2012 – Page 2 – Procrastinators Revolt!

Robust Feature Checking in SketchUp

When the SketchUp Ruby API introduces new features or changes a common pattern to ensure backward compatibility is: if Sketchup.version.split('.')[0].to_i < 7 model.start_operation('FooBar') else model.start_operation('FooBar', true) end One might even... read more →

The Secrets of SketchUp’s Materials

The SketchUp Ruby API documentation doesn't always tell the whole tale. Many things you discover as you go along. I've collected what I have come found out so far. Materials... read more →

Definitions and Instances in SketchUp

The SketchUp Ruby API documentation says the following about the DefinitionList class, exposed via model.definitions: A DefinitionList object holds a list of all of the ComponentDefinition objects in a model.... read more →

Self-Loading SketchupExtension

Warning! Do not use this pattern when creating an extension. It is not a good one and it will not be accepted to the Extension Warehouse. Refer to the official... read more →

QuadFace Tools 0.7.0

I just released QuadFace Tools version 0.7.0 with the following updates and fixes: New Features Highlight Poles Build Corners [caption id="attachment_261" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Build... read more →

Installing Plugins for SketchUp

Update: June 2014 This article was written right before Google sold SketchUp to Trimble. Since then the instructions has changed slightly. In May 2013 SketchUp 2013 was released which included... read more →

Golden Rules of SketchUp Plugin Development

The Ruby language is very easy to extend to suit your needs. Some very pretty looking code can be written. However, when you write plugins for SketchUp's Ruby API you... read more →

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Robust Feature Checking in SketchUp

The Secrets of SketchUp’s Materials

Self-Loading SketchupExtension

QuadFace Tools 0.7.0

Installing Plugins for SketchUp

Golden Rules of SketchUp Plugin Development

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