Bose Modeler Plugin for SketchUp - Update

[Thomas_S]

Hi all,

we are pleased to announce the availability of an updated version of the Bose Modeler Plugin for SketchUp.

Please use this updated plugin for all SketchUp versions newer than v7.

The plugin has the same functionality as the former version, the only thing that was updated was the installation procedure: The plugin is now installed from within SketchUp, please see the updated help file for further information.

The enclosed zip file contains the plugin in the .rbz format as well as the help file as a separate PDF, so you can actually read it before you install.


We have tested the plugin on a couple of platforms but please let us know should you encounter any issues.

Happy Modeling !



Best rgds,

Thomas

[Bruce-at-Bose]

Thomas,

I received this SketchUp 14 model from a dealer. I have SketchUp 15 on my machine.
When I try to convert it to a .mtf file, I do not see anything in Modeler after importing it.

I exploded the model into separate faces and changed the Units to Metric as suggested in the help document before importing it. Are there any suggestions from our power users of SketchUp (I am not one) to get this to import or is it a issue with this particular SketchUp file?

Any assistance will be appreciated -

Bruce

[Thomas_S]

Hi Bruce,

sorry for the delay, I was out in Switzerland for meetings.

As far as I see it, this model consists of edges only, but no faces. Thus, nothing can be exported. Maybe this happened when you “exploded” the model but typically, it happened already during construction, when nobody took care that the edges that shall define a surface are all in one plane. Typically, one draws lines/edges, and if SU determines that all vertices are in the same plane, the surface is drawn.

So in order to fix this model, all (bent) 4-or-more-vertex "surfaces" have to be divided into triangles, then SU will create faces. An alternative is to use freely available plugins that do this more or less automatically. I believe the plugin “Make Faces” could be used for this. Available here.


Hope this helps,

Thomas

[Bruce-at-Bose]

Thanks Thomas! That is what I needed to know....

[rcaccia]

I cant get it to work in 2013 Pro. I keep getting a "cant convert nil into hash" message when setting up the extension.

[rcaccia]

Is there a better forum for this discussion?

[bobv-at-bose]

We are aware of your issue and are trying to respond.

Two of our key people on this matter are on vacation and one returns Monday and the other Tuesday.

Your patience is appreciated,

B@B

[Thomas_S]

Dear RCACCIA,

sorry to hear that you are having problems with the plugin for SU.

Please be a little more specific about where the installation process fails. Some thoughts (and please excuse that I'm re-checking some basics here):

Have you been following the installation steps for the plugin from the manual ?
Within SU, do you see the Modeler plugin toolbar ?
Where exactly during 'setting up the extension' does the error message occur ?
What operating system are you using for your PC ?


If you could provide a screenshot of the error, it would be highly appreciated.


Thanks and best rgds,


Thomas

[Tom-at-Bose]

I have a new consultant who is having the same error message. Any thoughts on this? I have asked for details of PC etc. and will post as soon as I have them. doc attached.

Regards,

Tom

[Thomas_S]

Hi Tom,

When does this error occur ? During installation of the plugin or when converting a SU model to MTF ?

Please have him try to copy the entire error message as text, I believe that's possible by using Ctrl-A / -C.

Thanks much and best rgds,

Thomas