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  • The ideal place for beginners to get help using SketchUp

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    For readers finding this older Mac-thumbnail question today: I have made a free extension to restore model-image Finder icons in current SketchUp versions, Mac SKP Icon Repair & Keeper 0.1.5. I am its author. You can repair a whole library through Extensions > Repair a folder of SketchUp Finder icons… . Normal subfolders are included, without opening each model. It uses previews already embedded in the .skp files, changes icon metadata without rewriting models, and skips files without previews. It also restores the current model’s icon after ordinary saves. The installer is in SketchUcation PluginStore as Mac SKP Icon Repair. Source, instructions and direct download are in SamTSham’s sketchup-icon-repair repository on GitHub. My announcement in Extensions & Applications Discussions links to both. Testing covers Apple silicon with SketchUp 2021–2026; this is not a compatibility claim for the older systems discussed here. Intel hardware testing is unconfirmed. Folder repair needs Python 3 at /usr/bin/python3. It restores Finder icons, not the Quick Look service or the other interface features discussed above.

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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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    @myztery need hinge and finish side concept curve hinge layout.skp
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  • ntxdaveN

    Free Components and Models Access

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    I found the universal importer on this site very useful and allows the use of fbx files so additional resources there. I find the facet reducxtion aspect a little hit and miss but otherwise if works well. https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=71951&p=689880&hilit=universal+importer#p689880 When looking for resources, the sites I have on speed dial to coin a phrase are:- https://3dsky.org/ https://cgmood.com/ These sites allow three models per diem but during holidays will allow a lot more. Depending on the depositer, the usual caveat of standar applies so cleaning up and dimensioning can be a chore.
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    XYZ BOX

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    You don't need any special extensions or plugins to do this. Just enter the coordinates in the Measurements window. For relative coordinates use the form <x,y,z> and for absolute coordinates use the form [x,y,z]. I used relative coordinates in this example. And then the Text tool will show the coordinates when the leader is anchored to a point in the model. [image: BdAL_relative.gif]
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    Using My SU Licence access remote use

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    Thanks Rich will try that.
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    Fredo Scale + Flip option

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    Dave RD
    What version of SketchUp are you using? Your profile says 2020 Free/Make but there is no such version. If you are using SketchUp 2023, Flip Along was removed from the Context menu. It was replaced with a single Flip command.The toolbar button looks like this. [image: jsZg_tb_flip_4800x4800.png] You can still set keyboard shortcuts for Flip Along but they won't be found in a menu.
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    Terrain, paths and Artisan

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    this is completely wrong way of building terrains with roads
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    Rendering software

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    @pilou said: @ Liam I don't use the path tracing...in fact even not to try it because i don't need it...all is yet existing before is largely enough for me! ie7 gtx 950 8 Gig ... Ah, understood, I missread you prior reply, my bad. In that case I am in agreement that TM coud be a good option for a new to rendering person because of the easy to learn UI and zero cost
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    Find SU Serial number

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    Dave RD
    The serial number was part of the old Classic license system. SketchUp 2023 is only available by subscription. You won't get a serial number. The e-mail address and password assigned to the subscription is used to sign in.
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    Hints for hidden words

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  • ntxdaveN

    Problem creating terrain with the sandbox tool

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    @Box gave me a good response on the SketchUp forum.
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    Cnc

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    At work we've used a Shark HD5 for about 8 years. It's still going but we just recently bought a new Shark HD520. Yes, it's more than your budget but they are great machines. They have an HD500 for under $3K that has a 13x25x7 travel. Also comes with a copy of Vcarve Desktop software. Might be worth a look. Good luck
  • soloS

    High quality satellite images needed

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    Ah.... So no imagery with Add Location? If you're contacting Marin County for imagery you might ask about contour in some CAD format you can import.
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    Moving doesn't snap to axes

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    This fixed it for me, this has been an intermittent headache forever.
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    Drive an object

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    I believe that you can also use some Dynamic components!
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    Selecting discreet connected lines segment, without faces

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    Hi Dave, Was dragged into other territoties and had to get off this project for a bit. Thanks for your response. Responding to your question, "So you want to select only the edges in the model or at least within a selected region? You could select all of the geometry including the faces"? : Ideally what I was looking to do was select (in the example image) only the line [and all its connected segments] between the hand-drawn blue endpoints/arrows. I probably should have colored that entire length. This section of line (essentially 4 connected arcs in this case) is co-planar with all the other visible elements. So I don't believe its not categorized a true "edge"; its a kind of "island edge" submerged within the larger face. The select/deselect method is one that I often use (or version of that toggling between face/wireframe visibility) - but in this case the trick is selecting just that area without selecting other edges (which would also then remain selected). If I were to do that a be left with multiple, connected edges, I'd either still need to manually, individually deselect segments (if the curves were 'broken'), or arcs (if they were true welded arcs). For some reason, 2x-clicking to remove the unneeded lines/edges as entire connected lines was not working - and 3x-clicking was reselecting the faces. Thx
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    Revit to SKP conversion

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    You could also use the trial of Revit and export obj, fbx or ifc from there.
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    Best workflow to create wave / ribbon table

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    @box said: I was quite grumpy earlier. Here is a very quick example of how a shape can be bent using Radial Bending. [image: 4rPtyCX.gif] That's wonderful! I had FredoScale installed a year ago when I bought the Fredo6 Collection bundle. However, I haven't used this plugin a lot, and because of you, now I know that there are more possibilities with this plugin. THANK YOUUUU!!!
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    Presentation

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    Dave RD
    @mill3rluke said: iv have now learned to keep the models small so i have no problem with using the model myself. That's good. @mill3rluke said: When im on teams the other end say the model just freezes and then catches up its just very slow. but its not slow my end? I think that's going to be your connection or Teams, not SketchUp. Are you initiating the meeting? I used to run into sluggishness with GoToMeeting if I initiate the meeting but make someone else the presenter so they can share their screen. @mill3rluke said: Very annoying as i can bring alot of people together over teams and the models help all with my projects with decision making etc. Understood. You might look at some other option for screensharing.
  • Rich O BrienR

    Animated Grass in SketchUp

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    @ntxdave said: Very interesting. I looked at their web site. Can you tell me what QueryTool is? It's a tool that places lights and sets shader properties for materials in your model. In this case, you Alt Left click on a face with a material applied and tell LightUp to generate grass at render time.
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    Contact help center

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    Restore a file that was closed by mistake without saving it?

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