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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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    Finding the center of circles

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    @jim4366 said: Very good, thank you so much. I run into this exact situation all the time converting imported .stl files. Circles usually come in broken with hundreds of segments. Now hoping it's not too much to ask, but would it be possible that, having the center point, could those segments that made up the circle be deleted and replaced with a real sketchup circle? In one swoop? Just a standard 24 segment circle would be fine. A circle un-exploder? Modified code m=Sketchup.active_model;e=m.entities;s=m.selection;s.grep(Sketchup;;Face).each{|f|p=f.bounds.center;e.add_cpoint(p);n=f.normal;r=p.distance(f.vertices[0].position);e.erase_entities(f.edges);e.add_circle(p,n,r)} Or,copy attached plugin to Plugins folder. You will need to supply your own icons for the toolbar created. Remake Circle.rb
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    Align to axes flips to view from below

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    @ggunn said: ...... I go to tools > axes and align the red axis with the roof edge. Then I right click on an axis outside the geolocation image and select Align View. It flips the whole model upside down and looks at it from the bottom......... If you redraw the axes you not only need to redirect the red axis, you also need to tell SketchUp where green needs to go. You skipped doing so and now blue points down. When you right click on an axis in empty space and select 'Align View' green wiil always be pointing up on your screen. red to the right and blue towards you (perpendicular to the screen and out). This means that you look at your model from underneath. Pay more attention when redrawing the axes to not only draw red but also green.
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    Exporting as a 2D graphic

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    "do you export pdf or eps from SU on your mac?" Like I wrote, I was refering to Illustrator files. If there´s was any difference with other software I don´t know. Skylabridge wrote; "I have a sketchup file of a fairly complicated building that I would like to export as a 2D graphic to work on in Adobe Illustrator. I need to get vector line quality results". Both .eps and .pdf will open as vector (=vector quality) in Illustrator.
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    Can you apply double click function to MOVE tool?

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    awesome fredo! thanks!
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    Help! - Curve Stitcher

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    I often try to use Extrude Edges by Vector before other tools. This should have been a standard SU tool. It's push-pull for edges.
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    I need a new mouse

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    Another CadMouse user here. This mouse is quite different. Definitely large but that suits my hand size. Definitely heavy which funnily enough I have grown to really like. When I use a different mouse now, they all fell cheap and flimsy. The middle mouse button is great but I mostly use in in a web browser where the middle mouse brings up a link in a new tab. This is great. This mouse comes with a cord, not sure why they did this. The only real downside is the cost. I guess this illustrates my current motto - Cry once, be happy thereafter.
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    Face-me Components Rotating Unexpectedly

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    @aureus said: @mac1 said: Making assumptions is a basic voliation of general approaches to trouble shooting. Cheap philosophy is of no help here. It won't make any serious contribution to this thread. Trouble shooting to help NSA and DOD that was a theme always in our minds and you see that same from folks from the FAA during accident investigations. I do not think they think it is cheap approach and we all have a tendency to fall in that trap that can lead one astray. So it is best to not make statements like made here in.
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    Weird Issue - Multiple Axis Icons

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    Wow I feel dumb. Thanks Dave R.
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    Hierarchy in Sketchup

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    Please clarify what you mean: a hierarchy of what? One possible answer is to nest Groups or Components inside each other (which creates a "contained in" or "part of" hierarchy). Is that what you mean?
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    How to select without selecting the back??

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    that'd be a good addition
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    Selecting all components within a component

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    @numerobis said: @larv said: Let´s say I would like to change the colour of everything inside this component of components without having to manually go into each individual one and make the change. Global Material Changer http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=96863#p96863 Oh man... I HAVE that plugin, been using it alot, but I never noticed the "ANY" (=all) selection. So thanks alot! perfect
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    Duh... update ?

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    GEE couldnt' they make it more obvious? (Thanks)
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    Pivot and rotational points

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    I posted a rotational rig component here some time back. http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=58124%26amp;p=529167#p529167
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    Easy way to create faces on complex objects?

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    Answered my own question. Used the Weld extension to join all the lines into one.
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    Basecamp 2016 has been announced!

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    John, That's an idea, we can meet in Denver, rent a car and do a pub to pub trip all the way to Steamboat, get there when we get there if you know what i mean.
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    Help! Need send line to face or Divide face array

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    [image: a3Zt_divide.PNG]Ok, so for those who need to do this in the future, my best solution is as such. Install two extension. 1 = 1001 points 2 = CLF Vertical Line tool Use 1001 points to divide edge by a given length. It will place a construction point at those division. Then, use CLF line tool and define line height and pick the construction points as you go around. This is the fastest I could do it. 1 floor took about 5 minutes. Not bad.
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    Making multiple, differently sized picture frames for exhibi

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    @driven said: or you can easily modify the DynamicArtFrame Dynamic Component that's in 3d Warehouse... [attachment=0:q0xet8n3]<!-- ia0 -->dynamic_art_frame.gif<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:q0xet8n3] I just added the dims to this one... john That's pretty cool! I wish my company would spring for pro so I could make a frame we'd actually use! ff
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    Styles Thumbnails

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    Hi Dave, They were never there? I just added mine as favorites from my D:drive. from my older version of Sketchup. Even if I copy that folder to the User/AppData...folder it still does the same. Glyn
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    Rest of Model Hiding on Component Double Click

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    Yep, I use inferencing a lot. Do not use the locking mechanism other than moving though. Will practice it more though. I appreciate your information though. I promise I will use it more often.
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    How do I control the axis using the arrow keys?

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    For some move along something don't miss Move Along by Fredo6! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qqGC5hPugU

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