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    boofredlay
    last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:28

    Hi all.

    I never got deep into Ruby scripts.
    I tried a bunch out but really only use the Windowizer now.
    I was just wondering which ones you guys use the most and why.

    Thanks.
    Eric

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      Phil Meadows
      last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:28

      I use Makefaces a lot. I also use TBD's Randor for randomizing the size and rotation of trees. that helps a lot if you want to avoid marching-soldier trees along a sidewalk or whatever.

      I guess if you want to call Podium a ruby script then that would be my #1.

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        PeterCharles
        last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:29

        I use the "Unfold" plugin by Jim Foltz. Helps me create flat pattern profiles from sheet metal shapes. ๐Ÿ˜„

        Oh, and I use DrawHelix13 (but I shouldn't plug my only script ๐Ÿ˜ณ )

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          boofredlay
          last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:29

          Thanks guys, I forgot about makefaces. I use that one when I import from autocad... that shows you how long it has been, I forgot about that command altogther.

          Since the v6 install, the only script I re-installed was windowizer, until now that is.

          Keep em comin'. ๐Ÿ˜‰

          http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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            Phil Meadows
            last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:30

            I haven't been able to work Windoizer into my workflow, as I do mostly retail centers with irregular storefront. I used it a lot more when I was building cities for my comic book work, but alas...I don't do that anymore.

            When I moved to version 6 I decided to only load tools as I needed them, thus keeping the bloat out of the plugins menu. I've got:

            Curve Stitcher
            Flatten to 2d
            Mirror selection
            Podium
            Randor
            Weld
            Xporter
            Xref tools

            and that's it. Well, Makefaces over in the Tools folder. I have tons of ruby scripts loaded in V.5 but these are the only ones I've needed since upgrading.

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              daiku
              last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:30

              TIG's AddVertex+.rb
              Always seems to know right where I want a cpoint.

              Clark Bremer
              http://www.northernlightstimberframing.com

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                Gaieus
                last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:30

                Hi all,

                It mostly depends what exactly I'm doing but these are now my regular ones:

                Lately, for a bigger work to reconstruct some Gothic architecture:
                Curve Stitcher
                Weld
                Tube along Path

                For creating terrains by exact measurement:
                Cloud
                Convert to xLines (plus maybe Delete Construction Lines Only)
                Triangulate points

                What is new to me but enjoy playing with it:
                Soap Skin and Bubble

                Gai...

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                  CadFather
                  last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:31

                  extrude along path, drop, mirror, filter extensions, projections...

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                    not registered yet
                    last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:33

                    a picture

                    http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/sas/Ruby/untitled.jpg

                    [LMNO]

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                      Alan Fraser
                      last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:34

                      I use many of the ones already mentioned...especially Make Faces. One I don't think anyone has mentioned so far is Menu...based on Didier's menu loader. There may be something better by now, but I find it invaluable for keeping everything neat and tidy.

                      http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/sas/Ruby/menu.png

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                        Stu
                        last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:35

                        Make Faces, every time I start a new model with an ACad drawing.......SU2KT, most times I finish a SU model and something I find absolutly indispensible.....Nudge rb.....for moving any group or component in x,y or z direction, for a distance I specify, independent of any snapping or inference.

                        http://www.landesign.com.au

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                          firkins
                          last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:35

                          Alan,

                          Could you tell us more about the Menu script that you mentioned. I am a "power user" with many scripts in my plugins menu and would like to be able to organize them as you have.

                          I have looked on Didiers ruby library and sMustard, but have not been able to located it. Could you point me in the right direction?

                          Thanks,


                          Michael

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                          to purchase a little Temporary Safety,
                          deserve neither Liberty not Safety."]

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                            Didier Bur
                            last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:35

                            Go to "Geometry-Drawing" section. Scripts are sorted alphabetically (by name) ๐Ÿ˜„

                            DB

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                              boofredlay
                              last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:36

                              @didier bur said:

                              Go to "Geometry-Drawing" section. Scripts are sorted alphabetically (by name) ๐Ÿ˜„

                              I cannot seem to find the Geometry-Drawing section. Maybe I am looking on the wrong site. ๐Ÿ˜ณ
                              EDIT: Sorry, found it but I do not see Menu Loader there. What is the proper name of this srcipt?

                              Also, what is the difference between "extrude along path" and "Follow Me"?

                              http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                                Didier Bur
                                last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:36

                                Sorry, I thought you were searching for makefaces.rb ๐Ÿ˜ณ
                                Menu loader is not available t my site, I forget to put it in a page.
                                I'll retrieve it asap but maybe you could ask Alan for it... ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

                                And extrudealongpath is quicker than follow me, and more convenient for as you have to select path first instead of interactively pointing each edge to follow, which is sometimes difficult.

                                DB

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                                  monsterzero
                                  last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:37

                                  I use these the most:

                                  Nudge (hotkey N)
                                  Left Click Reverse Face Tool (hotkey K)
                                  Set Center Point
                                  Add Hidden Layer (hot key L)

                                  I'm going to try Jim's Mover script as well. I suspect that I'll want to use Make Face when I really start moving files from Maya to SU. But for now I don't use it, I probably should.

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                                    Alan Fraser
                                    last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:38

                                    The version I showed was downloaded from the Ruby forum....MENUS.rb I've put a copy in the Depository.
                                    http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=153&t=1538

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                                      boofredlay
                                      last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:38

                                      @didier bur said:

                                      And extrudealongpath is quicker than follow me, and more convenient for as you have to select path first instead of interactively pointing each edge to follow, which is sometimes difficult.

                                      This is how I use Follow Me. I select the path, select the follow me tool then click. Hmmm.

                                      @unknownuser said:

                                      The version I showed was downloaded from the Ruby forum....MENUS.rb I've put a copy in the Depository.

                                      Thanks a bunch Alan.

                                      http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                                        Baker518
                                        last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:39

                                        I did some learning on Alan's Menu2.rb. I spent about 30 hours learning how to manipulate it to my tastes (I dont mean to step on any toes by doing it), I just wanted more rubies than it offered initially. It is quite flexable and easy to add to. It took alot of trial and error on my part but I learned a lot also. I left all the credits in place and didnt add my name to the list either.

                                        All that said, Menu2 is a great tool to organize your plugins somewhat neatly. You did good work Alan

                                        Don't worry about things you have no control over. Worry is a lack of Faith!

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                                          marne
                                          last edited by 26 Dec 2007, 22:39

                                          For me as an landscape architect the
                                          mover2.rb,
                                          soap skin bubble,
                                          random push pull,
                                          randomize tin,
                                          TBD's Randor and of course the
                                          drop.rb, are very needful for creating and editing plants and areas.

                                          And always use the purge script for a fast cleanup of your model.
                                          Often useful is the selection memory tool, especially when u made a more complex selection...

                                          and sometimes some of all the other scripts, like flightpaath2 or so.

                                          Greetings marne

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