[Plugin] Guide Tools (1.3.0) — 21 October 2010

jeff hammond

That'd be sweet though. Something that google could/should add to standard SU as it wouldn't compromise simplicity for a bit more complexity. There are a few native tools that could acquire added functions while staying true to the vision. (multiface pushpull is another example)

thomthom

@earthmover said:

(On a side note, can you implement a multiple copy array feature to your divide face tool? That would be very handy! )

It already has. After placing a line you can type * or / to add more lines. Even adjust the amounts.

pilou

@unknownuser said:

WorkPlane Disk!

But I have seen this plug who transform a line in "guide lines"
Xline by Rick WilsonConvert edges to construction lines at Smustard
Seems that works for any curves (arc, circle)
apply with other plugs who need lines construction that work
but when I convert circle that works not

The plug is this one, for the moment works with lines guide and with more difficulties with my circle line guides
(even with the working plan circular explosed)
Surely something in the plug itself!
Drilling Milling by Menfin (French and English version)

[flash=640,385:3rqxvkx7]http://www.youtube.com/v/KwehT4_aM1M?fs=1&amp[/flash:3rqxvkx7]

Panga

Just wanted to add a big thanks for this plugin which saved me today !!

thomthom

Version 1.2.0

CPoint at Edge-Face Intersection
CPoint at Edge-Edge Intersection

thomthom

@unknownuser said:

And CPoint at intersection of Guides lines?

Intersection of selected construction guides?

EarthMover

@thomthom said:

@earthmover said:

(On a side note, can you implement a multiple copy array feature to your divide face tool? That would be very handy! )

It already has. After placing a line you can type * or / to add more lines. Even adjust the amounts.

Perhaps I need to update my version then. The one I have doesn't. That's great news though! Sorry for the redundant questions.

EDIT - Ahhh, you're right, I'm an idiot. It seems the / key on the keyboard doesn't work, but the one on the Num pad works. I usually put my / or "x" after the number and I usually use "X" instead of * to make forward arrays. Using the * or / from the keypad and using them first instead of last works as expected. Sorry again for the bother.

pilou

@unknownuser said:

And CPoint at intersection of Guides lines?

if it's not a very hard work, sure with extrem pleasure!
(but maybe it's include with your last version, take me five minutes for test it

pilou

Seems don't works for the V 6
I will test the V 7

Works for the the V 7 !
(so maybe i must intersect before in the V6
That is that!!!
Works in the V6 when I Intersect before!
(of course if you can make an autoùatic intersction in the V6 that will be luxuous

PS And you write

@unknownuser said:

1.1.0 - 11.10.2010

* CPoint at Edge-Face Intersection

* CPoint at Edge-Edge Intersection

thomthom

Yea, I made the assumption that edges split each other, not just overlapping. I never use SU6 any more - forgotten it didn't auto-split edges.

pilou

And this (not a big deal as I can move and re put) but...

it's because segments touch the perimeter? (only "loose" edges)

pilou

@unknownuser said:

I never use SU6 any more

Yes old but so charming!

thomthom

Nah - this is charming: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOZqRJzE8xg

pilou

And one existential question with the Cpoint at Arcs Center!
(of course from a same circle trimed)

pilou

Very Romantic yes

But there is a little problem
That works not with that!
(I have also tried with explode Circle, convert, erase..., not better) !
Good result must be 5 CPpoints !

Else of course your plug if very fun (and useful) for this sort of thing
CPoint at Circle Center
Insert Components at CPoints
And of course Selection Toys for Select CPoints

thomthom

@unknownuser said:

Very Romantic yes
But there is a little problem
That works not with that!
(I have also tried with explode Circle, convert, erase..., not better) !
Good result must be 5 CPpoints !
[attachment=0:26fwmhk5]worksnot1.jpg[/attachment:26fwmhk5]

Are these edges that's split each other?
From your original request I thought you wanted cpoints at edge crossings if the edge where not part of a face.
Maybe it should just not check if edges are connected to faces?
Should it only place a cpoint for overlapping edges (but does not split each other? )

@unknownuser said:

And one existential question with the Cpoint at Arcs Center!
(of course from a same circle trimed)

[attachment=0:26fwmhk5]existential.png[/attachment:26fwmhk5]

I don't understand the question...
?

pilou

Should it only place a cpoint for overlapping edges (but does not split each other? )
In fact just put a CPoint at any real intersections of a selection of lines and/or circles, arc circle and /or curves
on faces or in the space
(i don't know if it's an hard work or not)

for the existential question
an Arc Circle A has a Cpoint CPA, xa , ya, za
an Arc Circle B has a Cpoint CPB xb, yb, zb

but of course as you can see on my previous image
because arc are from a same circle
xa = xb, ya = yb, za = zb
So my question what about this "double CPoint"?
is there 2 Cpoints or you merge it in only one?

thomthom

@unknownuser said:

In fact just put a CPoint at any real intersections of a selection of lines and/or circles, arc circle and /or curves
on faces or in the space

Where edges are split where they intersect? Or where they overlap - like they often do in SU6 and older?

@unknownuser said:

So my question what about this "double CPoint"?
is there 2 Cpoints or you merge it in only one?

Doesn't check for existing CPoints.

pilou

@unknownuser said:

Where edges are split where they intersect? Or where they overlap - like they often do in SU6 and older?

I don't know, on the face I suppose

In any case we have solution to move them out the face (when existing)
call the plug, and re put on the face

@unknownuser said:

Doesn't check for existing CPoints.

So there are 2CPoint overlaped
or they are automatical merged as one by SU as having same coordinates ?
(same than you draw 2 lines ovelapped)

thomthom

@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

Where edges are split where they intersect? Or where they overlap - like they often do in SU6 and older?

I don't know, on the face I suppose

Something is lost in translation here - I mean should there be a CPoint only when two edges cross each other but doesn't split each other?

@unknownuser said:

So there are 2CPoint overlaped
or they are automatical merged as one by SU as having same coordinates ?
(same than you draw 2 lines ovelapped)

I don't know - I haven't tested it. The plugin just adds a CPoint blindly.