Layers & Layers Panel Extension

Extensions
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To all,

I was hoping for more Layers functions with SU Pro 2015, so definite wish list for next release, would that be another year… SU Pro 2016…??

I’ve used a few extensions in the past, however the latest one I was using, LAYERS PANEL seemed to flag up as being incompatible on my extensions list when upgraded to Su Pro 2015. This extension is brilliant, but I did get the Dreaded incompatible file format once, so was hoping this extension would be fixed soon.

I’m surprised there are very few extensions for SU layers, simple things like clicking on a grouped set of items & then right clicking to turn that layer off would be a good one, (not hide) my layers lists can be vast & hunting layers down takes time. Simple things like this & having the ability to put layers in a visual Grouped Layer, (as per LAYERS PANEL EXTENSION) is another great time saving one.

Looking forward to the LAYERS PANEL extension to be verified as O.K. for SU Pro 2015.

Over & out,
Clayton.

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I sure it’s updated, did you have a look at the Sketchucation [Plugin] Layers Panel 1.2.1 • sketchUcation • 1

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I miss this plugin more than any. Nothing has worked as simple as this plugin. I regret upgrading SU.

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Instead of dredging up a 10 year old thread here, you should have posted in the Layers Panel thread at Sketchucation. Maybe the author will see it there and update it so it’ll work in SketchUp 2018 for you. You never know. If you really need it you could offer to pay him to update it. A little green on his palm might grease his wheels.

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You are correct. Just happen the be the only thread I came across at the time. I run 2024 pro and have been using SU since 2018. The layers panel still works great under 2023. I have continued use it due to compatibility.

At any rate, I will follow your advice and reach out to the author.

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Please update your forum profile. It shows you are using SketchUp 2018.

Take note of his first post in the thread at Sketchucation.

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I expect the changes in Ruby have finally evolved beyond the script.

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Adjusted my profile. Opted to send him a thank you donation. I was aware of the first post expressing it switched to open source, that was the reason for my initial comment. Regardless of this posts age, I appreciate the work he did back than, and still today. Other than sending him a tip, I cannot find additional contact info (and I don’t think it would be helpful). I knew there was/is no additional recourse to have this handy plugin to be updated.

I have a history with Corel Draw and Adobe, Thomas Hauchecorne plugin is still today the closest to working in the same manner in SU.

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Maybe you missed hitting the Save button at the bottom. Still shows 2018.
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You could try sending him a private message at Sketchucation. According to his profile, though, the last time he signed into Sketchucation was December 16, 2022. Hard to say what’s become of him.

Since he’s made the extension open source, maybe you could learn Ruby and edit it yourself or hire someone who knows Ruby to update it.

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@joeordoyne You could give this version a try. Unzip the folder. Move jbb_layers_panel.rb from the extension folder (jbb_layers_panel) to the SU Plugins folder.

It loads and toggles tag visibility. I didn’t test it much (and don’t know how to use it). If something doesn’t work, send the errors shown in the Ruby Console. Maybe another update can fix it…

*Removed deprecated Win32API and replaced with Fiddle::Importer. Changed “exists?” method to “exist?”.

jbb_layers_panel.zip (535.2 KB)

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