcs, is it a normal behavior?

                                      There is a bug with this kind of coplanar configuration, for some types of junction.

                                      In your case, just make sure that the junction type is the 'straight line', as shown below:

                                      Bug arc coplanar.png

                                      I'll fix the bug later on.

                                      Fredo

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                                        Mousa_SA
                                        last edited by 16 Aug 2019, 07:00

                                        Thank you for the tips Fredo, it works fine now.

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                                          Steve Jacobs
                                          last edited by 28 Oct 2019, 08:34

                                          Hi,

                                          Steve Jacobs here in Jersey UK

                                          I am struggling to get Curviloft to load, any ideas

                                          System Macbook Pro 2018
                                          Sketchup Pro for Mac 2019

                                          Screenshot below shows Fredo6 LibFredo6 installed and enabled

                                          I sign in to Sketchucation and file downloads.

                                          Try to open downloaded file and system gives me the message loading but hangs there for hours until I turn off the machine.

                                          Tried many times in different combinations

                                          Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

                                          Regards

                                          Steve J.

                                          /Users/steve/Desktop/Screenshot 2019-10-28 at 08.26.14.png

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