and intended edge. This solves the problems with gaps between edges in imported AutoCAD lines. Delete Short Lines This script will delete all overlapping and minuscule edges that prevent faces from being healed. The script helps remove the overlaps found in imported AutoCAD lines. Close Open Line Segments This script helps generate an edge between two points where
a gap is present. Although similar to Extend Close Lines, it is different. Extend Close Lines only extends a single edge (makes it longer). Make Faces This script will generate faces from the selected linework. Instead of using the
line tool to heal faces, selecting the entire base and running this script will heal faces for an entire site plan. Intersect Overlapping Lines This is the supplemental fifth script. This ruby will sift
through all the selected edges and convert any overlapping edges or intersections into endpoints.
Working with Ruby Scripts Download File: AutoCAD to SketchUp Flatwork The following procedure outlines the process for using combined scripts on the imported AutoCAD edges. Sometimes the scripts run differently on different computer systems. Due to these inconsistencies, make sure you save your work after each step. 1. Select all the edges. From the Plugins menu, select Extend Close Lines. A dialogue win-
dow will appear indicating how many edges were extended by the script. Save the file (Fig. 18-22, Fig. 18-23).
Fig. 18-22: Select the all the linework of the exploded flatwork edges. From the Plugins menu, select Extend Closed Lines.
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