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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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    Terrain as a Solid Group

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    Hi Gai, Thanks for the advice. I used your curviloft method from the link and it works really well! I made a solid group with a contoured top in 5 minutes... after a few failed attempts ofcourse. When the penny drops its quite simple. Cheers Mal
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    SU keeps trying to connect to internet (laptop only)

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    In addition to John's list, there are a bunch of online functions of SU - maybe the most relevant (as one would often use it) the Component dialog box which is directly connected to tjhe internet to search models in the warehouse.
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    How to making wrinkles on the mattress

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    this inflated funny one ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy_bdOA4NDs
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    Curved Surface from Circle to Rounded Square

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    Here square to circle
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    SU8 Paid Display Prob

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    Thanks Jean Walter
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    Model Edit via Adjacent Component Plan

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    Any little image for resume the problem ?
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    Anyone going to be using GreenSpacelive Tools?

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    Seems it's not "Trimble tools" but GreenSpacelive tools for Trimble Sketchup ?
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    Advanced Camera Tools - Lock Camera doesn't work

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    Yes i meant the frustum. No, you can only toggle the layers for "Camera_FOV_Volume" and "Camera_FOV_Lines". But switching these off will not avoid the clipping problems - like any large geometry in sketchup. But i have found another solution now to avoid these problems. I use the ACT-camera only to set up the scene and then i add a normal scene with the same settings and delete the ACT scene...
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    Push-pull problem

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    Thanks for the responses. I neglected to save the version with the problem, but I think I might have had a tiny corner "nipped" off the lower, front corner that was stopping the face from moving back. Can't know for sure due to my error in saving.
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    SketchUpdate Blog

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    Thank You Jim.
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    Lines Not Showing

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    I re-read what you wrote and my ealier statment is wrong the edge would switch on in going thou the model with textures or shading the lines and in the hidden line, wireframe, back edges or x-ray view the view goes completely white. See the screenshots below but if profile were off add hidden geometry were off edges are made to guides or smooth you will see what you stated sgcrain » Yesterday, 12:59 pm [image: eN3Z_pic_0055.jpg] [image: 3mmI_pic_0056.jpg] [image: u5wR_pic_0057.jpg] if this not the case A fast fix next time is using your undo's back beyon the problem or restart another sketchup with out closeing the old copy model or object to new and save old model and close old sketchup in new if it problem go's away it a style problem or state of sketchup if it dosn't goes away its a material problem (transparcy on and style edge is by material) now when you close the new it refresh reg back to before the old sketch up started which is good But now if you alreadly closed sketchup before starting a 2rd sketchup you can load a different model or reload a new style if the problem still their maybe now you have to reinstall sketchup reg by reinstall sketchup I which you did.
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    How do you detail a bezier curve?

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    It's basically 'back to basics'. Thank you guys this has been most informative. I understand then there is no set way to do this but it is do-able. Cheers.
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    CNC query re SketchUp

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    Thanks Arail, Yes the CNC machine was doing the whole thing including groove on the outside rim. on top of that the dimensions for the wheel were requested to be changed a couple of times so it was a really difficult first model to do for CNC!! The spokes were separate to the rim. What I've learnt is as you say: Keep things as clean and simple as possible I was advised to increase the facets of any curves, segments or circles as high as possible It might be an idea to draw in parallel projection as far as possible I'm also thinking of upgrading to SU Pro8 from my current Pro7 as I was reading about creating outer shells. Maybe this would help?! Thanks again for the advice!!
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    HELP --Restore files?

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    Thanks,Dave. Happy Valentines to all.
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    PNG transparency with SU styles

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    Ahh, Shaded with Texture is the answer! Silly me. Thank you.
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    Need advice: offset about complex shape

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    Crib.png[/attachment]It took me A LOT of cleaning... but Street Generator was a good solution... And I swear I never do this again (until my OCD strikes again next time)... [attachment=0] [image: Hrv7_Crib.png]
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    A challenging problem but SU might be able to do it, perhaps

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    @Dale: Yes it will just be native SU output @pbacot: That is a good idea I will play with that a bit and see if anything comes out @earthmover: That is a very helpful thread indeed. I think this may get me pretty darn close to what I want if I take some careful notes about distance and such. It seems like I could get something close by measuring the angle of the field of view and use this to set the scale. Hmmmmm.. Awesome, and quick responses. I love it! Anyone else?
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    Is it just me, or is Sketchup absolutely bloody fantastic?

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XjUFYxSxDk Nuff said.
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    Architectural Modelling - structuring your model

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    Gees, you guys are helpful! I really do appreciate all of your comments and advice. Credit where credit is due Mr. Sonder, they are really useful videos and some beautiful models and drawings. I'd be printing and framing some of those bad boys to put up on show! I've used SU to produce some simple schemes in my day job (Mechanical Engineer) which I then export out as an iges for our draughtsmen to import into our CAD system. it works ok, except import exporting from different versions (I have to import as an STL and export as an iges). My point being is that I have used it to a basic level and am starting to understand how/when to apply groups and components and to setup scenes. I guess i'm trying to think ahead and get my structure in place first before I draw anything, so your comments and advice are helping to clear things up in this respect.
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    Complex roof modeling - need advice

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    Good job, Adam. I was going to post some things about "manual" roof modeling and drew some around the garage. But I found some of the discrepancies and ran out of time. Looks like you figured it out fine. Peter

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