[Plugin] LordOfTheToolbars - v2.9c - 20 Dec 24

AISmebel · 6 Jun 2023, 12:00

Your plugin is amazing, I can't imagine further use of SU without it. Ot perfectly optimizes the workspace, "menu" is an integral part of it. Maybe we can help? I suggest, just like you, to make a request to the developers of SU.

@fredo6 said:

@aismebel said:

Hi Fredo. Please tell me, is the operation of "menu" in SketchUp 2023 expected to be restored in the future? Is there any news?

It fully depends on the Sketchup developers. I filed the requests some time ago.
But, frankly, no idea....

NF_TM · 8 Jun 2023, 12:45

Thanks again for all your great plugins!

I have a question on LordOfTheToolbars.　2.4a

I am using Mac (mac OS Montrey).

I would like to use skp2023 but the icon hover does not work.
I was able to use skp2022 with no problem.
I am using V-ray, but I cannot customize the icons.
V-ray does not appear in the master toolbar manager...

I would like to ask if this can be improved in the settings.
Thank you in advance for your confirmation.

Avex · 16 Jun 2023, 17:25

Hey, I'm having an issue installing in SU2021. It says "Could not unzip archive".

Don't know why nor what to do.

Dave R · 16 Jun 2023, 17:28

@avex said:

It says "Could not unzip archive".

How are you trying to install it?

What operating system? Please complete your forum profile.

Avex · 16 Jun 2023, 17:47

@dave r said:

@avex said:

It says "Could not unzip archive".

How are you trying to install it?

What operating system? Please complete your forum profile.

Thanks for the reply.

Downloaded from here https://sketchucation.com/plugin/2430-lordofthetoolbars
Installing from:

a. DropZone, no apparent error.

b. Install Menu, "Could not unzip archive".

c.Extension Manager, just "Failed"

OS, Win10

Dave R · 16 Jun 2023, 17:52

Download and install the Sketchucation ExtensionStore tool. Then use it to install the extension.

Which version of SketchUp? Did you install SketchUp correctly? That requires right clicking on the downloaded installer and selecting Run as administrator.

carlosmgilp · 21 Jun 2023, 14:56

Hello how are you.
I wanted to report that when I open sketchup 2023 it never remembers where the custom bars were anchored.
And I have to be locating them every time I open sketchup.
Another thing that I notice is that the tools created from the menu no longer work and I know that they are installed.
I use Sketchup 2023 and LordOfTheToolbars v2.4a
In what you can help me, I appreciate it.
Greetings.

SoundDoc · 29 Jul 2023, 18:32

@panixia said:

I have a workaround for this.
Assign some weird shortcut to your menu item (I say "weird" because maybe you don't want to waste some available handy keyboard shortcut for this).
Then create a ruby script button and type in the following....

Thank you for that, greatly appreciated.
I'm not sure if related to the other comments about depreciations in Ruby (I can't see win32ole being depreciated) but I did need to import it (at least for thefirst time use) in order to use your workaround.
My enviroment is SU v23 Pro on Windows 10, its a fairly recent clean windows/sketchup install and most Fredo's other plugins & libraries have been loaded for a while.

Simple one line modification to yours:


require "win32ole"
shell = WIN32OLE;;new("WScript.Shell")
shell.SendKeys "InsertYourWeirdSendkeyShortcutHere"

I added some notes/comments to my script as I've had a few friends ask how I was able to get my toolbar icons working again (specifically ones for thomthom's cleanup which has none by default).

If it helps others just copy/paste the below into the ruby script button to replace the default there and adjust per panixia's instructions:


#--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# LOTT - Personal Command "Workaround" - all credits go to panixia at Sketchucation Forums;
# https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=73776&start=270#p687744
#
# 1. Assign a "weird" shortcut key (something you wouldn't want to use elsewhere) via
#    "Preferences -> shortcuts" to the menu item desired. eg. Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F11
# 2. Replace the text between the quotes "InsertYourWeirdSendkeyShortcutHere"
#    in the code below with the shortcut key you assigned using Sendkeys syntax.
# 3. (Optional) If you also want to use a "normal" shortcut key (eg Ctrl+Shift+C) 
#    assign it to this script using the "shortcut" field at the top of this window.
#
# Some Common Syntax References below, the full syntax reference is available at;
# https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/language/reference/user-interface-help/sendkeys-statement
#
# Common SendKeys References; 
# Modifier Keys;  CTRL; ^ | SHIFT; + | ALT; %
# Held Keys;      HELD(KEY1 KEY2)   eg; +(EC)     would hold shift while pressing E then C.
# Repeat keys;    {KEY NUMBER}      eg; {LEFT 42} would press Left 42 times.
# Function keys;  {KEY}             eg; {F11}     would press F11.
#
# Script Modification Example; 
# 	To press "Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F11" (the weird shortcut you assigned to the menu item)
# 	each time you hit the toolbar icon (or press a shortcut if assigned above)
# 	change line 37 below as follows;
# 		From; shell.SendKeys "InsertYourWeirdSendkeyShortcutHere"
# 		to;   shell.SendKeys "^+%({F11})"
#
# Troubleshooting; 
# - If you receive a ruby error regarding a uninitialized constant WIN32OLE 
#     uncommenting line 35 (delete the # at the beginning) may help.
# - Some keys can be difficult to enter due to the editors autocorrect (eg."[")
#     composing your command in another editor then copy/pasting to this window can help.
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#require "win32ole"    # uncomment if needed for a "uninitialized constant WIN32OLE error"
shell = WIN32OLE;;new("WScript.Shell")
shell.SendKeys "InsertYourWeirdSendkeyShortcutHere"

Hopefully Trimbles SU developers will find a way to add/restore some methods into the new UI framework to allow developers like Fredo to fix/provide features like this. They greatly expand what Sketchup is capable of which imho makes it a much better tool for some things than many others out there.

fredo6 · 26 Aug 2023, 09:46

NEW RELEASE: LordOfTheToolbars v2.5a - 26 Aug 23

Requirements

LibFredo6: v14.2a or above
Sketchup version: SU2017 and above

LordOfTheToolbars 2.5a includes

Bug fixing
Future compatibility

DO NOT FORGET TO UPGRADE TO LibFredo6 v14.2a or above

Home Page of LordOfTheToolbars for information and Download.

