How timely, I just bought this huuuuuge 3D printer that spits out a whole house (well a half of a house at a time, to be precise...). Mesh Fusion tool will sure come in handy! Seriously, I always admire the way modo integrates complex functions into simple, workable UI. I also like their licensing policy; "When you buy a MODO 701 Individual License, you can use it on Windows, OSX and Linux as we license the software to you, not your computer. " Trimble, are you listening?

Thanks for the info, I will investigate further

I read about this the other day I wonder if it will work for SU http://www.macrumors.com/2013/08/20/apple-receives-patent-for-3d-gesture-control-on-touchscreen-devices/ Do you guys use a mouse on MBP or Mac air or gestures?

hi I have never had a problem with SketchUp and iMac, but I have had issues with LightUp inside SketchUp and my particular graphics card [ATI, which is no longer used] If you use a renderer inside SU, it's worth check it's website/forum for issues... john

My initial reaction to this glove, Bloody Brilliant. It will take me a while to set it up just right, but it's very simple to adjust. You can have the configuration software open while using SU and simply add or change the various shortcuts you want on the fly. Once you have configured it you can plug it into another computer and it will retain the mapping. The glove itself is very comfortable and I am wearing it as I type this on my normal keyboard. The magnetic connection is both strong and easily disconnected. Ergonomically it is perfect, I have a shoulder injury at the moment that makes certain positions difficult. With this, my hand can sit comfortably on my chair's armrest or on my lap or anywhere I want. It doesn't stop you using normal keyboard shortcuts so you can have your most common on the glove and easily use the less common or number keys etc at any time.. You can program different maps, so you can have an SU one and a gaming one etc etc or even different ones for within SU to match the type of work you are doing. Have yet to find any Cons so far. I'd recommend it to anyone. It's not that cheap but as a drawing tool it will pay for itself quicker than any higher end mouse or keyboard. It only comes as a left hand at the moment, but they say there will be a righty soon. Wireless would be nice, but it's designed for gamers who want millisecond reaction times, a tiny wireless lag wouldn't be an issue for drawing, but such is life.

I fully agree on the pen or stylus appliance as a way of maintaining some precision in the process.

These Kickstarter projects are really breaking new ground!

Thanks Mike I have added that to the list to try.

@krisidious said: a good way to ensure pirates don't 3d scan your item and make more... well at least a way to know if they are fake. Yes indeed. Also I imagine it could be used for many business procedures, returns etc etc.

Awesome. Thanks Rich!

I think I have tried everything mind you I have discovered a few interesting ones but ... I am ending to make myself resigned and accept what I have , the Demo

Yeah, the $35 price is good and it was even better when it was $25. As you say, these types of devices would run to around $100.

new Price! 129 $ --> 65$ And new vesion 1.6

...and with a classic interface!

@unknownuser said: @pbacot said: How come most companies (like G & T SU) are SO hush-hush about what (if anything) is coming next, then Apple releases specs on a major product months before release? I think this is a rare instance in appleland as they're generally very tight lipped regarding future products.. but they're playing a different game than most software companies.. I really don't get why the future of sketchup / roadmap is so secretive. As regards Apple. From what I have read I think there might be three good reasons they announced the new Mac Pro at this time. Firstly there was not much else in terms of new hardware to be announced. Secondly, news probably would have leaked as they are going to assemble in the US and there is a lot involved in setting this up! And thirdly, they were able to emphasized the ASSEMBLED IN THE USA badge! They have been getting some stick of late about US tax avoidance so this announcement went some ways, I imagine, to smoothing the troubled waters. As regards, TSU's hush hush policy. We must remember its a new company in effect and has to be finding its feet with Trimble. Twelve months is a short enough time to reorganise / relocate. So the hushness is more than likely due to policy in the making rather than not being willing to share a roadmap with its users. They are listening which is very positive

there is a stand alone version that can be used now. maybe some scripting guru can port it for sketchup?? http://corona-renderer.com/forum/index.php/topic,784.0.html

@johnsenior1973 said: If only Pixologic had taken Sketchup off Google's hands. +1000

@sally said: Well after being passed up the chain, over 28 emails to and from me and lots of delays.....it is now working. I had to download the latest driver (10.0.10) which is still in beta, but due to be released soon. So all seems to be OK, finally! Now at least I'll get a chance to use it! If you want to download this driver, go here http://www.3dconnexion.com/labs My patience was wearing thin, let's hope it works consistently now! Or I will be asking for my money back. Hurrah!! my 3D Connexion Space Mouse now works in SKP 2013. Thanks Sally

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-9UXYSodPU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ho2y9-32cg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVOgfsQceRw

Yeah Iv spent a wk with Maya already and I'm finding it very easy to learn so far, I find the navigation the most challenging to be honest, it's more kicking the SU navigation habit and get used to Maya's way, but I have found maya is the easiest modelling app to learn after being a SU user for so long