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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!
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    Paint Sampling Closes Group

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    Interesting...I unistalled Lumen RT 3 and updated to Lumen RT 4 which was just released today and I still get the same behavior. This is the only SU plugin I have installed at the moment. Maybe it is something unique to my configuration. I'll check over on e-on's forums when I have the chance to see if anyone else is experiencing this.
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    SketchUp to DWG - Hierarchy of layer punctuation marks

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    Thanks Nigel, I thought this thread was dying a slow death.... I don't use ACAD myself but do import / export to it, hence the question. I have used '.' [fullstop] in SU layers but don't know how it exports. Maybe a test export with many punctuation marks should yield an answer...
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    Interesting article on newish rendering tool - not in SU??

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    There was a lot of buzz about it back when it was in beta. It looked like a nice renderer but the price tag is just too steep for many.
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    Cannot get the program to install

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    windows 7 ult.. thanks.. will try I hoped I fixed the system to never have to run as admin.. took ownership of everything.. turned off UAC, unhid sys files.. etc but will give it a shot did not work.. will not install I did find an older version 8.03something that does work or I'd have nothing
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    SU 9 Hasn't Arrived Yet

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    @unknownuser said: @aureus said: I see you guys have some fun here. Betting, eh? Is it legal in all your countries? in the u.s it is.. you just can't call it gambling.. call it casinos, bingo, lottery, etc instead... @unknownuser said: I didn't intend to be involved in criminal activities when I started this topic. sure, i can see that.. but your intent was what exactly? . Modest as I am, I hoped to see some guy from the SU team dropping by with a big smile: "We have pleasure in announcing that next SU version is going to be released on May the 16th 2015..." 2013, sorry. This gambler's addiction is taking more and more of my mind. I think I must go dawn to the bet shop. There's a bunch of good matches this week but the odds are rather odd. Beer for you, Jeff. And for the SU team: Give us Chris Fullmer back, or give us something in return!
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    Problems with adding new textures on a mac

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    Hi Gilles, I live in France but I am English. And I haven't joined the French sub-forum, as it's much easier for me to communicate in English. But I did try to reply (in not too perfect French) to a question recently!! Thanks for your help with my issue. Merci mon p'tit loup!
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    Question from solidworks user.

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    Sample model?
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    Display components as placeholder boxes?

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    Or you can have a set of simpler models (boxes) as components and more elaborate ones saved as skp files. Then either reload each manually when needed or use TIG's xref manager plugin.
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    Proper animation

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    Hey B, Did you find the answer to export wtih Proper/Smooth Step? I'm just beginning to learn plugins and your posts have been termendously helpful! Tks.
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    Elliptic Gears

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    For those who enjoy fine mechanics: http://kmoddl.library.cornell.edu/model.php?m=689&movie=hide [image: vGL2_1357.jpg]
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    Seeking some CAD-to-mesh help

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    Thanks guys, I got it done, may have been a good thing as I found a couple of issues that I fixed in CAD before creating the mesh.
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    Section plane sizing

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    You can put section planes in a group. Then it will only cut through the object in the group or component and not the whole model.
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    Grid Search

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    Trogluddite! What a champ! Thats amazing what you've done. Thanks so much. The TileGrid plugin works perfectly, and the instructions you gave to install it are idiot-proof! Just what I need Thanks also to sdmitch, thom thom and tig for the tips they gave you. Trog I think you're ready to join the Axis of Awesome! Thanks to you too Box. Your input on this was very much appreciated. Cheers Mal
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    Fastest rotation?

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    Hey One component already on the orgin plane this make it easy to do, if you have scaleGroupFloat_dj.rb loaded. target save and move meathod: step 1: Make one component unique. (right click to context list) step 2: 1-time left click of the component you want to change. Save target, via scaleGroupFloat_dj (press ok). step 3: 2-times left click set axes to component and 3-times more edit select the object of the component . Using the Move to target, via scaleGroupFloat_dj.(press ok), will auto aline component to orgin plain. Now select ouside of component now your done. All above steps is shown here [image: ekaF_Movie_0007.gif] If both were non aline to orgin plain then do other with step two and three too. Advance woking of this; just add the axes tool into the mix. then turning object is just a breeze, for those tools that needs to be aline to x-y plain for z axis drops . examples usesages to [Plugin] Color by Z drop sandbox.rb smartdrop.rb TIG-drapematerials.rb TIG-Drop Material onto Instances tt_component_dropper
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    Using SU to make a template for a heavy paper box

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    yep. That is pretty much what I was wondering about......sometimes ya just gotta love the internet......... thanks for the tip!
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    Textures for 2D Presentation

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    If there's not enough contrast trying editing a jpg in say Gimp and increase its contrast ?
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    3D Parts Model

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    @box said: I'm not sure what you are asking about. If you are saying photomatch isn't working because the photos are different, then there's not a lot you can do about that. Photos for such things are never accurate, measurements and drawings are a better option. Photos usually only give you a way of checking exactely what is is you are trying to model. I'm working with what I have available. Otherwise, there are options available to create great 3D models from reference pictures, they are just a bit more accurate than what I need for this project. Ironic perhaps, but true. http://www.123dapp.com/catch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsBg-m2hrIM
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    Transparency problem

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    Thanks Dave, you reminded me of the Transparency setting. I had my Transparency quality set to "nicer" instead of 'faster' and I've got the effect i want. Thanks for your help!!
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    Thoughts on low poly trees

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    Got some visual examples?
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    NEW BuildEdge PLAN 2.0 Beta

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    @unknownuser said: so PLEASE do install over the old software. That I made by chance @unknownuser said: Sorry... no openings in floor Good to know because I made ton of any try possible with no result! Have cool coding!

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