Zipped Plugins -- A Guide to Installing Them

[thomthom]

If you are using SketchUp 8 M2 (latest version) you can use this utility to install .rb and .zip plugins. (In addition to .zip) It will place the files in the correct location.

[Dan Rathbun]

The culprit file is named:

%(#8040BF)[****_**File_ModelFunctionBat.rb**]

(... note that the filename begins with an underscore character, and may be listed at the top of the folder.)

It is NEVER a good idea, to copy OLD plugins, from PREVIOUS versions, into a NEW version's "Plugins" folder EN MASSE.
Copy one at a time. Test it. Try the next one, etc.

But it's best to check if the plugin author has updated the plugin for the new Sketchup version, first.

[yanrothwell]

Hello experts.

I have read your instructions and tried all the ways that have been suggested; I have cut and pasted the individual file from the google site, I have copied the zipped file and extracted it directly within the plugins folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google SketchUp 8\Plugins), I have moved the file rather than copying it. I have deleted the previous files before copying them over. I do not have SU 8 loaded while doing this (I have even uninstalled skecthup and then reinstalled it!). And each time it comes up with: Error Loading File parametric_grid.rb no such file to load -- ./parametric.rb

I have also tried different files from different sources.

What on earth is the problem? Just how idiotic am I being?

It wouldn't be that I have a 64 bit Win 6 installed would it?

Any pointers will be hopeful for me.

Ian

[Dave R]

Looks to me as if you haven't installed parametric.rb. http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/rubyscripts/parametric.zip

[yanrothwell]

@dave r said:

Looks to me as if you haven't installed parametric.rb. http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/rubyscripts/parametric.zip
Sorry if I sounded annoyed on the last post.

That is indeedy indeed the file I am trying to install (parametric.rb). I have just tried using the installer, (thank you ThomThom) - which works for other .rb files - and SU still refuses to see the parametric.rb for some reason.

I bet it'll start working randomly, but for now, I'm getting a little frustrated, as I need to use the Soap Skin plugin, and it won't work without the parametric.rb file in there too.

Me thinkings a fresh install of the whole lot again is needed.

[Dave R]

I sent you a PM.

[thomthom]

SoapSKinBubble doesn't need Parametric.rb - pretty sure I didn't need it. Nor is it specified on their website.
Sounds there might be some other issue in your plugins folder...

[Dave R]

The error message you posted indicates it's parametric_grid.rb that can't load because it doesn't find parametric.rb. Nothing to do with SSB.

[yanrothwell]

Thanks for the info, I'm getting way over my head now. I'm now using the PM function with Dave to keep this thread tidy.

[Lukas Wassberg]

I've had a hard time getting plugins to show up in Sketchup. Re installed and re-zipped, restarted etc. several times with no luck.
But found out what the problme. This migth help other users with Mac.

There are TWO sub folders named Plugins.
1.) In Library/Applicaiton support/Goggle sketchup/Plugins (this is the corret folder to put your new plugins...)
2.) If you right-click (Mac) on the Sketchup program located under Applications, you can choose to "show packaged". This lets you see the subfolders "hidden" in the the application. There is a Plugins folder here as well. (Don't put your new plugins here!)

Thanks to all of you guys sharing all your knowledge and creating stunning plugins.

Best,
Lukas

[Dave R]

Welcome Lukas. You should have come here a long time ago. The thing about getting the right location to put the plugin files has been covered ad nauseum.

[pedropon]

Hi there,
I am trying to install "The SCF Power Toolbar (version 1)"
I tried to drop the "SCF Power Toolbar v1" in my plugins folder, try to install extension in the pref.

My Plugins folder

Nothing works
Please help
SU V 8.0.15157
Mac OS X 10.8.2

[Dave R]

That's the wrong plugins folder shown in your second and third screenshots. Rather than rehash this again, go back and read the beginning of this thread.

[Gaieus]

Hi Pierre,

Besides what Dave suggested, as you can see from the notes at the bottom of the plugin post here: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14770
it is a buggy plugin and no-one takes the time and responsibility to trouble shoot any issues.

Please, try something else instead.

[thomthom]

@pedropon said:

I am trying to install "The SCF Power Toolbar (version 1)"

As mentioned by the others, it's the wrong location you're trying to install to.
have a look at this article on installing plugins: http://www.thomthom.net/thoughts/2012/01/installing-plugins-for-google-sketchup/

[pedropon]

@Dave R, @Gaieus, @thomthom
Thanks guys I will definitely try to find some better plugins and not waste my time with those.
Can you point to some general interesting ones?

[Dave R]

Interesting plugins? Well, what do you need a plugin to do? Don't just install plugins because they exist.

[thomthom]

Hard to tell without know what and how you work. But you'll find the original plugins from that package you tried to install in the Plugins list: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=250026

[Gaieus]

Yes, that toolbar plugin is "only" a collection of other plugins so you can actually install them (their up-to-date versions) one by one - and only that you really need.

[villena]

Please help i try to download plugin store download but its tell me that there is no application available to open it