Replace Several Textures?

TIG

Clicks 1/2/3:
Find all component instances matching a certain name.
If none then messagebox, but if some are collected, then check if the particular replacement component definition exists and use that, otherwise load it from your SKP subfolder... swap the collected instances' definitions for the desired one...
Here is an outline - assuming your clicks are suitably trapped in a Tool, or are buttons on a webdialog etc...
Currently this is for filtered selected objects only:


path_to_SKP_folder = "????????"
# you must set this from knowing your File.dirname(__FILE__)
# which can be joined with the SKP subfolder's name etc
model = Sketchup.active_model
defns = model.definitions
ss = model.selection
name = "Box-1" # we'll match the start of the names only /^.../
instances = ss.grep(Sketchup;;ComponentInstance).find_all{|e| e.definition.name =~ /^#{name}/ }
unless instances[0]
  UI.messagebox("#{name} NOT matched !")
  return
else
  rname = name.next # e.g. Box-2
  unless defn = defns[rname]
    defn = defns.load(File.join(path_to_SKP_folder, rname+".skp")) # you set up SKP path earlier !
  end
  instances.each{|e| e.definition = defn }
end

If you want to do it globally, then you need to grep model.entities and then all defns' entities in turn - filtering out .image? - to process only groups and component contexts...

sdmitch

@tntdavid said:

**OK TIG

How to do the same for components?

Example:

I have 3 boxes, "1-Box", "2-Box", "3-Box", they are in the folder "Plugins/ Click-Cuisine2/Components".

I want to create an icon that calls a method of this type:

1st Click

Selects all components with the definition "1-Box ##", and replaces with "2-Box", which is in the "Components" folder.

If no component with the definition " 1-Box" was found, send the message, "Import a Clik-Cuisine 2 furniture, to replace these components ".

2nd Click

Selects all components with the definition "2-Box ##", and replaces it with "3-Box".

3rd Click

Selects all components with the definition "3-Box ##", and replaces with "1-Box".

Final objective:

Click-Cuisine 2, will offer more than 20 IKEA handles that I want to interchange with one click.

This can be done in Dynamic Components, but it is not suitable for such a large number of 3D models.

If you can help me write this method, I would be very glad. **

thank you

David

This seems to work for me.

      @mod = Sketchup.active_model
      @ent = @mod.active_entities
      @last ||= '1'; @next = @last.next; @next='1' if @next=='4'
      last_name = @last + '-Box'; next_name = @next + '-Box'
      cmp_folder = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__).gsub('\\','/'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/")
      cis = @ent.grep(Sketchup;;ComponentInstance).find_all{|ci|ci.definition.name[0..4]==last_name}
      unless cis.empty?
        for ci in cis
          cd = @mod.definitions[next_name]
          unless cd
            cmp = cmp_folder+"#{next_name}.skp"
            cd = @mod.definitions.load cmp
          end
          ci.definition = cd
        end
        @last = @next
      else
        UI.messagebox "#{last_name} not found."
      end

TNTDAVID

**Great! Your two examples work perfectly.

TIG with the method, I must manually select "Box-1", so that "Box-2", replaces it.

How to automatically select all the "Box-1" components, even those that are nested in a piece of furniture?

And How to switch from "Box-2" to "Box-3"?

Sdmitch your code is very surprising!

All "1-Box", "2-Box" and "3-Box" components are selected and replaced automatically.

This works for all components at the first level of the structures list.

For "Boxes" that are inside a group or components, this does not work anymore.

How to solve the problem ?

Sorry, I forgot to specify this detail.

The objectives are more and more precise:

1 - The user clicks on the icon "Change the Handles", to replace all the handles present in all the furniture. ( We are almost there. )

2 - If the user no longer wishes to modify some handles, he must select the furniture that he no longer wishes to modify then click on the icon "Freezing the Handles".
( This action must rename the definition of all the handles present inside the selected furniture. )

Rename Definitions = Prevent the first code from acting on the handles.

How do you write this method?

Great thanks to both of you for your help.

See you.

David**

TIG

If you want to do it globally, then you need to grep model.entities and then all defns' entities in turn - filtering out .image? - to process only groups and component contexts...


instances = model.entities.grep(Sketchup;;ComponentInstance).find_all{|e|
  e.definition.name =~ /^#{name}/
}
model.definitions.each{|d|
  next if d.image?
  next unless d.name =~ /^#{name}/
  d.instances.each{|e| instances << e }
}

Now you have an array 'instances' that match that name pattern.

