Collin, could you point us at a video output with this default?

@wo3dan said: jstubler, This is how it could be done with 'Smoove'. See in 3DW: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=ddd73336a94a3809c64f5c20341137c8 cheers, Wo3Dan That's awesome, thanks a ton for doing that. I see what you mean bout the picture of the soccer goal, how it sort of gathers at the bottom. I think I'll try for a middle ground, partial gather and partial straight at the bottom. Your method is definitely better then what I was trying to do. Again thanks! Cheers to ya too..

OK now I understand I think. How about going to (Window) > Model info > Dimensions and editing the font size there? Dimension and text label features are ruled model level and you cannot "scale" them...

Welcome Stee cheers Alan

Thanx Ross, Still very much a WIP. The Volvo tends to be an ‘aero’ design. So a lot of your “Peterbilt/Kenworth” type details (air horns, grab-bars, air cleaners, chrome plated ‘anything’) are generally not typical to the 770 model. However I do plan to detail the model (sleeper windows, doors, door latches, lights, wipers, etc). as well as getting it a tad closer to an actual Volvo appearance. Meanwhile… here is a recent (last night) WIP render. Thanx again. Bob (another pic can be found here... http://www.kerkythea.net/phpBB2/download.php?id=3093 ) [image: 6sbc_sleeper5.jpg]

Gidon, As a noob I don't have a vast library of models to share, but I'll give it a shot.Remember what I said at the top of this page......nothing flashy. We are in the process of building a new workshop for my wife.We were considering two different locations on our property,both with various limitations on what we could do.I started giving her options on floor plans,window layouts,site location etc.Just simple boxes with a roof on top.As with any building project we went through many versions, most of which were put out of their misery with the delete key. Here's an example for site #2:Triple shop.skp Pretty rudimentary SU work for sure but it really helped us determine what would work best for us. And, a couple photos of how the actual project is going. [image: NLqk_tripleshop1.JPG],[image: xVIn_tripleshop2.JPG] We chose the version in scene 7 of the skippy and couldn't be happier with the way it worked out. As a builder I was able to refer to that very simple model and create quick sketches for my excavators,concrete sub,and myself for window and door layout,sf of sheathing,roofing etc.I like the way SU helps me visualize just the details I'm working on at the moment so I can move on with a project.We are about ready to start trimming the interior and I have some cabinet and trim details to work out..........I'll post another skippy of a couple things I'm working on. Rich

Hi folks. Yes it can. I developped a tutorial made of eigth separate SU files that I posted in the old SU forum a while ago. The problem is that some of the individual files are larger than the 512 K limit on Sketchucation. I will try to upload these on the 3D Warehouse during my Christmas vacation. After that I will post the link here in this forum. In the mean time, here is a JPG showing what can be done. Just ideas. [image: PHaX_CanadairC-SerieModel130.jpg]

Still it's got something to do with the "face me" property - if you uncheck that, Bryce won't cast shadows either and vice versa - if you check that for the cube, it will also cats shadows. Still weird why a face me component should behave differently.

@wazza27 said: Anyone had any expirience with 'Pepakura' ? A little program that converts 3D info into 2D paper craft cutouts. I have just found it. I have to wait til I get back onshore. I use that on my chicken all the time... oh, I thought you said Paprika Welcome aboard.

Helloooooooo! Welcome

Thanks Dylon, Turned out my mouse driver was not installed on my new computer. Wasn't sure if it was in the program itself at first but thanks for the prompts. Works very well now.

@mr. doug said: I'll be popping in from time to time asking seemingly stupid questions A very wise man once told me that the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask, and it wasn't the question that was being stupid. Welcome aboard.

Dylan, You are so right, much easier and better. Thanks for the suggestion.

When I import a 3DS model, it shows up with all the edges visible, which I then hide by unchecking "Display Edges". I've turned the mesh into a component and added it to my library, but once I start a new SU file, it's back to visible edges again! How do I make "Display Edges" stay unchecked for a particular mesh? BTW, this is my first post here, and I love, Love, LOVE this program! (The little glitch yesterday with the Update prompt notwithstanding. ) I've worked with Anim8or and 3DSMAX, and this is a dream come true in terms of simplicity!

it's working great too ^__^

Jenujacob covers a lot in his post. I guess a lot depends on how much you wish to spend and how much time you have to learn new software. All the programs listed above will give good results. I personally like Kerythea because it is free, renders really well and has a great community. Lots of tutorials and people willing to help over at their forums. http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla/ Take a look through our renders forum here, you will see various gallery images from different programs http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewforum.php?f=82 I always love to see the vray renders, they look pretty amazing. Unfortunately I beleive the software is pretty expensive and has a steep learning curve.

Like said above, set your paper orientation to Landscape. Change the "Camera" to Parallel Projection, then click on the appropriate stand view (probably "Front"). Now zoom in so that your pattern fills the screen as much as possible without extending off of the screen. Now when you got into Print Preview you should be able to enter "1" into each of the "Scale" boxes. Now when click "OK" your entire pattern should show up on a single page if it is of a size that will fit within the margins.

Hi Bayer As modelhead said, the best place to learn is here. The SU for dummies book is pretty good too, as are the Aidan Chopra books.

Danke vielmals