SVG Face Export - compatible with Shaper Origin – The newest sketchup extension

Marvin G, the renowned Software developer; hobbyist and woodworker, has developed SVG Face Export - compatible with Shaper Origin. It is a powerful extension to export SVG files from faces.

This sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The extension is suited for wood workers.

This extension can produce an SVG outline from selected faces. The plugin includes a couple operations to the "context menu" (right click) if a face is opted for or to choose the existing face. "Layout SVG profile" convert the face's internal and external edges onto a newly created group. "Write SVG profile" reforms the edges which are arranged into a SVG file.

The plugin is very effective for creating customized SVG output directly from Sketchup devoid of any other software tools. The extension allow changes, from inside Sketchup, to the layed-out edges to be portrayed in the output SVG. The plugin can also provide support for Shaper Origin "pocket cuts.

The output SVG file is well suited with the Shaper Origin handheld CNC router as well as other applications requiring SVG output.

For online demonstration, watch the following video tutorial.



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Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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Number Components - An exclusive sketchup extension

McGordon has developed number components, the newest sketchup extension that is well suited with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.

The sketchup users can apply this extension to assign numbers to components and groups with 3D text otherwise redefine component instances.

The 3D text is arranged over the centre of each object if observed from above in top view.

The objects chosen should not be in a grid pattern.

Instruction for application: Choose some groups, components or a mixture of the two types.

Right-click on your selection, then opt for "Number Components" out of the context menu that pops up.

Select text height, unit, direction, Numbering system, Text Prefix("Text n" only), Number to 3D text or rename component ,First number. Click OK.

The extension will then be arranged 3D text on top of each component or group that was chosen OR rename the instance.

Direction: The order of the objects numbered in is arranged with the Direction setting.

The first direction belongs to the most important one, accompanied by the minor one. e.g. "Down, Right" sorts the objects first by descending y-coordinate (green axis), then by ascending x-coordinate (red axis).

To get more information and download the extension, click on the following link extensions.sketchup.com

Watch the following video for online demonstration.



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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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