To process different names have your method take an argument - e.g.


def swapper(name=nil)
  return unless name
  ### 'name' is set when calling the method
  ### main code here
end

You then run the method as swapper("Box-1") or swapper("Box-2") etc...
Provided that you always swap by incrementing the name it works as the name.next turns "Box-1" into "Box-2" for the replacement etc...

To process just a selected instance's definition you use a context-menu that tests for ss.length==1 && ss[0].is_a?(Sketchup::ComponentInstance) ...
Then it runs some 'freezer' method code...


name = "some_name_???" ### how is this to be set ?
defn = ss[0].definition ### selected instance
instances = defn.entities.grep(Sketchup;;ComponentInstance).find_all{|e|
  e.definition.name =~ /^#{name}/
}
ds = []
instances.each{|e| ds << e.definition }
ds.uniq! ### all matching definitions
ds.each{|d| d.name = 'x' + d.name }
### or however you will rename each definition...

sdmitch

@tntdavid said:

**> How to automatically select all the "Box-1" components, even those that are nested in a piece of furniture?
David

**

Following up on TIG's idea of collecting instances, I think this solves the problem of the embedded components.

      @mod = Sketchup.active_model
      @ent = @mod.active_entities
      @last ||= '1'; @next = @last.next; @next = '1' if @next == '4'
      last_name = "#{@last}-Box"; next_name = "#{@next}-Box"
      if @mod.definitions[last_name] && @mod.definitions[last_name].instances[0]
        cd = @mod.definitions[next_name]
        unless cd
         cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#{next_name}.skp")
         cd = @mod.definitions.load cmp
        end
        @mod.definitions.find{|d|d.name==last_name}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=cd}
        @last = @next
      else
        UI.messagebox "#{last_name} not found."
      end

TNTDAVID

**I'm sorry to take so much time to answer you but I'm overworked.

First tests on the cubes, all seems to work wonderfully.

I will test your codes directly on Click-Cuisine 2 and post here an example of the revolutions that it will bring to my tool.

I do not know how to thank you because your help allows me to move forward as never before.

See you soon.**

David

TNTDAVID

**Hello,

After some tests of your codes on Click-Cuisine 2, I noticed a small problem that I hope to solve with your help.

The change of component changes perfectly from 1 to 2 then to 3, except if one goes backwards.

Here is an example in image:

Same problem, if I close and I open the file because the script restarts to "1-Component".

How to work around the problem?

I think it is best to delete the error message, even though "1-Component" is not found.

You can download skp example below:

TESTE.skp

And below the rbz plugin:

TNT_Teste.rbz

Thank you in advance for your help.

David**

TIG

Without even looking at the code consider this...
The 'file's suffix is to change thus:

1 >>> 2
2 >>> 3
3 >>> 1

So you don't use 'next' to increment the suffix just a 'case'...
In 'pseudo' code...
case suffix when '1'; suffix = '2' when '2'; suffix = '3' when '3'; suffix = '1' end#case

Attach the suffix the the files' base names as you look through...
If you want to remember the last used 'suffix' then use @suffix in a module or @@suffix in a class.
Then the next time the tool is used the last used enduring variable is recalled...
OR if you are getting the current value from a DC each tim then you can skip the enduring variable route ?

TNTDAVID

**Sorry TIG to come back so late, but this time I finally have time to devote myself fully to ruby.

I would have to put "@@" into all the variables, but that is certainly not the solution you advise me.

Here is the basic code written by Sdmitch, which is almost perfect:

def handles
      @mod = Sketchup.active_model
      @ent = @mod.active_entities  
      @last3 ||= '1' 
      @next = @last3.next
      @next = '1' if @next == '19'  
      last3_name = "#{@last3}-HANDLE"
	  next_name = "#{@next}-HANDLE"
      if @mod.definitions[last3_name] && @mod.definitions[last3_name].instances[0]
      cd = @mod.definitions[next_name]
      unless cd
      cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#{next_name}.skp")
      cd = @mod.definitions.load cmp
      end
      @mod.definitions.find{|d|d.name==last3_name}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=cd}
      @last3 = @next
      else
      UI.messagebox "#{last3_name} not found."
      end
   end

Before exploring your idea TIG:

Can your solution manage multiple SKP files or the status of the handles are different for each file?

For example :

My Project 1 has been saved with the definition in "9-HANDLE".

If I open this file the code must look for the definition "9-HANDLE", to replace it with "10-HANDLE".

My Project 2 is saved in "4-HANDLE".

