[Talk] Plugins Index

Dan Rathbun

@rickw said:

@majid said:

...recently had strong need to "flightpath", and noticed that it is a long time that it hasn't been updated (and doesn't work for su8)...
Majid

Can you clarify by what you mean that it doesn't work for SU8? I use it in SU8 without problem.

it gives me a message that says need linetool.rb or something ( I am not behind my pc at the moment)

Sounds like you must be using the "Pro" edition FlightPath2, as the "Free" edition, does not attempt to use any of the application supplied features in the "Examples" directory. (.. which is where "linetool.rb" resides.)

victor hugo

I started using SU about a month ago and I see there is a lot of plugins here and there on different websites for windows, doors roofs;etc... which some redirect to here, but I always want to have the minimal amount of tools you know just the essential for an architect like walls, doors and roofs.

Can someone make a recommendation or share a list of the more useful scripts or packages with toolbars preferably like the one from ValiArchitects or 1001bitPro is one better?

Gracias...

majid

Thanks Dan.... it's now working nicely

Dan Rathbun

@majid said:

Thanks Dan.... it's now working nicely

Well.. how did you fix it ?

majid

@dan rathbun said:

@majid said:

Thanks Dan.... it's now working nicely

Well.. how did you fix it ?

just put linetool.rb from example folder into plugin folder, beside flightpathtool.rb

the.pjt

hello ....
dear Majid , It's better to copy the ruby file from example folder ... becouse this folder contions common ruby file they are required for many plugins .. it
So it's better not to move ruby files from that folder , copy is a better idea ...
but loading duplicated files increases the loading time and it's better to have a clean plugin folders ...
so I suggest you a better method :

1 open your flightpath.rb file with an editor like notepad
2 add this code to the first line of code
require 'examples/linetool.rb'
it should be OK
and .. you can delet this line if there is any :
require 'linetool.rb'

now it loads the linetool.rb from examples folder .... and every thing is OK

Dan Rathbun

(sigh)

The scripts in the "Examples" were NEVER supposed to be used "as is" for libraries for other plugins. (Because the user can turn off the loading of the Examples, via the Preferences dialog. In fact they really should not have an extension loader at all.)

They are sample code snippets, that should be cut and pasted into an Author's module (or Plugin sub-module,) and modified to suit the needs of the plugin.

MOVING or COPYING them just creates more confusion.

The plugin author (Rick Wilson,) needs to fix this (and I have written him about this.)
To be fair, this is a very old plugin, written back in the days when it was not understood that all plugins need to run within their own namespace modules, and each author needs to run their plugin submodules within their own Author or Company module namespace.

It is not the end user's responsibility to fix a commercial plugin.

For now.. it is better to just turn ON the "Examples" via the Preferences dialog, until Smustard releases a fixed version. (Then you can switch them back OFF.)

TIG

I have a copy of the 6 yr old 'flightpath.rb' and I can't see any connection to 'linetool' in it... ok it makes two new methods without a module/class wrapper, but their names are quite unusual and unlikely to clash with something else - especially 'linetool'
Can someone clarify why this issue ?
It's looks like a problem that shouldn't need fixing

Dan Rathbun

There are two editions.. the FlightPath "Basic" free edition, and the commercial FlightPath2 edition.

Majid never really said which one he was having problems with, but I assume it is the commercial edition, because it has a feature that allows indicating a custom target path for the camera (which is likely drawn with the example LineTool class, as defined in "linetool.rb".)

majid

@dan rathbun said:

There are two editions.. the FlightPath "Basic" free edition, and the commercial FlightPath2 edition.

Majid never really said which one he was having problems with, but I assume it is the commercial edition, because it has a feature that allows indicating a custom target path for the camera (which is likely drawn with the example LineTool class, as defined in "linetool.rb".)

yeap there are two type, but both free (and if there is any commercial version, I am not aware), I am using this one:
http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=151
this one doesn't work for me : http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=150
but the first one lets me to select a path.

Dan Rathbun

@majid said:

... (and if there is any commercial version, I am not aware), ...

Then let me make you aware that the best place to get a Smustard plugin is the Smustard website itself. This way you will always get the latest version, and support.

TIG

The flightpath rb at the Depot at crai is RickW's and should work fine and doesn't include any 'linetool' calls - it appears to be just the same as the Smustard.com one.
The flightpathtool rb at the Depot at crai has been [clumsily] modified...It says
@unknownuser said:

...modified by Matt Gorbet, using tons of code by RickW
...
require 'sketchup.rb'
require 'linetool.rb'
...

So that's why linetool is getting called when you run that version because he changed it to use that tool ! But note that NEITHER tool is perfect either.

Perhaps Didier should consider removing one or both ?

vacstudio

@unknownuser said:

I started using SU about a month ago and I see there is a lot of plugins here and there on different websites for windows, doors roofs;etc... which some redirect to here, but I always want to have the minimal amount of tools you know just the essential for an architect like walls, doors and roofs.

Can someone make a recommendation or share a list of the more useful scripts or packages with toolbars preferably like the one from ValiArchitects or 1001bitPro is one better?

Gracias...

Hi Hugo,
Here is a list of recommended SketchUp plugins for architects: http://www.cad-addict.com/2009/07/sketchup-list-of-plugins.html
Both 1001 bit and Vali Architects' Instant Scripts are on the list!

mitcorb

Hi, Jim:
I would like to make a suggestion regarding the red comment on the list of "non-compliant" Toolbars. Perhaps an expandable red box around the list as it either grows or shrinks? This is after quickly viewing the index in this new webpage design. Maybe I missed something.

brianant

Hi All...

I am a newly registered user.... I am trying to use the search function to find the "Simplify Contours" ruby script in the Plugins Index.... with 0 results?!!

Am I just plain stupid, or is this Plugin Index just poorly designed with a bad search field?

Can anyone suggest how to find this ruby script?

Thanks!

Gaieus

Hi Brian,

That's an original SketchUp (team) made script and hosted here (at the bottom): http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/download/rubyscripts.html

victor hugo

Hi everyone.

Does anyone know of a good shadow analysis plugin for SU?

Thanks.

Dan Rathbun

@unknownuser said:

Does anyone know of a good shadow analysis plugin for SU?

Hey Victor...

Have you tried DavidBoulder's OpenStudio plugin / application combination ?

It's free as it was developed by the US Government lab NREL (US Dept. of Energy)

victor hugo

Thanks Dan.

I have not tried openstudio, I was on google looking for shadow plugins and found 1001Shadows and Shadow Analysis by Tomasz Janiak, Have you tried this last two?

Thanks.

Dan Rathbun

No I do not shadow analysis, myself. Was just suggesting a possibility.