[Plugin] SketchyFFD (Classic)
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as I said move the control points and nothing happens
it took 20 minutes to 'weigh' a panel
can you point me to the latest one maybe it's that -
Did you get it from http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=36127#p36127 - the 20110810 version by me [TIG] downloaded 1385 times, and with few issues reported over the intervening five months [note that the two more flaky earlier versions were downloaded over 9000 times in total and even they had relatively few issues, when used as intended !]
Do you get anything in the [all ready opened] Ruby Console when you are using it ?
Are you following the usage notes carefully ?
Screen-shot [or even post] your 'panel' SKP - is it incredibly complex ??
Can I also suggest that as this is no longer a unzip/install issue you post in the tool's own thread [as linked above]... I'll think about splitting the last few posts off into it too... MERGED!
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Worked instantly from that link, I must of downloaded it from somewhere else ???
Exactly what I needed, Thanks -
I can't get this plugin to work and I need to use it desperately for some artificial snow I'm making for a building roof top.
I put it into plugins folder and then I tried tools but no luck.
An Install guide would be helpful.
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@hogwarts said:
I can't get this plugin to work and I need to use it desperately for some artificial snow I'm making for a building roof top.
I put it into plugins folder and then I tried tools but no luck.
An Install guide would be helpful.
Thank youInstall by putting the script in your plugins directory.
As it says on the first post
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@hogwarts said:
I put it into plugins folder and then I tried tools but no luck.
The plugin description only mentions a right-click menu .. no Tools menu.
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No, it should appear when you right click a group.
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@unknownuser said:
@hogwarts said:
I can't get this plugin to work and I need to use it desperately for some artificial snow I'm making for a building roof top.
I put it into plugins folder and then I tried tools but no luck.
An Install guide would be helpful.
Thank youInstall by putting the script in your plugins directory.
As it says on the first post
Edit, I see it's on right click menu FFD now but I only have 3 commands?
Lock, unlock and make patch. None of them seem to do anything?Could someone direct me to a guide to using this plugin. Thank you.
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FFD won't allow you to create a N x N cage if it's raw geometry or a component
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@unknownuser said:
FFD won't allow you to create a N x N cage if it's raw geometry or a component
So how do you create the cage? I am just starting at Sketchup.
I've been using it for 1-2 months now.Here is what I'm trying to make.
The snow cap on top of this window.
I already made a cylinder. Radial bended it around the top. Now i need to deform it like snow
How do you suggest I do this. Thank you.
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Have you read the description in the first post?
Make your cylinder a group. Right click and choose N x N. Input values for height, depth and width. These will be the points that weight your cylinder.
Edit the point group and adjust points accordingly.
It's best if you attempt to do this then ask when things become difficult.
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@unknownuser said:
Have you read the description in the first post?
Make your cylinder a group. Right click and choose N x N. Input values for height, depth and width. These will be the points that weight your cylinder.
Edit the point group and adjust points accordingly.
It's best if you attempt to do this then ask when things become difficult.
Ok I've completed your steps up to "edit point group"
I'm not quite sure how, could you explain it? Thanks for the patience.
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Now you've 2 groups. The cylinder and the points.
Edit the points group the manipulate the cylinder group. The points can be moved individually or in multiples. Pick a row and move them. The mesh should update when the move is committed.
Just practice
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@unknownuser said:
Now you've 2 groups. The cylinder and the points.
Edit the points group the manipulate the cylinder group. The points can be moved individually or in multiples. Pick a row and move them. The mesh should update when the move is committed.
Just practice
Thanks for the help. I'm starting to make it look like the image.
It's going to take practice you're right. This is cool! -
I have a very novice question. I'm trying to download the SketchyFFD plug in but I can't see where the link is to download it. please tell me how to find it on this website. Thanks
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@chadlharris2000 said:
I have a very novice question. I'm trying to download the SketchyFFD plug in but I can't see where the link is to download it. please tell me how to find it on this website. Thanks
it is at the bottom of the first post, just click on it and save it to your plugins folder.
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very cool stuff..thanks alot..makes very easier working with organic shapes
FFD..rocks... -
just have the best here . thank you .
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Erm, i'm new here. i have sketchup 8 and i've put this ruby into the plugins folder with all the other rubys, but i can't find out how to use this in sketchup?
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Hi, itscabbage:
I would highly recommend reading through the entire series of pages in this thread. Among the pages are animations, visuals etc. that can provide information on how to use the tool. If you are unable to activate it, perhaps you should check to see if it is in the proper folder. This is dependent on whether you are using Windows or Mac.
FFD does take a little practice.
And, if you haven't already done so, update your profile. This will enable helpers to determine specific solutions, especially with regard to operating systems.
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