Introducing Viz - parametric modeling for SketchUp

fluid

We are writing a getting started manual here.

It's still a work in progress and we would like to have your feedback about missing topics or things that need extra clarification.

pilou

If you are interested by a French version of the guide,
if it's not yet existing,
i can do it for the fun!
Same for the UI - if you have some texts, lists ...for not have to swim in the code!

French Translation of the guide done!

fluid

Thanks Pilou, great job!

fluid

We now have 3d boolean operations in Viz! You can grab the new version here.

Version 0.5.0 highlights:

3d Boolean Operations
Extrude node now works on surfaces as well, to create solids
Added a few more nodes, like CapEdge, ExtractEdge, etc
Updated the getting started guide

[flash:umzgk0ah]https://www.youtube.com/v/YJ2gFgG3Mk8[/flash:umzgk0ah]

Pixero

Looking great.
Now if we can have non destructive quad chamfer/bevel please.

pilou

Cool!
Does it the same is possible with 2 existing solids (not created with nodes) ?

Ps

@unknownuser said:

Updated the getting started guide

So I must update my French manual!

fluid

@Pixero: added to the todo list

@pilou: Yes, you can use a "GeometrySource" node to get geometry from SketchUp and then perform boolean operations. Keep in mind the solids need to be closed.

pilou

French Version Updated!

pilou

Does the Boolean Viz works with SU MAKE ?
Seems not! Even Union! (Maybe it's different than Envelopp ?

Suggestion : a Box Selection moving for place it for see that is behind!

fluid

Did you turn off the preview on node "GeometrySource-1" and "GeometrySource-2"? Otherwise they'll probably cover the result of the boolean operation. Also, you should connect the "Out Geometry" pins to the inputs of the boolean operation, not the "Active" pins.

pilou

OK! Better that works in SU MAKE except I must hide existing groups!

Just something not very clear!
How attribut easily an existing group to a specific Geometry Source Node?

Here I create a group then create a Node Source Then click Set Geometry Source
then I create a second group then a Second Node Source Then Click Set Geometry Source

It's not possible to select a Node Source existing on the Screen then Click Set Geometry Source? or...
There is a list a groups of Source objects but how to apply a specific Nodes?

Verify if your start Viz default axes are in the same orientation than default Axes SU Screen!
Seems there are not!
(Click for Zoom)

fluid

Currently the to assign SketchUp geometry to a GeometrySource node in Viz you have to select the appropriate GeometrySource in the list, but probably selecting the node directly in Viz would be more practical.
I'm adding it to the to do list, together with the axis orientation issue.

Instead of hiding the groups in SketchUp, you can also move the GeometrySink group to a different location, so you'll be able to see both the operands of the boolean operation as well as the results.

genki.tt

I just installed v.0.5.0 on mac, but it doesn't start when I click Vz icon or select 'Start Viz' from menu ... what's wrong??

SketchUp PRO 2016
MacBookPro 15' OSX 10.11.6

fluid

Do you get any error in the ruby console?

genki.tt

@fluid said:

Do you get any error in the ruby console?

Ruby console shows ...

Error: #<NoMethodError: undefined method start' for VizPro:Module> /Users/architect7/Library/Application Support/SketchUp 2016/SketchUp/Plugins/VizPro/VizProCore.rb:7:in block in module:VizPro'
SketchUp:1:in `call'

fluid

We just released a new version of Viz, you can get it here

In this new version:

Improved GraphEditor look
Fixed Mac issue
Added more primitives, such as Cone, Sphere, Teapot, Cylinder
Added a node to create lines from an array of point positions

genki.tt

Thank you for rapid release !
I could open VizPro on Mac !
I could see the tea cup that has a big hole on bottom !

fluid

We just released a new version of Viz, you can grab it here.

This version highlights:

Added the "Duplicate" node, to copy and instance geometry
Improved node editor look
Bug fixes
Viz getting started guide

[flash:36jgs09v]https://www.youtube.com/v/MjmTH2uixd4[/flash:36jgs09v]

pilou

Pleasures' Multiplication!
Luckily seems the manual is not modified, so no need to update the French one!
Nevertheless Youtube video added and publicity made!

PS With what program do you make your tutorial ?

fluid

For the tutorial we used Camtasia Studio.