length snapping does not get a lot of interest, but i add information on how i solved my problem, in case of somebody might find it useful in the future...
in my case length snapping was not the solution
The cursor movement is not changed; instead, a message is shown based upon the movement of the mouse, so the user can decide when it is time to stop moving the mouse and click the second point
https://vimeo.com/939627532?share=copy
this is low level programming, but it works.
Here is the install file of FTO, an extension to model facade scaffoldings using Futuro components
https://we.tl/t-77pGglDnwJ
it is a demo version limited to facade scaffoldings; the subscription version includes birdcage, circular, access...
I know there is a debate about the usefullness of length snapping in sketchup.
But it has been used efficiently by scaffplan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5MPRqQPV3U
at about 1:50
From what i red, there is no way to customise sketchup length snapping though ruby, except changing the step.
Is there a way to do it?
for example make the cursor jump to 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0... m, which are usual length of scaffolding components?
thank you for taking the time to try, and for the advice
to try the demo version of PLY shown in the video, download the instal file from this link
https://we.tl/t-s5Q4Lby9iJ
if you do so, you will be able to watch another video that shows the full version of PLY.
Full version has functions to get a bill of materials, modify structures by adding components, exporting to PDF, ...
it is a development i made many years ago, but i could not find anybody in France interested in it, so i stopped
If it draws interest among english speaking sketchup users, i could make an english version of the full version of PLY
I uploaded the instal file here:
https://we.tl/t-s5Q4Lby9iJ
this kind of structure is often used to support ligths
the plugin makes a structure with 2 3 or 4 standards, possible dimensions range from 2 to 10 m
It is a demo version but functional
@rv1974 said:
@glro said:
@rv1974 said:
Judging by your analysis we will never see anydecent\useful SU plugin again. Let's hope you're not 100% right.
there is another conclusion in form of a question: how do you find money to developp very specific extensions that will only interest a few users ...?
sometimes, passion and generosity come to an end
many of the programmers who were posting here 10 years ago, are not there anymore.
There must be a reason, and my guess is that it is an economic reason.If you really need a specific development, you could try https://www.freelancer.com/
maybe try to find others with the same need and share the cost... just ideas
Nobody argues with your truisms, no illusions here. Your points (based on yourperception of the world) are legit in in 99% of cases.
However there still tons of free\donate$5-10 scripts on forums all around the Web which leave a tiny chance for requests like this one.
BTW Selling at least 100 copies of $5 script globally (with millions of SU\Acad users) rather justifies 1 week(?) of skilled scripter ourside 'golden milliard'. Check the salaries in Vietnam\Ukraine\India etc).@chon: Once you (architect\ArchVizer) try it you can't live without it. One of the most popular scripts on Scriptspot (made in Germany, sold for $5
500 $ a week might be a lot in Vietnam, maybe not so much in Germany 
anyway, i don't want to argue or upset anybody here in the forum; i just wanted to mention the economical side of developping an extension for sketchup
@rv1974 said:
Judging by your analysis we will never see anydecent\useful SU plugin again. Let's hope you're not 100% right.
there is another conclusion in form of a question: how do you find money to developp very specific extensions that will only interest a few users ...?
sometimes, passion and generosity come to an end
many of the programmers who were posting here 10 years ago, are not there anymore.
There must be a reason, and my guess is that it is an economic reason.
If you really need a specific development, you could try https://www.freelancer.com/
maybe try to find others with the same need and share the cost
... just ideas
@numerobis said:
Yes, i was hoping too that this would get some attention. And i don't understand why this project has been canceled.
simple answer: there is no benefit in developing it
4 dollars for a licence... it is not enough
this is true for niche softwares in general:
if it s too cheap, nobody is interested in developing it
if it is too expensive, nobody wants to buy it...
@skutvik said:
Hi,
is there any way to inport a Navisworks file with file type .NWD in to sketchup?.
i am trying to find a way to import it, but have not had any luck so far.
i do not have autocad, and only naviworks freedom. i can export from sketchup to navisworks using Revizto. but not the other way around.
please help if anybody know how to do this.
ypu need a full version of naviswork
OK, i should have worked a little more before asking for help
I understand now
When different lengths are introduced, if there as many lengths of uncut tube as cut tubes
It gives a results, but with an error: tube number 1, 3 m long, cannot be divided in 4.76 m
This is a rather old plugin that has not been updated since 2014
It works:
i get an error message when i try with 2 uncut tube lengths, instead of one
anybody understands the error message?
dxf fileHi, i tried your plugin
It worked for a OBJ file
but not for this DXF file (joined)
do you know why?
@solo said:
I have been on this site for over a decade, I have seen the rise of the plugin, I remember when there was a new plugin every week.
I cannot remember the last new plugin here, is there another place they releasing them?Is it just me, or do you feel a fizzle out?
for me it is obvious that sketchucation is less active, just counting the posts
i agree with the comment that most generic extensions have already been made For the next stage of development, it is necessary to deal with the details of each specific use of sketchup, and i see sketchucation as mostly generic
i guess some programmers began writing ruby code for plugins and posting it on sketchucation, for free, hoping it would bring them some money in the end since money didn't come, they stopped writing code for plugins and/or posting it on sketchucation
extensions.sketchup.com has a commercial aspect, you can buy extensions there, so programmers hopefully can make some money too
@hdpv said:
Hi Glro!
I plan do a new plugin for this issue. s4u_Crop_Selection,
Select objects within Polyline ,Window and invert selection.
good news !
this function is missing in sketchup
components totally inside the volume corresponding to the polyline projected on the perpendicular axis would be selected, just as the native function does it with a rectangle
the volume could also be based on a circle, instead of a polyline
waitng for s4u_Crop_Selection
@hdpv said:
s4u MultiSlice v1.0.0
Multi Slice,Cut,Detach Selected Objects(Faces,Groups or Components).
i was looking for a plugin that would select components inside a closed contour
for example the components closest to the tank
but this plugin does not select, it cuts along the contour
would it be possible to add an option "select without cutting?"
the native selecting box is rectangular only, and in some cases, it is not sufficient
@pibuz said:
Hi To all the SketchUp team!!
It's been some time, I'm happy to be back!I'm currently fiddling with dynamic components for the firm I work for. It turns out that it would be interesting (=necessary) if a plugin could exclude the hidden objects from being recognized as entities when generating the report.
Many of my components have optional sub-objects: when the attribute is FALSE, the object is hidden, but it's still there, and it's visible in my report. I'd like not to export it at all.
Is it in some way possible?
Thank you in advance!
there is an option to report only the selected components, and to choose the number of levels of sub components you report; so with that, you should be able to exclude some components of the report
@tntdavid said:
Even more, always more, much more Click !!!
I'm happy to introduce Click-Kitchen 2 and Click-Change 2!
To download these extensions go to the official website
http://www.composant-dynamique.com/home
I wanted to thank some developers of this forum, who helped me to go further with the Ruby Scripte.
See you soon
David
so many options, but ... the tap is in front of the windows, it wouldn't be possible to open them ...
