Sp Wiki=Out of date/abandoned?
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Hi.
I was browsing the Sketchyphysics wiki, and I noticed that the info there is SEVERELY out of date. There was NO mention of SP 3.1/3.2 or new features. Is anyone willing to update or is the wiki being closed and/or ported? I think it is abandoned.
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You're right actually it is a bit abandoned, but the extent of all SP features combined with scripts is huge so trying to explain it all can take ages, the basics are covered from what I've seen, it just lacks on the advanced level where it's really more a matter of scripting.
And anyone who has some knowledge is welcome to add it.I guess we do need to put up SP 3.2, so I'll collect some link and examples for people to get a glimpse of the new stuff.
Most of the new features tho are in scripting and that can branch out widely in possibilities, not to mention SP 3.2 is a temporary thing that will still update and possibly turn a whole new page with SP 4, so extensive documentation may be redundant. -
So... the only way to properly use all the features of SP3.2 is if you previously used earlier versions (and followed up all discussions about new features)? It's a little strange... it discourages me, as new (wanna be) SketchyPhysics user. I didn't installed it yet, because I wanted to read something about it... to be sure that I'll be able to fully use it.
I just hope that somebody will think to us the newbies too...
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No I think you misunderstood, SketchyPhysics wiki has alot of fine tutorials and examples on a basic level, that didn't go anywhere it's all there to read up on.
The advanced level however involves scripting for the most part and that is lacking in tutorials, mainly due to the complexity it can get into.
The best bet is to read the basics on the wiki then see how people do things in the 3D warehouse models.I did add a few important SP3.2 links to the wiki now, so be sure to look those over if you want to know more.
And if you run into a problem don't hesitate to ask, someone will know the anwser. -
the best info is here on SketchUcation... in the SP forum
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So, SP 3.2 is just a "stop gap" measure?
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@barack said:
So, SP 3.2 is just a "stop gap" measure?
Temporary substitute?
Ya I guess you can call it that, with SP4 still far from fully functional but all sorts of neat new features already made something had to be released. -
Chris has been kind of quiet...I hope all is well. I too think that, though out of date, the wiki still does fulfill a purpose. The power in SP32 really does come from the scripting and slight well timed inputs and examples from people on this site. I presume that Sketchy Physics is kind of a side job for its creators but I sense a powerful tool emerging; SPhysics only seems so hard cause sketchup itself is so intuitive.
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