@unclex said:
Can't Choose Materials...
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Did you use the demo file?
The name of the materials that you will use for the section need to start with '_' like '_concrete'
The materials are the standard SketchUp materials that are active in the model.
I see you work with SU 7, at this moment realSection won't work with v7. I hope I can fix the problem with SU 7 very soon.
@unknownuser said:
But i didn't test it on v7.
I just did a test on v7 and it give some errors. I try to fix this errors.
@didier bur said:
Hi,
Can't wait to try it out, looks amazing (and useful !)Only works with SU8, right ? (because it applies to solids only)
Didier, it should work also on v7. I don't use any of the solid functions. But i didn't test it on v7.
@didier bur said:
Hi,
Can't wait to try it out, looks amazing (and useful !)
It's very useful. We use it already for about 6 months at our office.
Do you want to create real sections with different materials through your SketchUp models like this?
Use the new realSection plugin!
For installation:
unzip the files in your plugin directory
In the UserGuide you can find a brief explanation how to use realSection, you also can find a little movie that shows how realSection works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z31yMxiYzdM
In the the realSectionDemo.skp you find good architectural sectionmaterials that you can use for making your realSections
If you like realSection, please take a look at Skalp for Sketchup. We made realSection into a commercial plugin:
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=58685%26amp;p=534124#p534124
@thomthom said:
Sorry - I made a typo. It's
Sketchup- notSketchUp- the thing is case sensitive.
Thanks!
@thomthom said:
e.typename == "Edge"-.typenameis very slow because you do string comparisons. Instead, compare it's class:e.is_a?( SketchUp::Edge )What kind of error and what did you switch to?
As for modules:
http://ruby-doc.org/docs/ProgrammingRuby/html/tut_modules.html
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=12423#p89313Many other useful links in this sticky at the Developers section:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=10142ThomThom,
The module works, but when I recplace the .typename with the .is_a? I get the following error:
Error: #<NameError: uninitialized constant FixSolids::SketchUp>
(eval):373
(eval):318:in `call'
(eval):318
regards,
Guy
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@thomthom said:
Nice plugin.
Got a couple of notes:
It's advisable to wrap your plugin into a module and use module variables instead of global variables - this ensures there will be no conflict with other plugins.
Detecting edges between co-planar faces: You are using this:
if faces[0].normal == faces[1].normal then
I used that for CleanUp, but I ran into issues where it's either erase edges between non-coplanar faces or leave some edges that should have been erased in some cases. As it turns out, the correct way - according to the Googler I spoke to - is to take all the vertices of the two faces you compare and check if they all lie on the same plane.
e.typename == "Edge"-.typenameis very slow because you do string comparisons. Instead, compare it's class:e.is_a?( SketchUp::Edge )
ThomThom,
regards,
Guy
@thomthom said:
@pherim said:
That's because solids had not been included in SU 7 and are only available since SU 8.
Should be able to work anyway. There is not difference in the geometry, it's just that SU8 knows how to recognize solids.
The plugin works only on SU 8, because the function i use the check if it's a solid is a new function in v8.
@driven said:
@thomthom said:
I avoided using material as I didn't want to clutter people's models.
fair point, but what about using a 'style' set,that's purged when your done?@thomthom said:
Section planes....(edit) I don't think one can even activate them via Ruby.
it seems to me that the api lets you, but I'm no coder...@thomthom said:
It should be highlighting the edges though, while the tool is active. you're not seeing that?
sorry, it is highlighting the multi-face edges, it's the enclosed/internal (to volume) edges I was wondering about@thomthom said:
(I want to make a UI for that.)
I'm just airing ideas 'for that', I've tested/used all the pre-existing repair-aid scripts (TIG's,VW,CadSpan,etc.) and currently use bits from each, in a rather untidy workflow.we stop for Xmas next week and I'll try and organise my thoughts a bit better,
I like what you've done with this so far...
john
John, did you already test my new fixSolid? http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=33471
Guy
This Plugin try to fix problems with groups that suppose to be solids but don't show up like a solid in SU.
fixSolid fix the following problems:
* remove single edges
* remove separate faces
* remove edges between coplanar faces
* remove innerfaces
* remove all edges with only 1 face connected (RISKY FIX)
Usage: 1. Select solid
2. Right-Click Context-Menu. If the solid is broken the option 'FIX SOLID'
is present. If the option isn't present there are no problems with
the solid.
3. Select 'FIX SOLID'
4. You get the option to do a risky fix. If you choose a risky fix
it is possible that a part of the solid wil be deleted. This action can
be undone with the normal SU undo function. The risky fix try to fix
all problems, the normal fix only fixes problem with no risk.
Download from: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=33471
This Plugin try to fix problems with groups that suppose to be solids but don't show up like a solid in SU.
fixSolid fix the following problems:
* heal missing faces
* remove single edges
* remove separate faces
* remove edges between coplanar faces
* remove innerfaces
* remove all edges with only 1 face connected (RISKY FIX)
Usage:
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I just discoverd a new renderenige for SketchUp render[in] http://www.renderin.com
Very fast, very easy and very nice pictures. And no it isn't a vray or maxwell but it great for everyone who's looking for a good picture with only pushing one button.
The uploaded picture i made just adding some reflection settings and hit the render button. Only 5 minutes later the picture was ready!!!!!
Also the realtime preview is fantastic!!!!
Where can I find the Scene Transitions setting in Ruby?
TIG,
Thanks very much for the outline closer!!!!!! I can use this code in some of mine scripts.
regards,
Guy
Thanks, this was the link i was looking for!
I'm sorry simon but this way i become SU7, i think it something with my country because for the download i always get the dutch site which only has SU7 to download. I can switch to the englisch site for downloaden 8 pro, but for the free it jumps back to the dutch website 
(((
regards,
Guy
I need urgent a link to the SU8 free or SU8 viewer. I work with SU8 pro and want to give my model to the client for viewing. But everytime when i try to download SU8 free the site jumps to a dutch download page for SU7.1.
regards,
Guy
Is there an option or a workaround that when you subtract or trim two solids the results keep its original material instead the combined material from the original and the subtracted?
regards,
Guy
