[Plugin Library] LibFredo6 - v14.8a - 26 Nov 24
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Thanks Fredo.
That was my second thought...For the avoidance of doubt, in all newer versions of Windows the only correct way to install ANY application - including SketchUp - is as follows...
Login as your normal user account.
Close SketchUp if it is open.
Find the SketchUp installer exe file.
It's probably in your Downloads folder - if not download a new version.
Select the exe file's icon.
Right-click > Context-menu > "Run as administrator"
The process starts...
When prompted choose "Repair"
Note that if you have not yet installed SketchUp, or have recently uninstalled it - the appropriate option is "Install"...
When it completes start up Sketchup and see what happens.Very rarely the "Repair" might be insufficient, it that case run the exe as above and choose "Uninstall", then run it again and "Install"...
Installing any exe installer file in any other way will cause all kinds of unexpected and weird issues...
Never install using the 'administrator' login account.
Always install as your usual user account.
Accept the default local location that is offered - anything else might cause issues...
Never install as your usual user account by double-clicking the installer exe file's icon.
Even if you have admin powers that is NOT the same as doing it correctly - there will be subtle differences... -
@fredo6 said:
The fail to read seems to be due to a wrong installation of Sketchup, that is without a "run as an administrator" on the install exe file.
Fredo
Using the install.exe in my Downloads folder, I "Ran as Admin", chose Repair, let it run but still get the errors. I shutdown SU, then using the install.exe I "Ran as Admin" and chose Uninstall, let it finish and then restarted my system. Once system restarted, I went back to the download folder, "Ran as Admin" the install.exe for a fresh install, once finished I restarted my system, opened SU and tried installing fredo6 and RoundCorner using Preferences>Extensions. Closed SU then restarted. Received the following error;
Error Loading File C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6/top_LibFredo6.rbe
Failed to read RBE/RBS file.
Error Loading File Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb
Error: #<NameError: uninitialized constant LibFredo6_Loader::LibFredo6>
C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:64:inprocess' C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:71:inmodule:LibFredo6_Loader'
C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:28:in<top (required)>' Error Loading File Fredo6_RoundCorner.rb Error: #<TypeError: can't convert nil into an exact number> C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:80:in-'
C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:80:in<top (required)>' C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:inrequire'
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:inrequire' C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_RoundCorner.rb:47:inmodule:Fredo6'
C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_RoundCorner.rb:26:in `<top (required)>'Other installed Extensions load fine so I don't know what to do now.
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I don't have an explanation why rbe files cannot be read in certain configurations of Sketchup.
Maybe you should uninstall Sketchup from the Windows uninstall feature (in Control Panel), and then reinstall with "run as admin".
Are the other plugins "working fine" also scrambled as rbe?
Fredo
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hi fredo,
loving all your plugins, you doing a outstanding work!
all my two thumbs up (im sad, unfotunately i only have two here)!i have one question/suggestion
im using all your plugins in sketchup on my mac.
and i have no tooltips via mouseoverlay (staying still with
mouse over a tool for a few seconds).can you please add those tooltips for the mac version of your plugins.
i think tooltips help a lot for people like me, who need icons an text
for a better clarification (having a ton of plugins and icons, can confuse you a lot).… or am i wrong and the tooltips are there but i have to activate it?
(wrong setting in sketchup or on your tools).
are tooltips available on the win versions of your plugins?greetings an have a nice weekend
johnny
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Following on from Fredo's last comment about uninstalling/installing...
Close SketchUp if it's open.
Try running the installer exe using "Run as administrator" - as explained previously.
When prompted choose "Uninstall"Now open the folder: C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/
The AppData path is hidden by default.
Choose to show hidden files in Folder Options, or paste the address into Windows Explorer top-bar.
Choose the "SketchUp" subfolder in that, when prompted/confirmed this will delete all files and subfolders in there - so if you keep anything in there like Materials, Components or Styles then temporarily move those folders out BEFORE doing the delete.Now re-run the installer exe as before and choose "Install"...
This will replace the Plugins folder in its entirety.
Run SketchUp and test.
Move the collection subfolders back in etc as needed.
In the SketchUp Preferences remember to check and if needed reset your folder paths to collections...Reinstall your favorite Extensions using the current RBZ files you have, or download the latest ones again... or perhaps consider using the SketchUcation Toolset's ExtensionStore³ to Auto-Install chosen ones, or install en mass from a Bundle ?
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@johnnygitarr said:
can you please add those tooltips for the mac version of your plugins.
First time i hear that the tooltips don't show on Mac.
They are calculated however.
Waiting for some Mac users to say whether this is a general problem or due to your configuration.
By the way, do you have tooltips showing up with other plugins?
Fredo
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hi fredo,
thnx for your answer.
for me only the tooltips of the official tools are shown.
all installed plugins have no tooltip.dunno if this is a setting thing of sketchup.
greetings
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@fredo6 said:
I don't have an explanation why rbe files cannot be read in certain configurations of Sketchup.
Maybe you should uninstall Sketchup from the Windows uninstall feature (in Control Panel), and then reinstall with "run as admin".
Are the other plugins "working fine" also scrambled as rbe?
Fredo
Very good observation, the other extensions are all .rb files. I will try using Windows Uninstall.
I also tried moving all plugins to the ProgramData folder instead of the AppData folder with the following errors reported;
Error Loading File C:/ProgramData/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6/top_LibFredo6.rbe
Failed to read RBE/RBS file.
Error Loading File Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb
Error: #<NameError: uninitialized constant LibFredo6_Loader::LibFredo6>
C:/ProgramData/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:64:inprocess' C:/ProgramData/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:71:inmodule:LibFredo6_Loader'
C:/ProgramData/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:28:in `<top (required)>' -
Do NOT move files into the ProgramData folder !
