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    Does trimble still support Sketchup viewer for iphone?

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    BlenderGIS can get you pretty good images.. you do need an API key to get set up but it's all free and you can even generate 3d geometry based on the elevations in the satellite images.. it tiles in blender so you the more you zoom the better the image quality to a point.

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    Hey Mike, I'm sure you figured this out already, but when you first create the attribute type a number with the inch mark like 0" or 0' in the value box and hit enter. This will set the unit for that attribute to inches. This only works for the first time a value is entered. After that first initial value, you will need to use the attribute info dialog to make changes. In addition, you can use 0 to set it to text (not "Default: Text") and 0cm to set it to centimeters. If anyone knows a shortcut for setting the unit to Decimal Number, I would love to hear it!
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  • HornOxxH

    Updating SketchUp - yes or no

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    sketch3d.deS
    crashes at startup are typically related to the following 3 reasons: 1.) Win: faulty OpenGL support of used graphics card driver 2.) incompatible or faulty extensions/plugins 3.) Win: faulty program installation to fix: 1.) Win: update to latest version 1.) Win: ensure that SU is running on a dedicated graphics card (preferrably a nVidia GeForce) if available instead of an integrated graphics sub-system as e.g. the intel HD: "nVidia Control Panel > 3D Settings > SketchUp...") 2.) disable Ruby extensions/scripts by adding the following parameter to the SU command line: - Win: "...\SketchUp.exe /DisableRubyAPI" - Mac: "...\SketchUp.exe -DisableRubyAPI YES" 3.) Win: install by: "right-click > Run as Administrator" 3.) Win: ensure that the required SU prerequisites (= MS runtime libraries) are fully installed resp. download and install them manually
  • syburnS

    Is there a sketchup to zbrush model neatening extension?

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    I use QFT: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=348501#p348501 There is also TriangulateFaces, but QFT works faster for me: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175613#p175613
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    How can i save a texture edited within SketchUp?

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    srxS
    You could export model with WebGL export plugin and get all the textures in a folder. https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/t2h-export-webgl
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    SketchUp Indonesia Page

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    Hai Mr Rizky ... nice to meet you here
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    Insert a SketchUp file and not show components

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    @rich o brien said: No, components loaded externally will end up in the component browser.You could try Xref extension by TIG... http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=46367#p46367 Or take a look at Cross Reference Organizer
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    HTC Vive

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    Well finally got around to getting the Vive setup. Steam was a bit of a PIA, wouldn't connect to the server from the Vive setup, had to go to Steam, download and install from there which took 3 times for some reason, all in all bout 2 hr setup from mounting the base stations, to installing software, creating Vive and Steam accounts, and going through the setup. As a side note took about an hour to get Sketchup setup on the new rig, why after all these years can't I export a customization file from sketchup and import into a new install? Such a pain setting toolbars up. Oh well tomorrow I'll get Enscape up and running.
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    Chamfer on inside edge of box

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    If you want a 45° chamfer using the native tools, offset from the inside edges of the box. Then move the interior edges down by the same amount. No need for a guide line that just needs to be deleted later.
  • brooklynia373B

    Project imported cad linework to surface quickly?

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    architect lools- flatten selection or sandbox- drape
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    Texture Color Change On 3dsmax While Importing from sketchup

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    You may need to look at your 'gamma and LUT' settings. Specifically, the 'affect color picker' check box. You may be operating in 2 different color spaces. Could need to change the gamma. Look into 'linear workflow'...(and if it is new to you...get prepared to be very confused!)
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    Section Path

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    About funny sections you can use the Visuhole by FredoSix! [image: tcns_GIF_funnysection.gif] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mCvM8OSDxg
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    Extruding Curved Surface

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    @rich o brien said: Use Fredo Joint PushPull extension... Click to play gif... [attachment=0:zt5pscfg]<!-- ia0 -->jpp.gif<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:zt5pscfg] Thanks that looks great! as for the initial shape prior to the extrusion, which tool would be best?
  • coulteriC

    B3d to skp

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    Nobody answered your question XD
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    Counting and exporting component quantities in a drawing

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    Rich O BrienR
    In SketchUp Pro you can use File > Generate Report. Or for SketchUp Make or Pro you can use Profile Builder, Estimator and many more reporting extensions to satisfy your needs.
  • brettsichellodesignB

    Flatten 3D model to 2D

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    I've had good luck with the Unwrap and Flatten Faces plugin. https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/flatten-faces Used it just yesterday with Flowify to create the rolled up reality board in this pic: [image: untitled.194.jpg]
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    Edit the matched photo

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    Rich O BrienR
    There's no way I know of to replace the image in the matched photo scene if that is what you're asking? You can use Add Scene with Matched Photo to import a new image. Right click the scene in the Scenes dialog/panel... [image: SWwv_2018-04-01_20-28-09.png] This new scene with the new image should match the setup of the original scene.
  • DanielD

    Vertical toolbars

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    Ok Daniel, fair enough. But I'll just add this for the benefit of anyone coming after. This is an unlicensed copy of 2018 3 days into its trial and as you see by moving the toolbar to the edge of the workspace it snaps to vertical. [image: Ct9I_Toolbar.gif]
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    Scenes Not Diplaying Correctly on Workspace

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    @dave r said: How are you installing Fredo's extensions? I have tried using both Extension Mgr and by downloading the .rbz and installing through Windows>Preferences. Either way errors on startup. I have already gone through all the possible fixes, I'm going to try to install 2018 on my workstation later to test.
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    Deleting .rbz file

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    Dave RD
    The RBZ file is not needed after you've installed the extension. You don't need to keep it and I would recommend deleting it. Extensions you install will be in a user directory that is not affected by uninstalling/reinstalling SketchUp. If you ever do need to refresh the SketchUp installation and replace the extensions, it would be wisest to install the extensions fresh from their sources instead of from old RBZ files you've kept. If you use the Sketchucation Extension Store tool and the Extension Warehouse to install extensions, you won't have any RBZ files to delete except the one for SCF Extension store which you need to download from here to install.
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    Creating a plaid on a chair - cloth simulator?

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    Thanks, Jorgensen! For the link, here is ClothWorks: https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=69485
  • syburnS

    Model size

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    As part of using components, consider making very simplified proxy components to stand in for the complex components like your columns. If you make the proxies with the same relative origin and axis locations as the complex ones, you can easily swap one for the other using Select Instances and Replace Selected in the Components window. Also make sure you eliminate any unseen geometry. If details you are drawing won't be seen up close, make them simpler. The bead along the length of the crown molding doesn't need to be made of a large number of segments. Eight will probably do. If the insides of closet doors won't be seen, they don't need to be detailed on the inside. It's fun to see the materials as you go but resist the urge to paint as you build. Save painting for the end. By the way, keep up on correcting face orientation as you go. It's a lot easier to fix it as you go along than it is to go back and fix it.

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