[Plugin] ExtrudeTools - Full Set

TIG

Before anyone asks...

This new version still works with all SketchUp versions from v6 to v2013 [Pro or Free/Make]...
It was recently reworked to meet more modern scripting standards and 'future-proofed'.
It was reissued anticipating the rumored launch of v2013 [because the previous version wouldn't have worked with the v2013's changed loading/toolbar regime]...
The toolset's archive RBZ file format will 'auto-install' from within SketchUp if you have the most recent v8 or the newer v2013 versions: otherwise [if you have 'custom-plugin folders' or are still in the Stone Age - like Pilou ] you'll need to rename it as a .ZIP file, extract its contents and do a manual install of the file/subfolder-of-files...

Remember that you need FULL security permissions to your Plugins folder.
If you are overwriting a pre-installed earlier version of the toolset it will automatically tidy up unneeded files to avoid clashes between old and new code etc [it's a one-time-only clean up], this then needs a SketchUp restart to effect all of the changes and avoid clashes etc...

Ben Ritter

TIG, thank you again.

Box

I might be suffering from simple stupidity but I can't find the toolbar.

I've installed the latest Extrude tools via the sketucation store into a clean install of 2013, the tools are in the plugin menu and function properly but no toolbar, I've ticked it on and off and restarted etc but It just isn't around.

Have you removed it from the new version or have I missed loading it from somewhere?
I can't see a Tiglib or such.

TIG

Do you have FULL security permissions to your Plugins folder ?
If not fix them...

Once installed the 'Extrude Tools' are now loaded as an Extension, it ought to auto-activate on first load, but so you might need to activate it [Preferences > Extensions].
You might then also need to activate its toolbar [View > Toolbars]...
Do you have a file in the Plugins folder names 'ExtrudeTools.rb' and a folder full of the support files named 'ExtrudeTools' ?

Have you restarted SketchUp after the initial install of the tool ?

Sounds like the tool IS loading if you get a Plugins menu submenu listing them...
If you right-click on a perimeter bar the toolbar dropdown should list the toolbar ??

Box

It's the weirdest thing. Everything seems right.
I have full permission.
I have the file and folder.
I have restarted, both SU and PC
I have enabled and disabled both toolbar and extension.
As you can see in the screenshot two of your other toolbars are there.
Right click drop menu it doesn't appear in, but toolbar option dialog it does.
I have removed folder and file from plugins and reinstalled.
And I've even reset workspace and moved my monitors around looking for it.

Dave R

I ran into this with another toolbar a few days ago. Pull all of your toolbars down off the top row and see if the Extensions toolbar is hiding underneath. If it is, it'll probably show up in the upper left corner. I had to pull all of the other toolbars down in order for it to show.

Box

D'oh

Yep. it's there.

Sorry Tig.

But I can't move it from there either.

Box

Ok I freed it and it now appears in the drop down.

I had to double click on the toolbar and it released itself. Dragging didn't work, nor disabling and reenabling it, it would just come back suck on to the top menu border.

Double click was the fix for me. I'll not forget that one in a hurry.

Dave R

I sent you a PM with an alternative way to free it. It was the method I got from Chris. I like the double click thing, though.

Box

Cheers Dave, thanks for the PM fix. I think I'm glad I stumbled on the double click, I hate going near reg edits.

TIG

The main reason this got changed was to suit v2013.
It works for me and many others in testing...
Have you tried 'Repairing' the v2013 installation ?
I suspect something is adrift in the new Registry set up...

You can try hacking the Registry if you feel up to it...
Close SketchUp... and the new toolbar settings are found in the Registry [Run > regedit] under:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SketchUp\SketchUp 2013\RubyWorkspace
Search in that for ' Extrusion Tools'...
You'll get something like:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SketchUp\SketchUp 2013\RubyWorkspace\ToolbarsUser-Bar2
Its actual 'Bar' reference will vary for your setup.
Make a note of its ' BarID' value, mine is: **59650**
Now look through the nearby listed items for the THREE matches:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SketchUp\SketchUp 2013\RubyWorkspace\*RubyToolBar*-**59650**
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SketchUp\SketchUp 2013\RubyWorkspace\*BasePane*-**59650**
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SketchUp\SketchUp 2013\*Pane*-**59650**
Delete just those THREE entries in turn and close regedit.

On a restart of SketchUp that toolbar should now be reset - docked nicely in the top bar.
You can then un-dock and relocate it as desired...

I hope this fix will work ?
I have done it without any issues... but please take care...

Box

I've got it working now with double click, so I'll keep the reg edits in mind if I have a similar issues in the future. I assume there is no need for me to edit things now that it's working.

But it might be something others have problems with.

TIG

If it's not broken don't fix it...

The Registry hack might help in new occurrences if they don't respond to the double-click fix to prize it off the top bar clash - of course it should have appeared floating in its first incarnation by default anyway

clauderains

Looks like exactly what I need. Thanks! However, I am stuck (for the moment) in OS 10.5.8, and SketchUp v8, so I need an .rb plugin. Might you still have that laying around?

Dave R

Download the RBZ file, and use Install Extension from Preferences>Extensions. If you don't have Install Extension there, you have an old version of SU8. Install the newest version of SU8 and you'll be able to install the RBZ file.

Download and install the Plugin Store and you can auto install.

guaucorreo

hi, i can´t install your wonderfull plugin in sketchup 2013
i Download the RBZ file, and use Install Extension from Preferences>Extensions and nothing happens.then i close the programm
when i reopen the sketchup appears this message
"Error al cargar archivo ExtrudeTools.rb (i have the spanish version)
"uninitialized constant ExtrudeTools::SketchupExtension".

someone has an answer?
thank in advance

TIG

Weird?
SketchupExtension is a built-in module/class of SketchUp itself...
It works fine for me and many other users...
Do you have any other Extensions loaded ?
They will ALL use the same 'method'...

You have failed to supply your OS, version etc in your User-Profile...
Please help us to help you...

Can you get the 'SketchUcation Plugin Store' toolset and try yo Auto-Install the toolset from its dialog...

Have you run a 'Repair' on v2013 - it seems to be corrupted in some way ?

rv1974

TIG, could you take a look at attached please? I've got 100% bugsplat at 'extrude edges by face'. What is the reason? Those 2 convergence points, SU2013, ...?
Thank you in advance.
P.S. Is there some nice way (via Extrude tools) to make a dome lattice with parallel (from Lobachvsky point of view) diagonals?

llll.skp

TIG

EEbyFace will sometimes splat with multiple selected lines if they are connected with shared vertices - it tries to extrude the face continuously without success !
It doesn't take individual 'curves', just any lines that have shared vertices...
A simple 'fix' is to do the extrusion in steps - so choose only a single curve/face and extrude.
That works for me.
I know it's several steps, but it beats the Bugsplat !
And gets the job done.
With Lattices... Diagonal direction...
Make a triangulated mesh.
Switch Hidden Geometry ON.
Use the Sandbox tools to flip some of the diagonals so their direction is all as desired.
Use the separate LatticeMaker tool of the mesh ?
OR manually Erase the unwanted edges to leave just the diagonals etc...

rv1974

OK thank you. Yet another question(request?):
is there an option (or, could you add the option)to revert profile curves in EEbyFaces?
Sorry if it was discussed earlier.