I recently added another trim tool (Trim 2) to the Medeek Truss Plugin. This new tool allows the user to select two (non-coplanar faces) and then trim a solid group of component with them. I also have the regular trim tool which does the same thing but with a single face. For some time now I’ve …

After giving this some more thought here is my proposed algorithm, feel free to find the holes in it: 1.) User selects the face (plane) they want to extend to.(target face). 2.) User selects the (end) face of the stud, joist, beam or rafter they want to extend. (now the algorithm in the API) 3.…

[image] medeek: 6.) Check that the normal of the target face (step 1) is not perpendicular to the vector in step 5, if it is abort. That might not be enough. What if you have near-perpendicular? As you project/extend the edges of the other mesh - they’ll go almost to infinity on your target f…

[image] tt_su: extend even if the edges aren’t perpendicular to the target plane I was thinking something like that (this would resemble Smart PushPull ). The problem is then you need sanity constraints on the distance to from the source face to the target plane, otherwise the slanted faces mi…

I will have to give the non-parallel edge extension some more thought. I can probably make it happen but your right most of my construction objects are prismatic and non-tapering. However, it would be nice to be able to extend a W-Flange Beam even with its profile that includes arc-curves. The on…

[image] medeek: edge.curve Now I was also stumped, it doesn’t exist in the Curve class. Sketchup::Edge#explode_curve

Another weakness I am finding with my code so far is when I go to actually move or transform the vertices. In doing so a number of internal lines are created between the vertices. The solution I have right now is to delete the existing face and then after the vertices are moved recreate the face a…

I’m really not understanding what this method is for: explode_curve Or at least how to use it properly.

centerpoint = Geom::Point3d.new # Create a circle perpendicular to the normal or Z axis vector = Geom::Vector3d.new 0,0,1 vector2 = vector.normalize! model = Sketchup.active_model entities = model.active_entities edges = entities.add_circle centerpoint, vector2, 10 edges.each(&:explode_curve)

[image] medeek: The solution I have right now is to delete the existing face and then after the vertices are moved recreate the face and apply the material if one originally existed. Another edge case that I didn’t mention (because your decision to move vertices handled that beautifully), is …

[image] medeek: Another weakness I am finding with my code so far is when I go to actually move or transform the vertices. In doing so a number of internal lines are created between the vertices. You mean SketchUp’s AutoFold kicks in? Do you have an example? It should not kick in if you move …

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thomthom December 10, 2018, 7:48pm 11

You mean SketchUp’s AutoFold kicks in? Do you have an example? It should not kick in if you move the vertices in bulk such that they face remain planar. (How do you move your vertices?)

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