Not a bad start. I'm not sure if I like him. Easy to get used to, simple user interface. Several times Sketchup crashed trying to save the result. I need to think

@alvis Anyway, a very promising thing that does not require complex settings. A few more of my attempts )

Peregrine Barrel Armchair

La Cividina JOIN armchair!
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@L-i-am
Yes, SubD

@thomthom I use it every day. Sometimes the project idea is implemented quickly, sometimes it's a real headache not to overdo it with the topology

@panixia Thanks to everyone who is still interested in this topic.

It's nice to see an orderly work process. And it seems like I'm already losing my position.

Hello, As always, I am sharing my experience with SketchUp. Currently I represent a manufacturer, that produces upholstered furniture. This is a young and ambitious company, which solves the whims and fancies of customers.

@Rich-O-Brien Nice

It's nice to see an orderly work process. And it seems like I'm already losing my position.

@pixelcruncher
thanks , I'll definitely have to try it

@panixia Thanks to everyone who is still interested in this topic.

@thomthom I use it every day. Sometimes the project idea is implemented quickly, sometimes it's a real headache not to overdo it with the topology

Nice start

Peregrine Barrel Armchair

@alvis Anyway, a very promising thing that does not require complex settings. A few more of my attempts )

@pixelcruncher said in Philips with Rayscaper:

@alvis said in Philips with Rayscaper:

Not a bad start. I'm not sure if I like him. Easy to get used to, simple user interface. Several times Sketchup crashed trying to save the result. I need to think

Hey @alvis

That's a great start!

Easy to get used to, simple user interface.

Great to hear!

Several times Sketchup crashed trying to save the result. I need to think

That's not good. Do you remember the steps that triggered this? It would be a great help to fix this bug!

Cheers,
Thomas

Yes, sometimes crashes to save image and always crashes File/Setting (sketchup 22 -24)

@jo-ke very nice! A very sweet interest for transportation history

I would like some help. There is a mistake in my code. I would like the Z axis dimension of the bounding box to be on the back left side.

# add_dimensions.rb

# Ensure we are running this within the SketchUp environment
if !defined?(Sketchup)
  raise "This script must be run within SketchUp."
end

module AddDimensionsPlugin
  extend self

  def add_dimensions
    # Check if there is an active model
    model = Sketchup.active_model
    if model.nil?
      raise "No active model found."
    end

    # Check if there is a selection
    selection = model.selection
    if selection.empty?
      raise "No selection found. Please select a component."
    end

    # Ensure the selection is a component instance
    component_instance = selection.first
    unless component_instance.is_a?(Sketchup::ComponentInstance)
      raise "Selected entity is not a component instance."
    end

    # Start an operation to allow for a single undo
    model.start_operation('Add Dimensions', true)

    begin
      # Get the component's bounding box
      bounding_box = component_instance.bounds

      # Define the length of the dimension arrow
      arrow_length = 10.cm

      # Create a method to add dimensions
      def add_dimension(entities, start_point, end_point, offset_vector)
        dim = entities.add_dimension_linear(start_point, end_point, offset_vector)
        dim.material = "black"
        dim
      end

      # Get the transformation of the component instance
      transformation = component_instance.transformation

      # Transform bounding box points to the component's local coordinates
      points = {
        x_min: bounding_box.corner(0).transform(transformation.inverse),
        x_max: bounding_box.corner(1).transform(transformation.inverse),
        y_min: bounding_box.corner(0).transform(transformation.inverse),
        y_max: bounding_box.corner(3).transform(transformation.inverse),
        z_min: bounding_box.corner(0).transform(transformation.inverse),
        z_max: bounding_box.corner(4).transform(transformation.inverse)
      }

      # Enter the component editing context
      model.active_entities.add_group(component_instance).explode
      component_definition = component_instance.definition
      entities = component_definition.entities

      # Create dimensions along X axis
      start_point = points[:x_min]
      end_point = points[:x_max]
      offset_vector = [0, -arrow_length, 0]
      add_dimension(entities, start_point, end_point, offset_vector)

      # Create dimensions along Y axis
      start_point = points[:y_min]
      end_point = points[:y_max]
      offset_vector = [-arrow_length, 0, 0]
      add_dimension(entities, start_point, end_point, offset_vector)

      # Create dimensions along Z axis with a larger offset
      start_point = points[:z_min]
      end_point = points[:z_max]
      offset_vector = [0, -arrow_length, 0]
      add_dimension(entities, start_point, end_point, offset_vector)

      # Commit the operation
      model.commit_operation
      # Notify the user that dimensions have been added
      UI.messagebox("Dimensions added inside the selected component.")
    rescue Exception => e
      # Abort the operation in case of an error
      model.abort_operation
      # Show an error message
      UI.messagebox("An error occurred: #{e.message}")
    end
  end

  unless file_loaded?(__FILE__)
    UI.menu('Plugins').add_item('Add Dimensions to Component') {
      add_dimensions
    }
    file_loaded(__FILE__)
  end
end