Main post of this LordOfTheToolbars thread.

AISmebel · 30 Aug 2023, 07:51

"-Future compatibility" Encouraging)))

carlosmgilp · 30 Aug 2023, 15:02

Hello how are you.
I still don't remember where I put the bars.
Every time I open SketchUp, I have to sort them.
The tools made from the menu are disabled and I cannot create others from the menu.

I use:

SketchUp 23.0.419 64-bit
LordOfTheToolbars 2.5a
LibFredo6 14.2a

Any help, I appreciate it.

SweDentan · 30 Aug 2023, 19:44

Hi,

It seems that the full screen or cleanscreen mode icon in the vignette is missing in this new version of the LordOfTheToolbars - v2.5a.

I really appreciate this function as I find it very useful on a daily basis.

Any ideas how to get it back?

Big thanks in advance

SweDentan · 30 Aug 2023, 19:53

Hi,

It seems that the full screen or cleanscreen mode icon in the vignette is missing in this new version of the LordOfTheToolbars - v2.5a.

I really appreciate this function as I find it very useful on a daily basis.

Any ideas how to get it back?

Big thanks in advance

fredo6 · 1 Sept 2023, 02:18

@swedentan said:

It seems that the full screen or cleanscreen mode icon in the vignette is missing in this new version of the LordOfTheToolbars - v2.5a.

Yes. As of SU2023, LOTT does not support ClearScreen and any feature related to Menus.
This is due to changes in Sketchup in SU2023.

Studiospectre · 11 Sept 2023, 20:42

My Lord of the Toolbars vignette stripe has completely disappeared. I have tried all I could, still stumped.
I'm using Windows 10
Sketchup Pro 21.1.332
LibFredo 14.2a
Lord of the toolbars 2.5a

Lord of the toolbars is still running fine on my other machine.
Thanks.
I downloaded all the updates. Can anyone help? thanks.

Studiospectre · 11 Sept 2023, 21:04

Serious help needed!
my vignette stripe has disappeared and is nowhere to be found!
I'm running sketchup 21.1.332 on Windows 10
I'm running Fredo6 14.2a
and Lord of the Toolbars 2.5a

lots of sign in and out
lots of restarts.
I can still access everything EXCEPT the vignetter Stripe.
Also, on my other computer it's running normal and fine
any suggestions?
Uninstall and reinstall?

fredo6 · 12 Sept 2023, 06:00

@studiospectre said:

Serious help needed!
my vignette stripe has disappeared and is nowhere to be found!
I'm running sketchup 21.1.332 on Windows 10
I'm running Fredo6 14.2a
and Lord of the Toolbars 2.5a

lots of sign in and out
lots of restarts.
I can still access everything EXCEPT the vignetter Stripe.
Also, on my other computer it's running normal and fine
any suggestions?
Uninstall and reinstall?

Sketchup 2023.1 ha introduced new changes in the UI framework which are causing problems in LOTT.

One of them is the visibility of the vignette stripe if it is too small.

The only thing you can try is to set the size of the Vignette Stripe to Large or Extra Large (there is a menu for that).

MrWip · 13 Sept 2023, 08:06

Hi. First of all, thanks fredo for this wonderful tool !

I'm having trouble with custom toolbars and screen position (on SU 2023, with a dual screen configuration). Maybe other had this too, and I'm wasting your time, but I cannot find it on the forum...

I've put all my favorite tools in one single simple toolbar, and I want to have it vertically, hovering on the second screen in one precise position. I've done that since a long time with multiple SU toolbars, and it was working fine. But now, with LOTT, everytime I reopen SU, this toolbar is reset horizontally. Is there a workaround to convince it to stay upright ?

An other minor issue is that separators don't appear in the toolbar. Is that a known issue ?

Thanks in advance.

Studiospectre · 13 Sept 2023, 12:53

Thanks Fredo,

I've tried manipulating the settings for the vignette stripe and it is still completely vanished.
It put on the Ring like Frodo and is invisible.
Should I maybe bite the bullet and upgrade to 23?
I can totally do it I was just forestalling having to port over all my extensions and risk everything getting all jumbled up in VRAY too. Not sure how that would work but I guess I might have to find out.
It's rather tuff to use LOTT without the Stripe.

But, this is only to show that this plugin is SO VALUABLE> thanks in any case.

awadrummer · 31 Oct 2023, 01:51

Am I missing something? I out of nowhere started receiving the error message "This version of LordOfTheToolbars (2.5a) has expired Please upgrade to the latest version", I haven't upgraded Sketchup. I tried uninstalling and re-installing the plugin. I've tried updating the Sketchucation extension. I can't get this message to go away or get my custom toolbars back. Was there an update that wasn't posted to the site? Is there any way I can diagnose and resolve this issue?