How to get SketchupTool activated by an option click

Developers Ruby API
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I have given an option in extensions, where on click of it, a dialog box opens. Along with it, pencil tool(SketchTool) should also be activated. User should be able to draw edges using that option.
I am unable to get the sketchtool activated via ruby. Need help

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Sketchup.send_action(CMD_FREEHAND)
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Now I see the constants listed at:

Now CMD_FREEHAND is assigned the integer 21031. Integer arguments are Windows only according to:

According to the API, the argument “selectFreehandTool:” (text string) should work for both.

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thanks!