I did see that the edges aren't coplanar. The way to start out with all your edges coplanar is draw a large rectangular face on which to draw the profile. Then delete the geometry that is not the profile.

Thank you TIG and Johnny, I've think I've got it now. In a few days I will have some time to try it. The next time I run into a problem, I'll experiment more before I ask for help. This time I'd been reading posts and looking at tutorials for days and couldn't look at another one so I appreciate your taking the time to bail me out. Lloyd

TaffGosh at 3Dwarehouse is THE GUY! (17 pages of crazzy volumes)

[image: 7zCi_cst-970_4_1200x900-01.jpg] [image: 8yRd_cst-970_1200x900-01.jpg] Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies Gaeius and Jean. 1st off to the admin, sorry for resubmitting posts, had a problem with my ipad. To let you know where I am at Gaeius. Im at the level of total noob. So much so to the point that I thought that the model of my v2000 was done by taking a picutre of it then using photo match to make the model LoL! I kinda realise now of course that that is not the case. So then I looked At Jeans file he gave me and looked at the model of the panel of the case and then I realised that the model could of course be made by using the simple tools of draw line, circle, arch and then push and pull and move. I have used these plus orbit etc when I downloaded the watercooling components,the fans and pump, power supply,motherboard, and also when I made the tubing in the model of myv2000 in my post. So now you know exactly where im at I hope. I will try by the weekend to have made a start on my new danger den case, I have attached the pic of the case for you to have a look at and to have as a reference point so hopefully you can help me when I get stuck and guide me through. Its amazing when a penny drops as they Thanks again guys my eyes are at least half open lol. Ow yea Jean starting from template, which should I select to start my model of the new case in. Also do I get rid of the lady when you 1st open sketchup, I like to call her Leila Lol! or she best left there. I have a feeling you say erase her but I thought Id ask anyway. Cheers guys for the help so far and your future suggestions.

So the problem is in the collada file exporter instead of the issues with the model's geometry, grouping, and textures? If so, would the simplest workaround be to use a converter like FBX? Or would there be an issue involving reworking/cleanup that would require the file to be imported in another modeler?

ty again You've just saved me hours of trying to figure out how when it's not possible. At least my new stuff will have better settings.

There's 1001 bit shadows and sky ratio: http://www.1001shadows.com/en/products.html Maybe there are other tools, too, I have never needed them. It's a commercial plugin.

Then you don't have a problem Sketchup Menu > Help > License > Authorize Copy+paste the text for the fields in the dialog from the Google email, and OK... You should now be licensed.

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Eddy, don't float your object in space. You have light coming in all directions and it reflects back to your camera killing the black you are looking for. Here is a quick trick that will help you. Get a shiny black hand-sized object to stand in for your gadget. Get at least three small LED flash lights at about $2.50 each. Set up a small table top mini studio and move lights and reflectors around until you get the effect you want. Then go back into SU and set up your scene with lights and reflectors in the same relationships and your render will come out just they way you wanted. The advantage is that feedback is instantaneous and you can hone in on a desired result much quicker than doing multiple test renders. After you have done this multiple times you will be able to previsualize your results and will not have to refer to you ministudio quite so often. Its just a learning process.

Gotcha thanks

If the beams would be used in standard increments of length, I would suggest you settle on some number convention that identifies the length of the beams. Perhaps that would be 10, 20, 25, etc. So you might have "Beam 10", "Beam 20", "Beam 25", etc. If you also have beams of differing cross sections, you might want something like "Beam 1.5-10" which would represent a 1-1/2 inch square beam that is 1 foot long. If you are using CutList don't add commas to the Definition names or names as that will create issues in the CSV file when you generate it. Add the word Beam to the Parts Words so that they get listed in the Parts section. This will prevent CutList from calculating how many board feet of beams you'll need and give you just a shopping list containing quantity and name of each beam length. If you are also including fasteners in your model, add words like Bolt, Washer, Nut the Part Words list so those parts will also show up in the Parts section. Once you have the CSV file created, you can massage it in Excel or another spreadsheet application to make it look like you want.

I have actually a question about the small dots or points on my glas is that because of too much light or not enough light ? I tried different things and Im still not sure what might cause that light noise in my model. regards

Sure thing, here is a link to a sample: https://healerslibrary.box.net/shared/1iailniaainexkbyt4b6 I appreciate the help! If I can use a renderer to make these, it will be a great timesaver!

@dsarchs said: Here -- http://www.crydev.net/viewtopic.php?p=819231#p819231 -- is a post for bringing SketchUP models into the new crysis (game) engine. I'm glad that you posted that link...I had never seen that tutorial and I really learned a lot about texture mapping from it. It is nicely written and as you say, has lots of good visual examples. Nice recommendation.

@unknownuser said: does it update my pro 7.1 No @unknownuser said: does it create it's own new icon Yes @unknownuser said: do I have to pay a cost for it No, you get 8hrs of free use of the Pro version including LayOut and StyleBuilder before it reverts to the free version.

dont worry i sorted myself out i found out after a lot of trail and error and im all sorted now

Welcome

Maybe this one: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=39308 a simpler solution than the more robust JointPushPull: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=6708

What kind of models are you making?