Didier Bur's projection_extension.zip file
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This note is really addressed to Didier Bur.
Do you have any plans to update the scripts in projection_extension.zip? I ask because I find the projection scripts very useful when designing mechanical components, but seem unable to get some of them to work. In particle, I cannot seem to get the cpoint to line projection and the cpoint to plane projection scripts to work. I am using the free version of Sketchup 6.
A tutorial on how to use the different tools would be most helpful. A simple word description on how to use each tool would do just fine.
Kind regards,
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Hello Didier,
I too use several tools on your Projection Extension toolbar quite a bit, the imperial version. A few notes:The Random Extrusion tool is only in mm.
Possibly being able to undo multiple face extrusions with a one-step Undo. I believe that means adding model.start_operation near the top of the script.
It would be nice if your extrude edge along vector script was included.
Some of the face extrusions will work when the face edges are selected and some will not. But that's understandable. It's just confusing for new users. I use desel.rb to deselect edges before using tools that do not like edges - so that's not a biggie for me.
Tutorials for most of the tools do exist at the Ruby Library Depot. They are with the individual precursor scripts that are now bundled within the toolbar. They are clustered nearby the projection_extension.zip listing. A zip file with all those tutorials would be a good companion to Projection Extension.
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OK OK, it seems there is some work for me to update all the scripts for V6.
It's a pity that GSU developers don't care enough about us poor scripters...
(Autolisp for instance doesn't have this problem).
As soon as I get some time to update the projection toolbar it will be done, along with tutos as well.
My to-do-list is growing fast these days
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Dear Didier,
Many thanks for your positive response. I cannot imagine what your 'to-do' list looks like, but I'm glad it isn't mine. Having said that, mine is bad enough.
Kind regards, and merci beaucoup
Bob
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Hi Didier,
First of all - many thanks for your scripts - they are indeed fantastic. When I see your name next to a script I know it's going to be useful.
I've downloaded your Projection Extension v6 script and I like the improved toolbar - especially the place construction point option. The interesting thing I've come across is that even though the dialog box says it's in mm, it actually executes in inches - wierd. My model units are mm, so I'm not sure what's going on there.
Anyway - keep up the good work!
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Hi,
@unknownuser said:
the dialog box says it's in mm
In what command ?
Please precise what command executes in inches instead of your unit ? -
Hi Didier, when i place construction points i have to reselect the toolbar icon to place another one. - is this the way it works? (i thought i could keep clicking in the model to draw more points)
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Hi
@unknownuser said:
is this the way it works? (i thought i could keep clicking in the model to draw more points)
yes. I'll see what I can do to change that.
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Thank you Master Didier.
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Dear Didier,
Do you know of a script that allows the following:
- place cpoint on surface
- select the plugin (call it projected_normal)
- click on cpoint, click on surface
- enter line length in VCB
- plugin draws normal to surface at cpoint and to specified length
I have a feeling that you might have written something like this before.
Regards,
Bob -
Hi Watkins,
@unknownuser said:
I have a feeling that you might have written something like this before
No, I didn't... until this evening. I've PM'ed you a beta version to be incorporated in the projection pack if of any use.
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Hi,
I think this is the most logical place to ask this question, sorry if I'm wrong.
I've tried downloading your projections_V6 plugin/extension from your site at
'http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/em_geo_page.htm'
However there seem to be some files missing from the zip.. The only visible files are
Projection Documentation.pdf
projection.rbHowever, the install PDF mentions a projection_extension.rb and a subfolder with several other files
Is there any chance you could send me the complete version?
Thanks again, its one of the most usefull scripts I've seen.
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@didier bur said:
Hi Watkins,
@unknownuser said:
I have a feeling that you might have written something like this before
No, I didn't... until this evening. I've PM'ed you a beta version to be incorporated in the projection pack if of any use.
Regards,hi didier is there any way i could get this betta too, we are getting alot more request to build meshes from point heights and it would be quite a time saver if i could add this z value in Sketchup
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Dear Free Agent,
This plugin has been incorporated into the new release of projections (you should have 13 icons). Perhaps it is the number 13, but I cannot get it to work. The standalone plugin that Didier sent me works fine.
I have attached this plugin. Put a point on a surface, select the point and the surface, select the plugin 'Line perpendicular to face' from the drop-down menu, enter the line length, and as Didier might say, Voila!
I am hoping that Didier will not be annoyed by my posting the script.
Regards,
Bob
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hi watkins thanx for the quick reply, i tried to tool, wasnt entirly what i wanted (but thanx) in the end i need that construction point to be placed at the top of that line, i need to be able to quickly select construction points and place them at the given height (spot heights)... any thoughts?
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Dear Free Agent,
I am sure that Didier could modify his script to do exactly as you require. You would need to consider your requirements before sending him a PM. For example, would you like to place N cpoints on a single surface or different surfaces, and then have them projected a given distance along perpendiculars to that/those surface(s). It would also be useful to have the option in the right click context menu.
In the meantime, just add a cpoint to the end of the line and delete the line.
Regards,
Bob -
@didier bur said:
Hi,
@unknownuser said:
the dialog box says it's in mm
In what command ?
Please precise what command executes in inches instead of your unit ?I meet the issue too When use "P-P selected faces along their normals " and "P-P selected faces randomly" (projection_V6)
It executes in inches instead of MM!!
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