[Plugin] ClothWorks v1.8.0 - 28 Apr 2024

[a4jp.com]

@Anton_S Any updates for SketchUp 2024?

[dbrazina]

I have just upgraded to Sketchup 2024 and Clothworks plugin will not load. I get the following error messages. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the plugin.

Extension Errors Report
SketchUp: 24.0.484
OS: Windows 11
Ruby: 3.2.2

Extension: ClothWorks (1.7.7a)
Error: NoMethodError (undefined method exists?' for File:Class) c:/users/dave/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/ams_clothworks/extension_manager.rbe:71:in block in require_all'
c:/users/dave/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/ams_clothworks/extension_manager.rbe:69:in each' c:/users/dave/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/ams_clothworks/extension_manager.rbe:69:in require_all'
c:/users/dave/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/ams_clothworks/main.rbe:746:in <main>' C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in eval'
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in require' C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in load'
C:/Users/Dave/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/ams_ClothWorks.rb:38:in register_extension' C:/Users/Dave/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/ams_ClothWorks.rb:38:in module:ClothWorks'
C:/Users/Dave/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/ams_ClothWorks.rb:7:in <module:AMS>' C:/Users/Dave/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/ams_ClothWorks.rb:6:in <top (required)>'

[Rich O Brien]

@dbrazina said in [Plugin] ClothWorks v1.7.7 - 2 May 2022:

I have just upgraded to Sketchup 2024 and Clothworks plugin will not load. I get the following error messages. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the plugin.

Its not yet compatible with SketchUp 2024. The developer is aware and plans a release ASAP

[TIG]

@dbrazina

The error relates to

File.exists?()

this method was deprecated long ago and replaced with

File.exist?()

which is grammatically incorrect in English, but hey Ruby is international !
The older version had worked for many years 'in tandem', but it's now been removed from the newest Ruby version which ships with v2024.
So this now breaks older scripts that still include it...

It's relatively easy to fix - I found 2 instances that needed fixing in the various SketchUcation tools scripts when I was preparing them for this current version !

Another issue that the ClothWorks developer faces is that his code relies on some functions within some .so/.bundle files for different OSs, so he will need to compile new versions of these for compatibility with v2024's Ruby version...

[jo-ke]

I hope, it will be updated.

[Anton_S]

Hi all, the ClothWorks is now updated for SU2024. Thank you for your patience!

[FlawinneF]

Hi,
I receive an error message when importing a license.

18-Apr-24 19:13:56 validate_response_error Error in the License Validation--Response from Sketchucation: License seats exceeded.
18-Apr-24 19:00:51 validate_response_error Error in the License Validation--Response from Sketchucation: License seats exceeded.
18-Apr-24 18:59:02 validate_response_error Error in the License Validation--Response from Sketchucation: License seats exceeded.
18-Apr-24 18:58:45 validate_response_error Error in the License Validation--Response from Sketchucation: License seats exceeded.

[TIG]

@FlawinneF
Have you got the newest version of the SketchUcation Tools installed ?
It handles the licensing system.
You can also login to you own licenses on this site using the link in the Extensions > SketchUcation submenu... My Licenses at SketchUcation...
https://sketchucation.com/webshop/my-licences.php
There you can manage all of your licenses...

[FlawinneF]

@TIG thank you, it's activated

[FlawinneF]

@Anton_S Why not fix the problem of the bar remaining active on Mac !!!

if tb.get_last_state == TB_NEVER_SHOWN
  tb.show
else
  tb.restore
end

[Anton_S]

@FlawinneF Thanks for that tip. I never knew about the get_last_state or restore. Will utilize in next release

[TIG]

@Anton_S
I use this usually

tb.show if tb.get_last_state.abs == 1 # TB_VISIBLE/NEVER

Has the same result...

[Anton_S]

Version 1.8.0 released.

• Fix adaptive grid not working properly for some models on Mac OS X
• Show toolbar properly on Mac OS X. Thanks @FlawinneF and @TIG

[FlawinneF]

@Anton_S

Sorry I didn't, say thank you sooner, thank you for everything

[xinige]

@Anton_S Hello, Mr. Anton. I don't know when you will initiate the redevelopment of MSPhysics. As far as I know, countless people are looking forward to this project. Alternatively, you can develop a plugin that can partially implement certain functions.
For example, a simulation tool that can implement simulation functions similar to fusion360 and SolidWorks may not require embedding a physics engine (I'm not sure), but only adding axes and motors, as well as collision detection. Used for designing machinery, mechanical gif diagrams, and checking the rationality of mechanical design in sketchup. I hope to receive your reply.

[rick149]

Anton
ClothWorks is amazing
I still use MSPhysics because nothing else is as good at what it does
Can you supply me with code to

1. turn layers on and off
2. hide/unhide objects
   for me to use with my variables, keydown,, ontouch and ontick events in my MSPhysics scripts
   old msphysics video example here...
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTfpvgY1HBk

[Nicole_M_W]

Hello

i am a huge fan of the plug-in, however i ran into troubel. Recently when i try to use it, the UI Window its not visible - not sure if its opening, but the app runs and i can play the cloths. I allready try to reinstallations and restarts. Any idea whre can i find back my UI Window?
I am using multiple screens - also unpluging and classical Windows 11 windows search didnt help.

[Rich O Brien]

@Nicole_M_W If click the toolbar icon fails to display the dialog then open the ruby console and click the icon and see it there are errors.

But since we don't know what version of SketchUp or Clothworks you are running its hard to say more really.

The also an extension by Dan Rathbun that resets dialog positions if they are off screen. Its call Dialog Cascader. Search for cascade and you'll find it in our Sketchucation Tools in SketchUp

[Nicole_M_W]

@Rich-O-Brien

thank you! Excellent the Dialog Cascader solved my Problem right away. UI is back.

I am on
Clothworks 1.8.0a
Skechup Pro ໿SketchUp Model૿{24.0.553

just downloaded and installed the 24.0.0594 but i already applied your cascade solution so i can't tell if it was because of the missing update.

thank you for your fast help!

[Rich O Brien]

@Nicole_M_W no probs. Dialogs playing hide and seek is common. Dan’s tool is a lifesaver