[Plugin] Shape Bender Beta

Dave R · 12 Oct 2020, 17:12

What have I done wrong.

You've set up the model incorrectly. You should have the straight line directly in front of the straight component as I have here. Not strung out down the red axis as you did.

Set up as I show it, Shape Bender works as expected. It put the bent version the same distance behind the curve as the straight component is behind the straight line.

You want to remember that the relationship between the location of the straight component and straight line affects the relationship of the bent component to the curve. Shape Bender did exactly what you asked it to do even though it's not what you were hoping for.

AndressaRPassos · 7 Jun 2021, 21:52

Please, I need Help.

Using Sketchup 2019, using shape bender and doing all the steps, the console ruby returns...

Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'
Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method /' for nil:NilClass> C:/Users/andre/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2019/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:624:in draw'

I need help!

Dave R · 9 Jun 2021, 15:07

Go to the Extension Warehouse and install the latest version from there. Then restart SketchUp and see how it goes.

When you installed SketchUp 2019 did you right click on the downloaded installer and choose Run as administrator from the Context menu? If not, or if you don't remember, do so now and choose the Repair option when it is presented. That'll make sure you have folder permissions set correctly.

If you don't have the 2019 installer you can get it from sketchup.com/download/all

vmayol · 11 Jun 2021, 22:28

Hi i can not install the plug in. it says unsigned. what should i do. thank you vicky.

Dave R · 12 Jun 2021, 12:29

Why can't you install it? "Unsigned" has no bearing on whether of not an extension will work. It will load if you have the Loading Policy set to allow it.

What version of SketchUp are you actually using? Your profile indicates SketchUp 2021 Make which does not exist.

pep75 · 4 Jul 2021, 13:00

Can't manage it to work in 2021.... Anyone a solution?

Dave R · 4 Jul 2021, 13:07

@pep75 said:

Can't manage it to work in 2021.... Anyone a solution?

Probably incorrect set up. It works fine in 2021 here. Click on the picture.

Make sure you've set up the model correctly.

Share the file so we can see what you've got.

pep75 · 4 Jul 2021, 13:54

Thanks Dave, but I can't install it!

pep75 · 4 Jul 2021, 13:57

Sorry, it works now...in the Extension Manager the 'disabled' switch was on.... (?)

Dave R · 4 Jul 2021, 14:03

@pep75 said:

Thanks Dave, but I can't install it!

That's different than it not working.

@pep75 said:

in the Extension Manager the 'disabled' switch was on.... (?)

Did you disable it at some point?

pep75 · 4 Jul 2021, 16:00

Not that I'm aware of...don't know why I would do that. Strange..But thanks for you support!

dothibichngoc · 13 Jul 2021, 01:12

I have taken the steps
but when i click on the curve it doesn't show the histogram
I keep pressing enter but no result

Dave R · 13 Jul 2021, 12:47

Share the .skp file so we can see what you have.

What version of SketchUp are you actually using? Your profile says 2019 Make but there is no such version.

cboy1980 · 22 Feb 2022, 14:34

Something I noticed, but probably already posted somewhere here is that if the group and accordingly the straight line is bigger than the curve (in length) it will give very strange outcomes.
So make sure that the part that needs to be bend is in length shorter than the curve.

Hope that helps

Dave R · 22 Feb 2022, 15:30

@cboy1980 said:

So make sure that the part that needs to be bend is in length shorter than the curve.

If the object being bent is not the same length as the curve, it will be stretched or compressed to the length of the curve. If you don't want that distortion, make the straight object the same length as the curve. Also keep in mind that the location of the straight line relative to the straight object affects the bent object.

mrdg · 30 Nov 2022, 00:33

Can you fix the end of a bent object where the edges get soften for no reason.

Dave R · 30 Nov 2022, 12:43

Yes. You can quickly fix that by triple clicking on the bent component with Select and then right click on it and choose Soften/Smooth.

designerbursa · 23 Jun 2023, 13:00

Error: #<ArgumentError: Invalid arguments.>
C:/Users/User/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2021/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:302:in add_text' C:/Users/User/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2021/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:302:in curve_labeler'
C:/Users/User/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2021/SketchUp/Plugins/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender_data.rb:191:in `onLButtonUp'

TIG · 23 Jun 2023, 14:39

Are you following the correct sequence of selections, and are the line and curve drawn in the right relationship ?
This tool has been around for years and works well when it is passed the correct selection etc...

If you revisit your process but still have issues then please post a simple example SKP with the problem and clearly explain your steps to failure...

vinhnguyen2012 · 2 Apr 2025, 04:21

I see the shape bender plugin is free. But when I download sketchup, I need to register to use it.