@andybot said:

I'm curious how this differs from ThomThom's Quadface tools. There are loop selections in there - how does yours compare?

Just verified ThomThom's Quadface tools and it does have a loop feature just like mine. Not only that but quite frankly it is better since it can select multiple loops while mine currently can't.

There is so many plugins that I can't keep track on all of them so this is bound to happen here and there. I am glad still I made this without knowing because I learned few new things.

Cheers!

Note: I wonder if we used the same method to achieve this!

Hi, the following code is part of a plugin called LoopLab and I am seeking help in resolving an issue. Right now the tool can't select multiple loops and was wondering if anyone has an idea on how to solve this issue. Thanks in advance!

model = Sketchup.active_model
sel = model.selection
edges = sel.grep(Sketchup;;Edge)
#
use = edges.last
rerun = edges.last
#
run = true
stp1 = false
stp2 = false
#
skip = true
#
model.start_operation('LoopLab')
  #
  begin
  #
  edge = use
  faces = edge.faces
  v1 = edge.start
  v2 = edge.end
  v1_edges = v1.edges
  v2_edges = v2.edges
  #
  break if v1_edges.length > 4 || v2_edges.length > 4
  #
  v1_edges.to_a.each { |ne|
    if not ne.used_by? faces[0] and not ne.used_by? faces[1] and not sel.include?(ne)
      use = ne
      sel.add ne
      stp1 = false
      break 
    else
      stp1 = true
    end
  }
  #
  if skip == true
    skip = false
    next
  end
  #
  v2_edges.to_a.each { |ne|
    if not ne.used_by? faces[0] and not ne.used_by? faces[1] and not sel.include?(ne)
      use = ne  
      sel.add ne
      stp2 = false
      break
    else
      stp2 = true
    end
  }
  #
  if stp1 and stp2
    run = false
  end
  #
end while run
#
#
#
run = true
stp1 = false
stp2 = false
skip = true
#
begin
  #
  edge = rerun
  faces = edge.faces
  v1 = edge.start
  v2 = edge.end
  v1_edges = v1.edges
  v2_edges = v2.edges
  #
  break if v1_edges.length > 4 || v2_edges.length > 4
  #
  v1_edges.to_a.each { |ne|
    if not ne.used_by? faces[0] and not ne.used_by? faces[1] and not sel.include?(ne)
      rerun = ne
      sel.add ne
      stp1 = false
      break
    else
      stp1 = true
    end
  }
  #
  if skip == true
    skip = false
    next
  end
  #
  v2_edges.to_a.each { |ne|
    if not ne.used_by? faces[0] and not ne.used_by? faces[1] and not sel.include?(ne)
      rerun = ne
      sel.add ne
      stp2 = false
      break
    else
      stp2 = true
    end
  }
  #
  if stp1 and stp2
    run = false
  end
  #
  end while run
  #
model.commit_operation
#
Sketchup.send_action('selectSelectionTool;')

Plugin Rules:

• Select an edge before using tool
• Plugin only works well if geometry is made out of quads.
• Currently you can't select another loop if one is already selected. (Will see if with the help of other developers this can be solved)

[pre:pjpbhnto]Authors:: Renderiza
Plugin Name:: LoopLab
Version:: 1.0.0
Date:: 11/8/2013
Cost:: Free[/pre:pjpbhnto]

LoopLab

Select edges that are part of a loop.

Available at
sketchUcation
pluginStore
click here

%(#909090)[**Menu: Plugins > Renderiza Tools > LoopLab

Context Menu: Right Click > LoopLab

Add Keyboard Shortcut: Window > Preference > Shortcuts > Function = Edit/Item/LoopLab > Add Shortcut**]

@erikb said:

But auto-install with sketchUp plugin manager (I even tried it twice) doesn't install it ?
Am I missing something, or is something missing ?

Have you verified that your plugin folder's permission have full rights?

Just in case try auto-installing it from Extension Warehouse to see if that works.

Wow I love the style!

The colors bring perfect contrast to the scene and gives a happy vibe.

You have set the bar sir thanks for sharing!

[pre:12acadvw]Authors:: Renderiza
Plugin Name:: iSelect
Version:: 1.0.1
Date:: 11/6/2013
Cost:: Free[/pre:12acadvw]
iSelect v1.0.1 is now available for download.

