SU should load the textures automatically, but all the textures has to be in the same folder as the .3ds file. And all the .3ds format only allows for texture files with the old 8.3 naming conversion. If your textures doesn't follow this file naming conversion the textures won't load as 3DS truncates the file names upon export. Should give you a warning about this.

@mkprofiles said: I am going to bump this as I am still looking for help Not totally sure of everything you are after, but won't the facility of custom fields in Dynamic components introduced in V7 be of use. I am no coder, and have not studied all the possibilities in the formulas that can be used in the 'Custom' fields, but if I read your examples correctly, you should be able to add items based on calculations (eg length pricing). I had a similar requirement for adding custom attributes and found that the cost of the options available previously was prohibitive, but a breeze in V7 (except for the reporting - but that's the subject of another post http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=15052)

RpReports is designed to let you create attributes - such as cost per sq foot, etc. for components - place the components into SketchUp and create reports. It is designed for applications where you create a library of components and distribute it to your dealers, or clients, who place the components and create a parts list with prices. Because of its price, and the up-front work required to create a component library, define attributes, define formulas for calculations and design reports - it is designed for large projects, and not for individual users who want an occasional report. See: RpReports

my bad..thanx

Cool sounds good ... what other things are in your to-do list i you dont mind ... im a hardcore ruby collector yet i know nothing about code ... :S

awesome, thanks!

@jim said: I think it could be done using win32api, but that would be a Windows-only solution.

Perfect! Thank you.

very HELPFUL and HANDY plugin!, THANKS A LOT!

Did you ever get a response to this question? I, too would like to export sections with the layers intact to either a dwg or dxf file. DE

Modo is a fantastic software. But I prefer Sketchup for being accustomed. One day still desire to learn to use Modo in a professional way. The tools of selection of Modo are fantastic, as to Loop Selection. Developers of Sketchup should analyze the Modo more closely.

oh, ok. Thanks Your description of your method is such that I didn't need to download your skp file. But the tool that I am suggesting will be not only for the square faces that I have shown, but also for use with curved lines on the faces. I really appreciate your feedback though. Maybe I will have to see if I can purchase a copy of "Ruby script for SketchUp for dummies". Thanks Crazy Eyes

basically a nice idea. however I don't like the prospect of losing even more space due to additional toolbars. but a slight variation of the idea could be great: if you press and hold down a certain shortcut key, icons of your favourite components assemble in a circular way around your cursor. while still holding down the shortcut key, you move your cursor over the desired component and release the button. as a result the move tool is activated and the component is clinging to your cursor...

Thanks Coen.

@gaieus said: Hi Tavi, Just a short list: navigation around (orbiting, panning, zooming) scenes with different layers on/off ability to change (obviously pre-defined) textures say on walls or roof tiles or colours of window frames Hmmm...I'm asking for more actually. Here is mine: Navigation. Rendering options. Making changes to the model. Textures and also geometries. Collaboration. People can make modification simultaneously. Ideally, it will be like online doc/spreadsheet. But I have no idea where we should start from?

I saw this software a while back in a CAD magazine and contacted the company to see if there was any planned future support for Sketchup. I was basically told there was not enough of a request for it. They did say if there was enough interest it might be something they would consider supporting. I do know people who use it and swear by it. If you like what you see please write them as I would also love a way to have far more security control of designs after they are sent out. http://www.pinionsoftware.com/Products/Overview.php Scott

Yes please, curve divider would be very helpful. If it could work like the divide line that would be great. I often need to construct very complicated curved ramps so being able to divide the curves that define the ramp equally would be nice so that the ramp climbs smoothly.

I like the idea of multiple panes that are interactive. That might even make the inference issue that people have a bit less challenging too.

Any more thoughts out there on this subject? Just curious...

As remus said, put it into perspective to your employer. It takes way much more time for you to do it manually. $20 is nothing. SketchUp Pro is cheap compared to AutoCAD.