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  • T Offline
    TIG Moderator
    last edited by 12 Apr 2019, 11:47

    If you get the latest version of 'Roof' from the PluginStore, then it should be fully signed and compatible for all current SketchUp versions...

    Where did your problem version come from ?


    Notwithstanding that - in reality the 'validity' of the extension's signature [or it even being 'unsigned'] doesn't matter very much.

    If you have download an extension's RBZ from a trusted source [like EWH, SketchUcation, or a well known developer's web-site], then that RBZ might be somewhat old and therefore it's not been re-signed for some newer versions of SketchUp, BUT it is very probable that it will still work in those newer versions.

    It's a PITA to get everything recompiled into an RBZ, and submit it to SketchUp's portal to get the latest signature added, then republish it: older extensions that haven't needed updating to suit changes in the newer SketchUp's Ruby API, will often have out of date signatures, or might even be 'unsigned'.
    With 'free' extensions it's unreasonable to expect authors to re-sign everything, at every update...

    The global fix is easy - to allow you to load and use these older plugins and extensions... simply set your SketchUp > Window > Extension Manager > Loading Policy to be 'Unrestricted'.
    After you restart SketchUp and previously 'blocked' extensions will be loaded and be available for use...

    TIG

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    • J Offline
      JakubPelka
      last edited by 23 Apr 2019, 12:58

      It's great plugin. Thanks!
      But... is there a chance for a Gambrel option?
      Will be glad for any info!

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      • T Offline
        TIG Moderator
        last edited by 24 Apr 2019, 12:41

        It's an old Plugin, unlikely to have any major changes...

        There's already a 'Mansard' option - this allows you two roof pitches per slope - to make a Mansard or Sprocketed roof form.

        If you want your own kind of 'Gambrel' roof [which I think is called a 'Mansard' roof in many other locales], then you can edit a simpler roof form - and manually add/erase the necessary changes ?

        TIG

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        • R Offline
          Ray Brown
          last edited by 26 Oct 2019, 20:35

          TIG:
          What am I missing?? I've installed V5.0 and still can't get hipped roof to work in either 2018 or 2019 on my MacBook Pro. I've followed your Help instructions, but nothing seems to work. I can generate gable end and pyramids, but no hips or mansards. HELP!!

          Ray Brown
          Ray Brown Urban Design

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          • T Offline
            TIG Moderator
            last edited by 27 Oct 2019, 12:56

            Have you run it with the Ruby Console open to see if there are any error messages ?

            The face you use to make the outline of the hipped roof cannot be at z=0...

            Draw a shape on the ground [z=0], then extrude it upwards using PushPull.
            Now select just the top face of the geometry and run the Hipped Roof tool...
            Any luck ?

            TIG

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              Ray Brown
              last edited by 27 Oct 2019, 16:18

              When I ran it with the Ruby Console open, there were no error messages and the Plugin worked just fine in both 2018 and 2019. Some kind of long-distance sorcery from you, no doubt. Thanks.

              Ray Brown
              Ray Brown Urban Design

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                Juanjoxxx
                last edited by 10 Dec 2019, 00:24

                For me, it doesnt work.

                When I run the program, it exits or closes.

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                • T Offline
                  TIG Moderator
                  last edited by 10 Dec 2019, 12:10

                  @juanjoxxx said:

                  For me, it doesnt work.

                  When I run the program, it exits or closes.

                  Please explain more details.
                  Is this problem in v2017 ?
                  If you run it with the Ruby Console open are there any error messages ?
                  There are several tools with the 'Roof' set: which one is causing the problem ?
                  When you say 'it exits' do you mean it just doesn't do any thing, or that SketchUp itself closes ?
                  No error messages at all ??

                  Are you using the tool as the usage notes explain ?
                  e.g. the flat face forming the outline for the hipped roof tool cannot be at z=0, and it is possible to devise a face that cannot accept a hipped roof - but then an error message should tell you that...

                  TIG

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                  • K Offline
                    kaciecomeaux
                    last edited by 17 Feb 2020, 14:48

                    I have downloaded this roof tool but I am having a hard time using it. I watched videos. I use sketchup with dynascape. I import 2D drawings into skethchup and replace with components. When I use the select face roof tools, like hipped or gabled roofs, nothing happens. Only the color of the face changes but stays flat. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. Is there somewhere that I can obtain more info on how to use this tool? I thought maybe these roofs are too complex for the tool, so I created a box and tried to put a roof on it and the same thing happens. Please Help! It looks like it can be an amazing tool if I could just get it to work.

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                    • T Offline
                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by 17 Feb 2020, 19:03

                      It is an old toolset... but it should work.
                      Use it with the Ruby Console open...
                      A few pointers...
                      The face for a hipped roof must be flat and NOT at z=0.
                      There should be prompts on the status-bar and dialogs that ask for inputs...
                      Report any errors from the Ruby Console...

