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    @dkuucharzak said in Username change: @Rich-O-Brien, I misspelled my intended username. Could you help me change it? I can if the one you need is available. Send a mail to support@sketchucation.com and we sort it out

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    Hey guys I am desperate for very high resolution/quality satellite maps, I use Placemaker and I also use Nearmap but the resolution is not that great, I have tried using AI to upscale but that too does not really solve my issues. Is there another solution?

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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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    Interior view being truncated in "edit component" mode

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    Dave RD
    Where is the component's origin relative to the geometry?
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    Orbit tool not working with mouse windows 8.1

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    FrederikF
    Have you tried to see if the mouse is supported...? I can only think of a visit to the manufacture website to see if they have a compatible driver/software...?
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    Layers protect from items in '0 layer'?

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    T
    to be clear the rules I have always used but the neat PDF I got from http://www.srww.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Six%20Rules%20for%20Modeling%20in%20SketchUp.pdf
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    Locking groups and components

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    P
    you are correct. why add the complexity of a specialized plugin that can take years to work the bugs out of. it all comes down to being super focused and diligent whenever you edit anything on a complex model. maybe also 'saving a copy as' at the end of each session so you can step back in time to see when the problem was created and re-build from there.
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    Glue to Option_Issue

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    BrunoNitzkeB
    Hi TIG! Thanks for reply. I followed your suggestion and when I saved the component directly from the Components Browser (save as) it worked just fine! Also thanks for the tips about the instances context.
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    How to import Colour Swatches

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    Dave RD
    What do you mean by a colour swatch? Do you just want a flat colour or are you referring to a texture?
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    Architectural Workflow

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    pbacotP
    I think that's good for 8 hours. You could get further as you develop your method. It does take time to do all that accurately. I find the elevations are limited help in projection, but for a house with such ornamentation I can see the benefit. I have to say that I do not use the interiors as much and I would tend to be doing more on the exterior before working on the interiors (often just model certain rooms). My methods differ some. I often work with an exterior skin and add interiors separately.I tend to make my window and other exterior components and place them based on the floor plan. I extrude profiles for a lot of the elevations work and build the roof using a combination of Instant roof and my own calculations or layout. So in that approach I have left the elevations behind before long. I've been doing some projects where I still use CAD plans but never draw a CAD elevation.The elevations come from the model. That's a beautiful elevation and this is going to be a great house model. Good Luck. Pete! What is this?
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    Modeling from dwg files

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    pbacotP
    I too avoid using the import lines (except things like contours). Too many times messes up the drawing. Some sort of minuscule accuracy disconnect, although both import and new edges are supposed to be on axis. Sometimes works... Fredo has a new plugin to help cleanup. Search plugins store.
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    Shattered faces that won't disappear

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    cottyC
    You should really try to avoid the problems and not to repair them. Sooner or later they will catch up with you...
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    Bugs ruined my model

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    L
    Thanks everyone. Since Dave originally said he did not see anything wrong with the sample model then I assumed that my Sketchup 7 is also if not entirely to blame, so I removed the skp file. I eventually isolated the places that were generating problems and remade most of the model from scratch.
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    Cylinders intersecting at a corner

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    T
    Thanks for the tips. I will give them both a try. Tim
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    Enter value to resize model. HELP!

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    BoxB
    If you just want to create guides, don't touch ctrl. When you select the tape tool it has a small dotted line and a + sign as part of the cursor,--+, this means it will create a guide line. If you hit CTRL this goes away and it can be used to resize. CTRL toggles between the two states.
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    Sketchup Sections

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    cottyC
    Same here, model attached... [image: ck1F_moresections.jpg] moresections.skp
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    Sketchup bug splats and reopening crashed files

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    W
    Cheers Jeff, I know about the checkbox in preferences and checked it a long time ago. However sketch up is the only application that still exhibits this behaviour. Its like its immune from it. Any other ideas?
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    The Benefits of Purging

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    ToboboT
    @rv1974 said: Toby, can you purge skp file 'through him who gives you strength' without Purge utility? Well miracles can happen.
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    Making a component follow lines

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    KrisidiousK
    this http://www.smustard.com/script/PathCopy and this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z81CNzCE4V0
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    Recommend me a laptop

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    holmes1977H
    @cjryan said: I've had great results with my ASUS Republic of Gamers G750JH-DB71 17.3" Notebook , it's heavy, and the power block is the size of a brick. But it rocks SU. I'm not that familiar with "Lumion", but I also use it for renders, and I'm a heavy PhotoShop user. It handles everything I throw at it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/983611-REG/asus_g750jh_db71_i7_4700hq_24gb_1tb_128ssd_x2_windows_8_64_17_3.html For what it's worth... Chris This laptop is def on my wish list, Ive had the G74sx for the last 2 years and its done a great job.
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    Intersect with model issue

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    Dave RD
    Could you isolate the wall with the rectangle and post it as a SketchUp file so we can see exactly what's going on?
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    Sketchup 8 LAG - window maxmise/minimise

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    Thank You for your help. Registry entries seem to be a problem. Generally things work nearly perfectly now. Nearly, because after cleaning up registry some toolbars refuse to work. I will install non-working plugins once again. But performance boost is undeniable. Thanks again.
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    Copy with even spacing/max spacing?

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    jeff hammondJ
    there's also a Align&Distribute plugin which will help you do this (get even spacing in between objects) if different size components are being used.. it's probably a bit overboard for your current scenario as i understand it. http://sdmitch.blogspot.fr video: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bw8zdmaKDWIfdGJYbVBabEcxdlE/edit

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