[Plugin Library] LibFredo6 - v15.4d - 14 Aug 25

simulat

I was thinking that, but I'm having issues even with small files, and other fredo plugins. I Created a new 400kb file and attempted to use Fredo Spline, and it crashes almost immediately every time I try to use it.

Link to Video of the crashes:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2jmtibsbif2avvn8zp8gy/2025-06-09_20-44-37.mp4?rlkey=qdbmnj4trtr30skarvomc5dt9&dl=0

Link to the file:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j7na2u0mtmhmr8f9qismx/Folder.skp?rlkey=iqxvlncvnx4taer7hgfih9x6l&dl=0

Last Error codes I got:
<module:SolidVolume>' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_fredotools/fredotools__solidvolume.rbe:31:in module:F6_FredoTools'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_fredotools/fredotools__solidvolume.rbe:23:in <main>' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/top_libfredo6.rbe:353:in eval'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/top_libfredo6.rbe:353:in require' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/top_libfredo6.rbe:353:in require_ruby'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1159:in block (2 levels) in load_full_rubies' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1156:in each'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1156:in block in load_full_rubies' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1154:in each'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1154:in load_full_rubies' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1081:in effective_load_part2'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1040:in effective_load' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_fredotools/__loader__fredotools.rbe:1:in <main>'
...
Error: #<FrozenError: can't modify frozen String>
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:59:in require' C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:59:in require'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/su_dynamiccomponents/ruby/dcobservers.rbe:17:in <main>' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/su_dynamiccomponents/ruby/dcloader.rbe:16:in eval'
c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/su_dynamiccomponents/ruby/dcloader.rbe:16:in require' c:/users/trask/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2020/sketchup/plugins/su_dynamiccomponents/ruby/dcloader.rbe:16:in <main>'
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in eval' C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in require'
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/Tools/extensions.rb:197:in load' C:/Users/trask/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/SketchUp/Plugins/su_dynamiccomponents.rb:49:in register_extension'
C:/Users/trask/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2020/SketchUp/Plugins/su_dynamiccomponents.rb:49:in `<top (required)>'

fredo6

Can you display your environment by using menu Window > LibFredo6 Settings > Fredo6 Plugin Informtion for Sketchucation Support.

This will open the Ruby Conole and display the state of your environment. Just send it to me or post it here.

There seems to be an issue in your setup anyway. I don't think this is related to a particular plugin.

For the error you indicate:

This concerns FredoTools::SolidVolume, not FredoSpline
The error message is missing (this is the very first line, before the backtrace), so I don't know what it is about.

simulat

Here is the plugin information from there. I'm not sure what is happening. I did a clean install and then used the sketchucation store to reinstall your plugins.

Fredo6 Plugins Information on 2025-06-10 08:26:28 -0700

Platform: x64-mingw32 - Ruby: 2.5.5
Sketchup: 20.0.363
LibFredo6: v15.4a
LibFredo6 Binary loaded
Sketchucation ExtensionStore: 4.4.1
SCFLicense: v6.4a - 74
Fredo6 Plugins
SCFLicense directory present

Signature File: 2021-07-26 12:21:00 -0700
Curviloft: 2022-09-28 16:26:30 -0700
Curvizard: 2022-09-28 09:28:49 -0700
FredoCorner: 2021-07-26 13:49:18 -0700
FredoGhost: 2021-07-26 13:50:07 -0700
FredoScale: 2025-06-07 12:05:50 -0700
FredoSpline: 2021-07-26 13:50:45 -0700
JointPushPull: 2022-11-27 21:10:39 -0800
RoundCorner: 2025-06-05 11:57:20 -0700
ThruPaint: 2025-06-05 10:19:08 -0700
ToolsOnSurface: 2022-11-27 21:21:28 -0800

Gabriele Pretto

@sprocket_

Hi same issue.

LibFredo6
15.4a
13 May 25
Info
UP TO DATE

ThruPaint
2.8d
14 May 25
Info
UP TO DATE

fredo6

Please describe accurately what does not work. Otherwise, it is difficult to help. Possibly, open the Ruby console before launching the plugin to catch potential errors.

sharumathiellappan29

Hi Fredo,
I need to use an older plugin that requires LibFredo6_v12.9a.rbz.
Could you please share the download link or re-upload it? Thank you very much!

fredo6

Which plugin, and for which version of Sketchup.
In general, the version of LibFredo6 indicated is just the minimum version required. The latest version should also work.

fredo6

NEW RELEASE: LibFredo6 v15.4b - 21 Jul 25

LibFredo6 15.4b is a minor release. It includes changes related to:

Animator (bug in renaming positioners)
Other bug Fixing and technical adjustments

Requirements: SU2017 and above

See plugin home page of LibFredo6 for Download of LibFredo6.

