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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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    Applying aerial to topo

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    usually fredo's topo shaper + trhu paint (quad mapping metod) lead to better results. i strongly suggest to give it a try..
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    Drawing or Erasing Lines, Are Just Slow and Lagging

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    Thanks jeff for your efforts. I know there is lots of layers, and also I tried moving everything to a Layer0 which is sketchup default layer I believe but nothing changed in that model that you tried. Well I realize something I'm not sure about it but, SU automatically smooths some edges I think? I mean each Height Level (contours) was COMPONENT when I imported from autocad anyway, yesterday I exploded them to make it GROUP to get rid of components, and to make it just single geometry. Maybe that causes such behaviour like this.. Now I think, SU changes or soften some edges in every "make component/explode" situation in bigger geometries, models. [image: ss4.png] This is the model that Im talking about. I didnt tried on this before, shame for me If you still interesting you may check this model with unexploded height contours components. Looks like problem solved spontaneously for me . fyi, this 2nd model that I upload have much more edges than other. Thanks for your time.
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    Zoom Selection shortcut? - organizing outliner

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    Maybe if you back up the question I have is about how to best organize my model. I'm not really yet fluent with outliner and layers and the best way to show varying model options to clients. I'm modelling my house and playing with new walls. I'll look up some youtubes on it.
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    Where did default hotkeys go in 2015?

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    Thanks for confirming they didn't move to the Pro version or something silly like that. Reinstalled as admin this time. Now they're back. Thanks!
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    Create faces from edges?

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    cottyC
    Another one would be TIGs Add Faces. [image: I1Tn_addfaces.jpg]
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    Advanced Camera tools- aspect ratio-printing

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    @zook247 said: Ah, the amazing Ms. Eneroth III comes to my rescue yet again! Only problem is I can't seem to save the scene with these aspect ratios which would be a nice enhancement if it can even be done. to do that, one approach would be to keep the window size how it is, use the camera tools to set up your scenes, export 2D files of your scenes at desired aspect ratio, then print that file instead of printing directly from sketchup. i.e. : [image: mxg5_act1.jpg] [image: 0zTf_act2.jpg] [image: gALp_act3.jpg]
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    A new BuildEdge is coming, and I want to know what YOU think

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    Hi all, Thanks for taking the survey! As you know, we really strive to make a product that you guys want to use (as much as that is possible, anyway), you guys spending the time to answer questions like this is what makes that possible! Thanks, again! Aaron
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    Parametric hole making

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    Tricky steps of cones! But some efforts for the same result than shown on my previous video! (and you can't modify the result of the holes by editing a component! ...Try the SuForyou plugins above! Very powerful and versatile! [image: suforyou.jpg] Some fractal forms [image: simili.jpg] [image: simili1.jpg] and others concepts [image: suforyou2.jpg] [image: suforyou3.jpg] Very pleasant plugins! Zaha recommends SuForyou!
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    Shapes, torus, dome, etc. Not for 2015?

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    @jim said: @ntxdave said: Again, my biggest complaint (if you want to call it that) is that you cannot specify where you want the shape drawn but as I said before, since it is placed in your model as a group it is easy to move. It would not be difficult to change the plugin so that the generated shape automatically attaches to the cursor for placement. The shapes would just need to be created as Components instead of Groups. Maybe make a feature request in the plugin thread or on github. JWM does not think he can do it (I posted in the thread you suggested). I would like the su_ version to be modified. I do not need the extra two features in jwm's version. The "native" one that works in 2015 would be fine for me...........
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    Delete none-bounding edges

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    @lersince1991 said: I need the outer bounding edges rather than the inner. I think everyone understands you want the bounding edges. Are they on the same plane? If so, retracing any edge will create the face which will then allow for the identification of the edges that form the boundary. If you can share a sample model, it will help us help you.
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    Lines wont create a face, suggestions needed

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    Let me see if it is still here... Yes it is. You should still consider doing it yourself, otherwise the next time you will have to go trough the same scenario. facade 3-3 ASD.skp Edit Added 2013 version facade 3-3 ASD.skp facade 3-3 ASD.skp
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    Import Short Cuts into MAC

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    @driven said: and what about going the other direction... i.e good to bad, oops mac to windows... I'll leave that exercise to one of the fallen...
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    Can we Export Camera Position of a Scene?

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    UPDATE: I figured out how to get Sketchup cameras in Fusion. In the 3D scene import options of Fusion, the title starts with FBX so naturally I thought that format was a necessity. Turns out I could use a 3ds, obj, dae, etc. through the same import options so I exported a 3ds from SU and it worked. Just reporting this in case anyone is also interested.
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    Sketchup ur Space & Sketchup 4 Architect stolen content

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    @unknownuser said: ...deleted post... That is not Matt, but unscrupulous people trying to make a buck from his affiliate deal. I can confirm that Matt is totally legit and would never act like these buffoons.
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    2D Image Export Resolution Limits

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    I did a quick test. Unfortunately, it seems to me the image quality is pretty bad in exporting at high resolution. Here's a small crop of a larger render. I exported the full image at 5000px (both originals are PNG, saved as jpg in another program for upload here.) It appears any time SU has to compress or enlarge the image, the image quality suffers. You might have better luck using a rendering engine, most can handle rendering large textures with much better results. [image: EYh6_grace-interior_v6b-Scene6.jpg] [image: fYDe_grace_st-from-png.jpg]
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    Multiple "Create Group From Slice" with Multiple Sections

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    There are several topo plugins, none of which I have used, Toposhaper for one. But off the top of my head I would say have you tried Tig's Slicer. It will create multiple slices and even lay them out flat as individual contours.
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    Volume with two different faces

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    Thanks DAve, Yes, certainly, I will with pleasure, but now I have a specific project and the handling of Sketchup is not easy Still so many questions and so little time ...!
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    Dividers when making a custom toolbar?

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    Thank you David, I accept what you say. I will try single columns. The dividers can be a waste of valuable space but when used with 2 columns wide they can be useful for grouping commands IMO. Kind regards, Andrew
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    Graphic parts list for modern house

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    You can create your own reports by editing the example code found here http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/developer/docs/tutorial_attrreporting I mentioned it before [anchor= goto=http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=50820#p460251:2d0zzw5x]here[/anchor:2d0zzw5x] john
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    Better eps exports?

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    Have you tried pdf? Not using illustrator but assumed it might explode pdfs.

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