form·Z Plugins and Scripts Exchange
Calculate Dihedral Angle
Author: John Pollard, auto·des·sys, Inc.
Author's e-mail: support@formz.com
Platform: All
Kind: Script
Type: Palette
Extension Version: 1.0.0.0
Minimum form·Z Version: 5.0.0.0
Updated: 5-05-05
Description: Palette that
calculates dihedral angle between two selected faces.
Instructions: Put this script in the "scripts" folder and compile in the script editor. In form·Z, hit "update" button to calculate the angle of selected faces. You can also use a key shortcut to toggle this palette on and off. It can be found in the key shortcuts menu here: Project > Modeling > Palettes > Extensions >
How to Use a Downloaded Extension:
Scripts:
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Uncompress the downloaded .zip file containing the extension.
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Place the extension in the "scripts" folder inside your application folder
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If the extension is a compiled script (.fsb) it is ready to be used - relaunch form·Z. If it is an open script (.fsl) -go to step 4.
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For open scripts (.fsl), open the script in the Script Editor or open it within form·Z.
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Select "Script -> Compile" from the menubar
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Make sure that a file has been built in your scripts folder with a .fsb extension.
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If form·Z is open, quit and restart the program.
Plugins: Place the plugin in the plugins folder inside your application folder and relaunch.