Fredo Plugins Error

[brubarbieri]

Hi everyone! Happy new year!

I'm trying to work with Fredo plugins without success. I would like to request help.

Important informations:
At first we had:

• SKP 2021 pro (PT language)
• Windows 10 (PT language)

This error happened during installation in several plugins: JointPushPull, TopoShaper, JointPushPull, FredoScale...

*[pre:3io0lz19]Error starting up plugin (creating menus and icons) undefined method `add_item´form nil:NilClass [in lib6traductor.rbe - # ´add_command(): line 1389]

c/users/bruba/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup2021/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1072:in 'rescue in blok in effective_load_part2'[/pre:3io0lz19]*

After talking to some colleagues and reading almost this entire forum...

• I uninstalled SKP (language PT) deleting everything, including the plugins folder, temporaries, everything, everything, everything...
• I up dated windows for the lasted versin (11) avalible
• I downloaded SKP (EN language) at Trimble website
• I installed it again as an admin
• I downloaded FredoLib - December 21st version
• I installed FredoLib through the extention manager

At this time, I only had the original SKP plugins and libfredo installed.

• SKP 2021 pro (EN language)

• Windows 11 (PT language)

• I downloaded JointPushPull at SU

• I installed it through the extention manager

• main menu appeared immediately

• closed and opened SKP
  No error. But, the buttons don't work. The auxiliary menu that should appear does not appear.

I thought the problem could be the firewall, blocking pop up windows.

• I disabled the firewall (McAfee)

• I reset the computer
  But unfortunately the buttons still have no function.

• I downloaded TopoShaper from the SU website

• Installed through the extention manager
  And the previous error reappeared.

Tried the same with JointPushPull and FredoScale and same error.

Any idea what might be going on or if we're doing something wrong? =/

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[fredo6]

Could you tell me if you have other plugins installed.

Just open the Ruby Console and copy / paste the following command and type Enter.

Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }

I suspect there is a conflict with a plugin that creates its menus asynchronously.

[brubarbieri]

Hi Fredo! Thank you for your reply.

I have no idea how to do what you ask me to... but i traid.

• download "ruby code editor" in extantion warehouse and copy/past like your instructions.
  What i got:
• Ruby says: #Sketchup::Selection:0x0000019c4093a840

Anyway answering your queston:
Yes, I do have other plugins instaled at this time, because I reintaled all yesterday AFTER clean up averything and delet all the plugins I use to have.
But, important to say, when I "started again" the first plugin I instaled was FredoLib. And when the error happened, there was only FredoLib and TopShaper installed, besides the native Sket plugins.

AND an important information for you:
I tryed this morning JointPushPullClassic_v2.2a (the old version).
And it seans to work well.

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[ltrain5000]

@fredo6 said:

Could you tell me if you have other plugins installed.

Just open the Ruby Console and copy / paste the following command and type Enter.

Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }

I suspect there is a conflict with a plugin that creates its menus asynchronously.

Ill give this a try. I cant get any of your plugins to work either and I uninstalled SU and reinstalled. here is the text of my Ruby Console with the line of code you pasted. My problems are identical to the OP, but I dont get an error. I cannot use any of the fredo extensions. None of the auxillary menus open up. This is a brand new version of SU.

Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }
["cmd_point_gadget.rb", "Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb", "Fredo6_Curviloft.rb", "Fredo6_FredoTools.rb", "Fredo6_JointPushPull.rb", "Fredo6_RoundCorner.rb", "Fredo6_TopoShaper.rb", "su_advancedcameratools.rb", "su_dynamiccomponents.rb", "su_sandbox.rb", "su_trimble_connect.rb", "tt_solid_inspector2.rb"]

EDIT: after several very frustrating house, the fix is to navigate to the Libfredo folder in windows and delete it. Close sketchup, reopen it, and then click on a fredo extension. this initiates the creation of a new folder and it works.

[rcopfer]

I've got a brand new MacBook, Apple 1M, Monterey 12.2.1, new download of Sketchup 22, new version of Fredo6; 12.5a.

It doesn't show up under the Extensions drop down menu even though it is in the extensions manager and enabled. The "Windows" menu in Sketchup contains the Fredo 6 Setting options...

Ruby Console Entry: Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }

Response: Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }
=> ["su_trimble_connect.rb", "su_sandbox.rb", "su_dynamiccomponents.rb", "Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb"]

What gives?

[Rich O Brien]

LibFredo 12.5 is a shared library other extensions use. On its own it serves no purpose.

[angusweb]

I am having exactly the same issue with a new install on Sketchup 2022. None of the Fredo6 extensions seem to bring up the secondary menus so are basically unusable.

Did anyone find a resolution? trying to get toposhaper to work primarily, but also not working for jointpushpull or toolsonsurface etc.

Thanks!

[angusweb]

I am having the same issue and wondered if anyone had found a solution yet?

Basically trying to get toposhaper to work on SketchUp 2022, but as per the original poster I am unable to get the fredo6 secondary menus to open up on toposhaper, jointpushpull, or toolsonsurface - so basically all the fredo extensions that I have installed.

I do have other extensions installed which may be interfering but I am not sure? See attached image

Thanks in advance

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[fredo6]

For those having a problem at startup with the error

Error starting up plugin (creating menus and icons) undefined method `add_item´form nil:NilClass

I suggest that you install LibFredo6 v12.6a, just published.

