topic Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par in Libraries & objects

GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Parameters"

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:47:54 GMT

Hi,
I am attempting to convert some Sketchup SKP components to GSM library parts - conversions seem to be working graphically but when inserted various errors pop up. When loading the object in a default environment and checking it with the Edit GDL Library Parts toolbar script checkers I get a 'too many parameters' error in both the 2d and 3d scripts at the location of the call to the GDL part. Here is the text that gets highlighted (needless to say this was generated automatically by ArchiCAD so I am somewhat frustrated that it can't write code tolerable to it's own standards;-):

call "entrygateassembled_GDL",
PARAMETERS A = 5'-8.0000", B = 3'-4.9174", ZZYZX = 8'-0.0000",
AC_show2DHotspotsIn3D = 1, ac_bottomlevel = 3'-3.3701",
ac_toplevel = 0'-0.0000", ALFA_X = 1, ALFA_Y = 0,
ALFA_Z = 0, BETA_X = 0, BETA_Y = 1,
BETA_Z = 0, GAMMA_X = 0, GAMMA_Y = 0,
GAMMA_Z = 1, DELTA_X = -0, DELTA_Y = 2.255973186038E-017,
DELTA_Z = 0, SCALE_X = 1, SCALE_Y = 1,
SCALE_Z = 1, A_PARAMETER = 1.7272, B_PARAMETER = 1.039302762882,
ZZYZX_PARAMETER = 2.4384, Z_ROTATION_PARAMETER = 0,
Material_0 = ind(material,"SKP_default_12566463"), Material_1 = ind(material,"SKP_[Metal_Corrogated_Shiny]1"),
Material_2 = ind(material,"SKP_[Metal_Rough]"), Material_3 = ind(material,"SKP_[Color_E05]"),
Material_4 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_H09"), Material_5 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_008"),
Material_6 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_009"), Material_7 = ind(material,"SKP_*1"),
Material_8 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_002"), Material_9 = ind(material,"SKP_Black")
del 1

Anybody? I looked up other discussions on this and the closest one was a thread from 2003 which ended with 'send us your code' (way to close the loop and help out future generations guys).
Thanks in advance,

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:39:40 GMT

Hi

Yes that add-on does work very well, hence it's in the goodies.
Often if it a complex shape you will get all sorts of errors.

Is there a link to the model you are trying to convert?

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:45:56 GMT

See attached GSM file.

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:49:57 GMT

Hmm - that didn't work - GSM is not allowed? - SKP is not allowed? How are you supposed to send a problem file?

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:55:24 GMT

i have no idea 😉

if you like email it to me at scott@barringtonarch.com

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:10:49 GMT

I just sent you the GSM - only 6kb. The PLN file is over 1mb. Is that what the 'call' function is for?
Sorry, still brushing up on the latest GDL syntax.

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:19:54 GMT

yes the objects 3D script is calling another object (which i don't have).
Might be easier if you send me the sketchup file.

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:18:46 GMT

Ok, I have emailed you the SKP and PLN files.
Out of curiosity since Sketchup imports and exports dwg/dxf as does ArchiCAD, I exported from Sketchup to DWG and DXF and brought both of those in to ArchiCAD through FILE/LIBRARIES AND OBJECTS/IMPORT FILES FROM DXF/DWG - the resultant GSM file has a lot more triangulated faces and the script looks entirely different (no 'call' for instance) and no script errors. So it seems to be something in the SKP translation. Too bad, those are very clean objects.
At least I have a work-around. Let me know if you figure out what is going on with the SKP conversion as I would prefer to use those.
Thanks,

