Plugin: Construction Line Tool

The Construction Line Tool allows you to draw constructions lines in a similar way as the Pencil Tool.

Toolbar: View > Toolbars > Construction Line Tool

Menu: Draw > Construction Lines

Usage

• Activate the tool using the Construction Lines Toolbar or Menu item.
• Use the Ctrl key to cycle thru 3 modes: End-Points, No End-Points, or Infinite Construction Lines.
• Use the Tab key to cycle thru the 4 line styles (stipple).
• Use the Shift key to lock inference.

History


2011-01-05

• Fixed potential bug when using the Measurements Box.
• Enable/Disable the plugin using SketchUp's Extension Dialog.
• Tab key cycles thru line stipple instead of raising a dialog. Watch a partially drawn line to see the stipple change.

2010-02-17 - Version 1.0

• Added infinite Construction Line creation. Hit Ctrl again to cycle.
• Added selecting the 4 Construction lines types available in SU.
• Fixed clipping on start-up.
• Created a Windows Installer.
• Changed the name of the Toolbar to JF Tools. (Sorry!)

2009-07-12 - The construction points are not overlayed added. (Henry Schorradt)
07/19/08 - Use the Ctrl key to toggle creation of construction points. Modify length of last drawn line in VCB.
06/09/08 - Updated to draw the lines in the current active context - when editing a Group, for example. Thank again, John.
06/08/08 - Updated to use John Clements' Toolbar icon Thanks John!
02/14/08 - Added a Toolbar button for convenience.
02/22/08 - Fixed small bug ($exString undefined)
03/02/08 - Added a better Toolbar icon. Added a 'clinetool' folder for the images.

Download






Download clinetool.zip

Image of file hierarchy in the Plugins folder:

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Construction Line Tool Update (version 1.2)

I made a few minor changes to my Construction Line Tool.

• Cursor updates immediately after key press to indicate current line type. (Thanks to Thomas Thomassen.)
• Use the current stipple when rubber-banding.
• Made the default stipple to be the first in the selection list.
• Updated the infinite cursor to be less heavy in appearance.
• Increase line width when inference is locked.

Download Version 1.2

There are 2 downloads available. The Windows installer can be used in any situation and will replace any currently installed version. The downside is it is a larger download. It also allows for uninstalling from the Windows Start/Programs menu, or Control Panel.

The .zip file must be installed/removed manually - just extract and over-write the existing Construction Line Tool files in the Plugins folder.

Construction Line Tool Update version 1.0

I quietly updated my Construction Line Tool a few weeks ago. No complaints so far, so here is the official release.

Changes include:

* Version 1.0
* Added infinite Construction Line creation. Hit Ctrl again to cycle.
* Added selecting the 4 Construction lines types available in SU.
* Fixed clipping on start-up.
* Created a Windows Installer.
* changed the name of the Toolbar to JF Tools. (This may un-settle your Toolbar positions.)

See Construction Line Tool Post Page

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