Plugins Tutorial |
Plugins are extra tools created
by GSU users to help to complete needed tasks. There
are thousands of free and easy to download plugins
known as ruby script files. Follow the steps below
to learn how to download and use any plugin that may
help you with your lessons. A few helpful plugins for
teachers are listed below.
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Location on PC/Mac for the GSU
plugins folder.
MAC: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Google/Google
SketchUp 7/SketchUp/plugins
PC: C:\Program Files\Google\Google SketchUp 7\Plugins
*Be sure to copy the .rb file directly
into your plugins folder.
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Plugin |
Description & Directions for
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Steps for Download
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Unfold Tool |
The unfold tool by Jim allows you
to fold a three-dimensional object into two-dimensions. This
is helpful for finding surface area. Simply create a polyhedron
and use this plugin in to unfold it into a net.
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- Download the Unfold
tool and save it to your downloads folder.
- Unzip the file (double-click on it) and open the folder
labeled Unfold tool.
- Move the file named unfoldtool.rb into your plugins folder
(see above).
- Restart GSU and the Unfold tool should appear in the
plugins drop-down menu.
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Volume Calculator |
The Volume Calculator tool allows you to find the volume
of three-dimensional objects. Simple make your object
a group, then right click and select Volume. The
volume of the object should appear above the object. This
tool can be
used for students to check answers to their work when
working with formulas. It can be used to help demonstrate
Cavalieri's
Principle to students when finding the volume of oblique
objects.
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- Download the Volume
Calculator tool and
save it to your downloads folder.
- Locate the file called VolumeCalculator.rb and
move it to your plugins folder (see above).
- Restart GSU. Follow the directions for use to the right.
This tool it located in the file when you right click on
a grouped 3D object.
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Graph It |
The Graph It tool allows you to graph two-variable equations
in GSU. It is best to view these graph in top view. See
the information
below to help you get started graphing your two-variable
equations:
The xMin and xMax variables determine the range, and the
xInterval determines the spacing of x test points.
The other variables are for an equation where y = a*x^q
+ b*x^r + c*x^s + d
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- Download the Graph
It tool and save it to your downlaods folder.
- Locate the file called graphit.rb and
move it to your plugins folder (see above)
- Restart GSU and Graph Equations should appear in the Plugins
drop-down menu.
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