[Plugin][$] Tools On Surface - v2.6a - 01 Apr 24

[TIG]

You should always look in the Plugin Store for the latest versions of almost all toolsets...
See here...
https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=ToolsOnSurface

Also remember to download and install the latest LibFredo...
https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=LibFredo6

After the installations, restart SketchUp to ensure everything gets synced...

[Caleb_Stanley]

I am having issues upon the startup of SketchUp with ToolsOnSurface, I believe it may have something to do with the latest update but I am not sure. Below is the text of the error code upon starting.

ToolsOn Surface 2.4a: Error starting up plugin (creating menus and icons) invalid byte sequence in UTF-8 [in lib6config.rbe - #'===0: line 319]

c:/...'sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1058:in'rescue in block in effective_load_part2'

Please Help. Thank you.

[TIG]

I'm sure that Fredo will respond with more details...
However, the error message you posted is incomplete - in fact it omits the vital parts.
Can you re-post the FULL message [including your ../users/user_name/ etc]...

Also please confirm that you have the latest LibFredo RBZ installed...

[fredo6]

Thanks, TIG, for your invaluable help.

I already answer in the other thread where the problem was also posted.

[rv1974]

Fredo could erroneous Arc behavior be fixed please?

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[jgb]

I get that a lot too. Mentioned it numerous times in the past 8+ years and no improvement. Sometimes it works correctly, but I cannot define what works and what doesn't.

[rv1974]

Yep it's present from day 1. The 'workaround' is not to start/end from the outer edges. Just a microscopic offset, then manually extend the arc Kinda helps in many (but not 100%) cases

[fredo6]

This is a fundamental flaw in the algorithm when you start from sharp borders.

So, not something simple to correct, versus revisiting seriously the algorithm itself.

[jgb]

What do you mean "sharp borders"?

[fredo6]

@jgb said:

What do you mean "sharp borders"?

Usual cases where you TOS algorithm has problem are those where the surface is a close shape and when you start from an edge which has a sharp angle.

[mrswissmaster]

Is it possible to place image on curved surface?

[Dave R]

Native tools can do that or you could look at Fredo's Thru Paint.

[keitheseymour]

I'm running Sketchup 2015, and have installed Fredo6: Tools On Surface v2.4a. I can see it installed in my extensions list, but it doesn't show up in the menus to use. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[Box]

Did you install the Fredo Library that is required.

[TIG]

Fredo's tools appear under the Tools menu, did you look there ?

[stebbins]

Hello, how may I avoid these diagonal lines that are produced when offsetting rectangles?

Thanks in advance,
Chris

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[fredo6]

@stebbins said:

Hello, how may I avoid these diagonal lines that are produced when offsetting rectangles?

I would need to have the model, and also to understand how you used the OffsetOnSurface tool.

[jgb]

I take it that those roofs have the center raised a bit. The diagonal lines are the "hip" bends. Quite normal. You need to make then "soft" or hidden.

Three ways, either select the line and change its attribute in Entity Attributes; or

with the erase tool, press and hold "CTRL" and sweep over the line.

The third way is to create a layer and move those lines into it. Make that layer visible or invisible as needed.

[j40]

Hi, great plugin! I have an issue on SketchUp 2020 version (Mac), it's not appearing in none of menus.
on SU 2018 it's working perfectly though.
Any idea why it happens?
best regards

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[Dave R]

It will show in Tools>Fredo6 Collection in SketchUp 2020. Have you restarted SketchUp after installing it?