Jean's method is quicker to make any 'lathed' form from scratch. However, if you already have the main shape, or perhaps the 'groove' is not to be a full 360 degrees, or perhaps not parallel to the main form's base etc, then the intersect method is often better...

Doh! I forgot about Solo's cool cartoon characters: http://solosplace.com/designs.aspx @unknownuser said: Also I was wondering if su allows you to create more cartoony looking models with deformed and exagerated shapes? ...and my Dr Seuss Circus Crane [image: file.php?id=39932&mode=view]

Or if you perfer a more simpler way, try Proper Animation or Mover, both are the same but try both. If you want more complex animation you should check out animation software.

Thanks for all of the replies. I had a play with some of the plugins and I managed to get it to do what I wanted so thank you for the suggestions. CubeSqaure, thanks for the stairs mate, I will check them out now. Thanks again all!

If you can't set the scale on import then you can fix it afterwards... You can group the imported geometry [if not already grouped] and scale it manually... If you know exactly what size one object should be then edit the group and with the Tapemeasure Tool pick the two points on that object [might say 400mm in the VCB] and then immediately type in the correct size + <enter> [say 4mm] - you are then asked if you want to scale everything - say Yes... Everything inside the group is scaled [you can do the rescaling to the whole model but only use this IF there is nothing preexisting that was the right scale already...]

Never mind the place - it really won't bother anyone.

thank you for your help!

Hey Jeff, Keep in mind too, that a lot of guys find better results by exporting a 2D image at a really large pixel size (4-5K) and then reducing the size with a photo editor. Depending on your graphics card, sometimes, SU's built in Anti Aliasing can still leave things a bit choppy if you zoom in at all and saving it larger than needed and then reducing it after will leave a really crisp lined drawing, especially for printing. Also good when using them to send to clients who you know they are going to zoom in and "look around". I know other members were also finding it took longer to save a file at a moderate size with AA turned on, than it did to save a file at three times the resolution with no AA. Just something to keep in mind when you play around with the export settings. Best of luck!

Hi Oscar, hi folks. See this SU file for ideas. Tiles ideas.skp

Hi folks. See this SU file for ideas. Cylinder with holes.skp

Hi folks. See this SU file for ideas. Tricks for working with large files.skp Use the Scenes tab on top of the model window.

Hi folks. And, since SU will not accept a scale factor of 0.001, you need to do it in two steps, 0.1 and then 0.01 or the reverse. Just ideas.

Hi folks. And a few ideas on how to do it a bit faster. Bowl on pedestal.skp

If you study the figure/model on which you drew the red things, you can learn how to do what you want. Start with the first notes at the bottom of the model. For instance: start with a circle on the ground, then use pushpull tool to make a cylinder. Select the top face, then scale face larger or smaller than the original diameter. This model is an excellent way to learn these techniques. EDIT: ok I see that others have posted.

Thanks for the info! It all worked out in the end Cheers

Welcome, merc: A simple suggestion: Check out the options in the Help drop down menu: Tutorials, Learning Center, Videos, etc. Good luck to you.

Chris perhaps you and I need some PMs to agree who's doing what...

Here you can find one.

Thanks mate, How bizzare, it works now! I have honestly turned it on and off a few times! I have however had a dodgy internet connection today so I wonder if it is something to do with not having web access or something?! Thanks for your reply.

Dylan, thanks I will give that a try and let you know how it works out. There is no over hang just a rectangle the same size as the building below. I still have a lot to learn with the axis tool and inference engine thing. ALW