Joint Push Pull

fredo6

Here is a very first version of what I call Joint Push Pull, which is a compromise between the classic Sketchup push pull along individual face normals and the Vector Push pull whihc keeps faces contiguous. In other terms, how to extrude faces along their normal, but generate a contiguous shape.

I guess the pictures attached are self-explanatory on what the script tries to achieve.

The ZIP archive should be unzipped in the Plugins folder and create in the Plugins folder:

jointpushpull.rb, the main macro
LibPlaneSelectorTool.rb, to select a custom plane
LibVectorSelectorTool.rb, to select a custom vector
LibTraductor.rb, for language translation and dialog boxes. This is a new version (you must use this one, but it is compatible with the previous version published with Bezierspline)
LibTraductor.def, an optional configuration file allowing override of language
A folder JPP_Dir, which contains the 2 icons for the toolbar
The script creates 2 menu entries in the Tools menu
The script also implements Classic Push Pull and Vector Push pull

There is a full doc in PDF, but it is too large to upload on this site. So I put it on the Google forum at http://groups.google.com/group/Ruby-API/browse_thread/thread/6ae80c5c688083fb.

[url=http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=4840:2tyretng]Link to the discussion[/url:2tyretng]

Push-pull methods.jpg

JointPushPull.zip

boofredlay

@ampa said:

Can't believe this has no replies!

That is because all of the replies are here.
We try to discourage discussion in the Ruby Scripts Depository to keep it just that, a depository.

Thanks.

Ampa

Can't believe this has no replies! Looks like a nice little addition to the SU toolset - gonna have a toy with it right now to see what I can come up with.

Thank you for sharing your work

Ampa

PS - +1 for the superb documentation!

NORTH_FROST

Great tool
Works excellent

fredo6

@north_frost said:

Great tool
Works excellent

Thanks.
I suggest you try the latest version, which has more features
http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=6708

sajid1999

I have a problem. I purchased the joint push-pull plugin a long time ago, and every time I update or format my PC, I lose one seat. I can't use my plugin anymore, even though I'm using the same PC.

fredo6

@sajid1999

This is normal. If you change your PC, the unique hardware ID changes.

You can release old seats on this page (you'll need to sign-in)