[Plugin] DrawAlong - v1.2a - 12 Oct 14
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That's definitely a bug, which by the way existed in other plugins based on my VCB parsing.
I fixed it and will republish.
I am not familiar with the architectural notation, so I assume that the syntax is
<x_in_feet>' <y_in_inch>", with or without a separating space.
So the general case could be for instance: 10.5' 4.2" (which is roughly 3.31m).
Where I don't know what to do is the fractional notation, because the / may clash with the divider. I understand you can enter something like 3' 1/4, but they may be extra syntax. I would need a crash course there.
Fredo
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In other instances of using SU the / in fractions is not a problem Simplest you can type 5'2 1/2 and it should work. The space between numbers is important of course.
There is another plugin TT Edge tools "divider" tool where the fraction divider is a problem and the tool adds multiples instead of the correct distance. The SU way is to wait for the return key then look for a multiplier input.
I have become used to typing any simple combination of measurements and having it work both in CAD and SU. My CAD app will do simple arithmetic in the input. It's nice where the apps allow some switch hitting (say decimal feet instead of feet and inches--and short hand: leaving out unecesary or obvious key strokes) without worry.
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If I understand the syntax, I think I can make it.
For instance what does mean 5'2 1/2
Is it 5 feet and 2 inch and half an inch?
Fredo
[EDIT] I made some test in the Ruby console, and I am lost, because 5'2 does not look to be 5 feet and 2 inches!!
"5'".to_l 60.0 "5'2".to_l 138.74015748031496 "5'2 1/4".to_l 148.58267716535434 -
That's right. The long hand version is usually 5'-2 1/2", but the hyphen is often dropped. So Ruby treats it differently?
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@pbacot said:
That's right. The long hand version is usually 5'-2 1/2", but the hyphen is often dropped. So Ruby treats it differently?
Less and less clear
in the Ruby consolea = "5'-2 1/4".to_l -8.8976377952756Anyway, whatever is the notation, I still don't understand why 5'2 1/4 = 138.74 inches, whereas 5' is just 60 inches.
Fredo
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I found the explanation finally.
The model was in unit "decimal" metre
So if you type 5'2 1/4 it is misinterpreted by SU. I guess it takes the 1/4 for 1/4 of a metre.
Anyway, if the model unit is Fractional, then it works and the 3 notations below would give 62.25 inches
- 5'2 1/4
- 5' 2 1/4
- 5' 2.25"
I have done the changes and will republish soon
Fredo
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NEW RELEASE: DrawAlong v1.0b - 17 May 14
DrawAlong 1.0b is an update fixing a bug in the input of architectural units in the VCB. It also includes a Spanish translation (ES) by Oxer.
It is published as part of FredTools 1.9b.
See main post of this thread and FredoTools for download.
Fredo
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Thanks Fredo
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NEW RELEASE: DrawAlong v1.1a - 18 Jun 14
DrawAlong 1.1a is an update fixing various problems and introducing inferences when drawing on a plane (ES) by Oxer.
It is published as part of FredTools 2.0a.
See main post of this thread and FredoTools for download.
Fredo
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Very Nice GOD Bless you more... You help thousands of people.
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This would be great if it included the arc command!
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NEW RELEASE: DrawAlong v1.2a - 12 Oct 14
DrawAlong 1.2a is an update fixing problems with Construction Points: inferencing when cpoint is on a face and avoid doubling when drawing in Guide mode.
It is published as part of FredTools 2.1a.
See main post of this thread and FredoTools for download.
Fredo
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This is incredible tool.
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Is it possible to have length snapping with DrawAlong? I can't seem to have it working . . .
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In SU 2024, in a newly created and empty file, the first line (even formed from multiple edges) is not visible, only the second is visible, or if the file is not empty.
I tested in SU 2023 and 2022, and this bug is only in 2024.Edit: It is a problem in my custom template that occurs only in SU 2024...!
The problem doesn't exist with the same template in SU 2022 or 2023... I don't understand yet...
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