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  • The ideal place for beginners to get help using SketchUp
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    ntxdaveN
    @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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    Sketchup standard drawing symbols

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    Dave RD
    You probably ought to take a look at Nick Sonder's videos. You can make section cuts already, add faces to the section cuts if you wish and you can apply materials. You don't need any other plugins for that. Symbols and other text are best done in LayOut, not SketchUp.
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    "visible geometry to merge with..."

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    Implementing grouping and layer assignment from the beginning is very important for the workflow. When I start a home, I immediately create my layers - Foundation, First Floor, Second Floor, Roof as the initial basics. Once I draw a particular floor (always draw on layer 0), I group it and assign it to the appropriate layer. Then you can draw on top of that layer to create the next group. Repeat the process and you will have a clean model with easy control.
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    Always replace selection with component.

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    Mike AmosM
    Thanks for the replies folks, I have been pondering this, perhaps it could be an option in some future version of sketchup. I very much appreciate the time taken to reply and there is a fair bit to think about that will make things easier. On it.
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    Denoise?

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    jo-keJ
    I've decided for topaz denoise
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    Softened and Hidden Lines problem getting ridiculous

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    I get the unsoftening when I maximizeor "restore down" the SU window. But not every time, I think. And the Edit menu then contains an "Undo Soften..." option.
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    Change in behavior of inferences

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    hi you can read the file from the confort of SU's Ruby Console using `defaults read -app /Applications/Google\\ SketchUp\\ 8/Sketchup.app 2>&1 | grep "ShowInferenceTips" 2>&1` that will return "SketchUp.Preferences.ShowInferenceTips" = YES; or No you can change it from here as well with `defaults write -app /Applications/Google\\ SketchUp\\ 8/Sketchup.app "SketchUp.Preferences.ShowInferenceTips" YES 2>&1` if you want to read or change any preferences, you can read all with the bit before grep, the 2>&1 just sends error messages, to check it's working... after you can restart from 'Ruby Console' using Thread.new{`sleep 5 && cd / && open Applications/Google\\ SketchUp\\ 8/Sketchup.app`}; Sketchup.send_action('terminate;') you can change 'most' things from here without them being overwritten on close or open, and you can check on re opening and use Terminal.app if it fails to stick... [slightly different code, report back if you need it] john
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    Road Marking - Help!

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    pbacotP
    I realize it is not totally accurate and the alignment may need some adjustment after (Where it gets out of alignment, group those sections and realign the pattern with the next section) Regards, Peter [image: hWv6_roadtexture.png]
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    Pro istallation problem (solved)

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    Chris FullmerC
    There is also the problem that a downloaded file might be "blocked". To fix that, right click on it and go to Properties. One the General tab, sometimes there is an option to "unblock" (or is it unlock?) something like that anyhow. Click that and that can also help make it so a file will begin working.
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    Ruby for transfering edges to curves needed...

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    Chris FullmerC
    a 2d elipse or circle like you said int he first post is a VERY different beast than a 3d shape. Please try to not leave out important details like that There are scripts that will subdivide 3d shapes like artisan or subdivideandsmooth. You could try those. Subdivide - Free http://www.smustard.com/script/Subdivide Loop Subdivision - Free http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/sketchup-loop-subdivision-smooth-plugin Subdivide and Smooth - $15 http://www.smustard.com/script/SubdivideAndSmooth Artisan - $29 on sale right now http://artisan4sketchup.com/ Though frankly, I'm not sure that subdivision will automagically make your model better. But it might be worth trying! Chris
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    Strange 2d export results

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    Dave RD
    This is not a bug and I've moved it out of the Bugs forum. It's also an old thread so it may have been solved for "rvdruk." Cotty is on the right track. It has everything to do with the export size of the image. The style the OP applied uses raster images of lines. These lines have some specific fixed width. The lines will thus appear wider at smaller export size. This can actually be used to advantage to change the appearance of line styles. I've shown this example before which demonstrates. [image: Jz8N_export.png]
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    Random colors using predefined colors

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    It's Perfect, thank you.
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    CatchUp Edition 15 - BIM, Fur and Chairs

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    another precious edition.thanks alot
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    BuildEdge PLAN 2.0

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    Looks Great ! Very useful enhancements
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    Light areas in shadows

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    hellnbakH
    @dave r said: Well, it was worth a try. You haven't found any other solution yet, have you? I was just trying to help. No, I've pretty much given up on this. Just adding another volume to my Sketchup ScrewUps collection, soon to be available in handsome leather-bound 7-volume sets at your local Barnes and Noble. I very much appreciate your help. Have a nice holiday.
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    Problem importing 3D model in GE

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    Dave RD
    Could you post the model so we can see it? You might try importing the location again into a new SketchUp file and then copy and paste the building from the old file to the new. Maybe you managed to corrupt something when you were working with it the first time.
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    SketchUp App Store

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    @unknownuser said: questions that seem to come up again and again I totally agree with these points. It's great how you distilled all the discussions and feature requests into these three points! In fact on that has been discussed a lot is the SketchUp App Store! (read here). We ruby developers haven't dared to take on this (believing the SketchUp team would suddenly unpack/release such a gift). Now still nothing of that happened for a long time, except someone was working on such a store, than it got quiet again – but it seems this silence is the foretoken of something big. Let's look forward on SketchUp 2013. @unknownuser said: allowing Trimble to integrate it's construction software and tools without turning SU into a purely construction-oriented program. That [extendibility/platform] is Trimble's vision, and exactly the reason why they bought SketchUp.
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    NOEL TO ALL

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    Thx! [image: Cynr_pop.jpg]
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    Frustrating rotate behavior

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    Wo3DanW
    My current settings are: Length snapping on (0.100000mm) / precision 0.000000mm Angle snapping at 15 degrees / precision 0.0 (just FYI) Your procedure seems to be correct. Sometimes you need to rotate way out of line and redo the rotation to get it "spot on". Why/when? If you failed the first time and got is almost correct. Then you cannot rotate that last little correction. Maybe this is what happened in your situation. Same thing can happen with moving geometry in certain occasions. p.s. have you checked the drawing axes orientation and their origin compared to the systems axes and origin?
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    Layers with Components

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    It's possible. We have a small number of components we use regularly that I could change, however, that doesn't stop someone else from being lazy and bringing a new one in however they want and not changing the layers beforehand. I think I may get an effect similar to what I want if I delete the layers I don't want and move them to the default layer. It seems to still allow me to control what I want for the most part..
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    Modelling sites for an urban designer

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    pbacotP
    Your sequence reminds me of this post. http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=40331&start=15#p393786 I haven't tried it. You might find the whole thread interesting. It looks like you got instant Terrain plugin too?

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