Posts made by christcm

How would you use a controlled magnet? I started with a magnet but it didn't cause the two objects to stick together for me.

I am not good yet with ruby scripts and I am trying to set an objects thruster to accelerate rather than just move at a constant speed. Is there a script I can enter into the Thruster Strength Box that would perform this?

I have figured out how to pick up the load. I just needed to beef up the size of my hook and the size of the ring (in cross section diameter). I added a clasp on the hook to keep the load on as well. I tried to attach the model but it is too large.

Ok there has been no response yet but this is what I have done so far. Since I can't get the objects to attach in the animation I have made a hook and a ring. The hook is on the crane and the ring is attached to the load. I have checked the collision properties and the hook and ring both are the correct shape for their intended purpose. However when I get them into place the hook slips right through the ring after a second of trying to lift the load. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Does anyone know how I can join two objects during an SP Animation? I have a functional Tower Crane but I would like to simulate it picking up a load. I can't figure out how to lower my hook and attach the load to it. Any help would be appreciated.

@thomthom said:

Open the Ruby Console and see if you get any error message there.

When using the Ruby Console the following Error Message comes up

(eval):22
load"CadalogBeamTool.rb"
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 7/Plugins/CadalogBeamTool.rb:21: warning: don't put space before argument parentheses
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 7/Plugins/CadalogBeamTool.rb:279: warning: don't put space before argument parentheses
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 7/Plugins/CadalogBeamTool.rb:289: warning: don't put space before argument parentheses
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 7/Plugins/CadalogBeamTool.rb:289: warning: parenthesize argument(s) for future version
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 7/Plugins/CadalogBeamTool.rb:296: warning: don't put space before argument parentheses
C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/Google SketchUp 7/Plugins/CadalogBeamTool.rb:296: warning: parenthesize argument(s) for future version
true

I have purchased a new computer that is running windows Vista 64bit and has SU7. My last computer also used SU7 and had Windows XP. On my new computer the CadalogBeamTool no longer works. I have checked and I have all the same drivers as my last computer. The Beam Tool shows up on the Plugin Menu but when I click it nothing happens. Is there anyone who can help me.