Hi Dave -
Thanks for the response. I figured that might be the way I would need to go.

My problem had been in bringing things into LayOut with dimensions to the various cut points and then using that to quickly cut all my pieces.

I had done this for a sandpaper organizer using baltic birch ply and just was moving too quickly - wound up having to sand down to accommodate for my dimensions. <<grin>>

I am working on making some pieces that have a slip fit moving part. (adjustable sawhorse)

I did a quick layout and exported to cutlist, cut out all my parts and assembled.

What I didn't account for is that I modeled everything, and got my dimensions based on, exact against each other.

How do you guys normally model pieces that are meant to be slip fit and moving?
Do you build everything using the inference and then reduce the dimensions (either in the model or during actual cutting)?

Before I get too much further and build my additional models I'd like to get a better handle on how to approach this.

Thanks!
Todd

Hi Dave!

Sketchup: v2015
Plugin = v4.1.12
Cutlist = Cutlist Plus Express v2013 1.0.1

Thoughts?

I'm trying to use the Cutlist plugin in Sketchup to export a file to the Cutlist PLus Express program.

The generation of the file seems to go ok, but then when I try and open the file in CPEx I get an error.

The error is:
AR-101: Error reading document: file is either corrupted or has an unknown version number.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

Do I need to upgrade the Cutlist program itself to a newer version?

I believe I did. when I go to the profile tab it has my login and statistics listed there.

I am having an issue with this new version.
I am logged in and it recognizes me on the profile tab. However when I go to installs, downloads or bundles all I get are blank windows.

This is in v2014 as I was going to try the bundles to migrate over to 2015

Thoughts?

@jim said:

Just a note - this DC could be simplified by better positioning of the axis. The current axes are making things slightly more complicated than necessary.

Thanks Jim -
In what way could the axes be better positioned.
I'm mor than happy to clean this up so that it becomes a useful model.

@jim said:

Then the LenX of the bottomFrame can be tied to the position of the Post.

LenX: =fencePost!X - Fence!postWidth/2

The topFrame LenX is set equal to the bottomFrame LenX

Hey Jim - That works awesomely!

One more question for you.

I realized that I made one mistake in the file.
The lattice needs to be moved over 0.75" so that it touches the face of the Fence post.
Then the topFrame and bottomFrame would need to decrease in width by 0.75".

I'm reading through the component attributes but it is a little confusing on how to make this simple change.

Can you fill me in?

Thanks!

Update:
I'm much closer now.

I think I have the origin issue taken care of, and most everything scales as expected.

However the sub-component Lattice now scales a bit bigger than it should.

Try this new model and let me know what you think.

Thanks again!

Fence_dynamic.skp

Hi!

Thanks for all the advice in my other posts.
I think I am very close to having this fence taken care of, I just need to figure one issue.

When I scale the Fence component, each of the sub components seems to move differently rather than scale correctly in relation to one another.

I only want the fence to be able to scale in the LenX direction.

I've attached the file so you guys can take a look.

Can someone help me out/point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Fence_dynamic.skp

Hi -
How many levels can you nest dynamic components?
For my fence model I have a horizontal lattice piece that is DC for scaling it's width (with dado) it is made up of left end - dado segment - right end.

there is a vertical member that I want to place against 15 or so of the horizontal members.

I then want to be able to make that set of components into a component that replicates.

Anyway, there is also some framing that I need to dynamically move position based on the overall width of the base lattice.

So - how many layers can I nest and still reference?

is it able to be run up and down the nested stack?

Thanks

Hi Jim -
Yes they are evenly spaced.

The openings are 2" square.
The dados are 2.75" on centers, dado width is .75" with a depth of .375"

Fence_dynamic.skp

@jiminy-billy-bob said:

Take a look at dynamic components.

Let me rephrase.

I am thinking I could use Dyncamic Components to do this, however I cannot determine how to do it with the notches rather than just scaling the ends.

Thoughts?

I am working on a fence design that is made up of notched and overlapped boards (lattice).

Basically two boards with multiple notches depending on size of the fence panel.

What I am trying to do is make a component that is able to be scaled to size for each fence panel and have the interior of the fence fill out appropriately.

Is what I am wanting to do possible?

I've attached an image of the lattice with it exploded to show the dadoes.

I appreciate the advice.

Hi guys -
I'm having a hard time adjusting to the new icons in 2014 and would like to swap them out for the old ones in SU8.

Is this possible?

Thanks!

@slbaumgartner said:

What kind of computer are you on (your profile doesn't say)? I've had situations on my Mac where WebKit stalls for a sometimes very long time displaying a blank white page - not just on the warehouse. I've never figured out what causes this...

Steve

Hi Steve -
I am on a Dell N1040, windows 7 64bit OS

Hi guys -
I just loaded up SU2014 and have been playing with the plugin store and extension warehouse to load everything I had before.

One thing I am noticing (randomly) when I click on an extension in the warehouse to go to its detail page I will get the greyed out screen saying loading - then it will switch to an all white screen and the details will never load.

Anyone else experiencing this or have any suggestions?

Secondly - with the plugin store is it possible to limit searches to plugs compatible with 2014?

Thanks!!

Hi -
I have been using SketchUp Pro 8 under an educational license that is expiring soon.

Is it possible to just extend the license for the version I have rather than having to upgrade to 2013?

I only use SketchUp for personal (non-commercial) use, but need layout to make construction and other diagrams/documents.

Do you guys have any suggestions?
Is it possible to get SketchUp Pro 8 (non-educational) at a reduced rate?

After reading all the issues people have had with 2013 I would rather just keep using what is working for me on a hobby basis.

Thanks!

Thanks Dave - I'll look at that momentarily.
Thanks for the links to the articles, I've been reading through all of those slowly, great material, though the woodworking is way beyond what I am doing. (mainly cabinets, shelves and storage for the garage workshop.

Eventually I'll be moving on to making built-ins for some display cases and some form of entryway bench. Given that I am more of a weekend DIY guy I like building things out in SketchUp first so that I can see how it all goes together.

Thanks again!

Thanks guys!
I'm learning something new everyday.

I thought I had a good handle on SketchUp but it seems there is so much more to learn.

Here is one of the fence panels redone as components.
Is this the way it ought to be set up?

Thanks again!

Best,
Todd

lattice_v2_51.125.skp