by Swissmountain » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:36 pm
Thanks for this awesome script! 
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by tamfore » Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:55 pm
is there a link for a text file or description and instructions on what this plugin does and how to use it?
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by thomthom » Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:07 pm
tamfore wrote:is there a link for a text file or description and instructions on what this plugin does and how to use it?
thanks Tamfore
Select welded edges as path and a face before using this script.
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by ayieartwork » Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:29 am
guys.how to rotate the shape from bigger to smaller?
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by brookefox » Mon May 03, 2010 1:15 am
I unzip to plugins; get FollowAndRotate_cn.rbs, FollowAndRotate_en.rbs and inputbox.rb, which I must rename as I have a larger file of that name already (I put far.skp elsewhere). No plugins result in my pull down. I rename them *.rb and still nothing. Any tips?
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by pilou » Mon May 03, 2010 8:53 am
you must keep names *.rbs!
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by brookefox » Mon May 03, 2010 5:12 pm
OK, thanks, though they did not work that way ---> It dawned on me belatedly that I needed to provide for the re-naming or not of inbox.rb: if I rename it then I guess I need to go through the code and replace the old name with the new name wherever it occurs.
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by Chris Fullmer » Mon May 03, 2010 5:30 pm
What? You already have a inputbox.rb? This plugin appears to have a file called that, as well as another plugin then? Do you know what other plugin supplied the other inputbox.rb? If you PM them both to me, I'll look at them and see if I can help un-entangle this issue. It will probably take more than just changing file names inside the script.
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by brookefox » Mon May 03, 2010 6:15 pm
Thanks, Chris. You already have a inputbox.rb? This plugin appears to have a file called that, as well as another plugin then?
Yes; yes. The three being: FollowAndRotate_cn.rbs, FollowAndRotate_en.rbs and inputbox.rb. Do you know what other plugin supplied the other inputbox.rb?
Both inputbox.rb open as below, but are different implementations: Inputbox.rb Copyright 2008 jim.foltz@gmail.comThe Inputbox class makes it easy to create user input dialogs by providing a consistent interface to UI.inputbox for text fields and drop-down selection fields.
Checking the date stamps and my downloads leads to 2 DLs on 4.4.: inputbox and model_location.rb, which may or may not require input box (it has been snipped from some search result locations). Certainly I can try renaming the existing to something else in order to see if that will enable FAR.
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by brookefox » Tue May 04, 2010 5:55 pm
The renaming (and re-starting SU, as opposed to just re-loading the scripts) worked, but behavior is erratic. (I didn't want to trouble you further, Chris, if I could make the re-naming work.)
First 4 images show a failure with a welded straight path (called a curve by SU) and a rectangular face.
Second 4 show success with a truly (apparently) curved path and a round face.
The final image shows the SU upload dialog which leads one to believe you can upload more than one attachment at a time but which then ignores the request.
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by SUFractal » Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:28 am
This FAR script does not work for me at all ... HELP!
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by pilou » Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:11 am
Please post some files or image or message error ... 
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by charly2008 » Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:38 pm
Hi,
I had forgotten this plugin because it almost never worked properly. This time it has worked once, but only after I had divided the line and rewelded it.
Then came back the error message shown in Ruby box .
So for me it only works if the line has been previously divided and re-welded.
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by charly2008 » Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:22 pm
So again, the correct workflow.
- Draw a line and divide the line (If it is a curve than explode and weld) - Weld the line - Select Face and Line - Start FAR
This should work for all.
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by SUFractal » Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:48 pm
Charly:
I've had trouble with this plugin along a straight line as many have posted here (on a Mac w/ 10.6). Tried your suggestions of dividing line and welding but no luck. In fact the line doesn't even "weld". Curved lines seem fine and while "fun", a straight line is also needed more often than not for many hoping to use this tool.
Thoughts/further suggestions?
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by charly2008 » Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:37 pm
Please try it with the attached file. Only select the face and the line.
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by dfswyf » Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:52 am
wikii wrote:It is still in developing, here is the current version.
This is amazing! Thank you so much! 
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by Marwan » Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:45 am
I still have problems with this ... please can u help me how to fixed t 
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by SUFractal » Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:27 am
This Plugin sure appears to be problematic and doesn't seem to work no matter I've tried (based on other posts here).
I'm appreciative of its creator's efforts, but frustrated that it isn't stable or bug-free.
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by shoeb_cars » Mon May 30, 2011 4:55 am
i love it  thanks
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by emanuelson87 » Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:07 pm
solo wrote:I have tried that without anything happening.
Hello I have the same problem I can not run this plugin you could tell me how you solved it? thanks 
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by charly2008 » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:43 am
Hi,
It works normally only with a face and a curve. If you want to use it with a straight line than have look at page 5 of this topic. There Ecuadorian shows a tutorial video.
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by brookefox » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:38 am
I have a 3d helix as a curve and a circular face, but the results ain't right. Any tips?
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by brookefox » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:47 am
Results with a 2d spiral:
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by pilou » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:05 am
Better if surface is drawn on the ground (Flat) as a top view as the helix is vertical but not obliged in theory any orientations can be made Seems your examples fail because of the Construction Point is out of the surface! You can add a Construction Point on the surface By the Didier Bur Projectionhelix.jpg 
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by brookefox » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:32 am
Thank you for your very helpful help. I will try to implement it.
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by brookefox » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:39 am
It's a start! follow me and rotate -7.JPG follow me and rotate -9.JPG follow me and rotate -8.JPG
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by Dave R » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:43 am
Looks like a drogue to drag behind a boat. 
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by pilou » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:49 am
Your result is normal  Scale 0.2 signify 1/5 at each segment generation! so 1, 0.2, 0.04, 0.008...so toward very tiny very speedy  Take 0.95 if you want a more smooth reduction  PS Put a Construction Point at the center of the surface make nothing more!  This one must be excentered for make something funny!
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