Sq/ft tool
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Hi,
I had my 1st post here yesterday, but I guess it got lost in server backup hell.
The question was for a tool that would allow users to make a rectangle extruded 3D shape and lock the sq/ft. With the sq/ft locked, one could push the "X" plane and the adjacent "Y" plane would automatically pull in to retain the sq/ft. Hence a 100 sq/ft 10' x 10' cube when pulled 12'-6" on one plane would automatically pull the other plane to 8'-0"
Some responses were that "it would be a helpful tool!", "why would you need that?", "shouldn't be too hard if I have time." Wasn't sure if the last response was that the tool existed and just needed to be located or if it had to be programmed. I think the last post was from a user with "Smustard" in their signature.
That's all, have a good night, and thx for the help.
Peace.
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The last one was mine. The script doesn't exist (yet), and I've had the same idea for a script, just hadn't gotten around to making it reality.
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I think this would be a very useful tool. I'd be happy with it being just 2d rectangles. I'd use it in space planning exercises where I'd be trying to come up with a workable layout based on client-provided program areas.
Regards, Ross
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@rickw said:
The last one was mine. The script doesn't exist (yet), and I've had the same idea for a script, just hadn't gotten around to making it reality.
Hey Rick,
It's nice to hear that you and others think it would be a useful tool for program layout. I'll check in once in a while to see if you can find time to make it a reality.
Peace.
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I could use a tool like this too. One use that comes to mind is for preparing site plan studies to look at building shape options where building lines and floor area are fixed.
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Almost a year ago Gabriel84 brought this topic up. I still think it would be a handy tool. Any one had a chance to take a crack at it........ Rick??????
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you could do this with a dynamic component with 3 variables(length x,y,z) and a constant(volume)
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xrok1 - thanks for the method - when I feel confident enough in version 7 to upgrade,
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I made this in answer to a request at the Sketchup forum. It is metric, feel free to convert it to feet/inches. It is also 2D, it would be quite easy to add some volume. Scaling the red direction makes the green direction stretch, keeping the area constant. It has editable parameters for a room ID, room name, and area (in square meters). It is my first dynamic component ever, so be lenient.
Anssi
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Thanks ANSII - very simple but effective.
Can't see how the LenX and LenY values might be both changeable by scaling, as interlinking them gives a circular reference !
Presumably the name (nimi?) etc could also be represented as a piece of text in the DC centred on the surface, on it's own layer so you could switch it on/off etc etc...
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