@mgfranz said: I currently run SU Pro 8, I wanted to trial run SU 2013, my OS is Win 7 64. By default my .skp files are all associated with SU 2013, but I want to change the default program to SU 8 however no matter what I try to do they always open with 2013. I have done the Open>Default Program route, I have gone through the registry and changed the default path to C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google SketchUp 8, but when I double click on a .skp file it still opens with 2013. When I right click and try to change the Open With>Browse> and select Google 8/SketchUp.exe the only option I get it 2013. So the only way I can open a .skp in SU 8 right now is to open the SU 8 program from the Desktop or Start and manually locate the file I want to open, is there a way to change the path in Win 7 or do I have to just uninstall 2013? I have faced the same problem and have also looked for a solution here before. As there was no simple fix. I uninstalled the 2013 version. Only to find out today while reinstalling SU 2013 that during installation of SU 2013 if you clear the check boxes for creating new file associations in Windows for skp files, then windows lets sketchup 8 remain as the default application for skp files. Try that, it is so far working for me. Hope it works for you as well

Be my guest.

In fact it is an OpenGL problem, it seems. Meaning graphics card issue. I just had it in SU 2013, Windows 7 (in Mac Parallels). I fixed it by : SU menu, Window- Preferences- OpenGL, uncheck Use hardware acceleration.

Well, those were just suggestions. I sometimes get quirky behavior with selection box left or right. Seems coincidental but I hear my processor fan kicking up at about that time. It could be Sketchup autosave, my security software updating behind the curtains, or something like that. Yeah, I know this is kind of random off topic.

I've had the same problem many times. I've found that it is more reliable to use "MOVE/control", but I'd love to see a real answer to your question. Chris

This is my first try at previewing my model in G.E. G.E. opened but the model didn't show up. I'm guessing it's a permissions issue, but what folder, file do I need to have permission for?

You're welcome.

@tig said: @simon510 said: ^ That seem to be the problem. Thanks. B U T... is it now fixed ? Oh sorry, yes it is. However I can't seem to get my twilight demo download to work, but I guess that's another topic.

The 0.skb problem is in SU8, the sandbox issue was in SU2013.

I am not sure you will get a resolving answer here as this is something that should be addressed to the Sketchup Team . I would send them a message with my problem, perhaps here : http://help.sketchup.com/en/contact/pro-sales . I hope you can get this fixed soon ! Take care !

Dave, Just had a "DUH" moment. I couldn't figure out why you said the post was 290 feet tall but when I measured it with the tape measure tool, it was the correct height. Scaled. Yah, I get it. Anyway, problem solved. Kris

Hi. That plugin also appears in the Sketchucation Plugin Store by the late Honoluludesktop. I salute his memory.

Very Cool!! Thanks.

Not exactly the same but... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3N8A5G0TL0 and maybe the Helix along a curve http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLbaFIRecZQ

Great info, thanks Tig

I guess I would take that question directly to SketchUp's customer service instead of asking here. People claimed to have issues with SketchUp 8 when it came out, too. I've been using SU2013 since it was first release and wouldn't go back to SU8 and especially LO3 for anything. I much prefer SU2013 and LO2013.

it's a separate download these days.. available through the extensions warehouse: http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/solar-north .

@drunkabilly said: turn off 'View Hidden Geometry' turn to 'Wireframe' select ALL by dragging the selection box (left to right or right to left) .... This is all you need to do as far as selecting is concerned. (You have too many steps) In 'Entity Info' you'll see only edges selected. The boxes soft, smooth and hidden may be checked but greyed out due to the variety of edge's properties. Just uncheck all these three options. Edit. your 1) should now be 1) turn ON 'View Hidden Geometry' So there are only the three steps with this change in step 1)

Thank you.

Funny, Rich. You mucked it up so it's working pretty fast for me today.