If the error is encountered, it opens the Ruby console and displays traces before the error.

I am interested in these traces, as I have a hard time to détermine the origin of this problem.

Thanks to all

Fredo

[ruralaccent]

I'm having an issue with Fredo plugins too, although not entirely the same (although perhaps it's related). I was prompted to update Fredo Lib yesterday (I'd not used sketchup for a few weeks). All seemed to work, then this morning I get a message saying Sketchucation plugin is out of date (even though it's not - it's the latest version) and none of the Fredo plugins that need a licence will work. I have paid licences for all Fredo plugins, but none of the paid ones now work because they're all demanding the latest Sketchucation plugin, even though that is installed. Is this related or a seperate issue?

[TIG]

The latest version of the SketchUcation toolset is here...
https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=SketchUcationTools
Get it from the PluginStore [linked].
It contains the newest licensing software, needed by many of Fredo's extensions.
Restart SketchUp after installing it... then report back...

[angusweb]

Thanks all - it seemed that not having the latest sketchucation toolset was my issue. Updated now and all fredo's plugins now seem to be working as intended, thanks for the help!

[archzag]

TIG is right. You need to download the latest version of the SKU. This is how Fredo's plugins work.
Archzag

[SpicolisDad]

Similar problem to others here with Fredo Plugins - All licensed up (glad Fredo is getting some dough!)

Symptoms:
Get the "trial license expired" message - go to validate - navigate to where I stored my license files- The License files are invisible.(though actually there)
So ...no validation is possible...

The Answers:
Yes I searched before asking.
Yes - I had to repair my SU install after a nasty fight with Vray's latest version.
Yes- IIRC everything worked before that though Im not 100% sure.

Followed several similar threads with various fixes suggested there-
So far I tried:
Deleting the C:/user data fredo folder,
Uninstalling Sketchucation tools.
Reinstalling Sketchucation Tools to latest
Ran Fredo Updater - everything green and "up to date"

Obviously a path or permissions issue somewhere....checker can't/won't/doesn't see the licenses -
any help on getting it pointed correctly?

Fear we're headed to a "gut it/scorched earth" situation here...a lengthy process

Thanks for all you do!

[Rich O Brien]

The license won't show if it is not the correct name.

If you set All Files what do you see?

[SpicolisDad]

Thank you for your assistance:
As usual- the problem was down to user error.
I became confused by a similarly named but now deprecated older plug in.
In process of creating detailed screen shots documenting the loop I was in...
I finally realized my mistake.
you see my Skethucation friends....apparently I'm afflicted with what they call, in todays vernacular, "the big dumb"

But, I draw well, and have good grooming habits..so I've got that going for me which is nice....

Anyway...please disregard my prior post. All is well.
The plugins now function as expected - (as they will do when installed correctly and not fighting with other plug ins)
I couldn't be happier.
Once again thanks I'm very grateful for the prompt support offered by this forum.
you guys are great.

-Spicoli's Dad

[Rich O Brien]

@spicolisdad said:

....apparently I'm afflicted with what they call, in todays vernacular, "the big dumb"

You'll fit right in around here with those credentials

[janvin]

Not to bring this error up once again in 2023, but I'm experiencing it as well with SU 2021, FredoGhost v2.0a, FredoLib 13.7b, and Sketchucation Toolset v4.3.

After getting the error and restarting SU, the toolbar appears but when trying to open the Studio tool or activating the other limited tools that are available with the trial version, nothing happens, no messages or anything.

Disabled all plugins including Sketchucation v4.3 but except for Fredolib 13.7bb.

Uninstalled FredoGhost.

Started up SU 2021 - installed FredoGhost - got the regular Restart SU message.

Restart SU 2021.

FredoGhost toolbar appears - click on Studio tool and the Studio window opens as it should = baseline.

Open Extension Manager - one by one enabling plugins followed immediately by clicking on the Studio tool.

Enabled Sketchucation v4.3 - click FredoGhost Studio tool - no Studio window opens.

Immed. disable Sketchucation v4.3 - click on FredoGhost Studio tool - no Studio window opens.

Uninstalled FredoGhost.

Started up SU 2021 - installed FredoGhost - got the regular Restart SU message.

Restart SU 2021.

FredoGhost toolbar appears - click on Studio tool and the Studio window opens as it should.

I continued through the list of plugins to see if any others prevented FredoGhost Studio from opening, all good except for Sketchucation is still disabled. I'll leave it disabled for now as I trial Ghost and hopefully if all works well, I will get that Ghost license and a new version Sketchucation will be released that doesn't cause this conflict.

[fredo6]

@janvin said:

Not to bring this error up once again in 2023, but I'm experiencing it as well with SU 2021, FredoGhost v2.0a, FredoLib 13.7b, and Sketchucation Toolset v4.3.

Before launching FredoGHost, could you open the Ruby Console and check if there are errors.

[chrissfcs]

I am getting a similar error on the tools on surface plug in. I uninstalled all plugins and started fresh with the latest libfredo and tools on surface plug in so that no others would interfere. Still the same error. Other plugins from fredo 6 are working correctly.

using 2022. the error messages are attached.

Thanks.

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