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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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    Problems with creating a roof

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    {shameless plug} You could give BuildEdge PLAN a try! It automatically figures all of the geometry for you. You can take a look at everything that it does at http://www.BuildEdge.com. {/shameless plug} Feel free to PM me if you have any questions! Thanks! Aaron
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    Odd Materials Dialog Problem

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    thomthomT
    I've begin to implement a check for TT_Lib2 in my plugins, so when it's not there a message will appear explaining it's needed and a direct link to download. New releases and updates will feature this.
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    Component automatic placement

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    GaieusG
    Ah yes, geolocated models, surely.
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    A two-part material question

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    @rich o brien said: no worries, can i have the can to do the can can?
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    Oh no it has not!

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    Chris FullmerC
    Hehe, I just got one myself. Maybe I've gotten them before and never noticed since it pops up in the web browser. I think I've just closed the window, assuming it was telling me my bug was successfully reported. [image: c6k5_fixed.jpg]
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    Gradient colors bug?

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    Chris FullmerC
    On some models, I like to turn the "Use Sun for Shading" on, and turn the light slider down to like 15% and shadow slider up to 75%. Sometimes I feel like that lightens the entire model up nicely.
  • Mike AmosM

    Save screws up geometry.

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    Chris FullmerC
    I've had a few models that this happens on regularly. One was made by another guy and I inherited it. That model would regularly have issues that ended up in deleted geometry. A few others I made myself from CAD imports. Its not too common, but also not completely uncommon. And maybe certain modeling habits lead to more problematic models. So its not really probable, but it is a theory of what could be happening Chris
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    Barley Twist Spirals

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    @jim57 said: @archturn said: Really fantastic! You don't see a table like that everyday And thank God I don't have to make one like that every day, either! Jim But a beautiful piece to hang your hat on.
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    Complex terrains

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    @jean lemire said: Hi Scott, hi folks. For your point 1, I (and others too) already answered that recently and not so recently. Click in sequence on the scene tabs of this SU file for ideas. To Jean: Excellent technique. Extremely helpful.
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    How to do good UV-Mapping? Possible with Sketchup?

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    GaieusG
    Here: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=bc92eca8611ed04d2470944666440e50 If you do not like the texture on it, you can reload the material in the Material browser > In model library with your own - UV mapping will remain intact (note that this model is extremely high poly stuff - 90 segments were used instead of the default 24 segments in the circles when the sphere was created so expect some lags in SU). It was mapped with this plugin: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23725
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    Scene manager display size limit in current rel.

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    Thanks, Rich. That is a relief. I did actually update my profile, when I restored my avatar, but it didn't stick. I'll try again. EDIT: It didn't stick because I balked at characterizing my level of expertise, which IMO should be self-evident but I don't want to argue about. EDIT some more: Not that I think you would, even if you would. I bet somebody would.
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    Helping in other languages

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    Mike LuceyM
    Thanks Jean for investigating this and explaining the process involved. Also Norbert for the helping comment. Mike
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    Sketchup needs to be BIM

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    daleD
    This reminds me of a connector I put together for a project a few years back for ridge and valley timbers over a log post. Didn't have the luxury of a plasma cutter though, so it was hand fabricated. It was pretty much mostly buried anyway but it made for an interesting structure. These kinds of details are fun to design. [image: c0wt_Picture2.png]
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    No install button in extensions window

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    thomthomT
    Also, haven't you gotten update notifications from SketchUp?
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    Surface display order

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    GaieusG
    And briefly speaking: there is no such feature in SU as "stacking order" or "send back" etc. like there is in 2D applications (where there is no other way of solving the problem). SU is meant to be used in 3D where everything has some thickness or at least some distance from another object just like in "real life" and this should (ideally) prevent Z-fighting. A solution can be that you set these objects to cut a hole (i.e. "hide" what's underneath) but that also has its limitations as SU can only cut a hole on a raw face (and one face at a time) so if you are trying to put one component onto another, it will not work or if you want an object to cut a hole on two, adjacent faces (like in your example image), it will not work (only on one of them). So try to work in real 3D instead.
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    Help Installing Plugins

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    Analyze skp file

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    My original file (I have been referring to as my backup) is deck_installation.skp, it has been hovering around 6MB I added a couple of minor things, then saved deck_installation_backup.skp - only 1.5MB !! Screen shot: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8dxtmuWwDQvckpxR1NzZmNrTkU/edit?usp=sharing
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    Folder icons (Windows)

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    During earlier beat-testing I understand that although your PC's Properties > Security might report FULL for you... when you add a custom icon to a folder [like Plugins] it can downgrade your permissions just a tiny bit - it still says FULL... 'but not quite' - and then some installations attempted from tools like the RBZ one in Preferences > Extensions could fall over, as you are seen as having restricted permissions, no matter how slightly curtailed ! So if you have added custom icons to your SketchUp folders please watch out for any potential unexpected and inexplicable installation issue... It might never happen, but if it does this is a possible cause...
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    This arched ceiling is doing my head in!!

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    Thanks Peter Cheers...Wayne
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    Animation Question

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    Dave RD
    That makes sense. Use the right tool for the job.

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