[Plugin] Materials from List v1.0 20110831

[TIG]

Copyright 2011 (c) TIG
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Usage:
Ruby Console 'TIG.matlist' or Menu > Tools > 'Materials from List...'
or make a shortcut to it!
The SKP's materials can now be selected by name from an alphabetical list
[the <Defaut> material [nil] is always first].
The list opens with the current material highlighted.
On OK the selected material becomes current and the Paintbucket-Tool is
then activated.
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Version:
1.0 20110831 First issue.
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[mitcorb]

@TIG:
On behalf of the seven downloaders, I want to thank you for your generosity in providing your ideas to the Sketchup community.

[chango70]

Not sure I get it. Does it replace one material with another entirely?

[TIG]

It's a simple tool written in response to a MAC user's plea.
MAC users don't get a simple 'list material by name' option in the 'Material Browser' - unlike PC users who do [so this tool is somewhat 'redundant' for most PC users!].
But if you are on a MAC, and you want to be able to see a list of the model's materials sorted 'by name', then this tool does it for you.
It defaults to the model's current material.
You can selected any material off the list and press OK.
That then becomes the current material.
The Paintbucket tool is activated, using that material...

My 'Global Material Changer' tool does do what was suggested...

[pbacot]

Thank you TIG! I also find the materials a hassle on the Mac. I'll give this a try.

Peter

[cmeed]

thank you!!!
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[sidewalk]

I'm a Mac user and I've always wanted this. Thanks a million!

[greatoe]

I've been looking forward to this for years, thanks a ton.

[Tobobo]

TIG you are a true master. Thank you