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  • Extrude circle to rectangle

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    See this SU file for ideas. I used a square but it is the same with a rectangle. Square to circle transition.skp
  • A plug-in for roof with different slopes like "saltbox"

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    Dave RD
    Are you still using SU2014 as your profile indicates? It might be that there's an extension that could model a roof such as you are after but it isn't difficult to do it with native tools. You can establish the slopes using the Protractor tool to place guidelines. Instead of typing the angle, type 12:12 and 5:12. I did that here. [image: i2ER_Screenshot-4_10_20217_40_11AM.png] [image: HIVT_Screenshot-4_10_20217_49_05AM.png] FWIW I just used an existing model of a shed that I built. Didn't bother to change the height of a wall as you'd typically have with a saltbox roof.
  • Two Extrusion Paths?

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    BoxB
    You might find Tig's Extrusion tools more appropriate.
  • Clothworks

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    Maybe this will help someone else...seems the context menu does not show up if you have groups within groups. I extracted the inner groups (Table Top & Table Cloth) so they appear at the top level of the outliner heirarchy as follows. Here is a concrete example that didnt work MyModel TableGroup -> Table Top -> Table Cloth I exploded the TableGroup and the menu appears MyModel -> Table Top -> Table Cloth
  • Cutting plane view

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    Dave RD
    Go to View>Tool Palettes and select the Sections tool palette. Or Go to View>Customize and drag those tools up to the top toolbar area.
  • Pointing to components library

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    Dave RD
    @deklund said: Confusing that it was necessary to point to the components folder If you are using the default location for the components and add your components subfolders to it, those folders should show up automatically when you next start SketchUp.
  • Text in Arabic?

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    Hi guys I have a copy of the floor generator Sam D mitch but it doesn't work properly in sketchup.when i start using the plugin the attached txt file shows up instead of the main panel of the floor generator plugin. Ain't any one there could help and I can share my copy of the floor generator plugin with everyone. This is what shows up instead of the main panel of the floor generator plugin. I would be grateful if someone could help. Thanks. <html><body style='background-color:powderblue' ><form style='font-family:Arial;font-size:70%;color:black' > <fieldset> <legend style='font-size:125%;color:red'><b> Pattern </b></legend> <select onChange='patternchanged(value)'> <option value='Brick' >Brick</option> <option value='Tile' selected>Tile</option> <option value='Wood' >Wood</option> <option value='Tweed' >Tweed</option> <option value='Hbone' >Herringbone</option> <option value='BsktWv' >Basket Weave</option> <option value='HpScth1' >Hopscotch1</option> <option value='HpScth2' >HopScotch2</option> <option value='HpScth3' >HopScotch3</option> <option value='HpScth4' >HopScotch4</option> <option value='IrPoly' >Irregular Polygons</option> <option value='Hexgon' >Hexagons</option> <option value='Octgon' >Octagons</option> <option value='Wedge' >Wedges</option> <option value='I_Block' >I_Block</option> <option value='Diamonds' >Diamonds</option> <option value='Clapbrd' >Clapboard</option> <option value='Reset'>Reset</option> </select> <!-- Pattern Icons --> <img src='C:/Users/NADER PEZESHKAN/AppData/Roaming/SketchUp/SketchUp 2017/SketchUp/Plugins/FG_Icons/Tile.jpg' align='top'/> </fieldset> <fieldset> <legend style='font-size:125%;color:red'><b> Size </b></legend> <table style='font-size:100%'> <tr><td align='right' width=54>Length:</td> <td><input type='text' name='BTL' value='300.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)' /></td> <tr><td align='right'>Width:</td> <td><input type='text' name='BTW' value='300.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)' /></td> <tr><td align='right' width=54>Gap Width:</td><td> <input type='text' name='BGW' value='6.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)' /></td></tr> <tr><td align='right' width=54>Gap Depth:</td><td> <input type='text' name='BGD' value='3.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)' /></td><td> <input type='checkbox' name='FWT' value='Yes' checked onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'>Fixed </td></tr> <tr><td align='right' width=54>% Offset:</td> <td><input type='text' name='R2R' value='0.0' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)' /></td></tr> </table> </fieldset> <fieldset> <legend style='font-size:125%;color:red'><b> Options </b></legend> <select name='ORG' style='width:90px' onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'> <option value='Corner' selected>Corner</option> <option value='Center' >Center</option> </select> : Grid Origin<br> <select name='ROT' style='width:90px' onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'> <option value='0' selected>0</option> <option value='45' >45</option> <option value='90' >90</option> </select> : Grid Rotation<br> <select name='MAT' style='width:90px' onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'> <option value='Current' selected>Current</option> <option value='Rand_Clr' >Rand_Clr</option> <option value='Rand_Tex' >Rand_Tex</option><br> </select> : Material<!-- &nbsp&nbsp<button id='RTS' onclick='ChangeSource(id)'>Source</button>--><br><hr> <input type='text' name='RDS' value='0' size=2 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'/> : Random Seed<br><hr> <input type='text' name='TSZ' value='0.0mm' size=5 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'/> : Texture Size (w,h)<br> <input type='checkbox' name='ATE' value='Yes' onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'>Align Texture to Longest Edge<br> <input type='checkbox' name='WIG' value='Yes' onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'>Random Position Texture </input> <!-- Inc: <input type='text' name ='RTI' value='1.0mm' size=3 onchange='optionchanged(name,value)'/> --><br> <select name='WAG' style='width:60px' onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'> <option value='No' selected>No</option> <option value='30' >30</option> <option value='45' >45</option> <option value='90' >90</option> <option value='180' >180</option> <option value='Rand' >Rand</option> </select> : Random Rotation<br> <hr> <input type='checkbox' name='WOB' value='Yes' onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'/>Random Imperfections<br> <!-- Min:<input type='text' name='RIn' value='0.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'/> Max:<input type='text' name='RIx' value='3.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'/> <br> --> <input type='checkbox' name='BVL' value='Yes' onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'/>Add Bevel to Tile<br> <!-- Size:<input type='text' name='BVS' value='6.0mm' size=4 onChange='optionchanged(name,value)'/><br> --> <input type='checkbox' name='CBF' value='Yes' onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'/>Create Behind Face<br> <input type='checkbox' name='CIG' value='Yes' onClick='optionchanged(name,value)'/>Create Individual Groups<br> </fieldset> </form> </body></html> <script type='text/javascript'> function patternchanged(value) { window.location='skp:PatternChanged@'+value; }; function optionchanged(name,value) { window.location='skp:OptionChanged@'+name+'='+value; }; function ChangeSource() { window.location='skp:ChangeSource@'; }; </script>
  • Different Origin in Different Scenes

