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    @Rich-O-Brien Thanks Rich. Now I know that I can share the link with Fredo6 on the Animator thread so he can download the file and look at it (to hopefully identify the problem I have been having trying to generate a video). You might also try generating an Animator video and see what results you get.

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    soloS
    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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    Temperature gradient on Sketchup 8.0

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    I tried make terrain meshes but is not what i need. So the only way is exporting the SKP to another modeling software, like solidworks, autodesk simulation cfd and now Xflow CFD
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    Tips on Bolt/Nut Design?

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    ely862meE
    Excellent advices ! If the material of the printed parts is good enough(won't broke or chip) you could use a tap and a die(which would be like $10) and the outcome will be great !
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    Quickest way to transfer lines

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    BoxB
    Glad we could help.
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    Is there a plugin to group geometry by layer?

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    GaieusG
    I cannot advise on the Revit to SU workflow but here is the plugin: http://www.smustard.com/script/GroupByLayer
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    Project texture map to back side??

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    I knew it, I have it in my arsenal of tools all along. Thanks TT!
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    How to make Wrought Iron Balustrade and Gate

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    Thanks a lot . I as was saying a,I can use the Draw metal plugins however it creates so many faces for the spiral thereby increasing my file size big. how do I address that?
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    Export to pdf only exports in landscape mode

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    GaieusG
    Okay, principle taken. However, to obtain and maintain a full fledged ("own") credit card system, it would be burdened with much more extra expenses as it seems to worth. That is: I guess. I have never been good at maths.
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    "Side by side configuration is incorrect"

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    Ccleaner kicks butt.
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    Complex perforated face

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    Thanks guys! Tig, great plugin it did its job wonderfully. Kerkythea was also something I tried which worked just as well. Thanks for help!
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    Double curved faces with different level

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    Thanks TIG and Pilou for the clue. I would make the paper face then extrude cause it involve more than 10 different level on top face.
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    Mudbox & Maya to Sketchup

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    Exporting to DAE or OBJ doesn't preserve components. Anyone know if there is a way to do that??
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    Map a road to sandbox

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    Thanks Alvis Really helpful info just need to study the plugins.
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    Export Selected Only...

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    Off to the Duh Thread - thanks TIG.
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    Help please curved edge

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    Dave RD
    No worries. Sometimes it's easy to get stuck because you are thinking about how to subtract geometry rather than to not make it in the first place. Sometimes it's the other way around.
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    Teaching SketchUp (as a source of income)

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    I have taught SU at a Local college as a side gig and I really enjoyed it. I had to quit due to time restraints. money-wise it wasn't worth it, but it was loads of fun and very satisfying. I wouldn't look to it for income-making --but if you just want a pay-it-forward kind of experience. . .it's great. My students often got better than me after about . . .oh. ..20 minutes.
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    Sketchup file crashes

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    TIGT
    Having fixed it try Model Info > Statistics > 'Purge unused...' As well as the 'Fix problems...' button... What are you doing when it 'crashes'? What is the manifestation of this 'crash' ?
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    In fill photo

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    GaieusG
    @niclasbladh said: Perfect! Is the possible to render that setup in for example Maxwell Render? I do not know about Maxwell but it is generally possible to render a model image and layer it on top of the original photo IF the renderer's camera is perfectly matched with the SU camera. @unknownuser said: Any ideas where to find good quality HDRI's? There are lots of good resources - see this news article for instance: http://sketchucation.com/all-news/336-free-hdri-resource-at-hdri-hub Of course all depends on what environment you actually need.
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    Default material replacing problem

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    Yeah cheers i will keep that in mind when i try & create a my own default style
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    Custom templates. Where are they stored? Mac & PC

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    Rick_7769R
    On a Mac, they are stored in a normally inaccessible folder. Here is how you find that folder quickly: Step 1: Click File/New (it doesn't matter what template this opens). Step 2: Click File/Save as Template. Step 3: In the dialog box that appears, enter any word you like in the "Name" space. Doesn't matter. Step 4: Now look at the "File Name" space below it. There is a magnifying glass icon to its right. Click on it. Step 5: The folder with all your saved customized templates appears. Step 6: From this folder, you can drag old templates to the trash, add new ones, or do as you please. It's that simple.
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    Components vs. groups

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    Thanks for your replies. @Dave R @unknownuser said: It would be better to teach them about how editing one component edits all other copies in the model You are right, it's probably the way I should choose. @Gaieus @unknownuser said: In fact, if you build up more complex components I think the pupils are fine with "simple" components. See also the SKP-File below. @Wo3Dan @unknownuser said: They can even scale them etc. But each time the try to enter them for editing, they will get a warning. A very interessting approach. I will keep that in mind and run a test. After I wrote the initial entry here I created a "brick builder workplane". The primitivs (groups)are placed on a "sidebar". Each group can be pulled from there 10 times. http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/download?mid=ddd420a760b0580ab121301160291f7d&rtyp=s8&fn=SUStart&ctyp=other&ts=1366102577000 [image: ZMFO_SUStart.png]

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