Seeing the model So you must modelize it in detail! (one module) with 2 different textures (plain & drilled) And use MSPhysics by Anton or Animator by Fredo for anim them! Here Animator [image: vFWw_GIF_moet01.gif] [image: xu6U_GIF_moet02.gif] [image: rc_03.jpg?1441306517] [image: rc_01.jpg?1441306302]

@lostboy30a said: @lostboy30a said: Hi, I'm here because I want to use the woodworking template for railway modelling in terms of shaped plywood scenic baseboards. I came across a red notice on one board about deactivating an adblocker, so I did so. It's made no difference in terms of not being able to see members posted pictures. I even took the precaution of logging off and logging back in again but to no avail. Please can someone advise about this? This actually gets even more odd. I chose to click on the warning banner, and lo and behold I got into the poster's pictures for that particular reply. This isn't the case on other posts that just have the photo title greyed out, and no warning banner. Screenshot the behaviour...

The object is 1/4" thick by 5" long by approx. 4" I will try the scaling method to see if it works with the follow me tool. I just installed fredo round corner. Can round corner do a full half moon round moulding like I am trying to do with the follow me tool? Or would I have to draw two round corner profiles that match up at the half way point ?

Maybe take a look at Eneroth Cut Surface Organizer.

Happy to help. If you don't want those units to show in future models, remember to open a fresh SketchUp session and make that setting. Then use File>Save as template to make a new default template.

I have seen other reports of problems with Vray. Try disabling Vray and see if the behavior in SketchUp improves. You should also get on their forum and see if anyone has a solution.

As Pilou points out you need to split the wall up to paint different faces. Afterwards you can use Combine Textures to merge different materials into one material.

Thank you pbacot and Rich o Brien for your amazing answers. I have followed the method using Curviloft because it was such simple and one step. Since i had an urgent requirement to complete the design soon, but i will learn the method using Sandbox tools as mentioned by Brien. Thanks once again, my issue is solved. have a great day.

Yes. Open a new file and set the dimensions to the units you want to use. Then use File>Save as template. Make sure that template is selected to be the default. From then on, you'll use the same units in each model unless you change them in Model Info.

How about uploading a sample SketchUp file showing what you want to do?

That's because CorelDraw is 2D! SketchUp is 3D. Orientation of axes is a whole different game when you are viewing a 3D space, especially when perspective camera is on.

I think you're struggling with this: Right click to your component in the viewport > Save as File > Save as These are two different things. Check this for more info.

@garystan said: I just tried your method. Works like a charm !!! Simple as the proverbial "1 2 3 ". Much thanks garystan sometimes simple is the best trick, however, as you begin to model with TINS more and more, there are some excellent plugins available to take you to higher levels of terrain modeling.

Frenchy, I knew you would be able to find something! I'm working on my own SU version of hardops.

28secs ain't too bad. I remember >2mins startups with SU7 when 1001bits was installed.

@rodolfost said: Hi. Thanks for the help. This plugin uses the same database as the current SketchUp system, the "DigitalGlobe". It does not have as much precision as the old system, which used data from Google Earth. It's a good alternative, but it still does not work as well as the old system. Yes, they use the same provider but not the same 'quality level' as they claim. Also note that in the trial, high-res aerials imagery is not available. [image: aGk2_high-res-aerials.JPG] [image: akrN_trial-not-high-res.JPG]

@tuna1957 said: garystan, huge bounding boxes are usually caused by stray hidden geometry floating out in space. You got it out of the component box but it might still be floating out there somewhere. Turn on hidden geometry, do a select all, unselect your phone component and hit delete. Should get rid of anything floating about. Don't know why your component name messed up, just do a save as and rename it. Thanks........garystan

Why not just install Make? https://www.sketchup.com/download/all Save you having to wait

It's worth noting that the ground plane is fixed. The red and green model axes are, by default, on the ground plane. The axes can be moved and reorient ed but the ground plane cannot be moved.

You can disable 'Safe Frame' via Asset Editor in Vray 3. Asset Editor > Render Settings > Render Output Check this out for more info.