Thanks a lot TIG . Regrads_______

Are the files locked somehow? Do you have full access to them as a user? What is the error message when you try to delete them? Or do they just magically re-appear after you delete them? Have you emptied the trash? I guess more information would be helpful to troubleshoot this problem.

Hi folks. For me, the quickest way of repairing this damaged cup would be to: 1 - Delete one half containing the damage. 2 - Copy the remaining half. 3 - Flip the copy. 4 - Join the two half. 5 - Smooth the junction line. It is faster to do than writing this post. Just ideas.

Hi folks. Another possibility is to add a line from one "pole" of the sphere to the other (show hidden geometry to find them easily). After that, using X-Ray mode will allow you to snap to this line center which is also the sphere center. Just ideas.

It all depends on what you are making the model for - if the the inner walls are going to be seen, then model them otherwise don't bother. As for the circle, try different #'s of segments to see what works best for the current project - there is no correct answer.

Thanks all. Being new to this animation and rendering thing I wasn't sure if 800 frames was huge or not. That was my main concern. Thanks for the answers on that. I feel better knowing it's probably just a normal size. I will probably try a save overnight tonight when I leave work. I think that will give it time to save all the frames without interrupting my work schedule. I'll let you know later in the week how it turns out! Mary

From what you are trying to do, set sky and ground, I think you need to go to Styles - Edit. Here you can add/change the sky and ground. See attached image (although this is Mac) [image: Qi0C_SketchUpSS001.jpg]

Sorry to say but that card indeed seem to be an integrated chipset "only". Nowadays manufacturers simply build motherboards with these integrated graphics accelerator so that you don't need to put in a separate video card (this ha been the case with sound cards for long). But no matter what they state about their OpenGL capabilities, these chipsets are not capable of serious 3D work (like SU). And like if someone badly wants a good sound system at home because he is a hi-fi maniac and he needs to build in a more serious sound card than what the motherboard supports, the same way, you will need a real video card that fully supports OpenGL

I agree, if you post here, most beginners won't have any clue about ruby. Post in the ruby discussion group and there are lots of us there who can help. Chris

There is also IDX Renditioner (with a free trial, too). All these applications have the basic concepts about reflections, bump maps and such to make your renderings more (or less) photorealistic. Once you have the basic idea, the the rest is just to get used to the UI of the different applications.

Martin modelhead drawing made with Tig _ Lathe-v1.3 tool and its Unsoften/Soften/Soften+Smooth ability. [image: SoftenBth.jpg] [image: SoftenBbth.jpg] There is also the very useful tool which manage soft edges By Matt666 _ Soften/UnsoftenI would like to remember. Hidden S...n~~~

Another possibility is that your model is very large and/or it is very far (miles...) from the SU axes origin point. If it is just far off, the solution is to move everything near the origin. If the model extents are too large (diagnostics: the model seems to vanish if you Zoom to Extents) you should delete all extraneous geometry and move the rest near the origin. Anssi

Wow, thanks guys. I'm now on the right track to have crisp, quality images devoid of jaggy lines. Yay!

Hi Monkey, Unfortunately currently there is no way to extract 3D data straight from GE (unless, as you discovered, the buildings are also uploaded to the 3D Warehouse).

Really nice one.this is the one i am looking for. Thanks Buddy.Thanks a lot. Regards_______

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?q=surfboard&styp=m&btnG=Search

@mogogirl said: I think I've found the answer to my own question. I don't believe you can export animation with the demo version of Twilight. That's actually not right... Even with the demo version you can render animations... Check the Animation tab in the Settings window (where you also select resolution, render method etc...) @mogogirl said: However for $59 (until Sept. 24) I think I'll invest in the program, it appears to be a good one and worth the money. Most definitely... It's a real bargain... I'm sure you won't get disappointed...

Well, the above animation was also exported (true that via another plugin which is - on top of all - a photorealistic renderer). Twilight can export animations both from Sketchy Physics (above) and Proper Animation (although they may be able to export it by themselves, too now already).

Gaieus. Thats the one! Thanks for the file I was starting to think in that direction and wondering if it would work and your post gave me the answer before I tried it.

Thank you That function obviously illuded me for quite some time.