Learn how to use the SketchUcam/Phlatscript here with these tutorials Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:48:36 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:48:36 +0000 PhlatForum http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/forums/sketchucam-tutorials/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:01:30 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/quick-phlatscript-intro-video.1137/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/quick-phlatscript-intro-video.1137/ invalid@example.com (kyyu) kyyu





Here is a video about using the fold and centerline tool (quick intro). It wasn't originally meant to be a tutorial. But I did a...

Quick Phlatscript Intro video]]> 23 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:49:14 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/intro-to-drawing-for-sketchucam.5005/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/intro-to-drawing-for-sketchucam.5005/ invalid@example.com (swarfer) swarfer If you are new to Sketchup and SketchUcam, Please watch this before trying to cut anything!
]]> 9 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 07:14:31 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/easy-way-to-create-your-own-video-tutorials.2680/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/easy-way-to-create-your-own-video-tutorials.2680/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 Want to create video tutorials to help others, but you don't have a screen capture program?
You can use this handy little screen capture program called Screenr at:
http://www.screenr.com

Note: There is a time limit (5min I think), but I find it helpful in forcing me to get my point across quicker. Also be sure to use the pause button to jump ahead when you can to fit as much as you can for the tutorial.

* There is nothing to install...

Easy way to create your own video tutorials]]> 3 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 06:55:34 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-warehouse-help.5847/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-warehouse-help.5847/ invalid@example.com (Paul Franklin) Paul Franklin
Cheers

Paul]]> 4 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/multi-pockets-and-grids-of-holes.5559/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/multi-pockets-and-grids-of-holes.5559/ invalid@example.com (swarfer) swarfer multi pockets: select multiple faces and pocket them all at once.
grids of holes: use the plunge hole tool to create grids of holes. Note that this works for plain holes as well as the new countersink and counterbore holes.

]]> 1 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:49:28 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/is-not-a-valid-floating-point-value.5385/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/is-not-a-valid-floating-point-value.5385/ invalid@example.com (swarfer) swarfer " 5.000 is not a valid floating point value."
this means that your regional settings in Windows specify something other than a '.' (point or full stop) as the decimal separator.
Sketchup makes a mess of converting strings of text like "4,67" into a number, it needs to be "4.67".
so...
you need to change your regional settings to use a "." as the decimal separator and all will be working.]]> 6 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:20:29 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/installing-on-sketchup-make-2016.5593/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/installing-on-sketchup-make-2016.5593/ invalid@example.com (swarfer) swarfer http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/sketchucam-download.3128/ and then....

You need to make sure that you tick the enable box after installing SketchUcam otherwise the toolbar will not appear.

Tick the box indicated after install....
View attachment 1196]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:16:32 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/pocketing-complicated-shapes.5567/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/pocketing-complicated-shapes.5567/ invalid@example.com (swarfer) swarfer The way around it is to split the shape into simpler shapes.

1) apply the boundary to the shape, hold down CTRL when clicking with the pocket tool.
2) simplify the shape by adding lines to create simpler areas.
3) add zigzags to the simple areas, hodl down SHIFT while clicking with the pocket tool.
4) if your stepover% is smaller than 50% then remove the split lines
if larger than 50%, convert the split lines into fold cuts at the same...

Pocketing complicated shapes]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:30:23 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/using-the-x0-y0-offset-tool.5551/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/using-the-x0-y0-offset-tool.5551/ invalid@example.com (swarfer) swarfer This tool allows you to set the X0 Y0 point for the Gcode to somewhere other than the bottom left corner of the safe area. This offset is relative to the safe area, so if you move the safe area, the 0,0 point will move with it.



@BobAd]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2015 01:20:13 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/control-horn-videotutorial.2241/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/control-horn-videotutorial.2241/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 SketchUcam and SketchUp - Control Horn VideoTutorial
Hey guyz,
Here is a tutorial that covers a lot of the basics of SketchUcam and SketchUp itself..
We start with and idea and create a part cut out and assemble it
In the video it takes a while, due to the fact that we are making it in a tutorial fashion. In real life this would have taken about 10 to 20 minutes to create.
Note: The control horns in the video are a first prototype....

Control Horn VideoTutorial]]> 28 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:32:28 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/sketchucam-tips-tricks.3272/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/sketchucam-tips-tricks.3272/ invalid@example.com (ewo) ewo each layer contained its own cut files and the final output g-code cut it's own code all stacked together . Some of you probably aready know how to do this .but it was a new experience for me ........]]> 22 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 07:25:21 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/pocket-tutorial.2679/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/pocket-tutorial.2679/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 Mark and Trish
[screenr]9m9s[/screenr]]]> 18 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:27:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/blueprint.3043/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/blueprint.3043/ invalid@example.com (trident03) trident03 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:47:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/offset-tool-tips.2272/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/offset-tool-tips.2272/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 Enjoy

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:50:47 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/how-do-i-clean-up-a-design-video-tip.201/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/how-do-i-clean-up-a-design-video-tip.201/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242


Edit Ok you guys I had a chance to make up a quick video on what went wrong on this work up (Mikes Tensor File), The PhlatscripT still needs work and maybe we can see if Pete can figure out a way to 'auto weld' the worked lines once you assign them. But for now this is a good place to start.
If you get a chance check out this video it may help you out with future builds.

Note *This was also a chance to test out...

How do I clean up a design 'Video Tip']]>