SketchyPhysics3.1

[CPhillips]

Here is the long awaited new version of SP. Hopefully this version will be much more stable under SU8.

http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/downloads/list

Check out the Release Notes for changes:
http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics ... seNotes3_1

All the scripted events and commands. This list will get fleshed out over time.
http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics ... tFunctions


Mac version, more docs and examples to follow....

Updated Oct 7 2010
Changes:
http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/wiki/SP31Oct7

[phy]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!

[Krisidious]

is this for SU7 too?

[CPhillips]

Yes it will run under SU7. Just change the location its installed to.

[CPhillips]

Here is an example of something I just added recently. A script function that allows you to get a point along a Sketchup curve. It can be used for any number of things. In this case I use it to move bodies along a curve.

[CPhillips]

Another curve example. This time the curve is used to set the position (via controller field) of a pair of pistons.

[CPhillips]

This example shows off several features. Embedded sounds, destroying bodies during simulation, logging messages to the screen, camera following a target and lots of ontouch features.

[CPhillips]

Here are some older examples that now work in this official release version.

viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168251
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168253
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168254
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168265

[mptak]

Yipee...Yapee...Yahooeee!

[mrmar975]

Thank you! I am a teacher using this for my robotics class. The design abilities and creativity I get to engage my students in is amazing, thanks to you. Much appreciated.

[dmondark]

Standing by for the mac "version"...

[hobbnob]

How do we go about using the sound function? I tried using the playSound script but it didn't work.

Here's the file, please tell me what's wrong.

[jblively]

Here are some older examples that now work in this official release version.

viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168251
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168253
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168254
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=20209&start=0#p168265

On the self Connecting Joints Example, can you add a name of a slider in there, so there can be a way to control the joints via the control panel?

ontouch{|t,s,p|
connect(t,"servo")
ontouch{}
}

I didn't see it in this Definition: connect(child,type="ball",min=0,max=0,accel=0,damp=0,breakingForce=0)

I'll never draw another dang joint again if this works

[Mr.K.]

How do we go about using the sound function? I tried using the playSound script but it didn't work.

Here's the file, please tell me what's wrong.

It seem you didn't embed the sound, which this function needs because it doesn't play it directly from file, but from embedded sound data.
What you do is go to Plugins -> SketchyPhysics -> Sound, and it should open up a simple UI to add/embed sound, and later on don't forget to save your model so the data get's saved with it.

[CPhillips]

Turns out the break example will bugsplat SU8. I have a fix but I am going to wait and see if there are any other issues before I release a new version.

[CPhillips]

On the self Connecting Joints Example, can you add a name of a slider in there, so there can be a way to control the joints via the control panel?

ontouch{|t,s,p|
connect(t,"servo")
ontouch{}
}

I didn't see it in this Definition: connect(child,type="ball",min=0,max=0,accel=0,damp=0,breakingForce=0)

I'll never draw another dang joint again if this works

Thats a bit harder than it sounds. But I will look into it.

[CPhillips]

I'll never draw another dang joint again if this works

Thats a bit harder than it sounds. But I will look into it.

Ah! Turns out to be easier than I thought. This will work in next version:

Code: Select all

!!!Example only. Will not work in Sept 27 version!!!
ontouch{|t,s,p|
   @jnt=connect(t,"servo",0,90)
   ontouch{}
}
ontick{
   if @jnt!=nil
      @jnt.controllerValue=slider("position")
   end
}



[CPhillips]

Updated the scripting reference. Not done yet, but more usable now.

http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics ... tFunctions

[hobbnob]

Well on the whole this is a very much improved release, K's advice for embedding sounds worked fine and I've also tried out the destroy function, very useful for so many things.

[jblively]

Ah! Turns out to be easier than I thought. This will work in next version:

Excellent!!!!!

Can't Wait

[jblively]

Updated the scripting reference. Not done yet, but more usable now.

http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics ... tFunctions

WOW!

I know how it's not fun to doc (i've done my share) but I know we all will really appreciate this new format. Very readable and usable! Great Job!

[jaysax]

Ah! Turns out to be easier than I thought. This will work in next version:

Code: Select all

!!!Example only. Will not work in Sept 27 version!!!
...



The SketchyPhysics google projects pages mention a Sept 30 version http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/w/list but the listing (http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/w/list) only appears to have a Sep 27 version.

Is that because you just updated the Sep27 version in place, or am I just having my own comprehension problem? If so, sorry!

Jay

[CPhillips]

Version delayed while I deal with a family issue.

[Davidfi1]

Wonderful Work !!!
Thank you.

the http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=24201#p206890 bug is not fixed yet but it is not that interesting

[CPhillips]

New version is up here:
http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/downloads/list

Changes:
http://code.google.com/p/sketchyphysics/wiki/SP31Oct7

Once a few people verify it works I'll turn on the auto update feature.

Update:
I have enabled the autoupdate. Hopefully it works. Some of the first few people who downloaded may have to update again as I forgot to change the version.

[phy]

Update:
I have enabled the autoupdate. Hopefully it works. Some of the first few people who downloaded may have to update again as I forgot to change the version.

The auto update worked great.

[jblively]

I have enabled the autoupdate. Hopefully it works.

Auto update works like a charm.

I have having a bit of troubles with the auto connecting Joints and the Slider. I can get the slider to show up, but I can't get it to react to the slide when I move it. I'm using a motor joint, maybe that's the issue?

I've attached a very simple sample, can you see what I might be doing wrong?


Here is the joint code I am using:

ontouch{|t,s,p|
@jnt=connect(t,"motor",0,0,1,0.5)
ontouch{}
}
ontick{
if @jnt!=nil
@jnt.controllerValue=slider("motor",0)
end
}


Thanks,

Joe

[CPhillips]

Ah, i forgot about the motor joint. Ill fix in next version.

[jblively]

Ah, i forgot about the motor joint. Ill fix in next version.

Thanks! Thought I was going a little crazy!

[reddoor]

Hi,

Just having a little trouble loading this new version on Sketchup 8 Macintosh 10.5.8

I get this error on startup:

Error Loading File sketchyphysics.rb
dlopen(/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/plugins/SketchyPhysics3/sdl/SDL.dylib, 9): no suitable image found. Did find:
/Library/Application Support/Google SketchUp 8/SketchUp/plugins/SketchyPhysics3/sdl/SDL.dylib: unknown required load command 0x80000022

Any suggestions?

Thanks