Can sketchup components be saved as other versions via ruby?

[cpzq66]

Can sketchup components be saved as other versions via ruby?

[cpzq66]

I would like a clear answer, please.

[dezmo]

Yes. But only if you are using SketchUp version 2022.0 or newer.
See here: #save_as method.

[dezmo]

@cpzq66

I would like a clear answer, please.

There is an unclear answer as well, but since you are refused, I can not tell you what is a workaround for older SketchUp versions … you have to search in a forum yourself.

[cpzq66]

It would be great if the old version can also solve this problem, can you tell me your method, thank you

[dezmo]

Save Component Definitions in an older SU version

Hi Jim, i needed a solution to a older version i dont use. With the directions of TIG i find a fine solution. This way: # Method: convert_component_definitions() def self.convert_component_definitions(folder, new_version=false) new_version = new_version || Sketchup::Model::VERSION_2016 # Store active model active_file = Sketchup.active_model.path # Loop trough all the files in folder and convert the .skp files Dir.foreach(folder) {|file| next if [".", ".."].include?(file) n…

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[cpzq66]

saveFile = d.save_as (tempPath, Sketchup::Model::VERSION_8) Help me see what’s wrong here

[cpzq66]

saveFile = d.save_as (tempPath, Sketchup::Model::VERSION_8)

[cpzq66]

[cpzq66]

[sWilliams]

Why does white-space affect ruby function calls?

[cpzq66]

Can you point me out where I am wrong, thanks

[cpzq66]

can you help me find out

[sWilliams]

There is a space after save_as which is causing the syntax error.

saveFile = d.save_as (tempPath, Sketchup::Model::VERSION_8)

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[cpzq66]

thank you very much