[Plugin] Shape Bender Beta
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I think I figured it out. My text was already rotated vertically on the wall. I read some previous posts where it indicated the script was based on the horizontal red green axis. I placed my text flat on the ground and then had no problem with the curve. All I needed to do after that was rotate it vertically to place on the wall.
Thanks for the response. Hope this helps others in the same situation.
diacovoni
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Hello, I am a new user and while running the script, I am not able to select any line, be it single straight or curve.
Pls find below the ruby console output:
Error; #<TypeError; can't convert nil into String> C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;161;in `create_cursor' C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;161;in `make_cursors' C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;131;in `activate' C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;1017;in `select_tool' C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;1017Thanks in advance.
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@xtr3mx7 said:
Hello, I am a new user and while running the script, I am not able to select any line, be it single straight or curve.
Pls find below the ruby console output:
> Error; #<TypeError; can't convert nil into String> > C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;161;in `create_cursor' > C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;161;in `make_cursors' > C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;131;in `activate' > C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;1017;in `select_tool' > C;/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Tools/clf_shape_bender/clf_shape_bender.rb;1017 >Thanks in advance.
It seems it's not finding
../Plugins/clf_shape_bender/curve_pointer.png- you should have these files in the 'clf_shape_bender' subfolder inside Plugins...
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Hello everyone..
I'm using Google SketchUp Pro 8 . I am unable to make a ramp using shape bender that is 34 metres long and has 1:10 slope. The Shape Bender doesn't bend the ramp as expected. I've attached a video and a model of the ramp.
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How about this?
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Arjun,
I think the problem comes in that there needs to be some distortion in the top surface which shape Bender doesn't do. I think NumbThumb's suggestion is a good one. I did it manually because I wanted to see how the shape develops but I think the plugin would be much faster.
Is this what you want as a result?
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@dave r said:
Is this what you want as a result?
yes i want a ramp like this only..is the edge on the end coming out to be 3.4 metres in height??
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Yes, it is the same height as the straight ramp you had drawn in the file.
It's on my computer at home and I'm not there at the moment. I could send it to you or post it when I get back.
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but isn't there an effective way to make the ramp i'm making using shapebender??
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Thank you TIG for providing the solution. The plugin now works perfectly
This is indeed a very great script. Big cheers to Chris
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thanx this wonderful Plugin
but it can not work with TIG's [HolePunchTool] Plugin, if punch was loaded, run Bender, SU would Crashed...
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@unclex said:
thanx this wonderful Plugin
but it can not work with TIG's [HolePunchTool] Plugin, if punch was loaded, run Bender, SU would Crashed...I am working on it...
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There's an updated version of the HolePunch tool available that avoids this clash...
see here for details http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=302853#p302853
and the zip's download is here http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=271170#p271170
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@ben ritter said:
Chris, I can hardly keep up with your wonderful scripts. Most importantly though, you are very much appreciated for your kindness to the SU community.
Very well said.
Excellent plugin.
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After I download how to I make it work on sketchup?
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Hi Jonathan (and welcome),
Did you watch the video in the first post, It pretty much explains everything.
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Yeah i watch them. I dont have the tab that has plugins on it.
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@jrtaylor6 said:
Yeah i watch them. I dont have the tab that has plugins on it.
You mustn't have installed the files properly...
It's a zip file... you must extract the files/folders from it into your../Plugins/folder... Please reread the instructions for the script installation and report back...PS: I see you are a MAC user...
Type this into Window > Ruby Console
Sketchup.find_support_file('Plugins')
it shows where you should install your Plugins...
it IS easier on a PC as there is only one option...
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Yes it was easier on PC so i switch to that.. I extracted all the files to the plugin file, and I got an error. This is what it said Error Loading File clf_shape_bender_loader.rb
no such file to load -- progressbar.rb
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