Dynamic vector Brick pattern

[Gizzieke]

Hi all,

I’m new here and looking for some help.
I would like to use Sketchup to make architecture scale models that I can export to DXF and cut on my Laser.
The problem is the brick pattern …
I cannot use the fill tool because the pattern is not exported to the DXF files.
So I need to draw a vector brick pattern on to the wall segments.
I was wondering if there is any dynamic component that I can use for this, or maybe even make one myself …

It needs to be able to set a scale and then fill a shape (wall segment) with bricks, avoiding the windows, doors, etc …
After that I need to be able to make small adjustments to make sure bricks are nicely spaced out at windows, doors and wall endings.

Any help would be great

Greetz
David

[goga63]

you need it ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmeCQzRtxaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE-yAwAjRcs

[Gizzieke]

Hi Goga63,

That looks like a nice component, but not really what I need...
In my case I need the componnent to draw the bricks in the 2D view (top view).
I even don't need to count for the mortar space, sins the laser wil engrave out that space between the bricks.

Thanks anyway!

[rodman100]

I'm not sure if this will do what you need but there's a 15 day free trial...http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/oob-layouts
Otherwise why not make the pattern from within a CAD program. I'd imagine most packages have a pattern function.