[Plugin]BuildingStructureTools1.92 Apr 28, 2013

[tak2hata]

Building structure tool for Sketchup
Draw Structures and Modify Easy.
I strongly recommend using this plugin on sketchup v8 higher.

History:
v0.2--solved probrem about reading default first time by TIG.Thanks.
v0.3--Improved some function.
.....With this thing and that......
v1.5:Oct 28,2012:Bugfix::inference axes,extending with already selected single entity.query attributes.Work MWALLS and SHAPES.
v1.5a:Nov 13,2012:Bugfix::Combine Walls do not work.
v1.5c:Dec 04,2012.Update:Bug fix.about Drawing in group.
Add showing infomation about THIS and Development history.
V1.6:Language translate will work fine,perhaps.and Happy New Year!
:Jan 04,2013.Add the link to Chinese Traditional Translation txt.Thanks hcltw1963!
1.6a:Jan 05,2013.
Add translation words to lang file.
Add the menu about Athors of Translations.
Add the link to French Translation txtThanks chon!
Add the link to Spanish Translation txtThanks oxer!
Add the lang_zh_cn.txt:Chinese 簡体字:Thanks Guanjin!
1.7:Feb 19,2013.
Improve for 000additionalPluginFolders.
The link of translate authers list will open your current browser.
1.8:Mar 09,2013
Add new function:"Create BST Solid from Footprint"
and bugs fix.
:Apr 24,2013.
Add the link to German Traslation txtThanks wolfi60!
1.92:Apr 28,2013.
Include Germany Translation txt by wolfi60.Thanks!
Add Toggle UI:Short(TABs) and Long(Full).
Drawing Structure become faster when "Outliner" window is shown in Sketchup version 7+.

####Notice####
It can not restore the size of webdialog on mac.
The Sketchup ruby can not read from the file path include the Non-English characters.
So Please place the profile list file to valid path.

"RBZ" File is easy install with sketchup preferences menu-"install Extension"
It same content as building_structure_tool_v1+.zip.

In this version(v1.0 higher) ,profile list file is not included.

please download profile list files,and place it valid path.(whitout non-english characters),if you are first at building structure tools plugin.
And Set that file by the menu "Change Profile List Path".
Menubar -> "Plugins" -> "building structure tools v1.0" -> "Change Profile List Path"

I tested this plugin on Sketchup v8 on windows7 and mac os,only.
--Add in Nov 13,2012.
Axis is very important for BST Entity.
So,do not change inner axis of BST entity.
This tool do not apply well to it When Axis modified.
--Add end.

####How To USE####
1:Download BST*.zip
2:Unzip and copy them to plugins folder.
3:Download Profile list file you want
.And place it you like.
but windows special folder is not recommended.
The windows special folder is like "C:\program files\" "C:\Windows".
Mac user do not mind this.

After puts it,You must "Change profile list path" from plugins menu.
and select the file.

New Version(ZIP):

bst1.92.zip

Profile list sample1:

default_pflist.csv

Profile list sample2:

northAmerica_pflist.csv

Profile list sample3:

default_pflist_xml.zip

Profile list sample4:

UK_pflistAC.csv

UK Steel Profile list csv created by CTMan!Thanks!

Older Version(ZIP):

bst1.8.zip

very older version BST:REMOVED
how to edit profile list csv:

how to edit_pflist.pdf

profile name schema:

PROFILE_NAME-SCHEMA.pdf

Language Translation File (Link to post):
Chinese Traditional Translation txt.Thanks hcltw1963!
French Translation txtThanks chon!
Spanish Translation txtThanks oxer!
lang_zh_cn.txt:Chinese 簡体字 translation:
Thanks Guanjin!
German Traslation txtThanks wolfi60!
VIDEOS
Apr 28,2013.Toggle UI(Short / Long )

Video from : www.youtube.com

Mar 09 2013.New function"Create BST Solid From FootPrint"

Video from : www.youtube.com

v1.4beta New Table Editor on Sketchup.

Video from : www.youtube.com

v1.0a Descriptions

Video from : www.youtube.com

V0.56 Install guide.

Video from : www.youtube.com

Explanation of a new function was uploaded to youtube.
I created the PDF of the naming convention of the item "Profile" in the pflist,csv.
pflist csv is a structures list that used in this plugin.
Please have a look.

Where download My Building Smart Modeling tool for sketchup
Hole on Solid Tool
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=41582
Building structure tool
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=35798
Solid quantify
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=41120
WHD Parametric Component
Coming soon.

