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

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