If I open this file the code should look for the definition "4-HANDLE", to replace it with "5-HANDLE".

Another example:

If I go back with Sketchup, the code that is "4-HANDLE" will return to the "3-HANDLE" state.

If your idea fulfills all these conditions can you write an example?

Another idea would be to replace all the definitions that are called "Handle" in their definitions.

For example:

"1-Handle", "2-Handle" or "3-Handle" etc ...
Are replaced because they contain the name "Handle" in their definitions.

Is this easier to apply?

If so, how will you change the code?

Thank you in advance for your help.

David**

TNTDAVID

**Hello,

To replace several definitions with the "next name" definition, I tried this:

def handles
      @mod = Sketchup.active_model
      @ent = @mod.active_entities  
      @last3 ||= '1' 
      @next = @last3.next
      @next = '1' if @next == '4' 
 
      last3_name = ['1-HANDLE','2-HANDLE','3-HANDLE']
      next_name = "#{@next}-HANDLE"

      if @mod.definitions[last3_name] && @mod.definitions[last3_name].instances[0]
      cd = @mod.definitions[next_name]
      unless cd
      cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#
      {next_name}.skp")
      cd = @mod.definitions.load cmp
      end
      @mod.definitions.find{|d|d.name==last3_name}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=cd}
      @last3 = @next
      else
      UI.messagebox "#{last3_name} not found."
      end
   end

But the code does not work for a list of definitions between these brackets "[]".

How to replace a list of definitions with the definition "next name" ?

Any help would be of great help to me.

Cordially

David**

TNTDAVID

**There is news

As my code is in a class, I tried to apply the advises of TIG, put in "@@".

Now "@@ next" continues to evolve from 1 to 19, even if the definition that needs to be replaced is not found.

Even if the situation is better than before, it is not perfect because the code restarts to
"1-Handle" every time SketchUp runs.

If the handles on the stage are defined "5-Handle", you have to click 4 times on the icon to change the handle.

Thank you in advance for your help.**

def Handle
    @@mod = Sketchup.active_model
    @@ent = @@mod.active_entities
    @@avant ||= '1'
    @@next = @@avant.next
    @@next = '1' if @@next == '19'
	  
    @@last1 = "#{@@avant}-HANDLE"
    @@next_name = "#{@@next}-HANDLE"
	  
 if @@mod.definitions[@@last1]
    @@cd = @@mod.definitions[@@next_name]	
    unless @@cd
    cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#
    {@@next_name}.skp")
    @@cd = @@mod.definitions.load cmp
 end
    @@mod.definitions.find{|d|d.name==@@last1}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=@@cd}
    @@avant = @@next
 else
    UI.messagebox "#{@@last1} not found."
 end
end

sdmitch

I would suggest using attributes to keep tract of "next".

@@avant = Sketchup.active_model.get_attribute("Handles","Last","1")
@@next = @@avant.next
Sketchup.active_model.set_attribute("Handles","Last",@@next)

TNTDAVID

**Great Thanks sdmitch.

The general change of all the Handles furniture is finally perfect.

I will do the same for all the components of a kitchen, sink, taps, oven etc ...

Thanks to your help, "Click-Cuisine 2" will be even easier than ever.

A small remark without great consequence:

The current code does not replace the unique handles, such as "1-HANDLE # 1".

Is it possible to circumvent the problem, if so how?

The 2nd Great Steps is to replace the Handles of a single piece of furniture selected, without affecting other furniture.

How would you do that?

Any help from you is very good news to me.

Thank you

David**

sdmitch

@tntdavid said:

The current code does not replace the unique handles, such as "1-HANDLE # 1".

Is it possible to circumvent the problem, if so how?

@@mod.definitions.find{|cd|cd.name=~/#{@@last1}?/i}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=@@cd}

The 2nd Great Steps is to replace the Handles of a single piece of furniture selected, without affecting other furniture.

How would you do that?
This would be difficult indeed. The easiest way would be to move the single piece to a new model, make the changes then import it back.

