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start:plugins:selectiontools:selectiontools-usermanual [2021/01/11 11:24]
adminmar [SelectByVolume]
start:plugins:selectiontools:selectiontools-usermanual [2021/11/04 14:29] (current)
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 The plugin installer can be downloaded at: [[https://www.tomkod.com/product/selection-tools/]] \\  The plugin installer can be downloaded at: [[https://www.tomkod.com/product/selection-tools/]] \\ 
 A free trial is included, and yearly licenses can be purchased on the aforementioned page.\\  A free trial is included, and yearly licenses can be purchased on the aforementioned page.\\ 
-//Selection Tools// works for Rhino 6((Rhino6.15 or later)) and Rhino7((Tested up to Rhino 7.1)).+//Selection Tools// works with Rhino 6((Rhino 6.15 or higher)) and Rhino7((Rhino 7.5 or higher)).
  
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 This command can be used only from the command line prompt. It displays the plugin's current revision and license status. This command can be used only from the command line prompt. It displays the plugin's current revision and license status.
 {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectiontools_about.jpg?nolink&500 |}} {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectiontools_about.jpg?nolink&500 |}}
 +-----
 ==== SelectionTools_License==== ==== SelectionTools_License====
 This command can be used only from the command line prompt. It displays the plugin's activation form. This command can be used only from the command line prompt. It displays the plugin's activation form.
  
 See [[selectiontools-usermanual#license_activation]]. See [[selectiontools-usermanual#license_activation]].
- +-----
-==== SelectByName ==== +
-Almost the same command as //_SelName//, except that instead of choosing the name in a list you pick an object in the model. Every object with the same name will be selected. +
- +
-=== Walkthrough === +
-<WRAP center round todo 60%> +
-Todo +
-</WRAP> +
 ==== SelectByType ==== ==== SelectByType ====
 Pick one or several object types in a list to select every object of those types. The list only contains the object types existing in the model. Pick one or several object types in a list to select every object of those types. The list only contains the object types existing in the model.
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   - Click OK to validate   - Click OK to validate
 {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectbytype.gif?nolink |}} {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectbytype.gif?nolink |}}
 +-----
 ==== SelectByVolume ==== ==== SelectByVolume ====
 Select extrusions or closed polysurfaces with the same volume, which is useful to find symmetrical parts or duplicates. Select extrusions or closed polysurfaces with the same volume, which is useful to find symmetrical parts or duplicates.
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   - Select a solid((closed polysurface))   - Select a solid((closed polysurface))
   - Enter the tolerance   - Enter the tolerance
-  - Every solids with the same volume in the model will be selected+  - Every solid with the same volume in the model will be selected
 {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectbyvolume.gif?nolink |}} {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectbyvolume.gif?nolink |}}
 +<WRAP center round info 80%>
 +The command does not look for volumes inside of blocks. However, it is possible to select a volume belonging to a block when picking the original solid.
 +</WRAP>
 === Preselection === === Preselection ===
 Preselection is allowed if one and only one solid((closed polysurface)) is preselected. Preselection is allowed if one and only one solid((closed polysurface)) is preselected.
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 == Tolerance == == Tolerance ==
 Optional tolerance Optional tolerance
 +-----
 ==== SelectDuplicatedSolids ==== ==== SelectDuplicatedSolids ====
 Select every duplicated solid((closed polysurface)). Every solid having at least X other solids with the same volume & area in the model will be selected. Select every duplicated solid((closed polysurface)). Every solid having at least X other solids with the same volume & area in the model will be selected.
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   - Enter the tolerance   - Enter the tolerance
   - Duplicated solids will be selected   - Duplicated solids will be selected
-<WRAP center round todo 60%> +{{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectduplicatedsolids.gif?nolink |}}
-Add image +
-</WRAP>+
 ===  Options ===  ===  Options === 
 == Minimum object duplicate count == == Minimum object duplicate count ==
-A minimum number can be set. For exemple if set to 3, the selection will ignore duplicated items when there are only two of them.+A minimum number can be set. For example, if set to 3, the selection will ignore duplicated items when there are only two of them.
 == Tolerance == == Tolerance ==
 Optional tolerance Optional tolerance
 +-----
 ==== SelectOneObjByName ==== ==== SelectOneObjByName ====
-Selects only one object per existing name in the whole model. Useful when readying the model before detailled drawings.+Selects only one object per existing name in the whole model. Useful when readying the model before making detailed drawings.
 === Walkthrough === === Walkthrough ===
   - Launch the command   - Launch the command
   - One object is selected for each name   - One object is selected for each name
 {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectoneobjbyname.gif?nolink |}} {{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectoneobjbyname.gif?nolink |}}
- 
-==== SelectByBorderDetection ==== 
-Tries to detect and select a room's walls. Useful for drawings with many short curves delimiting a ship's or building's rooms. 
-=== Walkthrough === 
-  - Start the command 
-  - Hover the model: the result is previewed in real time 
-{{ :start:plugins:selectiontools:selectbyborderdetection.gif?nolink |}} 
-=== Options === 
-== DetectionRange == 
-Limits the detection range where the command will look for walls. Default value is 1000((Model Units)) 
-== Mode == 
-Two modes are available: 
-  * //SelectExistingCurves// is just a selection of existing objects 
-  * //TryCreateClosedPolycurve// will always returns a closed polyline. If needed line segments may be added.