In Development: Subdivide and Smooth
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Thanks for the support everybody! I have some very difficult issues to resolve which is really slowing down the development. The biggest issue is that proxy subdivision modeling (shown in the clip I posted) is only usuable for relatively small objects. Right now, all of the subdivided and smoothed geometry is re-evaluated and redrawn every time there is a change to the proxy. This is fine for small models but if you had a large detailed model of a creature for example, it could take minutes to update the geometry each time you make a change. This is unacceptable. I hope to fix this but it may take several weeks.
Once this is fixed, there's not much left to do besides the UI and LOTS of testing/bugfixing.
@ Kwistenbiebel,
I believe it is possible to have the subdivided geometry inherit the material and UVs of the proxy. However, I can't promise that this feature will make it into the first release. It depends how difficult it is to implement.
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Take your time.
Good wine needs time to ripe.
A good thing you want to make the plugin capable of running on higer poly models as well.
That will probably be a hard nut to crack. A ruby always is kind of on top of sketchup and not so much imbedded, so I guess overcoming the speed issue will not be easy to solve... -
Your script will be fantastic. I haven't read all the thread and I don't know if anyone has mentioned it before, but... Is there any chance in the future of a "Combine and rough" script? It would be a solution to upload in 3D Warehouse some complex models (there is a limit in file size), to upload a low resolution model.
(I have looked for something like that, but I didn't have luck).
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a big whoaaaaaaaaa
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Ahhh I always knew that the ruby Gurus would redefine SU and bring it into a new realm of software spiritualism.
SIgn me up for a beta version.
call your plugin "zendiv" for Zen Divisions
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@unknownuser said:
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat??! This is INCREDIBLE! Sign me up too Whaat!
Question: Will the proxy be updated too when the subdivided geometry is adjusted?
I don't think so. The subdivided geometry will probably be 'locked' until the proxy is deleted (assuming this can be done with Ruby). I haven't made any final decisions about this yet.
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So there will be a big announcement when this is released, right?
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My god I think I'm having a mental breakdown waiting for this, I have all these mocked up models waiting to be smoothed.
I'm so excited to get my hands on this. I even went so far as to make another attempt at learning how to use Blender but it goes so against the way I do things on SU that I think I need a living instructor to learn it now.
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@masta squidge said:
I even went so far as to make another attempt at learning how to use Blender but it goes so against the way I do things on SU that I think I need a living instructor to learn it now.
I believe I will not be the only one who thinks :'Hey,I have been there'.
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I cannot yet give an estimated released date. However, I do hope that beta-testing can begin soon (within a few weeks)
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@whaat said:
I cannot yet give an estimated released date. However, I do hope that beta-testing can begin soon (within a few weeks)
What must I do to beg, bribe or buy my way into beta testing? -
Whaat,
Is there any news on this amazing looking plug in yet?
Scott
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I guess I could give a quick update. I am very busy right now but development is still progressing. I have worked out almost all of the kinks and am ready to do some optimization work. I am very pleased with the current state of the plugin. I have exceeded my original goals and expectations for the plugin by far. Don't expect it to be as robust as subdivision modeling in Blender, Maya, etc. but it should still get the job done for the vast majority of your organic modeling needs (at least that's my hope).
Hopefully, beta-testing can begin in a couple of weeks.
Cheers
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i'll just and distract myself so i dont get too excited. -
OMG! This is a breakthrough! finally organic modeling in Sketchup without the pains, thank you so much, look forward to testing results and final release
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You have my support Whaat.
Knowing a bit about your coding skills from the users end, this will be another great one I am sure. -
Whaat,
I would love to be able to help beta test this if that is an option. Feel free to PM me if needed. Great work by the way!!!! I think I can speak for everyone when I say I am extremely excited to see this work.
Best regards,
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stands up
Pick me, pick me for beta testing... organic modeling is my only SU wish. (okay i have a list of wishes, but thats for later)
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Whaat - seriously - this is my first peek into this thread.
HOLY COW!
Awesome! Got job!
Todd
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I am a horrible modeller but I was able to do a half-decent model of a boat hull over my lunch break. Notice that vertex creasing has been implemented.
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