Hi all,
Stefano
I think what you describe is what I know as blocks.
You create a part or group of parts and add them to a block library
and when used anywhere within your drawing you can alter
the master in the block library and it will update all of them.
At the moment that option is not available in Moi.

Frederick
not sure what's causing your problem but I would suggest you download and
install the Node editor from James thread
http://moi3d.com/forum/messages.php?webtag=MOI&msg=9358.10

Barry

Using Max's NE version 1.1 2020 Jul 14 from location http://moi.maxsm.net/files/

Max changed the points nodes.

Wayne

Hi Barry,

I tried both v1.0 and v1.1 of Node Editor.

It appears I am missing whatever it is that is responsible for implementing these nodes.

See attached.

Thanks.

Frederick

Hi Frederick,

The node is working fine for me, (MoI4Beta), but there are no threads inside of the nuts. The nodes look very cool and detailed.

Double click on the node items which have red box. These are macros, and the macro will be expanded, so you can see which simpler nodes are missing/ "defective". (Box is red.)
(Each macro has several dozen simpler nodes.)

I would guess that maybe the same "missing/defective" item is the problem in each macro???

- Brian

And of course use Max's latest NodeEditor.

The In Out...Out macro is an interesting split.

Hi Brain,

Yes there are several invalid nodes inside the macros that are red.

Different ones are invalid depending on which version (1.0 or 1.1) of Node Editor I try.

Is there a easy way to replace the invalid nodes with the correct one OR do I have to do it node by node? There are many invalid "Point" nodes, for example.

Thanks.

Frederick

Hi,
Frederick
Wayne is correct I am using Max's latest node editor nodeeditor.v.1.1.2020.07.19.jms
with the extensions from James thread.
If your still having problems let me know and I will send you a copy of my node editor.

Brian
I did not thread the nuts but you can simply boolean a screw from the nut as the hole in the nut are the tapping drill size.

Hope this helps
Barry

Seems the NodeEditor by James is the 1.0 and not the 1.1 by Max Smirnov !

Despite of that the Socket & Screws above blocks always in the Macros for the "Point" Node!
(i have the 1.1 of Max + Extensions of James)

@Barry
Maybe will be fine that you post your Complete NodeEditor! ;)

I don't see the 1.1 of the 14 July 2020? (0719) http://moi.maxsm.net/files/

Hi,
attached my node editor.

Hope this helps.
Barry

@Barry
Working like a charm with your complete NodeEditor ! :)

Personally i prefer Sliders against Knobs but it's just question of taste! :)

Can you input fixed values instead of using sliders?

Of course yes but it's many more static and less practical! :)

Here Const 3 for the Radius (Knob can be replaced by a slider of course)

Hi Pilou, Already feels like Christmas using moi or understanding
what its native tools can do. I'll have to try the node editor bit further into my exploration
otherwise likely get no other work done :0) Node editor looks flexible!

Sure when you discover a new prog you can't all explore in a glance! :)

Have happy explorations!

Hi, fcwilt.

This indicates that there are no nodes. You can either insert the missing nodes in the node editor system directory, or remove all the red nodes from the macro, the editor will work and the macro will break.
Nodes can be taken for example here: http://moi3d.com/forum/messages.php?webtag=MOI&msg=9358.1

Thank you Barry.

No threads in nuts is fine.

Your scripts are awesome. Must have been a lot of work.

- Brian (Latest Max NE, and maybe some of James work.)

Hi Barry,

I installed the node editor you posted here and things now work fine.

I did notice that the version reported is "Node Editor 1.1 jms" - which is the first time I have seen that particular version.

The multiple, incompatible versions of node editor that are available makes things a bit confusing.

I have one question. If I set the overall length to, say, 10 and the thread length to the same value the threaded portion appears to be about half of the overall length. Is that working as expected?

Thanks again.

Frederick

Hi Frederick,
I have corrected the thread length issue and updated the Zip file in first post.
Please be aware that the thread length should always finish short of the screw length
else you will run the thread into the head.
Cap Screws and Button head screws are measure under the head but Countersunk Head Screws
are measured including the head so allowance for that is needed when setting the thread length.
I will look at adding a safeguard if possible.
Cheers
Barry

Hi Barry,

Changed to "Node Editor 1.1 jms".

Everything is working fine. Great Work!

Wayne

P.S: I am not going to say anything about threads missing in the nuts, because that has already been addressed. But... If I were to 3D print some nuts using this script, it would be another step, before the 3D build. Just thinking ahead....

So there are alot of guys doing great stuff with Max's NodeEditor. The unfortunate part is alot of customization for particulars makes it hard to keep a proper, working install of it.

I did a diff of the 2 node editors and there are some significant differences. But if Max updates his, then thats where the break for various users comes in.

I always kept a Perfect "Max" updated install. But this meant that most of these "Voila" nodes that get posted, dont work for me. As we have seen here with others.

Installing the JMS version works, but what about Max's version now (The changes werent just "add-ons, but actual changes to the functions)

Anyway, long story short, I decided to make a second NodeEditor button and folder, so I could just run the 2 side-by-side. (And also run anybody elses stuff that needs a custom setup)



Anyway, just a note that might help others with same consideration...

I understand better now the curious name version v.1.1.2020.07.19.jms :)