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    thank You I can't believe I am benifiting something from 2013

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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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    Architectural layer name conventions

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    You guys also know that you can leave those settings blank, and what it'll do is change scenes without affecting the current settings. So you can have a scene with an active section cut and when you change to one without section planes toggled on, it will change other stuff, but keep current active section cut.
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    Custom amd radeon settings for better performance

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    Unfortunately, if your GPU isn't up to the task, as it appears is the case, your CPU has to pick up the slack and work harder.
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    Tgi3D SU Amorph - SU2014

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    tgi3d is like low poly rhino/nurbs modeling ;more like drawing
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    SketchUp 2015 Login Problems

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    I want to announce that the login problem is gone. I didn't do anything, in fact I didn't even use sketchup since i posted this issue... just today I tried again and it logged in. Seems the problem was at trimble's end... and is "nice" how they keep silence all the time...
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    Modeling homes

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    Yep. You begin to organize with components or groups. Sometimes you make layers sort of follow the groups or components. Scenes help to quickly show the layers (with the components you put there) that you want, in the style you want for different uses (e.g. "working" scenes to simplify and isolate parts, drawing-output scenes like each exterior elevation) I use dynamic components for windows--things like that only,so no help here. Just use the most natural or simple method for the walls until forced or inspired to something different. Look at Valiarchitects InstantRoof Nui. Once you get the hang of it, you keep a horizontal plane in the model (study the height for the plane--its' not the top plate, so that's odd), you can quickly rework the roof and details for changes to design, save roof styles.
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    Wall tool....?

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    Hello Pixero, You are right, LSS Arch is very good. I have been in touch with the author of the plugin for quite some time as I suspect it could, in fact, be outstanding. I have been very keen to find out how soon a stable Mac version might be available. He said only a couple of days ago that he hopes with SU 2017 he can clean up the Mac version. I would certainly buy and use it, for sure. In fact, I was encouraged when he implemented my suggestion that all components (particularly walls) have an editable 'Z' for the base level so that one could work comfortably in plan knowing that the height will not change unless modified in the dialogue box. I will get either parallels or VMWare and try out Pilou's suggestion. Thank you both.
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    Non smart collapsible trays?

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    @pilou said: Why not put a ShortCut ? Default Tray seems to be on the end of the list of ShortCut! So no mouse's move! And it's toggle mode! [attachment=0:2ibeynm3]<!-- ia0 -->Default tray.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:2ibeynm3] Nice one pilou, but still have to agree with Kass auto resize would be good.
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    Shadow studies - wrong lenght?

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    @Wo3Dan oh my - that really was a simple, but stupid mistake. thanks for clearing it out for me. jorgensen
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    Creating a dual side transparent material?

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    @box said: Thomthom's Material tools has an option, Transparent material to back side. Thanks for sharing that tidbit. That is good to know. I will have to go look at that.
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    Caterpillar TH83

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    Thank you. I appreciate your input. Determines me the more. Could someone move this to WIP? Id appreciate it. Ill begin there from now on..thx
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    Anamorphosis: I need help!

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    Well... Blender is giving me the most flexible approach. I set the camera and then paint the texture. Any solution involving geometry projection would make editing (change of position, change of texture...) painful. I considered buying Blendup (a Sketchup to Blender transfer add-on) to import my Sketchup cameras and geometry to Blender, paint in Blender and back to Sketchup. Eventually, I chose to do everything in Blender (model, texture and render). I will let you know how it turned up! Thanks a lot for your help, gentlemen!
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    Incorporating new styles into SU '16

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    @bobrsta said: Thanks, Dave, I'll look around. Sorry I didn't find you at Basecamp. I will be looking forward to the next one! Bob There were so many people. I know I missed a lot of folks, including you. I'm looking forward to the next one, too.
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    SketchUp &amp; LayOut for Architecture

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    @watkins said: Dear Nick, I am not an architect and so this might be a dumb question, but is your book centred on American standards or would a UK/European architect find this book useful too. If essentially written for the American market, do you plan to publish a companion book that would meet the needs of UK/European architects with respect to standards, symbols etc. People are so busy these days that they want to hit the floor running when trying something new. Kind regards, Bob Certainly. The book is more about the process. Yes it is in American standards, but that really isn't discussed at length. What is discussed is the simple process of model configuration, layout setup and overall concept of producing full CD's with only Sketchup and Layout. The book includes a full sample project in both SU and LO as well as, all the templates I use in both SU and LO.
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    SketchUp in your browser

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    Well I played with it a while on my son's Chomebook and I must say it was pretty smooth. I built a small house exterior and noticed no slow down at all. I will do a bit more playing with it but so far it seems to be a great addition.
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    Is there a way to animate 3d text per changing date/time?

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    This would be really useful as I have to show studies to clients and a date clock running in the animation would be great
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    Can anyone find my missing part?

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    Thanks whiterabbit I had someone rebuild the part for me in AutoCAD will always remain a mystery
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    3D Base Camp 2016

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    Hey guys, sure was fun putting faces to names! And Pete, I looked high and low for you all conference so I could throw a couple cocktails down your throat; sorry that our paths never crossed... An excellent event, for sure, and was quite happy that I went.
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    BIM Model Help

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    Nope nothing?
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    Coloring components

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    @bryan k said: I'm not sure how to frame this question. I have colored individual faces in my component and would like to know if there is a way to undo this. It has created a problem when I try to color the entire component when selected as a group. In other words, when I select the component and try to apply an overall color or material, it will only color some faces and what seems to me, not the individual faces I colored when I was in edit mode. Thanks. Something like this? [image: pttD_RemoveFaceColors.gif] Remove Face Colors.rb
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    White screen in extension store

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    @box said: Make sure internet explorer is up to date, has a clean cache and isn't too restricted security wise. Thanks for the tip! It worked. I am using Internet explorer 11. I reset my settings to defaults for privacy and security. Now my extension store is working. I can see the lists, etc. However, this version of store works slow. That is the search and the opening of pages is slower than the previous versions. It seems as if I am using this store on a very slow internet connection which is not the case. Moreover, I have not changed anything as far as interference with my internet is concerned, i.e. my antivirus brand, firewall settings, etc. [image: z7d9_explo.png]

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