Most used scripts.
-
Hi all.
I never got deep into Ruby scripts.
I tried a bunch out but really only use the Windowizer now.
I was just wondering which ones you guys use the most and why.Thanks.
Eric -
I use Makefaces a lot. I also use TBD's Randor for randomizing the size and rotation of trees. that helps a lot if you want to avoid marching-soldier trees along a sidewalk or whatever.
I guess if you want to call Podium a ruby script then that would be my #1.
-
I use the "Unfold" plugin by Jim Foltz. Helps me create flat pattern profiles from sheet metal shapes.
Oh, and I use DrawHelix13 (but I shouldn't plug my only script
) -
Thanks guys, I forgot about makefaces. I use that one when I import from autocad... that shows you how long it has been, I forgot about that command altogther.
Since the v6 install, the only script I re-installed was windowizer, until now that is.
Keep em comin'.
-
I haven't been able to work Windoizer into my workflow, as I do mostly retail centers with irregular storefront. I used it a lot more when I was building cities for my comic book work, but alas...I don't do that anymore.
When I moved to version 6 I decided to only load tools as I needed them, thus keeping the bloat out of the plugins menu. I've got:
Curve Stitcher
Flatten to 2d
Mirror selection
Podium
Randor
Weld
Xporter
Xref toolsand that's it. Well, Makefaces over in the Tools folder. I have tons of ruby scripts loaded in V.5 but these are the only ones I've needed since upgrading.
-
TIG's AddVertex+.rb
Always seems to know right where I want a cpoint. -
Hi all,
It mostly depends what exactly I'm doing but these are now my regular ones:
Lately, for a bigger work to reconstruct some Gothic architecture:
Curve Stitcher
Weld
Tube along PathFor creating terrains by exact measurement:
Cloud
Convert to xLines (plus maybe Delete Construction Lines Only)
Triangulate pointsWhat is new to me but enjoy playing with it:
Soap Skin and Bubble -
extrude along path, drop, mirror, filter extensions, projections...
-
a picture
[LMNO]
-
I use many of the ones already mentioned...especially Make Faces. One I don't think anyone has mentioned so far is Menu...based on Didier's menu loader. There may be something better by now, but I find it invaluable for keeping everything neat and tidy.
-
Make Faces, every time I start a new model with an ACad drawing.......SU2KT, most times I finish a SU model and something I find absolutly indispensible.....Nudge rb.....for moving any group or component in x,y or z direction, for a distance I specify, independent of any snapping or inference.
-
Alan,
Could you tell us more about the Menu script that you mentioned. I am a "power user" with many scripts in my plugins menu and would like to be able to organize them as you have.
I have looked on Didiers ruby library and sMustard, but have not been able to located it. Could you point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
-
Go to "Geometry-Drawing" section. Scripts are sorted alphabetically (by name)
-
@didier bur said:
Go to "Geometry-Drawing" section. Scripts are sorted alphabetically (by name)
I cannot seem to find the Geometry-Drawing section. Maybe I am looking on the wrong site.
EDIT: Sorry, found it but I do not see Menu Loader there. What is the proper name of this srcipt?Also, what is the difference between "extrude along path" and "Follow Me"?
-
Sorry, I thought you were searching for makefaces.rb
Menu loader is not available t my site, I forget to put it in a page.
I'll retrieve it asap but maybe you could ask Alan for it...
And extrudealongpath is quicker than follow me, and more convenient for as you have to select path first instead of interactively pointing each edge to follow, which is sometimes difficult.
-
I use these the most:
Nudge (hotkey N)
Left Click Reverse Face Tool (hotkey K)
Set Center Point
Add Hidden Layer (hot key L)I'm going to try Jim's Mover script as well. I suspect that I'll want to use Make Face when I really start moving files from Maya to SU. But for now I don't use it, I probably should.
-
The version I showed was downloaded from the Ruby forum....MENUS.rb I've put a copy in the Depository.
http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=153&t=1538 -
@didier bur said:
And extrudealongpath is quicker than follow me, and more convenient for as you have to select path first instead of interactively pointing each edge to follow, which is sometimes difficult.
This is how I use Follow Me. I select the path, select the follow me tool then click. Hmmm.
@unknownuser said:
The version I showed was downloaded from the Ruby forum....MENUS.rb I've put a copy in the Depository.
Thanks a bunch Alan.
-
I did some learning on Alan's Menu2.rb. I spent about 30 hours learning how to manipulate it to my tastes (I dont mean to step on any toes by doing it), I just wanted more rubies than it offered initially. It is quite flexable and easy to add to. It took alot of trial and error on my part but I learned a lot also. I left all the credits in place and didnt add my name to the list either.
All that said, Menu2 is a great tool to organize your plugins somewhat neatly. You did good work Alan
-
For me as an landscape architect the
mover2.rb,
soap skin bubble,
random push pull,
randomize tin,
TBD's Randor and of course the
drop.rb, are very needful for creating and editing plants and areas.And always use the purge script for a fast cleanup of your model.
Often useful is the selection memory tool, especially when u made a more complex selection...and sometimes some of all the other scripts, like flightpaath2 or so.
Greetings marne
Advertisement