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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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  • pugz1983P

    Best export format?

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    michaliszissiouM
    http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=33448 But triangulation remains. Obj supports ngons, actually. Same ridiculous problem with newer blender builds. Though blender supports ngons (bmesh builds). Still the obj exporter converts them to tris. Zbrush is an app that does not support ngons. However, the importer will ask for the method to triangulate them, it even has a converter to quads as possible.
  • pbacotP

    SU Mac slow response

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    Yes, the computer is otherwise operating normally. Other apps don't show this, but SU will seem as if there is no input from the keyboard. But as I noted above (and this may vary), while the cursor moves fine it sometimes won't change the tool either, via icon. Seeing hardware acceleration mentioned in another thread-- I checked and I found it to be ON. Wonder when that changed. It may not be related but I'll report if I see a change. It will take a while to assess.
  • pmolsonP

    Performance issue (problem solved - i am an idiot!)

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    I was aware that su is not a 64 bit application and therfore not able to benifit easily from the extra ram. I do believe that my sysyem is a bit of a pig in using ram and may only leave about 2.5gb of the 4.0gb available for su to run on. The additional ram will bring me to 8 total (sorry I was not clear on that). I know this will help with certain portions of the rendering process in podium and my hope is that it will allow su to take and use all it can. Since I determined that I had two things causing my system to run slowly...1. overheating 2. I did not have the use hardware accelerator box checked. and now both those items have been fixed, I am running as smoothly as I ever have and that is not bad at all. So, my hope is that the additional ram will make things just a bit better than they ever were. Can't hurt. Tig you were right to end that last bit with a confused emot. I was, I am, and I will be even more confused if I dig into those threads. Thanks p
  • Al HartA

    Poll on ways people use SketchUp

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    As a set designer I'd say that having a option of "set, prop and vehicle design" are all very different things and I for one have never designed a car! Great to see so many different disciplines being catered for by one great bit of software. Please Trimble be kind and not forget about the non-architectural user base. C
  • jeff hammondJ

    512px version of the app icon ??

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    @unknownuser said: ... i ended up tracing it in layout while i was at the playground with the girls.. made it 1024 for future use Nice
  • brookefoxB

    Unidentified program trying to access...

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    @mac1 said: Maybe some thing here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922708. Not as far as I can tell, but thank you.
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    Looking for a a good .stl file importer

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    For decimation maybe Meshlab can make the trick and other things
  • ely862meE

    A better offset for non coplanar faces !?

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    I think best case scenerio would be for Fredo to add a function to Offset on Surface which will perform multiple offsets at once on all "hard" edges in an organic shape. Perhaps a request is in order.
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    I have a problem with su

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    Thanks everyone ,i solve the problem ,i use Bezier Spline plug and curviloft plug to build the shape ,then use the slicer plug ,so the result likes this [image: 5bWQ_20120614092833.jpg]
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    Preserve cad colors when importing to Sketch Up Pro 8?

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    You could try switching on colour by layer in the layers box. I would avoid bringing in hatches at all however as they will clog up your model and make it very slow. It's better to bring in a simple line drawing and shade it in Sketchup. A quick way to fill faces is the 'make faces' plug in (http://www.smustard.com/script/MakeFaces).
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    Exporting as MXS to Maxwell

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    Thanks Jason, I'll try that.
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    Generate face from closed spline object

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    yes
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    Show/hide a section plane in a scene

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    It's controlled by the Styles dialog because it's part of the style as is X-ray, Back Edges, Monochrome, etc.
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    Visor help

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    Tgi3D Amorph can skin such forms, I think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxQjAL11IB4
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    Exporting correct scale to dwg files

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    I'm having this problem too. Anyone have any suggestions?
  • brookefoxB

    Can only SU toolbars be docked on the sides?

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    Hi folks. By typing toolbarsin the search field of the Help Center, you will find this: http://support.google.com/sketchup/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=70172 The Help Center can be reached from the Help Menu of SketchUp. Just ideas.
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    Export from Sketchup as a solid?

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    This might help as well? http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php
  • Mistro11M

    Color/Material Management for Complex Scenes

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    Thanks for your helpful replies! All good suggestions. I started naming materials but its the ones that come with downloaded models that I'm concerned about.the ruby MrMike pointed out is a big help (material select). Even though not perfect, it pretty much helped me discover what model brought in that dark red color. And if I select a material I have the opportunity to see if its in use and by what. Cool. I actually would rather make my own models to have more creative control, especially when it comes to material introduction. There's not enough hours in a day for 3D modelin when working on a deadline.
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    Storyboarding

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    Thanks for the feedback guys. Will look forward to messing around with it!!
  • thomthomT

    SketchUp 8 M3 - No More Menu Greyout!

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    @tig said: But v8M3 fixed the 'grayed-out menus', as well as some other issues ??? You seem to have got yourself into a terrible tangle... hehe.. yep.. that's why I went ahead and downloaded it and installed it. I read the release notes and thought.. oh good - update time. shame on me

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