[Plugin] Parametric Modeling - v0.0.7 - 03 June 2021

samuel_t

Looks really cool, and a lot of work ahead.
Since you GPL it, do you have plans to move development to github or so and let other cool folks contribute to the progress?

Yes. I will publish to GitHub the source code of this plugin in a near future.

numerobis

Very cool!
It would be great, if this could be made non-destructive / as modifier. But i suppose it's not possible with SketchUp to store the operations in the model/component. Maybe this could change in the future with LiveComponents...

lelam11234

Good plugin. But I have the suggestions.

Tab Number: It has an extra cell so we can name it
Tab Draw *** : It has an extra cell to Hide/Unhide
Thanks.

srx

Thank you!

samuel_t

@lelam11234 said:

Good plugin. But I have the suggestions.

Tab Number: It has an extra cell so we can name it

Tab Draw *** : It has an extra cell to Hide/Unhide
Thanks.

Thanks for your suggestions.

turbodizayn

Is there some manual? Sounds GRATE! If it is good I will donate)))

samuel_t

@turbodizayn said:

Is there some manual? Sounds GRATE! If it is good I will donate)))

Help will be available from next version.

jenujacob

hi Samuel,
Great plugin! i really hope this grows into something like GH for Rhino.
now, I am no coder, and I have absolutely no idea how this thing works under the hood. But, would be it possible to click in the SU window to enter values for points instead of typing in the x.y.z coordinates?
thanks!

pinoy

This is good! Thank you

samuel_t

@jenujacob said:

hi Samuel,
Great plugin! i really hope this grows into something like GH for Rhino.
now, I am no coder, and I have absolutely no idea how this thing works under the hood. But, would be it possible to click in the SU window to enter values for points instead of typing in the x.y.z coordinates?
thanks!

Hi Jacob, Thanks! I'm thinking about a "Parametric Modeling > Extract Point From Construction Point" entry in context menu when a construction point is selected in SketchUp window. This would be a shortcut to add a "Point" node.

samuel_t

What's new in 0.0.3 version?

Node adding process was enhanced: one can place new nodes quicker!
One can extract vectors and points from active model via context menu.
In "Calculate" nodes, one can use rand function to get random numbers.
As soon a material or a layer is added or removed: Nodes Editor reloads.
A door is available in examples schemas. Thanks Simon Joubert for this.
Although it's not recommended, one can read/edit .schema files easier.

Download latest Parametric Modeling plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

Didier Bur

Hi Samuel,

First thank you for this stunning plugin
Just downloaded and installed v0.0.2 (v0.0.1 was working OK, apart from several Bug Splats) but this time the dialog is blank. Any idea ? (maybe I must uninstall v0.0.1 prior to installing v0.0.2 ?)

Didier Bur

@samuel,

it works now ! Thanks for the tip

samuel_t

@didier bur said:

Just downloaded and installed v0.0.2 (v0.0.1 was working OK, apart from several Bug Splats) but this time the dialog is blank. Any idea ? (maybe I must uninstall v0.0.1 prior to installing v0.0.2 ?)

Hi Didier,

Try to remove it manually then install its 0.0.3 version (released today). Tell me if problem persists.

samuel_t

@didier bur said:

it works now ! Thanks for the tip

Great! You're welcome

Robin Morritt

Samuel:

I don't understand this plugin, but I've just downloaded it and donated £5 because it looks like an amazing development. I saw your thread on the SketchUp Community Forum - and I spotted the word Eneroth in the description. It has all the hallmarks of Trimble royalty.

A couple of suggestions, if I may. 1) Place plenty of strategic links to the relevant Sketchucation Forum for those of us who struggle with this site's navigation. 2) Provide users with more options to contribute. I find SubscribeStar user friendly and non-intrusive, for example. Getting £5 out of me is like getting blood out of a stone, but it is something I quite like to do, and appreciate it when people overcome their natural shyness of pointing out that free stuff isn't entirely free and give me options.

I'm just some old bloke who talks too much. Apologies for that.

Congratulations and best wishes for the success of your gamechanging plugin.

Robin.

samuel_t

@robin morritt said:

Samuel:

I don't understand this plugin, but I've just downloaded it and donated £5 because it looks like an amazing development. I saw your thread on the SketchUp Community Forum - and I spotted the word Eneroth in the description. It has all the hallmarks of Trimble royalty.

A couple of suggestions, if I may. 1) Place plenty of strategic links to the relevant Sketchucation Forum for those of us who struggle with this site's navigation. 2) Provide users with more options to contribute. I find SubscribeStar user friendly and non-intrusive, for example. Getting £5 out of me is like getting blood out of a stone, but it is something I quite like to do, and appreciate it when people overcome their natural shyness of pointing out that free stuff isn't entirely free and give me options.

I'm just some old bloke who talks too much. Apologies for that.

Congratulations and best wishes for the success of your gamechanging plugin.

Robin.

Hello Robin,

Even if I develop this plugin because it's a fun challenge, donations of any amount are always welcome So thanks!

lelam11234

Hi Samuel
I have a couple of suggestions.

When we choose a wire, it is brighter to make it easy discriminate from.
We need a node to Hide/unhide block (such as Box, Cylinder,...).
We need a node like Number node but it is List style
Thanks

Robin Morritt

I am trying to create a universal nut and bolt modeller using the amazing Parametric Modeling.

I've been trying to "Subtract" threads from a cylinder.

If I route the group "Move" -> "Subtract solids", as screenshot, then the first prism is subtracted.
If I route the group "Move" -> "Make group" -> "Subtract solids", the "XYZ" group is ungrouped.
If I route the group "Move" -> "Select" -> "Subtract solids", then various interesting things happen.

I really haven't got the foggiest idea how to use "Select".
Is there somewhere I can get a bit of background on how to use it?

Screenshot 2021-03-30 012046.png

Parametric Model F.skp

samuel_t

@robin morritt said:

I am trying to create a universal nut and bolt modeller using the amazing Parametric Modeling.

I've been trying to "Subtract" threads from a cylinder.

If I route the group "Move" -> "Subtract solids", as screenshot, then the first prism is subtracted.
If I route the group "Move" -> "Make group" -> "Subtract solids", the "XYZ" group is ungrouped.
If I route the group "Move" -> "Select" -> "Subtract solids", then various interesting things happen.

I really haven't got the foggiest idea how to use "Select".
Is there somewhere I can get a bit of background on how to use it?

[attachment=0:tvug2vb0]Screenshot 2021-03-30 012046.png[/attachment:tvug2vb0]

Interesting project Only place I know where you can find some infos about "Select" is documentation.