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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!
  • Perplexing group editing message

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    using pro version 2015. i just updated the profile.
  • Trouble with drawing a helix on part of a torus?

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    The Jeff sombrero! Some variation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNf90Q87Gks
  • 64 bit pro

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    You certainly get the benefit of higher binned componnents, but the downside is they tend to be a generation behind. I've seen people try to hack the older gamer hardware with the workstation drivers to get the same results(for less money). The proven stability of the components combined with drivers geared for the openGL task and better support are what you pay for. Gamers get irritated about these types of cards because they are not gamer freindly, but I don't game so I don't care.
  • Im looking for Simple Bridge / Loft Tool

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    @hirokamatsuiko2015 said: im using curviloft right now for bridging but im looking for quick bridge ( no command bar / prompt ) similar to this GIF image it will bridge instant with if only have same amount of vertices / edge hmm.. idk.. i thnk curviloft is your best bet for this.. you can window select all those at once and loft it.. set it to straight (junction by connected lines) with segments set to 1 for the results your showing in the gif. http://youtu.be/PiGfKVDkqAo
  • Thumbnail preview SketchUp 2013 for mac?

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    Good work, John. This really help.
  • [Banned]

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    @rich o brien said: The media lie? No, only one does. (they take turns). Then the rest can just copy the sh*t! .
  • PNG Transparency with Styles

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  • Need Help With Components

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    Yes you can! But all your appartments must be "components" themselve! See Component Comparison Components by Thomthom After I don't know what the plugin accepts as complexity component ? Maybe this can help you for make components first ? By TIG Select something Copy all this "one line" inside the ruby console! Press Enter m=Sketchup.active_model; m.start_operation("Faces>Compos"); n=m.active_entities;m.selection.to_a.each{|e|(g=n.add_group(e.all_connected); g.to_component.definition.name="FaceSet#1")if e.valid? and e.parent==n.parent and e.class==Sketchup;;Face}; m.commit_operation [image: index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1622.0;attach=15209;image]
  • Hidden edges still visible in parallel projection.

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    It's difficult to tell from that image but it looks to me as if you have internal faces. Delete or hide those as well and the lines on the surface would really be hidden. In the front I'm getting what I think you're showing. The one in the back has had the internal faces deleted. [image: cyU7_Lines.png]
  • Yosemite? Atos? SketchUp? Aaaargh!

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    big tip... don't load two renders at the same time, and I will go further to say don't load them unless your rendering... why? they use observers which really effect performance on a mac... some are slightly better than others, but they all create additional computation that when added to 'Autosaves' and "Outliner' updates crash SU... be brutal, only turn them on when YOU want not when they want... john
  • Easy Question

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    Thanks TIG. Your explanations are very knowledgeable ... but they're being read by this guy who isn't.
  • Procedure for complex spheres, geodesics etc.

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    @unknownuser said: However, I found this link on warehouse profile. Is this same link which one should visit to learn about these complex structures? Yes, and if you haven't yet try searching "taff" and you will see a lot of dialogue with the author.....cheers!
  • OS X Thumbnails for SketchUp files

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    @driven said: I'm not sure GC still works with skps, it stopped for a while at least, so I wrote a plugin... I'll PM you this 'beta' plugin that lets you add icons to your skps that Finder/QuickLook can see, if you want? [attachment=0:a5t9bzkz]<!-- ia0 -->2014-11-04 07.55.41 pm.png<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:a5t9bzkz] I use it to add an icon from the 'File Menu' or a tool button any time I want, i.e. not auto on close. It does do batches as well, but I need to do a little more on that before I release it to public... I've had no horror stories from the dozen or more users who are 'testing' it. john Hello John, I too would be very grateful to get a copy of your OSX thumbnail/icon plugin please. Luds
  • Rotate Section plane like in RichSection video?

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    Ok. It looked in the video like the section rotations were real time. I did not get that they were scene transitions. thanks.
  • What determines the component library in browser when openin

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    Thanks!
  • 3d warehouse

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    Re: SketchUp Warehouse Postby Aerilius » Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:04 am Hi, have a look at this: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/sketchup/thread?tid=74deeae241b00f82%26amp;hl=en In general, the purpose of 3d warehouse is sharing and the ToS imply that what you want to do is allowed. For a detailed and correct interpretation of the Terms of Service, you would need an attorney. Best is always to ask each modeler to be sure if he is ok with redistribution (you can contact the owner by clicking on the model page on the envelope icon next to the author's name). 0 Aerilius PluginStore Author PluginStore Author
  • External component names

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    OK. I updated my profile. I'm using SU Make 2015.
  • What is there to know about 3D Polylines?

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    ThomThom wrote in "forum.sketchup.com":"......but the API doesn't provide any control over them. @tyler_miller - got the history behind this oddball of an entity?" Is there any news yet? Some related questions that may expand the use of these 3D Polylines: Can edges be converted into (i.e replaced by) components containing one single edge per component. One "single edge" component with scaled versions replacing all the edges in a selection. Next step would be to replace this component (and all its scaled instances by a "single segment" 3D Polyline component, scaled likewise per edge component. This component with standard length, say 1m is already an "In Model" component. This would allow replacing a wireframe by a 3D Polyline version that doesn't interfere with the inferencing engine and serves as a visual reference. Some examples: -1) visual marks in a model, easy to spot (whether accompanied by a guide point or not) each with its own color, even with edges colored all the same. -2) visual referens of axes in a different color (for color blind people) -3) symbols that are visible in the model but don't interfere with what you are modeling (no snap to) (Mike Lucey at SketchUcation once mentioned working on symbols, using edges and faces. But the cursor keeps snapping to real geometry). example: 2D vegetation. -4) accurately dimensioned (scalable) visible circle or curve, not interfering the inferencing engine. -5) though limited, two styled in the model, say straight 3D polylines plus a sketchy style. -6) maybe some other options. If replacing edges for "single segmented" 3D Polylines through plugins as mentioned above isn't possible, -1) trough -5) is still possible but very laborious, some more than others. edited: -6) completely transparent hatches opposed to faces textured with hatches. -7) (3D)text, visible though not in the way when modeling.
  • Bend modifier

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    Thanks a lot! It works!
  • Quick way to migrate everything to a new SU version?

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    Yes, Bundles is an excellent feature.

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