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  • The ideal place for beginners to get help using SketchUp
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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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  • C

    I cant find a way to import .asc format lidar data

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    three 3d converters you may not have tried are meshlabserver: similar options to Meshlab from a scrpt i.e. from ruby... import:PLY, STL, OFF, OBJ, 3DS, COLLADA, PTX, V3D, PTS, APTS, XYZ, GTS, TRI, ASC, X3D, X3DV, VRML, ALN export:PLY, STL, OFF, OBJ, 3DS, COLLADA, VRML, DXF, GTS, U3D, IDTF, X3D Point Clouds support. meshconverter: Supported input filetpyes: dxf obj off ply stl 3ds wrl (VRML 2.0 only) Supported output filetypes: dxf js obj off ply stl wrl (VRML 1.0 and 2.0) assimp: Supported input filetpyes: Collada ( .dae ) Blender 3D ( .blend ) 3ds Max 3DS ( .3ds ) 3ds Max ASE ( .ase ) Wavefront Object ( .obj ) Industry Foundation Classes (IFC/Step) ( .ifc ) XGL ( .xgl,.zgl ) Stanford Polygon Library ( .ply ) *AutoCAD DXF ( .dxf ) LightWave ( .lwo ) LightWave Scene ( .lws ) Modo ( .lxo ) Stereolithography ( .stl ) DirectX X ( .x ) AC3D ( .ac ) Milkshape 3D ( .ms3d ) TrueSpace ( .cob,.scn ) Supported output filetypes: Collada ( .dae ) Wavefront Object ( .obj ) Stereolithography ( .stl ) Stanford Polygon Library ( .ply ) there are others out there... john
  • J

    Problem Adding Color/Texture to imported objects

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    I think the best way would be to double click the component several times until you have selected the faces you want to paint. With this you have been able to edit the component. That is the context you want to apply the new material, applying it to the faces inside the component instead painting the component. The difference is that when you paint a component, only the faces that inside the component AND have no material assigned, receive the new material. All faces inside the component that have a material directly assigned, will ignore the component's material as box described.
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    How to cut solid with Curved Surface?

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    Thanks @ Box and @Dave R. A lot of thanks to "Box" for adding the animation to teach me.
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    Is it possible to lock an object against a surface?

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    Dave RD
    Ah, I see. I guess my lack of sleep has caught up with me.
  • TedVitale_CGT

    3D Warehouse differs between web and in Sketchup

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    I just gave it a test by searching "car" and the results seemed to match in both the web version and the comp browser version.
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    Load UVs from Obj

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    thank you
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    Import cameras from 3DS file ?

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    Jim, Is the plugin you mentioned for importing cameras with a 3ds file available for download? Thank you
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    How do I remove unwanted lines in hidden lines mode?

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    The lines dont show in shaded mode because I unmarked lines in view mode. "Anyway I think the last picture is just an "optical" artifact. The profile edges on a curved shape should not be affected" When I exported the hidden line model to Illustrator the lines were cut just like in the screendump. "if you intersected faces as you said, you should see the edge where the top of the knob intersects the shaft all around" Yes, I did that and the top line showed, like intended.
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    REAL circles in Sketchup

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    Thank you solo. With 360 segments, my circles look, well, like circles.
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    Add vertices

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    BoxB
    As already mentioned. http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15%26amp;t=63032%26amp;p=577207#p577207
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    Update model half

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    BoxB
    I don't quite follow your question either, but, you can right click on a line and select divide.
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    Model size limits

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    When I say frustrated its just that everything goes so slow. I have always wondered what it is like to control a mars rover with control delay. I could not believe selecting a texture, and hitting the delete button does not work at all any more. I have to right click and "erase" and wait about 7 seconds for it to go. Moving a texture or even something small is almost impossible. So frustration was expected and experienced. Loading the model into the renderer (8.2 million faces)takes about 6 minutes so about 12 minutes from hitting the render button to getting the first frame render. Strangely though the renders only take about 5 minutes to cycle to a good standard. I followed as much of the advice I was kindly given from this forum, and the computer I use is of a high spec so I think this is about the limit of shetchup. So basically it is just a very big model. It did test my patients though.
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    Save selected components - but NOT nested components

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    Thanks driven, will give it a try but I think this still means saving each assembly one by one. I'd like to find a way to save multiple components at a time. Will try tomorrow. Cheers Sam
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    Windows 8 and skp thumbnails

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    @driven said: are Preview Pane and Thumbnails turned on in the Windows Explorer? john Sorry, been very busy. No, I did not have Preview Pane turned on, but I never do. Turning it on made no difference. And, yes, thumbnails were turned on. Finally resorted to the old standby, Mystic Thumbs. Price has gone up a bit since I used it last, but it does the job. I've decided to keep Win 8. It's kinda interesting, something different. I am going to replace the SSD and HD with better ones though. Overall, this new laptop is amazing. It was touted as a desktop replacement, and I believe it. Kinda silly for me though, I only use it when I go out for coffee.
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    Your Keyboard / mouse / etc setup - ideas, tips, post 'em

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    sounds good... K120 Logitech Keyboard - Space Mouse Pro - Saitek-Cyborg Rat 7 Mouse And I just ordered 3 extra 10-Key pads for customizing via this Instructable. I'll make them into SketchUp quick command shortcuts and maybe sell the other two once done.
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    Drifting SpaceNavigator

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    KrisidiousK
    calibrate it with game controller in device manager. probably has dust or object in the groove.
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    Best wireless multi-button configurable mouse

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    @khai said: for my vote, it's the Logitech Performance MX comfy and configurable. I won't use anything else.. (had the MX revolution until it's battery pack died.. when my Perfomance dies, I'll goto the MX Master....) I had the revolution myself but didn't like the performance. It was somehow the same, but everything was slightly different wich made me feel awkward. The m705 is even better than the revolution. No battery recharge, reactive, all buttons configurable, cheaper, very easy to travel with yet large enough for desktop and confortable. It might not be the case for people with bigger hands than mine... for me it's perfect.
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    Extracting 2nd level components to 1st level

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    @aris said: No, the point is that you want to keep the initial components interlinked so as to keep working on them.What I want is to unlink the "children-components" from their perspective "parent components while keeping them in place If it's about one parent component with a child component, 'Cut' and 'Pasted in Place' or the 'Outliner' would suffice. But to get the child out of all parent instances and keep them all in place you also need the 'Component' browser and its option to replace a selection of components by another component. Copy the parent =(A with child C) to the side. Make it unique =(B with child C) > Get C out of parent B's environment > Componentize (B) + (C) into component D =((B)+(C)) Select all instances (A with child C) and via the 'Component' browser replace the selected components (A with child C) by component (D) > then explode (D) to get all instances (A) with all the respective instances (C) in place. It's quite fast, even with hundreds of instances (A with child C)
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    How to make a 2:1 slope on a topographic drawing?

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    @krisidious said: if you want to spend the best $25 of your life you can buy Vertex Tools. +1
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    Export list of plugins?

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    Dave RD
    Just install the SCF Plugin Store on your other computer, log in and give it a few moments to connect. Then click on the gear and go to Bundles. Select the bundle you want to install and install it. Check the EW, too if you've gotten any extensions from there.

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