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    Wow, thank you pbacot and Box... I've been using Sketchup for around 10 years, and professionally for 5+ and I never noticed this! Very often use angled axes inside Groups and Components, so this will be a game changer for me!
  • SOLID INSPECTOR- SURFACE BORDERS ERROR

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    Dave RD
    Your shape has no thickness. It's just a surface. Faces in SketchUp have no thickness. In order to be considered a solid it needs to have a volume. The Surface Border message is referring to the perimeter of the surface. [image: DGzU_Screenshot-3_26_20215_53_38AM.png] If you want to use Slicer or the Solid Tools, it first needs to have thickness. I used Vector Push/Pull here. [image: cez1_Screenshot-3_26_20215_56_20AM.png]
  • Figure of eight with a twist

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    @builder54 said: Possibly a rivet joining to 2 clamps together. Thanks for your input but my problem is really how to model a path that binds one tube to another at right angles when extruded as a tape or wire. Actually, I am thinking of trying plastic coated electrical wire as a durable and readily available material. It needs to have a waist to really tighten the binding; the salt-laden tropical winds can be really vicious.
  • Bulk Layer Change on Folder of Components

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    Awesome! Thanks to both of you! The manual version is immediately helpful as a short term solution, but I really appreciate the discussion of the ruby. That might be incredibly helpful in the future. Take care
  • Migrating SU from old SSD to new SSD

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    Dave RD
    You can read the names of the extensions in the paths after SketchUp/Plugins. This is why you were advised to install the extensions fresh from their sources. If you'd done that there'd be no chasing these loading errors.
  • One click component placement help

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    Perfect solution! Thank you kind stranger.
  • Export DWG

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    Bonjour, Merci pour cette superbe réponse Encore un grand merci !!!!!!
  • General Newbie Questions

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    Dave RD
    @djh said: Yes, I was holding the mouse button and the cursor key. Have to change that habit when trying to constrain. Yeah. Don't hold either one. Most actions with the left mouse button in SketchUp are click and release, not click and hold. There are a few exceptions but for the most part you don't hold the mouse button. As for the cursor keys, they are a press and release. If you use Shift to constrain a move or drawing direction, you'll need to hold Shift.
  • Navisworks to Sketchup?

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    @skutvik said: Hi, is there any way to inport a Navisworks file with file type .NWD in to sketchup?. i am trying to find a way to import it, but have not had any luck so far. i do not have autocad, and only naviworks freedom. i can export from sketchup to navisworks using Revizto. but not the other way around. please help if anybody know how to do this. ypu need a full version of naviswork https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiXEBcRcjL0
  • Why is my rectangle an irregular polygon

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    OK, I sure as heck got that as backward as possible.
  • Smoother corners on cylinder

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    The messages could make things clearer. Yes, there is an update available. The PluginStore or Fredo's own check will tell you so. And yes, you can download and install the extension update. But until you purchase and install a license (done via an item on the Fredo Corner menu), the updated extension will not run. It seems that the days of incredibly powerful but free extensions are starting to fade away.
  • Update FredoCorner

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    @dave r said: Sounds like you need to purchase the license since your trial period has expired. See the first post in Fredo6's thread here: https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=70149 I told you this yesterday in your other thread. Thank you! (I thought that my other post ended up as a respons to my self - so nobody would ever answer there
  • Out of Memory

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    @matte said: I'm only running 16 Meg. This machine is fine but a few strange things happen now and then. Not sure if it's too hot from long hours of use. It usually happens late in the day? Hasn't happened for a while. Might also been a "Too Big" file I was playing with a few weeks ago? Matte I assome you mean 16 GB?

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