I am buying an apartment complex with multiple units and I would like to create a 3d model of each unit. While I could always do it the old-school way of measuring each wall and turn until I do a complete closure, I'd like to see if there are any of you pros using apps like Magicplan or Canvas that are SU friendly?

@fredo6 said:

Could you tell me if you have other plugins installed.

Just open the Ruby Console and copy / paste the following command and type Enter.

Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }

I suspect there is a conflict with a plugin that creates its menus asynchronously.

Ill give this a try. I cant get any of your plugins to work either and I uninstalled SU and reinstalled. here is the text of my Ruby Console with the line of code you pasted. My problems are identical to the OP, but I dont get an error. I cannot use any of the fredo extensions. None of the auxillary menus open up. This is a brand new version of SU.

Sketchup.find_support_files('rb', 'Plugins').collect { |f| File.basename(f) }
["cmd_point_gadget.rb", "Fredo6_!LibFredo6.rb", "Fredo6_Curviloft.rb", "Fredo6_FredoTools.rb", "Fredo6_JointPushPull.rb", "Fredo6_RoundCorner.rb", "Fredo6_TopoShaper.rb", "su_advancedcameratools.rb", "su_dynamiccomponents.rb", "su_sandbox.rb", "su_trimble_connect.rb", "tt_solid_inspector2.rb"]

EDIT: after several very frustrating house, the fix is to navigate to the Libfredo folder in windows and delete it. Close sketchup, reopen it, and then click on a fredo extension. this initiates the creation of a new folder and it works.

I Can not get Fredo Joint push pull to work. I have uninstalled the extensions, the LibFredo tools, reinstalled the the extensions and then when that didn't work, I uninstalled SU 2019 and installed SU 2020 and reinstalled all new extensions.. It still wont work. When I click any of the options to use any of the push pull tools, nothing happens.

I have the following Fredo tools extensions installted.

fredoTools_v4.2e.rbz
Libfredo6_v12.4a.rbz
Jointpushpull_v4,4e.rbz
Curviloft_v1.8a.rbz
RoundCorner_v3.3a.rbz
TopoShaper_v2.6a.rbz

None of the Fredo Extensions are working on this computer. Anyone know what the problem could be? TIA.

Sometimes I do preserve the origin if it seems to help bring the raw DWG file into the SU workspace. It really just depends on the file I am sent-- sometimes they are way out in outer space, sometimes not.

I did find a workaround in the survey software I am using though.. If I import the DWG file, I can just create a point on the geometry of a known point that I know should line up with one of the imported points from the CSV file.. Once both sets of data are imported and misaligned, I can use an option to reposition one the imported points to the newly created one, thus aligning both of the data sets (point cloud and DWG geometry).

Thanks for you help. It does give me a clearer understanding of the origin point that I did not have before today. Ive been using this for surveying for quite some time, but this was the first time I was using actual GPS collected State Plane Coordinates in lieu of just creating all of them locally in SU. Ive been using a traditional Total station and or robot, but the introduction of new GNSS system threw me for a loop and forced me to explore areas of the software Ive never had to. Made my brain stretch.. Thanks again.

Does this mean that no matter what if I get a set of control points from a surveyor and reset the origin in SU to create more points relative to those control points that my exported model will never line up with those existing and newly created real world points?

I have imported a DWG file to create points for surveying. The file has landmarks in it with known coordinate points. Before importing the file, I reset the model's origin to a known x,y,z coordinate. After importing the file, I drag the appropriate landmark over and lock it into the origin point (which is now a real world coordinate) I then import a CSV file of control points (more coordinates) and when they populate the model, I can then confirm proper XYZ alignment not only at the origin, but also several other known landmarks within the model (typically an intersection designated as a control point). This is all the simple and easy part.

The second phase of the project is creating more design points on improvements within the model- whether it be building corners, pipelines, excavation corners, etc. All of these design points are relative to the model's new origin. Upon completion of creating the design points, I then export all of the points into a CSV file, save the SKP file and export the model as a DWG file. In the native sketchup model, all the lines and points all matchup with perfect alignment.

When I import the DWG file and points into my data collector, the map and points are misaligned. The DWG is acting like the origin of the lines are 0,0,0 and the points are off in outer space.

I tried opening a new blank SKP file and importing the DWG file and points and the same thing is happening in a new SU file with only imported data; The lines and geometry open up at 0,0,0 and the points are far off in outer space.

I am suspicious the exporting of a DWG does not have the same option as the importing of DWG's to maintain the model's origin.

Help. Anyone have any ideas on how to export while maintaining the model's origin instead of it defaulting to 0,0,0 upon export?

I cant seem to find a plugin that will work converting this model I have been sent. I have it in both SAT and ITP format. The Simlab ITP Importers saying it is not compatible with their version. I need some help here. Anyone got any advice? I cant share the model publicly, but could thru a private exchange.

Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations on a developer?

My bad on my profile. I hadnt updated it since I joined a few yeas ago and I never post. - I updated it to show I use 2018 Pro. Ive tried multiple extensions, but Ive not found one that does what I describe. Can you share the ones you have in mind?

I work in Civil Infrastructure Construction and often draw the 2D plans we get from government entities and or owners in Sketchup for obvious reasons.

The plans we are issued for construction oftentimes come with control points used for construction staking in State Plane Format (more information regarding State Plane below).

https://www.eye4software.com/hydromagic/documentation/state-plane-coordinate-systems/

Cartesian state plane is the format most widely used for construction surveying.

I'm trying to either find or develop a plug-in that will allow me to reset the 0,0,0 location in Sketchup to a desired coordinate point that is already provided in the plans we are issued. The setting of a second control point will give the N,S,E,W orientation and thus any subsequent point drawn on the plans will then generate its own coordinate, but be accurate according to the other control points-- Just like it is done in AutoCad based Survey Point generation software.

This is all doable with a spreadsheet using a simple arithmetic, but id like to be able to do it within Sketchup using a plugin.

Is anyone aware of such a plug in? It seems this would be a common desire to do considering the wide range use of Sketchup for architecture, etc.