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    @Rich-O-Brien Thanks Rich. Now I know that I can share the link with Fredo6 on the Animator thread so he can download the file and look at it (to hopefully identify the problem I have been having trying to generate a video). You might also try generating an Animator video and see what results you get.

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    Hey guys I am desperate for very high resolution/quality satellite maps, I use Placemaker and I also use Nearmap but the resolution is not that great, I have tried using AI to upscale but that too does not really solve my issues. Is there another solution?

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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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  • brettsichellodesignB

    Rotate Texture on curved surface

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    Dave RD
    It can be done without a plugin or extension. First, the material needs to be applied to the faces and not the group or component. Expose Hidden Geometry, right click on a single face and choose Texture>Position. Rotate it as needed. Then turn off Hidden Geometry, use the Materials eye dropper to sample the material where you just rotate it and then immediately click the paint bucket on the surface to apply that material orientation. Alternatively, you can apply the material to another face in the model that would get the same orientation and sample that before applying it to the curved surface. I used these methods for the rush seat on the chairs and the legs on the table. [image: 11416850996_695e552ea0_z.jpg] And on the curved surfaces on this post. [image: 8511785423_9b3ca804d5_z.jpg]
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    Installing sketchup and net framework

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    try if installing the Windows runtime libraries required by SU v2016/2017 again helps: • Microsoft .NET Framework v4.5.2+ • Microsoft Visual C++ Redist. 2015 • Microsoft Universal C Runtime Update f. Win 7/8.x always run these installers (as well as the SU setup) by "r-click > Run as Admin".
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    Missing difference in lineweights in jpeg exports

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    Dave RD
    Thank you. I guess when I do want to erase specific lines, I don't find it to be a problem. Since I do most of this sort of work on my PC at home, I'm using Paint.NET as my image editor but I have PS on my work computer and PSE on my MacBook Pro. The process is the same. I don't often find a need to erase overlapping edges. The thick ones mask the thin ones anyhow. Well, except in some sketchy styles but those tend to have really loose lines and having multiple lines generally works. [image: 13189648465_a36b29b396_b.jpg]
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    Merging two terrains surface

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    My "Clip or Trim Terrain Mesh" should do that for you.
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    Speak your models into existence

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    if a smart phone can understand speech almost flawlessly, why can't the same be done with sketchup? instead of wasting time looking for a component in a custom library's long list, just say what you want...and bingo, you're done. even if you use the library's search utility, it still takes time to type.....plus the search utility times-out and acts finicky.
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    2017 crashes constantly

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    Probably good advice! I always think there's some new whiz bang feature that I can't live without... @pilou said: @unknownuser said: Maybe I just go back to 2016, not near as many issues there. Why change something that works fine ? Keep old version(s) is a good habit!
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    Installing Sketchucation tools in SU2017

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    @rocketron1 said: Looking at the installing tutorial on the Sketchucation site, it seems it is directed to an older version than 2017. Please provide me the proper directions for installation with Sketchup Pro 2017. Thank you, Ron Unlike all previous SketchUp versions, v2017 changed the installation process slightly - and of course this applies to ALL RBZ installations - not just SCF's... To install ANY Extension's RBZ, in v2017 you need to do the following... [ Note this is now exactly the same in PC & MAC ! ] Use Sketchup, menu Window > Extension Manager - then use the dialog's red-button to 'Install Extension'... Find the RBZ, and select it to install it - answering in the affirmative at any prompt dialogs... Installation done
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    Help with layers, please.

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    Riccardo, Perhaps see this thread: (sdmitch was gracious to private message me a custom solution for my needs) http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=57803 Perhaps sdmitch will see this thread, and allow or share the same plug-in for you, as I think this may be what you need to sort out your lmported model layers. (Maybe pm him?) Charlie
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    SU 2017 Pro: Toolbars will not stay put?

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    sketch3d.deS
    did you have installed under another user account than the used one? Try if running SU by "r-click > Run as Admin" once helps already.
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    Use of Mac "command" key for shorcuts

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    Hahahaha GREAT! I didn't know about that wind-borne. Thanks a bunch! That overrides the Apple command. Life's little puzzles solved by Sketchucation.
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    Workflow

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    I found a useful plugin from TIG: http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=TIG_save_all_components. (before doing this, use the purge plugin!) For now this works well. And in Layout I automated the date and drawingnr., this saves me already a tiny bit of time. Also the generate report function in Sketchup is now useful for me to make BOMs. Is there a possibility to use the model info (. skep model) to put it in a text field in layout (such as name and description)? Or is this a wish list thing? And I always select vector rendering and background of, is it possible to set this as default Or is this still wishlist?
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    Extension that creates a shell of an object?

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    Mold or Shell ?
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    SUbD Modeling Comp anyone?

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    Rich O BrienR
    In the works. News later in the week.
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    Help trimming two intersecting objects

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    That did it. The STL's been approved by Shapeways. Thanks!
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    Easiest way to "skin" these edges

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    @box said: Very quick with Curviloft. Thanks Box, I knew Curviloft was the key. I haven't really used it much, as you could probably tell. I tried several attempts with it but I was pressing the wrong button. I ended up using the old "join the dots method" but that is exactly what I was looking for. Just gotta press the right button. That is going to come in very handy.....the learning curve continues. Legend.
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    Becoming a SketchUp developer DENIED: a rant

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    Are you using SketchUp Make? This seems to be directed towards people not using SU Pro (even though the text fails to say it out loud) "If you are learning SketchUp, creating 3D models, downloading an extension, OR developing an extension for your internal/personal use you DO NOT need a SketchUp Developer account". If you are planning to sell extensions for money that's probably commercial use that requires a Pro license. However I think having a Make license is a really bad reason for not being allowed to be a developer. I had never used SketchUp commercially and was still using SketchUp make when I became one of the top developers in Extension Warehouse. There's no reason why Make users shouldn't be able to share their extensions with others.
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    Matched photo shading

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    Dave RD
    That's true, too.
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    How to get Finder (Mac) to display preview of .Skp file

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    @rombout said: Did this project see the day light? It was released it the Plugin Store over 2 years ago... I am on longer updating it as SU v17 added it back into mac SU... +800 people have downloaded it with only a handful of issue... click the link to go to the thread... Add Icons john
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    Looking for a plugin which does what on a picture

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    Dave RD
    If it's the connector you are after, there's no plugin to make them automatically. Possibly you'll find something suitable in the 3D Warehouse. Drawing that connector is not difficult, though. You should be able to get the specifications for the connector and for drilling the holes from the manufacturer.
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    Intel Iris Graphics 5100

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    Had a crazy week, but have been testing SU2017 on my MacBook for most of it. Not sure overall if it's slowed down compared to 2015: overall graphics seem smother, but with a bit of lag in some operations. Whether or not that bodes poorly for really large models I can't say. Bottom line is that it's still works fine for my needs, at least on mid-sized models (~35MB).

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