[ Unless you like a major balls-up ! ]
Use the proper folders and always ensure correct installation methods etc...The error is clearly a 'permissions issue'...
These happen after an incorrect installation of the exe file... -
@tig said:
Do NOT move files into the ProgramData folder !
[ Unless you like a major balls-up ! ]
Use the proper folders and always ensure correct installation methods etc...The error is clearly a 'permissions issue'...
These happen after an incorrect installation of the exe file...Well since this issue is only with encrypted Ruby files that only started with SU2016 I don't know what to do. It's not an install issue, I have Removed and Installed as Admin twice so obviously something with the install routine is faulting. Could their be something left behind in the registry from previous builds that could be causing Sketchup.exe from loading .rbe files?
I found a previous build of Fredo in .rb files and they load and run fine.
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I'm sorry we haven't [yet] resolved this mess.
We don't write SketchUp - or Windows - we just use it !Have you tried the following ?
Fully uninstall SketchUp nnnn....
Find all of that SketchUp version's residual folders in:
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp nnnn/
C:/ProgramData/SketchUp/SketchUp nnnn/
and the User's AppData path e.g.
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp nnnn\SketchUp\
and delete them ALL...***
Then reinstall SketchUp:
using the installer's exe file':
Right-click > Context-menu > "Run as administrator"***Note that some folders are 'hidden'.
To access them - either reset your Windows Explorer > Folder Options to see them, or copy+paste the folder path into a Windows Explorer top-bar _enter to access it... -
Can you try to download and install another extension (not from me) with RBE scrambling (from EWH or Sketchucation) and check if you get the same message "cannot read RBE file").
For instance, take Eneroth Tube (trial) from the Extension Warehouse.
Fredo
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@tig said:
I'm sorry we haven't [yet] resolved this mess.
We don't write SketchUp - or Windows - we just use it !Have you tried the following ?
Fully uninstall SketchUp nnnn....
Find all of that SketchUp version's residual folders in:
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp nnnn/
C:/ProgramData/SketchUp/SketchUp nnnn/
and the User's AppData path e.g.
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp nnnn\SketchUp\
and delete them ALL...***
Then reinstall SketchUp:
using the installer's exe file':
Right-click > Context-menu > "Run as administrator"***Note that some folders are 'hidden'.
To access them - either reset your Windows Explorer > Folder Options to see them, or copy+paste the folder path into a Windows Explorer top-bar _enter to access it...Fully uninstalled SU using Windows 10 Control Panel.
Deleted sub-folders in AppData.
Ensured all SU folders were gone in ProgramFiles.
Ran CCClean on registry to ensure nothing was left behind.
Rebooted
Ran install from Download folder for fresh install of SU with "Run as Admin".
Deleted .rbx files for Fredo6 from Download.
Started SU Extension MGR from inside SU.
Downloaded Fredo6 v. 8.1.
Installed from Extension MGR.
Closed and restarted SU.
Same errors.Something in the .exe is preventing .rbe files from loading... I doubt it's an issue with Fredo6 since the .rb files run fine, maybe it's time to go back to SU2014...
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@fredo6 said:
Can you try to download and install another extension (not from me) with RBE scrambling (from EWH or Sketchucation) and check if you get the same message "cannot read RBE file").
For instance, take Eneroth Tube (trial) from the Extension Warehouse.
Fredo
Great...
Trying to log in with a new install I get this when trying to log in to the extension MGR;
Error while setting the setting the session value for : appInfo
Reference ID:
c89c43dc-f8d9-41a9-a304-4ac849f64303I'm about done with SU...
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@fredo6 said:
Can you try to download and install another extension (not from me) with RBE scrambling (from EWH or Sketchucation) and check if you get the same message "cannot read RBE file").
For instance, take Eneroth Tube (trial) from the Extension Warehouse.
Fredo
Could not find Eneroth Tube, but Eneroth Pipe gave me this after install;
Error Loading File C:/Users/mgfranz/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/ene_pipe/main.rbe
Failed to read RBE/RBS file.So obviously SU 2016 cannot read .rbe files...
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RBE files are readable by v2016 and newer.
RBS files are readable by all versions.
Both are encrypted RB files - RBE is the newer more secure format.Fredo actually provides RBE and RBS files in his subfolder, so earlier versions can load the appropriate files.
So something is stopping your SketchUp from reading the RBE files.
Typically it's an incorrect installation - but since you seem to have explored all avenues around this, without success, there must be something else...Lets consider some other ideas...
I doubt if it's something in the installed SketchUp.exe that's at fault - rather the system is causing issues, or something 'tweaking' the system.
So do you have anti-virus software installed that might be limiting/blocking/blacklisting v2016 ?
Perhaps your Firewall is also being similarly awkward ?
Are the SketchUp.exe file's Properties set up correctly ?
e.g. in Compatibility - NOT set to always run as administrator, NOT running in compatibility mode,
in Security - FULL control set for System and Admins, and Read/Execute for Users,
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Could you advise on your version of Setchup 2016.
The good one should be 16.1.1449 (64 bits).
Thanks
Fredo
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@mgfranz said:
@fredo6 said:
Could you advise on your version of Setchup 2016.
The good one should be 16.1.1449 (64 bits).
Thanks
Fredo
SketchUp Version 16.0.19912 64-bit
That may be the reason. You run Sketchup release M0, which may have a problem with rbe files.
So I suggest you upgrade to the latest version of SU2016 M1.Fredo
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NEW RELEASE: LibFredo6 v8.1f - 19 Mar 18
LibFredo6 8.1f is a maintenance release providing adjustments for Animator (performance for scaling) and TopoShaper (very high number of isocontours).
See plugin home page of LibFredo6 for Download of LibFredo6.
Main Post of the LibFredo6 thread
Fredo
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