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Barry Kelly — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:20:54 GMT

jerome_s wrote:

call "entrygateassembled_GDL",
PARAMETERS A = 5'-8.0000", B = 3'-4.9174", ZZYZX = 8'-0.0000",
AC_show2DHotspotsIn3D = 1, ac_bottomlevel = 3'-3.3701",
ac_toplevel = 0'-0.0000", ALFA_X = 1, ALFA_Y = 0,
ALFA_Z = 0, BETA_X = 0, BETA_Y = 1,
BETA_Z = 0, GAMMA_X = 0, GAMMA_Y = 0,
GAMMA_Z = 1, DELTA_X = -0, DELTA_Y = 2.255973186038E-017,
DELTA_Z = 0, SCALE_X = 1, SCALE_Y = 1,
SCALE_Z = 1, A_PARAMETER = 1.7272, B_PARAMETER = 1.039302762882,
ZZYZX_PARAMETER = 2.4384, Z_ROTATION_PARAMETER = 0,
Material_0 = ind(material,"SKP_default_12566463"), Material_1 = ind(material,"SKP_[Metal_Corrogated_Shiny]1"),
Material_2 = ind(material,"SKP_[Metal_Rough]"), Material_3 = ind(material,"SKP_[Color_E05]"),
Material_4 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_H09"), Material_5 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_008"),
Material_6 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_009"), Material_7 = ind(material,"SKP_*1"),
Material_8 = ind(material,"SKP_Color_002"), Material_9 = ind(material,"SKP_Black")
del 1

I have never converted anything from sketchup but what the error is saying is there are too many parameters in the CALL function (highlighted red) as compared to the actual parameters in the object being called.
At least I would assume that is what it means.

Open the called "entrygateassembled_GDL" object and check the list of parameters with those in the CALL function.
Delete any extra parameters from the CALL function and that should fix the problem.

The best way is to post the objects here if you don't mind sharing them.
You can't attach an object directly but you can ZIP it and attach the zip file.
You will need both the main object and any called objects as well (zip them all in the one file).

Barry.

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:48:07 GMT

Ok,
I first tested the water by deleting just ONE parameter - no script error. THen I varied which one - no script error - it seems to be a total number of parameters which is the issue. So I selected one which would have the minimum impact (the ROTATION Z parameter) and saved and re-inserted the GSM OBJECT. All was OK - AND the textures were preserved unlike the DXF/DWG conversion. Yay!
Thanks for the help.
Now, does anyone know WHY there is a limit on parameters for the CALL function and WHY the automated script for SKP to PLN conversion would not know about it?
Curious...
Thanks all!

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:03:19 GMT

Hmm. I spoke too soon.
THe revised GSM inserts fine into a blank default project (no template - standard environment). HOwever when inserted into the project for which it was intended I get a 'can not find macro "entrygateassembled_GDL"' error. Again, there is no such filename in the directory where all this work is occuring. It must be internal to the PLN file - I think the paths for the library parts are re-set somehow in the project (as opposed to the 'clean') file but I don't have a brain cell left at this time of night (midnight my time) to figure it out. If any of you have any ideas let me know and I will check it out tomorrow.
I thought of hotlinking it as a MOD file but the save option to do that is greyed out...
Thanks,

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

David Maudlin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:31:14 GMT

Jerome:

The called macro "entrygateassembled_GDL" is not in the loaded libraries for the project. Check the Library Manager for the file where the object is working, then make sure the same libraries are being loaded for your project file. One of the loaded libraries in the default file (where the object works) must contain the missing macro.

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David

Re: GDL Script error converted SKP object "Too Many Par

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:28:58 GMT

Ok,
The system filed the called object in my /user/documents subdirectory (Windows default) instead of the directory that everything else is in. I copied the files to the directory where the rest of the gsm/gdl objects specific to this project are and it inserted ok (with no materials). So I went back to the original file with the materials and copied the specific materials to an AAT (attributes) file and transferred them that way to the main project. Now I have my object with materials - just have to deal with the usual 'heavy' geometry (object is about 1/2Mb) issues. I just don't have the time to re-model this (and several other) elements in native ArchiCAD. Someone could make some money by coming up with a 'decimator' (polygon reducer) program that works on GDL models...
Thanks all.