Hi,
If you want more layer tools, take a look at my LayerManager extension:

https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/65f56902-b98d-4e01-a1fc-184e84247ba8/layer-manager

Regards

Hi all,
The path to the plugin is hard-coded in the script. So if you locate the plugin elsewhere than C:\Users\XX\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp 2019\SketchUp\Plugins\DBUR_Compo_Spray, it will not work.
Sorry for the inconvenience, but what's the reason you want to install it with Fredo Tools ?

Hi all,

The next release I'm working on will have the following changes:

3 window types added: single opening, side-hung, australian
New glazing type added: jalousie

Materials are now saved in presets
Replaced "Sashes" with "Window leafs" in the dialog
Fixed bug: loosing "snap to" and "cuts opening" values when using the eyedropper
Fixed bug: wrong screen box drawing if screen opening percentage was zero.
Fixed bug: wrong cover profile drawing when "Both" option was selected.
New (experimental) interactive tool to open/close casements

@cmeed: is your crowd made of billboards (FaceMe components) ?

Hi all,

New release on the EW site today: http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/node/6841

What's new in v 1.1.0:

• Ability to save and load presets

• Ability to preset custom layers for 7 parts of the window

• Bar dialog fixed, (typo in the EN-US language file)

• Fixed bug: loosing some values when configuring accessories (bar, shutter, etc)

• Fixed bug: help button ineffective in the window by face dialog

• Dialogs are now modal on PC and on Mac

• Cosmetic graphics changes (homogeneous button sizes)

• Replaced "Component name" with "Custom name" in the dialog

• Donate button added

• PDF Help file updated

Hi all,

I've updated my old plugin CompoSpray which is now live at the EW here:
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/compospray
Faster, better, more reliable than before, compatible with SU2016 and higher, 14 different ways of spraying components.

Enjoy

Thanks TIG for the explanation. I also noticed the "path" and "rename definition" tricks.
BUT what I discovered is the following:

If a component was imported from a path that doesn't exist anymore on you system, even if you rename its definition, Sketchup.active_model.selection[0].definition.name will output the imported SKP file name, and you cannot retrieve the new definition name.
Strange behavior, isn't it...

In fact:

The component definition name is NOT ALWAYS the name of the SKP you imported to use that component:

• import a component, say A.skp, containing a red cube
• select it and type Sketchup.active_model.selection[0].definition.path, you'll get, say c:\Users\TIG\DeskTop\A.skp
• BUT Sketchup.active_model.selection[0].definition.name will output, say: Red cube
• open the A.skp file in Sketchup
• Sketchup.active_model.name will output, say: Red Cube

Sketchup.active_model.name is NOT (always) the same as the SKP file name...

@unknownuser said:

Of course, m'enfin une charpente bois est quand même une charpente bois quelque soit le pays!

Pas d'accord... Pour avoir développé un plugin d'ossature bois pour John Brock et une boite canadienne, je peux dire que les nord-américains ont développé depuis longtemps des systèmes constructifs "bois" complètement différents de ceux utilisés en Europe.

Anyone ever noticed that a component definition has TWO names ?
Just like materials, it seems to me that there is a definition "real" name AND some sort of "display name".
Look at the picture below: internally the component definition is named "Plant_Umbrella" and it appears in the infos palette under "Plante_parapluie" ("parapluie" is the french word for "umbrella")
The ComponentDefinition class doesn't have a "display_name" method like the Material class do.

So the question is: is there a way to retrieve the display name ?

Help TIG, Dan, Thomthom and all ruby gurus

@unknownuser said:

Could 'guides at radial division' detect edges out of context (=nested in outer groups/components)?

@rv1974: Yes it can

Thanks for all your feedback

@srx: if you mean creating a hole for a window in a wall made of grouped geometry, yes you can. Just select the window and click the right-most icon of the toolbar.

@juju: nice ideas, i'll work on these asap

Hi all,
My latest plugin Windows Builder is now active on the Extensions Warehouse:
http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/node/6841
Below you can see some of its features:

Enjoy!

Hi all,

The request by rv1974 has been included in the latest release of my "Guide Toys" plugin.
It's here http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/node/6811 in case your Extensions Manager didn't tell you

Hi Medeek,

Here is what I get on Firefox, no way to select classes or methods as you can see.
I must use Edge to read the API doc, and I HATE Edge

Hi all,

I was having the same message each time I worked on a model saved on the DESKTOP, and SketchUp trying to write a SKB there.
Check if your SketchUp executable has the right to write on your Desktop.

Just in case, also see this: https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=68205

Thanx TIG !

Hi all,
Is it me or this bug is back again (06.14.19) ?

@rv1974

Good idea. I'll add a tool "Radial divisions" between to lines or guides, which will default to 2 of course.

Hi all,

Below are 2 links to my new releases of Align plugin and Guide Toys plugin:
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/align
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/guide-tools-0

Align:

(Click to view the short video)

Guide Toys:
A reworked and enhanced part of my plugin "Projections", which has been split into to separate plugins (projections part coming soon).

(Click to view the short video)

(Click to view the short video)

(Click to view the short video)

Enjoy !

Hi all,

A new version of my (old) plugin Trilateration has been released at the EW.
Downloadable here: http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/node/6661