Bolt or screw threads in sketchup, Yes it can Be done! Shape Bender plugin.

[Gordonfan6]

Looks great but a little slower would be nice.

[CaljuCotcas]

nice !

[BlindInTexas911]

That was BOSS.

[tahwnikcufos]

Nice vid - A must watch new "sketchers", and highlights the benefits of using the "Ctrl" key modifier too!

Just to point out one minor flaw in this approach - using a half circle makes a distorted screw, when comparing the front view to a side view. The initial pasted curves, should appear as a "sine" wave, when viewed from any angle. As-is, it looks like a "S" from one direction, and a "zig-zag" from another. (Parallel projection - front vs. side)

[fret2424]

@tahwnikcufos You are correct. I noticed this when making a DNA type spiral. When I stretched the spiral, it was more then evident that it wasn't a perfect continued spiral.

[hunts168]

I am only getting a flat surface after I draw the line and activate shape bender. The longer I expand the triangle, drawing the line, and activating shape bender, the wider the flat surface. I am using GS8.0 and Windows 7.

[fret2424]

@hunts168 You'll have to reply with a video capture, I'm not sure what's happening.

[ariaripouto]

Enjoyed the video and sounds,you da man bit to fast for me though but great to watch quite a catchy sound to.

Thanks

[TheNanjin]

very berry cool. Awesome Job

[francescoilgrande1]

Hemmm....sry again...but i've some problems to install / use ProgressBar v.1.000..... did you find the same problems too? Thank =)

[fret2424]

@francescoilgrande1 I had no issues installing it.

[francescoilgrande1]

@fret2424 Ok never mind =) I solved this problem yesterday evening....but obviously (......) now i have a new little problem...when i do like 1.02 the programme doesn't show me that...it "makes" a strange form....almost straight....

[fret2424]

@francescoilgrande1 The only thing I can think of, is that it only works on one axis (you see me move the axis in the video at 0:50).

[francescoilgrande1]

@fret2424 Ok thank you =)

[francescoilgrande1]

ok i found it =) np

[francescoilgrande1]

but...sry but i am italian xD and i have the italian version what's the translation of shape bender tool.....where can i find it?

[fret2424]

@francescoilgrande1 The link to the site with the download is in the description.

[InterArchi]

shape bender is great and you are also great man thanks 

[fret2424]

@InterArchi You are very welcome!