Try opening the Layout program, not by selecting a layout file, but by opening from scratch. Typically when you do this layout will give you an option to recover crashed files. I haven't had Layout crash in a long time now, so I'm sorry, I can't answer your specific question. Nick

Ah. That wasn't the plural form as in "all y'all"

Sweet!

Make to components - one door closed, one door open - you can use make_unique to keep a lot of geometry the same. Ensure all of the components' contents are on Layer0. Place the two component instances over each other. Now set up two layers - I use the following names for clarity only - you choose - LayerOpen and LayerClosed. Assign the layers to the matching component-instance. Switch the 'LayerOpen' layer off so you only see the 'closed version. Save the view, with layers etc as a Scene-Tab. Repeat this swapping the ON/OFF layers so 'LayerClosed' is hidden and 'LayerOpen' shows. Save that as a different Scene-Tab. In Layout you can use these different Scene-Tabs in different 'viewports'... You can apply this to many aspects of your model... making things visible/hidden as you desire - learn to use Layers and Scene-Tabs effectively...

Your timing is perfect. This 'snagged' me at work the other day. Thanks a lot.

@pbacot said: That statement might better be placed there just as a new post and thread, so the simple statement isn't lost. This thread discusses some other things as well. Done...thanks Charlie

Resolved. Not entirely sure how but the only change I made was to remove all old files/directories left behind after uninstalling SU Pro on the old machine.

It would be pretty neat if they did put together slightly different versions with each one leaning towards a different usage, ie. construction drawings, or conceptual drawings, etc. Maybe even offer a Lite version and an "AutoDesk-esque " version if you will with all the bells and whistles

Neat technique Dave. Thanks for sharing.

@schaferron1 said: Is there a way to get good clear CAD like drawings from LO? It seems LO is just for concept level presentations. Thanks for your help!, Ron some examples here: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=38462

Vector rendering a 3d model is a slow process that won't be easily fixed. Layout can vector render 2d line work just as fast as any CAD program - instantly in fact. Vector rendering a 2d wall, requires the rendering of only 4 lines. Vector rendering a 3d wall has a minimum of 12 lines. This grows exponentially if you have trim, window and doors in the wall.

Yes, it saves with the scene when updated after adjustment.

I have gone into SU and updated the scenes. Then went into Layout and updated the references. Now it looks much better. I will reset my workspace to get the styles window. Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it! R

Yes I was referring to batch printing. It may be one to add to the wishlist but I personally feel there are much more basic issues to be worked on in LO that may take at least a couple of upgrades before advanced printing was considered, but SU is "under new management" so we'll just have to wait and see on progress...

Have you checked out the latest FREE Adobe Reader X1?

like gaieus said, (multiple) layers, and lock them or turn them off. the whole 'sticky' objects thing is annoying as all get out. imagine if sketchup worked this way...

No worries. It did seem like an old saying about trees and the forest would apply, though.

I came back to this topic as I needed refreshing on LO dimensions only to conclude once more that LO dimensions badly need to be revamped. it is fine to dimension 2D stuff but dimensioning a 3D view is a nightmare, dave's workaround notwithstanding.. let's hope the sketchup people under trimble will take LO ahead.

@mwm5053 said: @mwm5053 said: I don't know why Apple changed this in Lion maybe they thought people where to stupid to be messing with their computers. IN finder and the user folder open, go to the top tool bar where you see file, edit, view, go, hit the Go tab with mouse hold the mouse button down while hitting option key scroll down till you highlight Library folder. Impossible to do if you've been drinking They are easy just gotta know a few tweaks. Still unsure why Google setup LO to be in User and SU and SB to be in MAC HD since most of the team use MAC. Well worth the post, as I now know they drink a lot across the pond, and i now have Fork Lift many thanks all. Gordon

Me too, mate!!!! I find at times the render triangle 'hangs' and it only happens when I've changed to vector or hybrid. Quickest way to sort it out is to revert back to raster for a bit....