How to install the Instant Road NUI plugin
To install the Instant Road NUI plugin, you need to follow these steps:
Open Sketchup and go to Window > Extension Manager.
Click on the Install Extension button at the bottom left corner of the window.
Browse to the location where you saved the InstantRoadNui_v3.rbz file and select it.
Click on Open and then click on Yes to confirm the installation.
Restart Sketchup to activate the plugin.
You should now see a new toolbar called Instant Road NUI in Sketchup. You can also access the plugin from the menu bar under Plugins > Vali Architects > Instant Road NUI.
How to use the Instant Road NUI plugin
The Instant Road NUI plugin has two main methods of creating roads: by center line and by faces. You can also use the utilities tools to edit and modify your roads. Here are some basic steps to use the plugin:
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To create a road by center line, draw a line or a curve on your terrain that represents the center of your road. Then click on the Road from Center Line tool and select your line. A dialog box will appear where you can adjust the road parameters, such as type, width, slope, curb, sidewalk, striping, and materials. Click on Create Road to generate your road.
To create a road by faces, draw a closed loop or multiple closed loops on your terrain that represent the outline of your road. Then click on the Road from Faces tool and select your faces. A dialog box will appear where you can adjust the road parameters, similar to the previous method. Click on Create Road to generate your road.
To edit your road, click on the Edit Road/Curb tool and select your road or curb. You can then use the Sketchup native tools, such as move, rotate, scale, push/pull, etc., to modify your road geometry. You can also use the call-outs to change the elevation and slope of your road segments.
To smooth your road surface, click on the Road/Curb Smooth Tool and select your road or curb. A dialog box will appear where you can adjust the smoothing parameters, such as iterations and strength. Click on Smooth Road/Curb to apply the smoothing effect.
To fix collisions between your road and terrain, click on the Road/Terrain Fix Collisions Tool and select your road or curb. A dialog box will appear where you can adjust the collision parameters, such as tolerance and offset. Click on Road/Terrain Fix Collisions to fill in any gaps or overlaps between your road and terrain.
Conclusion
The Instant Road NUI plugin is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for creating realistic roads in Sketchup. You can download it from the Vali Architects website and install it in Sketchup using the Extension Manager. You can then use the plugin to generate roads on terrain using either an outline or a center line for input. You can also customize the road parameters, such as type, width, slope, curb, sidewalk, striping, and materials. You can also use the utilities tools to edit and modify your roads, such as smoothing, fixing collisions, changing elevations and slopes, etc. The Instant Road NUI plugin is a great addition to your Sketchup toolbox if you are working on projects that involve roads, pathways, or waterways.
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