How to distribute my plugin

wbarnes05

Hello,

I've created a plugin that draws lines and clines tangent to one or two arcs. Everything is appears to be working and I'd like to get it out into the world but I have no idea how to do that. If possible, I'd also like other developers to take a look at it in case there are any bugs I missed.

I notice there is a Plugins board in this forum. As a new guy with no history with SketchUcation can I post my plugin there? If so, what are the requirements and how does that work? If not, can anyone suggest a forum or something similar for first time plugin developers?

TIA

Walter

thomthom

The main two hubs are SketchUcations Plugin Store and Extensions Warehouse. Most people publish on both places.

I have some articles on what to keep in mind when publishing extensions for SketchUp:
http://www.thomthom.net/thoughts/2013/02/sketchup-plugin-checklist/

Worth having a look at if this is your first extension.

wbarnes05

Thanks Thomthom, I actually found your plugin checklist quite a while ago and it was invaluable in writing my plugin. Thanks for all the great tips and suggestions.

What I'd like to know is there anything I need to do not related to the plugin itself before I post it to the Resources > Plugins board? Do I have to fill out some kind of registration form or seek approval from the admins or anything like that?

I found the "Plugins Forum Sticky Links & Guidelines" post in the Plugins board. But I'm not sure if there's anything more I need to do as a new member.

I may be over thinking all of this but I'm new and don't want to go charging in like the proverbial 800-pound gorilla and make a mess of things.

Thanks,
Walter

thomthom

I don't know what the procedure is for the PluginStore here on this forum. I'm sure one of the mods will respond soon.

For Extension Warehouse you first need to apply for a developer account - then once we review that and make sure you are not a robot you can upload your extension. Then it's placed in a moderation queue where we do some quality control testing and make sure it doesn't eat hard drives.

Rich O Brien

One efficient way to get it out quickly is to simply create a post and attach it to it so members can give you valuable feedback

Getting into the PluginStore requires lodging 5million euros into TIG's bank account

wbarnes05

Thanks guys, I'll go ahead and post it here and wait a while and see what people say before submitting to the Extension Warehouse.

Thanks again,
Walter

P.S. That 5 million euro thing was a joke, right? Coz I think all I got is 2 dollars and change.