⚠️ Important | Libfredo 15.6b introduces important bugfixes for Fredo's Extensions Update

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  • The ideal place for beginners to get help using SketchUp
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    TIGT
    V8.0 is released https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=2Dtools Or via the ExtensionStore dialog. It fixes a glitch with v2026 whereby some MAC users could not get the TAB key press/up to work to open dialogs in some tools, and some PC users had to press/up 4 times to make TAB work. But <=2025 users had no issues. I've now improved the onKeyUp methods to optimize TAB use in v2026, but it can still be flaky for some users. including me needing 4x press/up! So as an additional option I've added one press/up on the Shift key which will also open the dialogs, in certain tools like LineStyle and Hatching. The Help pages explain this dialog opening more fully. Please try and report back issues...
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    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!
  • Collapsing vertices or points as in Cinema4d

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    @bkjernisted said: Is it possible to collapse vertices or points in Sketchup as you can in Cinema4d. Merge all selected vertices to a point? I added such a feature to Vertex Tools 1.1 which I will release soon. It also has a function to merge vertices within a given proximity of each other.
  • Printing problems

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    Rhots: There are some concepts which may help to understand what is happening: What is printed is the screen image and not the model. The display nor your printer under stand model size. They work strictly in pixes / dots per inch; For the fit to page print what you see for page size is not the model but the screen size SU has calculated based on its knowledge of the model ize and the pixels size of your screen settings; SU then uses that information and the printer settings to determine the scaling it must a apply to print the screen to your specified paper size and thus the scaling you see in the left scaling box. BTW I would suggest you toogle the use screen extents several times until the the page size report is consistent. ( I think there is a bug here because this and the zoom extents in the SU window give different results. ) In addition related to your comment about dimensions disappearing check what you have set in the expert dimension dialog box. There is an option of not printing when they get too small. I would suggest you make a simple rectangle model with an aspect ratio consistent with you screen (2d) and then make its size very close to the paper size and check out what is happening including change of print format. Just some thoughts based on what I think I know
  • Vray animations going crazy

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    I tried the solution they posted, but the results were even more messed up. My account on Chaosgroup is new, so I can't even post any questions there...
  • Scale Printing issue

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    @Mrosk Huh... lol that got it to work. which is odd considering i could have sworn i was in parallel before XD Thanks a Bunch! @ Jeff I'm running Win 7, though mrosk had the solution. Thanks again guys! I appreciate it.
  • I need help, having trouble unfolding an object please help

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    Thanks TIG i simplified the object and followed the instruction, hey pesto it worked perfectly again thanks alot Tig all i need to do now is to work out how to print a scale version
  • Importing .stl files

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    IIRC, there is something along those lines among the "Solid" tools of SU 8 Pro, too.
  • Is there an easy way to slice a model for 3D printing?

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    Great idea to break it by rooms. I didn't think of that. FYI, as 3D printing is getting larger, it would be great to have a plug-in that allows you to bind the model as a complete unit, then chop it up however you want. Just a thought. Thanks for your help.
  • SU8 crashing on loading

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    Tim, many thanks for the prompt response. I noticed that too but was a little confused as I have not imported any .dwg's. Also, I have noticed that on other occasions, the error report states that is SketchyPhysics or some otherplugin that has crashed. I am going to have a drink and go to bed! This is frustrating! Cheers...Scotty
  • Miku Miku Dance

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    Is this SketchUp use or abuse? Just kidding.
  • Sketchup Blog, Igloo Studios plugin

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    Thanks Csaba, here's the link I intended to post. http://sketchupdate.blogspot.com/2012/03/product-connect-makes-it-easier-to.html
  • Draping on TIN - how to select drape line only?

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    Tig, your answer are so amazing, specially the once related with your work (plugins). I've bookmarked all your post regarding with extrude thing, because is so dificult for us normal mind to follow the use of your plugin. They are so versatiles that we don't know how to use it or when (at lest me), but you are doing a good work "tigging" us your plugins. I barely give my answer but I give you my
  • Grass as component, not pattern

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    a watchtower.
  • Coloring a Component

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    ThruPaint looks very useful, of course. Perhaps PaintThru? And don't forget PaintThru For Dummies.
  • Exporting

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    I don't think so. The 3d version has an option to include guides though...
  • Image around cylinder

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    @mitcorb said: Hi, Fredo: I know you are not ready to release, but the gif sequence is too fast in the first "frames"? The first frame is an artefact. No special meaning. I updated the video anyway. Fredo
  • Maxwell Textures not rendering properly?

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    This is happening because you are using a displacement based material on geometry that is not meant for displacement -- for more info on how to resolve this see this thread: http://www.maxwellrender.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=38223 Best, Jason.
  • Image from Google Earth cannot be exploded

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    reverse the face and apply texture. your rendering will be fine..
  • Edge Question

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    upstairs_downstairs2.skp. BTW not my tut. See if this helps
  • Need help with a broken/corrupted skp model

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    In a PC: right click the file -> Properties -> Previous Versions TAB If you moved or copied the file, it won't work
  • Whats a good laptop for SU

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    Thanks

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