David

TNTDAVID

**Thanks for your Sdmitch solution, but the definitions rendered unique "1-HANDLE # 1" still do not change.

Maybe I made a mistake somewhere?

def poignee
    @@mod = Sketchup.active_model
    @@ent = @@mod.active_entities
    @@avant = Sketchup.active_model.get_attribute("Handles","Last","1")
    @@next = @@avant.next
    @@next = '1' if @@next == '19'	
	  
    @@last1 = "#{@@avant}-POIGNEE"
    @@next_name = "#{@@next}-POIGNEE"
	  
if  @@mod.definitions[@@last1]
    @@cd = @@mod.definitions[@@next_name]	
    unless @@cd
    cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#
    {@@next_name}.skp")
    @@cd = @@mod.definitions.load cmp
    end
    @@mod.definitions.find{|cd|cd.name=~/#{@@last1}?/i}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=@@cd}
    @@avant = @@next
    Sketchup.active_model.set_attribute("Handles","Last",@@next)
    else
    UI.messagebox "#{@@last1} not found."
  end
end

Perhaps it is more interesting not to reload the rendered unique models to find a solution to my 2nd Objective?

Here is a simpler idea for the 2nd Objective:

1 - I select a piece of furniture.

2 - I Click on the icon "Freeze the model". (The method that is executed makes all unique components and subcomponents of my selection.)

3 - I can execute the first code without changing the handles of the furniture made unique.

How to write this method?

Thanks in advance for your help.**

sdmitch

@tntdavid said:

[size=110]Thanks for your Sdmitch solution, but the definitions rendered unique "1-HANDLE # 1" still do not change.

Maybe I made a mistake somewhere?

def poignee
>     @@mod = Sketchup.active_model
>     @@ent = @@mod.active_entities
>     @@avant = Sketchup.active_model.get_attribute("Handles","Last","1")
>     @@next = @@avant.next
>     @@next = '1' if @@next == '19'	
> 	  
>     @@last1 = "#{@@avant}-POIGNEE"
>     @@next_name = "#{@@next}-POIGNEE"
> 	  
> if  @@mod.definitions[@@last1]
>     @@cd = @@mod.definitions[@@next_name]	
>     unless @@cd
>     cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#
>     {@@next_name}.skp")
>     @@cd = @@mod.definitions.load cmp
>     end
>     @@mod.definitions.find{|cd|cd.name=~/#{@@last1}?/i}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=@@cd}
>     @@avant = @@next
>     Sketchup.active_model.set_attribute("Handles","Last",@@next)
>     else
>     UI.messagebox "#{@@last1} not found."
>   end
> end

I think you need to use the same @@mod.definitions.find when checking for existence also.

if @@mod.definitions.find{|d|d.name=~/#{@@last1}?/}
	@@cd = @@mod.definitions.find{|d|d.name=~/#{@@next_name}?/}
	unless @@cd
		cmp = File.join(Sketchup.find_support_file('plugins'),"TNT_ClickCuisine2/Components/#{@@next_name}.skp")
		@@cd = @@mod.definitions.load cmp
	end
	@@mod.definitions.find{|cd|cd.name=~/#{@@last1}?/i}.instances.each{|ci|ci.definition=@@cd}
	@@avant = @@next
	Sketchup.active_model.set_attribute("Handles","Last",@@next)
else
	UI.messagebox "#{@@last1} not found."
end

sdmitch

@tntdavid said:

Here is a simpler idea for the 2nd Objective:

1 - I select a piece of furniture.

2 - I Click on the icon "Freeze the model". (The method that is executed makes all unique components and subcomponents of my selection.)

3 - I can execute the first code without changing the handles of the furniture made unique.

How to write this method?

Thanks in advance for your help.[/size]

Could you post or PM me a sample model,version<=2016, that I could test.

TNTDAVID

@sdmitch said:

I think you need to use the same @@mod.definitions.find when checking for existence also.

**It does not work yet.

For the code that makes it unique all of it is found.

Here is the example of the updated cube:

TESTE 2.skp

TNT_Teste.rbz

**1.**Open the SKP file Teste 2.

2. Install the extension.

**3.**Click on the color icon. (All cubes will change texture.)

**4.**Click the cube icon. (This will reload the subcomponents.)

5. Select the middle cube and click on the padlock.

6. Click the cube icon again, you will see that the sub-components of the middle cube will no longer change.

7. Click on the color icon, the texture of the middle cube no longer changes. (Unfortunately this is not yet the case and I need your help to write this method.)

Thank you

David**

sdmitch

@tntdavid said:

6. Click the cube icon again, you will see that the sub-components of the middle cube will no longer change.

7. Click on the color icon, the texture of the middle cube no longer changes. (Unfortunately this is not yet the case and I need your help to write this method.)

I'm not sure why this works at all since we changed to pattern matching of the name to over come the problem with names containing '#'!
This is never going to work because there is only a single 'color' involved and making a component unique has no effect on the material applied.

I'll keep thinking about it but I'm not optimistic about finding a solution.

sdmitch

I have PM'd you a possible solution to #7