Main Post of the LibFredo6 thread

yde0128

thanks!

fredo6

NEW RELEASE: LibFredo6 v15.4c - 01 Aug 25

LibFredo6 15.4c is a minor release. It includes changes related to:

ToolsOnSurface (bug in image textures)
Other bug Fixing and technical adjustments

Requirements: SU2017 and above

See plugin home page of LibFredo6 for Download of LibFredo6.

Main Post of the LibFredo6 thread

simulat

@fredo6

Hi Fredo,

I was never able to resolve this.. I've resorted to trying to figure out how I can upgrade my sketchup and retain use of the main plugin I use (Twilight Render 2). This company and website no longer exist.

I found a version of twilight for sketchup 2024 on the way back machine. I can get it installed and working but the licenses I purchased for the Pro features & add ons won't activate, assuming it's tied to my old install of windows.

Anyway you could help me? Do you have any ideas or a direction you could point me in to help me activate this?

Thank you

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fredo6

You are in a thread about LibFredo6. I have no relation with Twilight Render.

fredo6

NEW RELEASE: LibFredo6 v15.4d - 14 Aug 25

LibFredo6 15.4d is a minor release. It includes changes related to:

Future compatibility
Other bug Fixing and technical adjustments

Requirements: SU2017 and above

See plugin home page of LibFredo6 for Download of LibFredo6.

Main Post of the LibFredo6 thread

kngpw

Hi,

I'm still having the issue of"ArgumentError (invalid byte sequence in UTF-8)"

I want to clarify that my Windows computer name has no non-roman characters. At first I thought it was related to the system language being set in both English and Thai . But the problem is still there when I'm using English only system.

Extension Errors Report
SketchUp: 24.0.594
OS: Windows 11
Ruby: 3.2.2

Extension: Fredo6 LibFredo6 (15.4d - 14 Aug 25)
Error: ArgumentError (invalid byte sequence in UTF-8)
c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:842:in match' c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:842:in block (2 levels) in load_from_config'
c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:841:in each' c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:841:in block in load_from_config'
c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:839:in foreach' c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:839:in load_from_config'
c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1256:in block in load_all_plugins' c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1256:in each'
c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/lib6core.rbe:1256:in load_all_plugins' c:/users/pchueathue/appdata/roaming/sketchup/sketchup 2024/sketchup/plugins/fredo6_!libfredo6/top_libfredo6.rbe:330:in startup'
C:/Users/pchueathue/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:68:in process' C:/Users/pchueathue/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:76:in module:LibFredo6_Loader'
C:/Users/pchueathue/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp/Plugins/Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb:30:in `<top (required)>'

fredo6

I still don't have a rational explanation for this bug which a few users have from time to time.

Did you touch or manipulate manually the plugin files, in particular the files with .plugin extension?

Can you try with LibFredo6 v15.4e, just released.

kngpw

The new update works now! Thank you!

JKDEKO

Salut, je suis sur Sketchup 2024 (OS X) mais impossible d'installer votre extension. Je n'ai plus la fenêtre "préférences". Avez-vous un conseil pour m'aider svp ? Merci beaucoup.

TIG

@JKDEKO
If you are using Fredo's extensions you also need to install the SketchUcation Toolset which manages the licensing, and LibFredo.
If you have the Toolset install you can browse and auto-install these extension/lib files without having to get an RBZ file etc.
To install the Toolset download its RBZ from this link...
https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=SketchUcationTools
The use the Extensions > Extension Manager dialog to install it for you. Restart SketchUp to sync everything...

Si vous utilisez les extensions Fredo, vous devez également installer SketchUp Toolset, qui gère les licences, ainsi que LibFredo.
Si vous avez installé SketchUp Toolset, vous pouvez parcourir et installer automatiquement ces fichiers d'extension/librairie sans avoir à télécharger de fichier RBZ, etc.
Pour installer SketchUp Toolset, téléchargez son RBZ depuis ce lien :
https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=SketchUcationTools
Utilisez la Toolset de dialogue Extensions > Extension Manager [Gestionnaire d'extensions?] pour l'installer. Redémarrez SketchUp pour synchroniser le tout...

fastrerudy

bonjour,

j essaie d'intaller fredo scale sur mon sketchup 2024 mais en vain, j ai bien le pushpull etc.. mais impossible d'installer le fredo scale ou tools. j ai eu le fredo scale dans le passé mais maintenant lorsque je l'installe , pas de messages mais apparait bien dans mon gestionnaire d'extensions mais pas dans les icones ou barre de menu, pourriez vous m'aider à ce sujet? merci ! belle journée

I'm trying to install Fredo Scale on my SketchUp 2024 but in vain. I have PushPull etc. but I can't install Fredo Scale or Tools. I had Fredo Scale in the past but now when I install it, no messages but it appears in my extension manager but not in the icons or menu bar. Could you help me with this? Thank you! Have a nice day.

Rich O Brien

@fastrerudy Have you installed Libfredo?

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