A very huge earthquake hit Japan. 2011.3.11.
This script was exhibited for that encouragement.
And Japan is becoming fine gradually, thanks to your aid.
Thank you very much.

[Rich O Brien]

Excellent

[Frederik]

Haven't downloaded this plugin - yet - but it looks really interesting...

If you feel this tool useful then I want you to donate for 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunamim,please.
It will cheer us strongly.

I feel deeply sorry for all the Japaneese families affected by this tragic event...
What a great idea to give donations to 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunamim...

NB! Please ensure that any website you donate to is official and genuine...!!!
Anybody here know a good site, besides International Red Cross or your local Red Cross webpage...??

[d12dozr]

Here are some legitimate places to donate:
World Vision or text “4japan” to 20222 to send a $10 donation to the group. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.

The American Red Cross also accepts donations via text message. Text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization.

Contribute $10 via the Salvation Army - text "japan" or "quake" to 80888.

More contribution info here: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/13/ts ... lp/?hpt=T1

[utiler]

I'm with you Frederik. The Earthquake in Japan is horrific. The images broadcast around the world defy belief.....
tak2hata, I am glad to hear you are OK. Be sure to provide us a credible ste to donate too; I will be more than happy too.

Take care,

Andrew

[dtrarch]

Dear tak2hata

Needless to say out hearts go out to the people of Japan and most personally to yourself as an example of generosity and the goodness of your people.

World Vision and the Red Cross are secure recommends to send help to.
Thank you for giving us all a heads up to help.
We pray for you all.

David Rich Architect
aka dtrarch

[watkins]

For those in the UK, here is a news bulletin from the Disasters Emergency Committee:

http://www.dec.org.uk/item/497

They point to the Red Cross as the most competent organisation to help in a developed country like Japan:

http://www.redcross.org.uk/japantsunami ... 4QodTisEDA

Save The Children have also launched an appeal:

http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/ja ... =A11038054

Regards,
Bob

[tak2hata]

Thank you a lot.
At present, because I am away from a horrible place,I am safe.

Please use this plug-in without holding back because it is completely free.
It is hope that it is the most insufficient in Japan now.
The following are donation.

Hi,d12dozr and watkins.
"Red Cross" is a famous group also in Japan.
That is one of best choices.
And the site made by Google also accepts donation.
http://goo.gl/saigai
If you have google wallet,it is easy to donate.

Thanks!

[howardhong]

i'm in seoul, korea
i got a lot of photos from japan
it's really,really big disaster

we korean people's now gethering a donations for japanese
and rescue team of 200 with 3 military aircraft was sent this morning
and tanker ship of LNG is ready to start

lets pray for japanese people

[maxosmedia]

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Error Loading File building_structure_tool.rb
no such file to load -- building_structure_tool\tst_main.rb

MacOSX SU8

[maxosmedia]

Can`t click "Next point". Any tool.
Tools don`t work now on Mac

MacOSX SU8

[TIG]

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Error Loading File building_structure_tool.rb
no such file to load -- building_structure_tool\tst_main.rb

MacOSX SU8

I suspect you have misinstalled from the zip file.
When a script comes in a zip file you usually get one script [.rb] file and a folder containing everything else that the rb file 'loads' or needs to work.
The 'loose' rb file and the folder MUST be put into your Plugins folder exactly as they are arranged in the zip file.
Do not move files from the subfolder into the Plugins folder.
This shows the only two additional things that you should have in your Plugins folder after the installation.

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If you have put some of the files in Plugins that should actually be in the subfolder then please move/remove as needed...

[gistman]

Seems like a fantastic tool, although I can't get it to work- "Can`t click "Next point". Any tool." Same as maxosmedia. I'm using windows XP with SU v7 and reloaded it as TIG suggested. I was wondering if there is conflict with another plug-in? Just a guess as I have no experience writing ruby.

[maxosmedia]

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Error Loading File building_structure_tool.rb
no such file to load -- building_structure_tool\tst_main.rb

MacOSX SU8

I suspect you have misinstalled from the zip file.
When a script comes in a zip file you usually get one script [.rb] file and a folder containing everything else that the rb file 'loads' or needs to work.
The 'loose' rb file and the folder MUST be put into your Plugins folder exactly as they are arranged in the zip file.
Do not move files from the subfolder into the Plugins folder.
This shows the only two additional things that you should have in your Plugins folder after the installation.

Capture.PNG

If you have put some of the files in Plugins that should actually be in the subfolder then please move/remove as needed...