                      TIG

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                      • K Offline
                        kaciecomeaux
                        last edited by 17 Feb 2020, 20:30

                        @tig said:

                        It is an old toolset... but it should work.
                        Use it with the Ruby Console open...
                        A few pointers...
                        The face for a hipped roof must be falt and NOT at z=0.
                        There should be prompts on the status-bar and dialogs that ask for inputs...
                        Report any errors from the Ruby Console...

                        Please forgive me, I am fairly new to sketchup. I know that is a ruby file but what does " use it with ruby console open" mean?

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                          pilou
                          last edited by 17 Feb 2020, 22:29

                          It's a little box screen that display in text mode in real time all that is working on the screen of Sketchup!

                          If there is an error that is displayed and like this that help a lot for debbugging! πŸ˜„

                          Frenchy Pilou
                          Is beautiful that please without concept!
                          My Little site :)

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                          • T Offline
                            TIG Moderator
                            last edited by 17 Feb 2020, 22:37

                            Menu - Window > Ruby Console...
                            Opens a window that lists errors/outputs and also lets you type in simple Ruby commands...

                            TIG

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                            • L Offline
                              Lazukin
                              last edited by 8 May 2020, 20:13

                              Big thanks to you.

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                                Valbano
                                last edited by 18 Aug 2020, 20:47

                                Upgraded to the 2018 version. In doing so, i lost my two extentions, Tig Roof and Dashed Lines. Tried to install Tig Roof from Plugin in store. I get this error message. "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please insstall an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Setting Page." Anyone have experience this situation?

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                                  TIG Moderator
                                  last edited by 18 Aug 2020, 21:40

                                  At last after a private email exchange we get the issue revealed !

                                  This is nothing to do with SketchUcation.com or its RBZ downloads...

                                  When you download anything from the Internet your browser will having certain settings to determine what happens to that downloaded file.
                                  These are set up for each file-type...
                                  So your 'options' will vary depending on your Internet browser's settings, and then the file-type.
                                  I suggest you edit your browser's options and ensure that RBZ file types are always prompted for a saved-file destination - usually your Downloads folder - but you could even avoid the 'save' prompt and always save them into Downloads ?
                                  Otherwise your browser settings can assume you want to open the file immediately, hence the prompt to choose an app.
                                  But you cannot open an RBZ file in an app.
                                  You must download it, then install it from within SketchUp itself...

                                  What's your internet-browser ?
                                  With that info we can advice you more specifically on the required setup for downloading/saving RBZ files, in your settings/options...

                                  I repeat the process from my recent private email exchange...

                                  @unknownuser said:

                                  Here's how to get it [installed], step by step...
                                  Download its RBZ file from the PluginStore.
                                  Save it somewhere sensible - like your Downloads folder...
                                  [see earlier about your browser's settings prompting for 'save' rather than 'open']
                                  ...
                                  In SketchUp open the Extension Manager dialog from the Window menu item.
                                  Click the bottom-left red-button 'Install Extension'.
                                  Find and open the RBZ.
                                  SketchUp then installs it for you...

                                  PS: I've also merged this into the main 'Roof' thread, where it belongs...

                                  TIG

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                                  • T Offline
                                    TIG Moderator
                                    last edited by 19 Aug 2020, 12:16

                                    In anticipation of your reply about what-browser...
                                    Attached are the settings/options for the most common PC-based browsers, accessed from the top toolbar "..." or 'cog' button.

                                    Firefox_Options-General
                                    [attachment=3:1id27rd4]<!-- ia3 -->Firefox-Options-General.PNG<!-- ia3 -->[/attachment:1id27rd4]
                                    Chrome-Settings-Downloads
                                    [attachment=2:1id27rd4]<!-- ia2 -->Chrome-Settings-Downloads.PNG<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment:1id27rd4]
                                    Edge-Settings-Downloads
                                    [attachment=1:1id27rd4]<!-- ia1 -->Edge-Settings-Downloads.PNG<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment:1id27rd4]
                                    InternetExplorer-Internet_Options-Security-Downloads
                                    [attachment=0:1id27rd4]<!-- ia0 -->InternetExplorer-Internet_Options-Security-Downloads.PNG<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:1id27rd4]

                                    Use the one applicable to you...


                                    Firefox_Options-General.PNG


                                    Chrome-Settings-Downloads.PNG


                                    Edge-Settings-Downloads.PNG


                                    InternetExplorer-Internet_Options-Security-Downloads.PNG

                                    TIG

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                                      L1bn00
                                      last edited by 31 Mar 2021, 20:29

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                                        presha98
                                        last edited by 25 Apr 2021, 13:41

                                        HOW DO I DOWNLOAD IT

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                                          Dave R
                                          last edited by 25 Apr 2021, 19:06

                                          @presha98 said:

                                          HOW DO I DOWNLOAD IT

                                          No need to use all caps. Go to the first post of the thread and click the Download button.
                                          https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=66826

                                          Please correct your profile. You've indicated you are using a SketchUp version that does not exist. Showing the actual version you are using helps us help you.

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