[Extension] QuickJoint - Selective boxtab and slot generator

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Jarrett
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[Extension] QuickJoint - Selective boxtab and slot generator

Postby Jarrett » Sat Aug 19, 2017 2:42 am

Installation instructions are here.

Direct links to the inx and py:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jarre ... kjoint.inx
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jarre ... ckjoint.py

It can quickly add box tabs to objects.
TabsDemo.gif
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Target material size and other mechanical properties are configurable.
ThicknessDemo.gif
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Mating slots can be generating using a path as a guide.
SlotDemo.gif
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Not a replacement for the excellent Tabbed BoxMaker extension, this is just a quicker solution for when you just want one or two sides of tabs on an existing structure, with matching slots.

Also, there are definitely some bugs - I've got a few fixes coming up when I have some spare time, and feel free to report issues on Github. I'll also try to check this forum for the next little bit. So, check back often, for now!
(Especially kerf correction - I fixed that last night, but have not pushed changes just yet)

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Re: [Extension] QuickJoint - Selective boxtab and slot generator

Postby brynn » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:42 am

You're welcome to upload your extension in the Extensions category of the gallery on the webside, if you like. https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/=extens ... er=-edited

Jarrett
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Re: [Extension] QuickJoint - Selective boxtab and slot generator

Postby Jarrett » Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:00 am

Done!

I was waiting on some final tests before I finalised it.

Simarilius
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Re: [Extension] QuickJoint - Selective boxtab and slot generator

Postby Simarilius » Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:14 pm

Thats really neat, could be interesting used in conjunction with the openSCAD export to make 3d printable boxes.


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