TIG, Thank you! I just did. Therefore, no error at this point. Error may be found in document building_structure_tool.rb strings 5—10:

require 'building_structure_tool\tst_main.rb'
require 'building_structure_tool\tst_extend_to_face.rb'
require 'building_structure_tool\tst_extend_to_structure.rb'
require 'building_structure_tool\tst_chamfer_structures.rb'
require 'building_structure_tool\tst_grow_to_structure.rb'
require 'building_structure_tool\tst_grow_to_face.rb'

These lines contain a "\" instead of the "/" for macintosh file system.


If I correct the document building_structure_tool.rb, the tool is loaded with no error messages, but the tool does not work!
Can`t click "Next point"

[tak2hata]

Hi, TIG and maxosmedia.
Thank you for helping.
I am out now.
I will correct it after.
I will investigate the cause.

Please wait for a while.

[Bob James]

Seems like a fantastic tool, although I can't get it to work- "Can`t click "Next point". Any tool."

Same for me.

[paddyclown]

Seems like a fantastic tool, although I can't get it to work- "Can`t click "Next point". Any tool."

Same for me.

yeh, me too , no second click possible, (SU pro 8 on Vista platform)....

[TIG]

I have now loaded the tool and get the same problems...
Here are two 'tweaked' files that work.
Replace one in Plugins and the other in the tool's own subfolder.
I have swapped the \ to / in the 'require' statements.
I have trapped a 'read_default' error. The author having used/tested the tool for some time won't have realized that his code crashed if a particular registry entry was missing [probably as he had written that entry ages ago in earlier tested code], but because it crashes at the start the entry never gets written ! In 'tst_main', at line #123, I've added a trap so there is no crash and it now works, writing the needed registry entry the first time you use the tool, and so all is now well...

building_structure_tool.rb

tst_main.rb

[macannurc]

thanks to both tak2hata & Tig

I can finally test it, and it seems a plugin with great potential

Google SketchUp Pro 7 (7.0.10248)
Mac OSX 10.4.11, old PPC G4

[tak2hata]

Thanks TIG!
Thank you for helping.
It was not hit on at all where I am necessary to put up the hand.
It was doubted that it was a problem of the inch in my conception.
Now It work with your help!

EDIT: by TIG - An updated version of all of the files is now available here...
viewtopic.php?p=315482#p315482

Hi,howardhong!
I'm grad to see you.
Help from Korea and other countries will surely recovers Japan.
Therefore, we also work hard.

Thanks for all!
best regard.

[Humpmetwice]

Is there anyway to add beam sizes to this?

[paddyclown]

just a word: thankyou !

well done guys, a nifty tool is born... maybe you should get together with Goh who does the 1001bit tools ? Between you you may just turn SU into the only fun BIM program out there

all the best...

[TIG]

Is there anyway to add beam sizes to this?

In the folder 'building_structure_tool' there are two CSV files:

default_pflist.csv contains the steel sizes and standard sizes of other things used in the tool
You can edit those in plain text editor - e.g. around line #151
##STEEL_BEAM,“Sœ¬—À,,,,,,
b15,H-150x75x5x7,,,,matSTEEL,BLACK,BLACK
b19,H-198x99x4.5x7,,,,matSTEEL,BLACK,BLACK

This 'b15' is one country's standard 'code', and the 4 relevant sizes in 'mm', 'material' etc... but you can add your own - just ensure that the ',' count is the same...

You could also add other things like additional items at the end...

Also default_pipelist.csv contains 'tube' code/sizes.

[Bob James]

This 'b15' is one country's standard 'code'

Does anyone have a "Rosetta Stone" to convert these codes into USA codes?

[watkins]

Don't forget this:

http://www.cad-addict.com/2009/07/sketc ... olbox.html

and this:

http://sketchup.engineeringtoolbox.com/ ... to_10.html

There is also beamtool.rb and Steels.rb which can be found here http://rld.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugins_list_az.php

Regards,
Bob

[TIG]

This 'b15' is one country's standard 'code'

Does anyone have a "Rosetta Stone" to convert these codes into USA codes?

try this http://www.structural-drafting-net-expe ... -beam.html ?
My old SteelSections includes most UK/EU sizes... in the txt file...

[watkins]

Dear TIG,

Where would one find 'ye olde SteelSection.rb'?

Regards,
Bob

[TIG]

...Where would one find 'ye olde SteelSection.rb'?...

Try here http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=412 [all all good scripts go in the twilight of their years.........]

[watkins]

Ah, didn't realise that Steels was the same as SteelSection.

Thanks, Bob

[Dave R]

It would appear that this plugin causes the old grayed out menu items. I haven't seen that for awhile but it happened after I installed this one. I've deleted it and I have no problem.