[Plugin] Xref Manager
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TIG,
Thanks for the info. We pretty much figured out the sub-xrefing system. It kind of stinks, because you are constantly checking to make sure the xrefs inside of xrefs are updated, but it does work.
Meanwhile, we can NOT wait until you have time to update the script! It sounds like you know exactly how to fix the dialog box, but just need time to do it. Hopefully you'll have time to get to it in the not-so-distant future.
Again, thanks for all the great work. We'll keep an eye out for an update to this amazing script.
Thanks!
Dave Coop. -
This is a great plugin!
I had a bit trouble navigating through the forum until I noticed that the latest version was 5.1 and not 5...I recommend merging the two threads
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=7329
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=7289 -
TIG,
I downloaded the file.
When i tried to import any dwg i got this note:"This requires 'win32ole.so' to be in the Plugin folder!
Exiting... "Any tips?
Stef.
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Unzip this in your Plugins folder...win32ole.zip
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fast answer.
good answer.
useful answer.thank you very much TIG.
stef.
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I was looking to try this out to combine 3 large files.
but...
http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=7330Seems that the Tutorial has vaporized.
Any ideas if there are any other locations that can give me an idea how to get around with this ruby?
Thanks
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Thanks!
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Does this plugin work for sketchup 7 or 7.1 ?
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I should work for v7/7.1/8 BUT it really does need a major overhaul... BUT there's a loooong list
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Hi TIG,
I just upgraded my SketchUp to V8 Pro but the V5.1 is not working anymore. I can get an advice to fix it?
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@prospero spring said:
Hi TIG,
I just upgraded my SketchUp to V8 Pro but the V5.1 is not working anymore. I can get an advice to fix it?
Thanks,Please try running it with the Ruby Console open and post any error messages...
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Hi TIG,
This was how the errors showed up when the loading of Xref Manager V5.1 was failed.
"can't convert nil into StringError Loading File XrefManager.rb"
Thanks for helps.
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@prospero spring said:
Hi TIG,
This was how the errors showed up when the loading of Xref Manager V5.1 was failed.
"can't convert nil into StringError Loading File XrefManager.rb"
Thanks for helps.
PSSorry but I need the whole error message as it will have a line number in it...
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Hi TIG,
The following is the whole error message:
"Error Loading File pushpull_tool.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File push_pull_vector.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File push_pull_z.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File quick_selection.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File script_loader.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File selection.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File thicklines.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File utilities.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File weld.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File XrefManager.rb[/color]
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File ZLoader__FredoScale.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File ZLoader__OnSurface.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File dynamiccomponents.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File langhandler.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File make_pano_pm.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File sandboxtools.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File SolarNorth.rb
can't convert nil into StringError Loading File webtextures.rb
can't convert nil into String"I couldn't make the Ruby Console open before the error message showed up. If this is not what you were looking for, please guide me to get there.
Many thanks,
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So it's not an
XrefManager.rbproblem directly, as it is a general '...nil into String Error...' occurring on many other scripts loading too.I suspect that perhaps you are missing some files - e.g.
sketchup.rbor perhapslanghandler.rbin the ../Tools/ folder [these should NOT be in ../Plugins/].How did you 'transfer' scripts etc between the SUp versions?
Does this only occur on new SKPs opening?
Does your file_name or file_path contain unicode characters [e.g. accents] that might trip up Ruby [teh version did change with SUp v8, but unicode support in its
File.exist?()etc is still rubbish]...
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My humble wish list:
1.'Make into xref' would automatically create skp file in the same directory with original component's
name.
2. In-place xref editing (with saving to external file in ACAD-like manner)
3. Floating pallet.
4. Those annoying 'exiting...' messages.. Why do the kick user out of script? -
will using xrefs for my model actually make it lighter...for example if I have
a 14 MB model
a 12 mb model of a building block
If I copy paste the latter one in 14 mb one..the filesize may become...26MB
will using an xref of the 12 mb one into 14 mb make the file size 18 mb or so?? -
Xrefs in SKPs are NOT like Xrefs in DWGs.
They are full inserted copies that simply know what the external SKP it came from is and if it's been updated suggested you reload it... Therefore adding SKPs into a SKP [Xref'd or not] will increase the file size.
It not possible to do it in the DWG manner where the Xref is a true 'eXternal-REFerence' and the host DWG is barely affected by having it inserted... -
@tig said:
Xrefs in SKPs are NOT like Xrefs in DWGs.
They are full inserted copies that simply know what the external SKP it came from is and if it's been updated suggested you reload it... Therefore adding SKPs into a SKP [Xref'd or not] will increase the file size.
It not possible to do it in the DWG manner where the Xref is a true 'eXternal-REFerence' and the host DWG is barely affected by having it inserted...so...what's the best way to keep my model lighter, apart from working in groups and layers??
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