[Plugin] SketchUpBIM: Building Modeling made easy!

d_e_x

Thanks dex, I thought if units were set in the default file the input values should 'default to those units rather than having to add the units string each time... is this possible for future releases?

great work by the way!!

If no units are entered on the Input Dialog boxes, then SketchUpBIM will default to the pre-set units. Hence, it is not required to explicitly enter units if you want to use the same units as those set on the file template.

thanks Andrew for all your good words! It provides our team with a lot of encouragement

fionmacool

I love the idea of this plugin- It's really great and I have been waiting for someone to produce something like this for a long time. I know I should be learning how to program SketchUp myself but I haven't had the time.

I recommend uninstalling the previous version of sketchupbim before installing. I had problems first time I installed the new v1.5

This is looking really good!

I wonder if anyone had thoughts about the comparison between this plugin and Revit. Here is a document I created ages ago on the topic. http://bit.ly/c6BWnE

Probably needs some updating now. Your suggestions are most welcome.

d_e_x

Advanced Tutorial for SketchUpBIM 1.5.

The implementation and usage of UNITS in SketchUpBIM is discussed in the first 3 minutes of the Tutorial.

[flash=853,480:uelpzvub]http://www.youtube.com/v/5IKpZFamkps[/flash:uelpzvub]

SUFractal

ATTENTION!!!!!!!

I've discovered a problem with this plugin/tool.

It conflicts with TIG's 'SectionCutFace' and Chuck Vali's Instant Roof plugins. And perhaps others as well, that I am not aware of.

Anyone else discovering any issues with it?

thomthom

@sufractal said:

ATTENTION!!!!!!!

I've discovered a problem with this plugin/tool.

It conflicts with TIG's 'SectionCutFace' and Chuck Vali's Instant Roof plugins. And perhaps others as well, that I am not aware of.

Anyone else discovering any issues with it?

Can you describe what the conflict is? When reporting problems it is more useful the more information you give.

SUFractal

@thomthom said:

@sufractal said:

ATTENTION!!!!!!!

I've discovered a problem with this plugin/tool.

It conflicts with TIG's 'SectionCutFace' and Chuck Vali's Instant Roof plugins. And perhaps others as well, that I am not aware of.

Anyone else discovering any issues with it?

Can you describe what the conflict is? When reporting problems it is more useful the more information you give.

Sorry Thomthom ... I should know better.

When operating either tool (Instant Roof or SCF) with SU-BIM installed in plugins folder, SU immediately crashes. SU-BIM doesn't seem to be affected by anything else that I can see.

TIG

[Without any evidence!]
I suspect that it somehow, ill-advisedly, messes with the base class/methods - e.g. group.copy and similar...

The tool's author might confirm...

thomthom

And without SketchUpBIM installed everything works fine?

@tig said:

I suspect that it somehow, ill-advisedly, messes with the base class/methods - e.g. group.copy and similar...

Either that, or it could be misbehaving observers - such as modifying the model in observer events.

TIG

Good point TT
If it's 'watching' for say a 'group creation' - as SectionCutFace does - then it might cause it to trip up as it 'intervenes'...

SUFractal

@thomthom said:

And without SketchUpBIM installed everything works fine?

@tig said:

I suspect that it somehow, ill-advisedly, messes with the base class/methods - e.g. group.copy and similar...

Either that, or it could be misbehaving observers - such as modifying the model in observer events.

Yes Thomthom ... w/o SU-BIM there do not appear to be any issues with other plugins or SU at all (from what I've experienced).

d_e_x

Thanks for pointing this out. I'll look into the appended suggestions - and get this fixed asap.

@tig said:

I suspect that it somehow, ill-advisedly, messes with the base class/methods - e.g. group.copy and similar...

@thomthom said:

Either that, or it could be misbehaving observers - such as modifying the model in observer events.

d_e_x

SketchUpBIM, Instant Roof, and SectionCutFace put together - are working fine. I did not notice any crashes or any other issues. I have tested this on Windows 7, 64 Bits. Next, I am going to try this on the Mac. At this point, NO ISSUES HAVE BEEN FOUND.

In the attached screen-shot, SketchUpBIM elements (columns, walls etc.) are working fine with a "Barn Gambrel" roof from Chuck Vali's Instant Roof and a cyan colored section cut from TIG's 'SectionCutFace'.

TIG, Thomthom, could you confirm if there are any problems?

Also, the SketchUpBIM plugin has been tested with SuPodium, and Ledas Driving Dimensions, and no issues have been found. If there is anything, then it might be platform specific; or is related to other softwares and/or privileges on some specific computers. (random hunch!)

thomthom

@d_e_x said:

TIG, Thomthom, could you confirm if there are any problems?

I haven't used SketchUpBIM myself yet. Just noticed the query from the user when I moderated the post.

Does it extend of modify the core classes that comes with SketchUp? (I've written some notes on why this is unsafe: http://www.thomthom.net/thoughts/2012/01/golden-rules-of-sketchup-plugin-development/ )

Does it make use of Observers? (I've tried to map out bugs and quirks with observers here: http://www.thomthom.net/software/sketchup/observers/)
If it does make use of observers, what does it do? Does it just monitor, or does it attempt to make changes to the model? The Google developers has mentioned that modifying the model on observer events can very likely cause unforeseen issues.

SUFractal

@d_e_x said:

SketchUpBIM, Instant Roof, and SectionCutFace put together - are working fine. I did not notice any crashes or any other issues. I have tested this on Windows 7, 64 Bits. Next, I am going to try this on the Mac. At this point, NO ISSUES HAVE BEEN FOUND.

In the attached screen-shot, SketchUpBIM elements (columns, walls etc.) are working fine with a "Barn Gambrel" roof from Chuck Vali's Instant Roof and a cyan colored section cut from TIG's 'SectionCutFace'.

[attachment=0:r3r61rfx]SBIM_SectionCut_InstantRoof.png[/attachment:r3r61rfx]

TIG, Thomthom, could you confirm if there are any problems?

Also, the SketchUpBIM plugin has been tested with SuPodium, and Ledas Driving Dimensions, and no issues have been found. If there is anything, then it might be platform specific; or is related to other softwares and/or privileges on some specific computers. (random hunch!)

d_e_x:

TIG and TT suggested that I try upgrading to a newer version of SU (Version 8.0.11751) ... which I have done. That seems to solve the problem with the other plugins.

I'm embarrassed that I didn't think to check that first.

Keep up the good work ... looking forward to using your great tool again.

Thanks!

pjdorger

wow looks awesome

d_e_x

Hi All,

The appended blog talks about the common support issues related to the installation and first-use of SketchUpBIM.

http://sketchupbim.blogspot.in/

Hope it helps the community
Dex

brookefox

Thank you, d_e_x, for sharing this set of integrated tools.

Any plans for wall intersection corner clean-up?

eccowboy

I tried downloading SUBim, but when I was done the plugin wasn't in my SU toolbar,
I'm working in pro7, does this plugin only work with Pro8.

Thanks....

brookefox

You checked the install and can verify that the plug and the folder are in the plug directory?

TIG

Assuming you do have the files/subfolder+files properly in Plugins [and not some 'compatibility files' location because you don't have 'full' properties>security-permissions to the destination folder]...
then have you checked to see if it's an Extension that needs a one time activation from Menu > Window > Preferences > Extensions, and if so perhaps a one time activation of its Toolbar from Menu > View > Toolbars ?
If none of this works... have you tried using the tool's own web site? where they have a support page and tutorial pages, or even try a PM to the author here...