[Plugin] Custom Toolbars Plugin

Jim

Thanks everyone.

As I said earlier, Nathan is trying to get more icons cranked out this weekend.

I'm not sure if this is something that Google will be addressing in later versions of SketchUp. There's a definite need for users to be able to customize menus and toolbars to fit their workflow.

Jim

Updated with Nathan's additional icons.

This download includes the complete plugin. You may delete the toolbars.rb file and toolbars folder, if you want. You can also just over-write the files and folders.

http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2008/06/custom-toolbars-release-08-06-01.html

If you think of some function you would like to add to your toolbars, let me know.

Also, Nathan says:

@unknownuser said:

If anyone else wants to take a stab at improving
these icon on the forum, they should feel free to
do so

I think I'll make Nathan my Personal Hero of the Month!

urgen

...Thanks once again!

JClements

Isn't this a nice a logical solution to organizing/accessing SU commands!
Thank you, Jim.

Jim:

I noticed that the "Toggle Axes" icon doesn't change its background when clicked upon. Is there a way to allow this?

Can the following be added:
TwoPoint Perspective?
Move Scene Up
Move Scene Down

I don't suppose you could use a toolbar.txt file to call script.rb files could you?
Too bad something similar can't be done for the SU menus via a .txt file.

Jim

@jim said:

Just curious if anyone discovered the "double" meaning of some of the icons?

Nathan Cheever (alz) is the one who did all the work and deserves all the kudos for the custom icons. Thanks again, Nathan!

No one? Oh well. Try double-clicking one of the Edge Styles buttons; like Display Profiles. Not all buttons support double-clicking, though.

Jim

@jclements said:

Isn't this a nice a logical solution to organizing/accessing SU commands!
Thank you, Jim.

You are welcome.

@unknownuser said:

Jim:

I noticed that the "Toggle Axes" icon doesn't change its background when clicked upon. Is there a way to allow this?

There does not appear to be way to get the state of the axes from Ruby. I can make it toggle, but I don't kow what state it is to begin with.

@unknownuser said:

Can the following be added:
TwoPoint Perspective?
Move Scene Up
Move Scene Down

I think these can be done.

@unknownuser said:

I don't suppose you could use a toolbar.txt file to call script.rb files could you?
Too bad something similar can't be done for the SU menus via a .txt file.

I'm thinking about a comprehensive toolbar/menu solution. It's a long way off.

Dave R

@jim said:

@jim said:

Just curious if anyone discovered the "double" meaning of some of the icons?

Nathan Cheever (alz) is the one who did all the work and deserves all the kudos for the custom icons. Thanks again, Nathan!

No one? Oh well. Try double-clicking one of the Edge Styles buttons; like Display Profiles. Not all buttons support double-clicking, though.

That's way cool! I'd never have found it on my own, though.

ScottPara

Very nice.

Scott

PKast

The new icons are great touch to the whole.

One command that you might consider, which is buried deep, Toggle crosshairs on and off.

Best,

Jim

Unfortunately, there is no way to set or get the crosshairs option using Ruby.

CadFather

hi Jim, i had a look at all the commands - 'is that it', or is there a way for me to add others - for example sandbox tools?

or... is there a list of all available su commands (not included in your plugin) i can try to tweak with one of your existing examples?

(fantastic plugin/icons btw)

Jim

@cadfather said:

hi Jim, i had a look at all the commands - 'is that it', or is there a way for me to add others - for example sandbox tools?

or... is there a list of all available su commands (not included in your plugin) i can try to tweak with one of your existing examples?

(fantastic plugin/icons btw)

I am working on including a way for anyone to add their own commands. I would like to keep it separated from the "offical" release, so likely will have a "user" folder for these.

CadFather

great.. it could become the best way if google does not address the present toolbar layout nightmare

cornel

%(#0080FF)[PKast wrote:”
“One command that you might consider, which is buried deep, Toggle crosshairs on and off.”
Jim wrote:
Unfortunately, there is no way to set or get the crosshairs option using Ruby.]

I’m curious if Ruby can toggle (artificially) “Display crosshairs” check-box by causing a mimic of Window Key-suite…!
1.If ‘Click-drag-release’ radio-button is selected:
Alt+W, P,P, Enter, D, Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab, Spacebar, Enter
2.If ‘Autodetect’ or ‘Click-move-click’ radio-button is selected:
Alt+W, P,P, Enter, D, Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab, Spacebar, Enter

Cornel

nankyo

But how for example I can add toolbars of my own, I got many one-button TB and I want to combine them all in 1, like that also, I won't have to spend 20 min on arranging the toolbar anytime.... is it possible to make it user friendly add add buttons?

Jim

@nankyo said:

But how for example I can add toolbars of my own, I got many one-button TB and I want to combine them all in 1, like that also, I won't have to spend 20 min on arranging the toolbar anytime.... is it possible to make it user friendly add add buttons?

Right now, there is no easy way to add your own buttons. If you have a specific button you would like available, I can add it to the list.

utiler

Cheers Jim for a great solution!!!!

I need to get here a big more frequently, I miss so much!!!

CadFather

Hi Jim, i actually have a request for a button (perhaps it's more a new script or added to the ruby toolbar)

basically i imagine a button that when pressed can call/load a script previously assigned: and that i can change/reassign a different script.. how does that sound?

Matt666

Hi Jim !
Is it possible to create a button that changes its icon depending on the result of the function? All icons are created before, and result of the function gives the adress of the specific icon...

Jim

@cadfather said:

Hi Jim, i actually have a request for a button (perhaps it's more a new script or added to the ruby toolbar)

basically i imagine a button that when pressed can call/load a script previously assigned: and that i can change/reassign a different script.. how does that sound?

Yes, this can be done. I use a similar technique when writing and testing my scripts. I have a load and reload button. Load lets me browse for a Ruby script and then loads it. Reload reloads the last loaded script.

Can you clarify that you do mean to load a script, and not assign some selectable function to a single button?