Housebuilder

Helle · 15 Apr 2019, 20:57

Tried to install from this thread, but keep getting:

Error Loading File HouseBuilder_extension.rb
Error: #<NameError: undefined local variable or method exec_on_autoload' for main:Object> C:/Users/Helle/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/HouseBuilder_extension.rb:197:in <top (required)>'

I need the metric version in SU 2016 pro, but I simply cannot figure out what to do (sorry if this has been asked before)

TIG · 16 Apr 2019, 10:44

Did you get the latest metric RBZ from the link suggested in an earlier post here - http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=564448#p564448

It works for me...

It is old and flaky, and there are newer/better tools around now... but it will work if you load the most recent version...

abrahamsfam18 · 16 May 2019, 01:28

I have tried following all the steps listed above but can't get homebuilder installed and working on my PC in Sketchup 2019 Pro. The extension just says "unsigned" in the extension manager.

Dave R · 16 May 2019, 09:28

Unsigned does not mean it isn't installed. In fact that is an indication that it is indeed installed. As long as you leave loading permission for extensions set to allow unsigned extensions to load, there's no need to worry about it being unsigned.

This is an old extension though and may not run correctly in SU2019 due to changes in the scripting language version since the extension's last update. There are newer extensions out there that do work.

Jacester · 1 Dec 2019, 16:05

I have the file d/l ed on the computer it says it's in the extension warehouse but, to no avail does it work.. I'm ready to throw my computer through the wall.. wtf why is it so hard to do this simple af task????

Dave R · 2 Dec 2019, 00:19

@jacester said:

I have the file d/l ed on the computer it says it's in the extension warehouse

Do you mean it shows as installed in Extension Manager? This extension is not hosted in the Extension Warehouse.

@jacester said:

wtf why is it so hard to do this simple af task????

All you need to do is look in the correct menu. This extension shows in the Draw menu or you can display the toolbar.

dannygerhard17 · 21 Dec 2019, 13:38

I down loaded house builder and install the file into sketch up,but in the warehouse manager it is saying unsigned so is not function correctly, what am I doing wrong???

Dave R · 21 Dec 2019, 14:38

@dannygerhard17 said:

what am I doing wrong???

Leaping to the incorrect conclusion that "Unsigned" means the extension doesn't work. Unsigned would only prevent the extension from loading if you've set the loading permission to limit loading. The Housebuilder extensions hosted here do work just fine in current versions of SketchUp.

Speaking of current versions of SketchUp, which one are you using. Your profile indicates SketchUp 2019 Free/Make but that couldn't be since there is no SketchUp 2019 Make.

dannygerhard17 · 21 Dec 2019, 15:34

My mistake I typed the wrong version I am using Sketch up 2017

Dave R · 21 Dec 2019, 15:44

How about updating your profile so it is correct? Update it on the SketchUp forum, too.

LetsSee · 15 Feb 2020, 13:16

@ckizer said:

Unfortunately the only version hosted here that worked is metric version.

Time to adapt. to. metric. system.
Note that I didn't say to learn: There's nothing to learn about metric system: it's intuitive. Hence why our two-year old could already use it. Try that with the imperial system.
It's really JUST your habit. that. stops. you.

@ckizer said:

I'm trying to design a house in the US, so this won't work.

??
How much proof do you need that even. US. houses. can. be. designed. and. built. per. metric system.

No offense, just funny.

eric_jaramillohomes · 23 Apr 2020, 02:09

I downloaded and tried House Builder. Thanks for a great plugin!

In the version I downloaded, the imperial sizes for lumber were not quite correct. In House Builder, 1x was 1/2", likewise, 12x was 11.5". I wish that lumber in the US were that simple. Unfortunately, 1x should be 3/4", 6x is 5 1/2", and anything larger is 3/4" smaller than nominal. I put a simple case statement in the correct spot in the program, and I am now getting the correct US sizes. I am uploading the corrected file as HouseBuilder_extension1.rbz.

Thanks again for a great plugin. I am looking forward to using it often.

Best wishes

This has correct US sizes for lumber.

Ekern001 · 12 Oct 2020, 02:45

Hello,

I am a beginner using Sketchup and trying to design a cottage. I have tried to download House Builder through this forum but it says I need the app to install the plugin. What current plans work with House Builder? I assume the fact I'm using the free web based version is why I can't access this right? Thanks in advance!

Dave R · 12 Oct 2020, 15:50

@ekern001 said:

I assume the fact I'm using the free web based version is why I can't access this right? Thanks in advance!

Housebuilder is an extension for SketchUp. Since you are using the web-based version of SketchUp and it doesn't have any implementation for extensions, you are correct that you can't use this. You need to be using a desktop version. If this is for hobbyist type use you can use SketchUp 2017 Make. If you are using SketchUp for your work, you need to be using SketchUp 2020 Pro (and if you are sticking with the web version, Shop instead of Free for work use.) You can get the desktop versions from sketchup.com/download/all.

kedge · 16 May 2021, 16:33

Hi all, returning to sketchup after a 9 year hiatus. Disappointed to see that when I loaded HB, there no longer seems to be window and door framing included. Also, there do not seem to be any free or inexpensive programs that do what HB does? Looking for some help / advice on this.

Thanks in advance...

Jim

Dave R · 17 May 2021, 11:00

@kedge said:

Disappointed to see that when I loaded HB, there no longer seems to be window and door framing included.

What Housebuilder extension did you install? I install the one this thread refers to and it has both door and window framing included. This was done just now using that extension.

Although the extension does work in SU2021, it is quite old and no longer being supported. The Medeek extensions for construction, while not free are being supported and have much more capability than Housebuilder.

creatura_n · 29 Oct 2021, 13:59

Is there any chance that we can use centimetes instead of inch>?

yodha2400 · 8 Feb 2022, 03:19

The housebuilder extension is not working for me and the file is a .rbz it says its unsigned.
Can you help?

Dave R · 8 Feb 2022, 11:54

@yodha2400 said:

The housebuilder extension is not working for me

What isn't working?

@yodha2400 said:

and the file is a .rbz it says its unsigned.

Unsigned doesn't mean the extension won't work unless you have permissions set to not allow unsigned extensions to load. The extension works fine in SketchUp 2022 if it is allowed to load. Example from a few moments ago.

TIG · 8 Feb 2022, 12:24

@yodha2400 said:

The housebuilder extension is not working for me and the file is a .rbz it says its unsigned.
Can you help?

Most extensions download as RBZ files.
These need installing using the Extensions > Extension Manager.
Its dialog has an Install Extension button on its bottom section...

Many older extensions are not signed at all [or they have outdated signatures]... e.g. where their authors are no longer actively supporting them etc...
If you have your Extension Manager dialog's > Loading Policy set to 'Unrestricted' it will be fine...
Provided that you only install extensions' RBZ files from trusted sites like EWH and here [or established authors direct sites], then there is no benefit in restricting yourself to use only 'signed' ones...