%(#909090)[What is new:

• Group & Component selection is fixed
• Context Menu Added (right click > iSelect)
• Add keyboard shortcut

How to set keyboard shortcut:
Window > Preference > Shortcuts > Function = Edit/Item/iSelect > Add Shortcut

Thanks for Feedback! ]

Finished fixing the component & group situation and will start on adding the context menu next. Another plus to adding context menu is that it will show up on keyboard shortcut list.

Thanks for feedback!

Thanks for the plugin!

It would be nice to have toolbar buttons as well.

Glad you found it useful.

@guanjin said:

Why not improve it in XP system browser 8 at work, your plug-in I do not work here

Have not yet started to make compatible version but it is on my to do list.

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

Why support a 12 years old OS and an outdated browser ?
Sometimes it's better and easier for everyone to upgrade and follow technology.

That would be very helpful indeed.

Still though will be nice to support XP user.

Uploaded a short video explaining what the plugin is about.

Welcome, SketchUp Heroes!

News: iSelect is now on Extension Warehouse with a free 7-day trial…

➜ Try iSelect for Free!

iSelect - Select what you see

When you click & drag to make a selection sometimes unwanted entities get selected as well and this plugin will help you filter them out by deselecting anything the camera is not viewing.

➜ Buy on Sellfy

➜ Buy on Extension Warehouse

More Extensions by RafaelRivera…

ColorHex ● Grabby ● CompoScene ● iSelect

@rich o brien said:

SketchUp Plugins | PluginStore | SketchUcation

SketchUp Plugin and Extension Store by SketchUcation provides free downloads of hundreds of SketchUp extensions and plugins

(sketchucation.com)

Great plugin that does what he wants and then some!

Here is a code example...

model = Sketchup.active_model
ents = model.active_entities
sel = model.selection

faces = sel.grep(Sketchup;;Face)
edges = sel.grep(Sketchup;;Edge)

faces.each do |face|

  if not face.normal.x == 1 || face.normal.y == 1 || face.normal.z == 1 || face.normal.x == -1 || face.normal.y == -1 || face.normal.z == -1
  
    sel.remove face
  
  end
  
  sel.remove edges

end

Note:forgot to add negative normal...updated the code above.

We all posted replies very quickly ...I love sketchUcation!

If you have SketchUp Pro there is Solid Tools which has a feature called the Intersect tool.

Usage: Tools > Solid Tools > Intersect

[pre:1qax22vv]Authors:: Anar | Dan Rathbun | Pilou | Renderiza | TIG
Plugin Name:: FaceSplit
Version:: 1.0.3
Date:: 11/4/2013
Cost:: Free[/pre:1qax22vv]
FaceSplit v1.0.3 is now available for download.

This version improves the capability of splitting a face with inner loop. This will only work with one inner loop and not more though.

@jql said:

No code should be wasted, that's a plugin you should release anyway and probably, with the community feedback, there can be some functions to be added later. You respond very well to suggestions and your plugins gain a lot because of that, without ever loosing their core spirit.

I think there are many suggestions on split face that are very good (I specially like the one from pixero), and maybe this new "split donut" could be added to splitface as an option.

Well you read my mind because the plugin I had in mind that could use this code was FaceSplit!

Already added the new feature to version 1.0.3 which solves the problem it was having with convex faces. Now you can get nice result if there is one inner loop inside face like a window for example. There is still progress too be made because if there is more than one inner loops the face will not be split. This problem also happens with TIG's plugin and it will not be easy to solve.

Pixero's suggestion is very good indeed! Hope to give that one a go very soon.

@jpalm32 said:

Why not raise the premium price a bit and offer 2 or 3 paid plugins.
Every renewal gets one more.
Like a coupon.
Split that with the developers.
I'm for anything that helps.

That can be a good idea but SketchUcation will need the support of developers for that to work out.

Oops!

Before publishing the plugin for the experiment I mentioned on the post above, decided to investigate if the idea was already created...Turns out that TIG already has a plugin that accomplished what I had in mind.

When I said lots of mistake were going to be made I didn't realize it was going to be this quickly.
But nevertheless I am glad I found it before taking action because that would of been little more embarrassing.

If you were wondering what the idea was here is TIG's plugin Split Donut.

This means I will have to postpone the experiment until I find another idea to work with.

Cheers!

Note: Maybe the code I created can still be useful because it can solve some issues I have with other plugins of mine.