Posts made by samuel_t

@traupmann said:

I started with a blank (new) Sketchup model, then use Parametric Modeling to Import a Schema. I get the Schema, but not any structures of any sort in the model space.

Maybe an error is occurring in background. Can you try to:

1. Open the Nodes Editor.
2. Open the SketchUp console.
3. Import a .schema file in the Nodes Editor.
4. Execute this code in the SketchUp console:

ParametricModeling;;ParametricEntities.redraw

5. Report the error here?

@traupmann said:

Here are screenshots of the Decking On Pedestals.schema.

I don't see your screenshots. Did you forget to attach them?

@traupmann said:

Some of the supplied schemas require particular models for them to be expanded correctly. Can you please provide those models?

When you export a parametric schema, everything visible in the Nodes Editor is stored in the .schema file, even custom shapes (extracted from SketchUp viewport).

A parametric schema can be exported from a model then imported in another model, without geometry loss. The only things not embedded in .schema files are materials textures.

@mariotalluto said:

Absolutely amazing plugin ! Thanks for make it free

Thanks for your feedback!

@mariotalluto said:

Looking for some example/tutorial cause i am completly lost. I want to create basic paramtric building (volume + balcony),but can't find the way to do it

There are videos available on YouTube but it's more a plugin overview... I recommend you to import examples: Open the Nodes Editor. Right click in void to display context menu… Click on "Import schema from a file". Select a ".schema" file. Study how nodes are filled and connected. There is also a Wiki.

@whiteshadow said:

https://imgur.com/gallery/0xpWNnO

I have to make those snake skin like things, any idea how to do it?

Sorry for the late reply. It's maybe possible to model this "Snake Skin". Here's an hypothetical plan:

1. Download Tiling.schema. Make sure downloaded file ends with ".schema", not ".txt".
2. Open Nodes Editor.
3. Right click in void to display context menu… Click on "Import schema from a file". Select "Tiling.schema".
4. Design elementary shape with SketchUp native tools or other plugins. Let's call this shape a "Tile".
5. Make a "Tile" component. Right click on this component in main SketchUp window. Select "Parametric Modeling > Extract Shape From Group Or Component". "Tile" appears as "Draw shape" in Nodes Editor.
6. Replace "Draw box" node with "Draw shape" node. Connect "Draw shape" with other nodes.
7. Use "Copy" node(s) with "X/Y/Z Position" formula(s) to spread "Tile/Draw shape" in 3D space.

@ekon said:

Hello Samuel, first off, thank you so much for this superb tool!!

Hello Ekon! With pleasure

@samuel_t said:

[...] Your model had absolute paths to textures. That's not supported by plugin.
I converted absolute paths to relative paths with a text editor. It's OK now [...]

@ekon said:

I have the same issue about textures. I just installed the plugin and imported and FBX file but it comes in without textures. My base model comes from Revit. How can I re-path the textures so that the plugin can read / load them into Sketchup? (Text editor, ok, but how?)

First, if you can, upgrade Revit to latest version to increase chances to have more export options.
Then, tell me what export options Revit offers to you. Some .x (DirectX) and .fbx files are text-encoded. All .mtl files are plain text. Open exported file with a text editor to see if textures paths are editable.

@chalupsky said:

So grateful to find this!!

@chalupsky said:

The model materials do not map to the model [...]

You don't select materials? Can you elaborate on this?

@chalupsky said:

I'm asked the maximum height, (1800mm), I cancel, and the model comes in at about 1/18 the size.

It's a known issue: sizing doesn't work for all models

@coro28 said:

How do I install your Universal Importer plugin in Sketchup 2021 Pro?

Follow instructions given in Universal Importer plugin documentation.

@rv1974 said:

Samuel, thanks for creating and sharing this plugin.
Question: is it possible to to implement the original scale, units and origin respect (in fbx at least)?

I don't think so... The scale is lost during model conversion. I'd study the question if I find the time

@autumnwind said:

Hello Samuel,

First, thanks for the plugin, the idea is very cool.

The only problem I encountered is that when I try to reduce the polygon count, instead they will increase (together with the size of the 3D model) and it's the opposite result of what I'm trying to achieve. What do you suggest?

Face count before reduction: 261609
Face count after reduction: 4544015

My target was 80000

Hello Autumn Wind,

Try to start with a greater target (eg. 200000) then decrease...

@unknownuser said:

My bad. Old versions of material_browser.rbz file include Rubyzip library at root… That’s why there’s a zip.rb file and a zip folder at root of Plugins folder. You can safely uninstall the “zip” library with native Extension Manager. Then, if you want to continue to use Material Browser plugin: upgrade it. New versions of Material Browser plugin include Rubyzip library in a proper way.

Source: https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-zip-in-extension-manager-can-i-uninstall-it/172133/29

Hello Mike, Could you please send me a (temp) link to these OBJ and MTL files in a private message?

@patriarch said:

Nice useful plugin.

I'm glad to hear that

@patriarch said:

Can I create components instead of groups? Is it possible to add components that exist in the model to an assembly?

You can only do parametric operations on a parametric group but you can copy a regular component that exists in model and paste it as a parametric group. To do so: right click on a component in main SketchUp window and select "Parametric Modeling > Extract Shape From Group Or Component".

You can also convert a parametric group to a regular group. To do so: right click in void inside Nodes Editor and select "Freeze parametric entities". Then, convert it to a regular component in main SketchUp window.

@patriarch said:

And is it possible to insert lines and planes, profiles?

Yes. Right click on lines in main SketchUp window and select "Parametric Modeling > Extract Shape From Curve Or Edges".

@patriarch said:

And it would also be nice to have the function of renaming existing groups.

You can rename parametric groups inside Nodes Editor. For regular groups, you can use "Outliner".

1.0.9 version improves user experience. You don't need anymore to reopen Material Browser UI after you've checked "Display only model materials", etc.

1.0.8 version fixes "special chars in material name" issue. For example: a material named "<auto>1" doesn't cause anymore a missing thumbnail.

1.0.1 version fixes "first window stays open" issue.

Download latest Clipping Fix plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

This free SketchUp plugin allows you to fix "Camera Clipping Plane" issue in one click. Note this plugin isn't compatible with macOS.

Demo

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Get Clipping Fix plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

1.0.7 version fixes "TypeError: superclass mismatch for class StreamableStream" issue. Material Browser plugin is now compatible with SketchUcation ExtensionStore plugin.

A SketchUp 2021 user reported that Material Browser v1.0.6 conflicts with SketchUcation ExtensionStore. You can't enable these plugins at same time because they use the same Zip library.
I'm looking for a solution...

I just published 1.0.6 version. It should fix "TypeError: superclass mismatch for class StreamableStream" issue. Please upgrade if you have this issue. Then, tell me if it works.