[Plugin] General 3D Locator - Google docs spreadsheets

morisdov

Hello Guys,

This is a new plugin that seems stable enough for a public announcement.
I hope it will help many of you, by linking your 3D models to Google docs on-line Spreadsheets.

3D models represent objects that might have lots of complex details and data attributes associated with them.
Through the objects life cycle, these attributes need to be updated, manipulated and referenced many times for countless reasons.
Google Docs online spreadsheets offer flexible options for data manipulation, referencing and even linking to back office ERP systems.

The 'General Locator' Plugin extends those abilities linking 3D model entity names and 3D model entity attribute dictionary keys to spreadsheet columns.

download the latest releases from http://sites.google.com/site/morisdov/
follow the detailed instructions in the PDF tutorial, included in the download.
test a small sample skp and its associated spreadsheet, included in the download.
watch youtube demo on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox81IuP2eGk

also check out related "Museum/Gallery HTML Reference" Plugin.
as always - start small, advance in steps - follow the PDF tutorial !

This was initially developed for an archeologist but should be good for general use - let me know about must fixes and nice to have additions.

Moris

Locator Demo 2.PNG

mitcorb

Thanks, morisdov:
This looks like an interesting utility.
I do you a favor by bumping this with a response.
I hope to have a chance to look at it later.
Best Wishes,
mitcorb

JoeDidcot

This is almost what I've been looking for for ages.

Would it allow an objects physical attributes (eg its height) to be linked to a cell in the spreadsheet?