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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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    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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  • wind-borneW

    Not breaking faces &amp; not making faces

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    hm... I cannot see why this should be happening at all. But I'm inclined to just remove the break_edges references all together.
  • pbacotP

    Texture Transparency

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    TIGT
    Because of the issue I added an extra step near the end of my ImageTrimmer tool. The PNG Image initially needs transparency to work out what;s to be cut off the shape. But then you have a component face with a material using the PNG as a texture that won't receive shadows SO you are then asked if you want to 'flatten' to texture image so it works [like a JPG], rather than the transparent PNG ! Answering 'yes' fixes it [it's automatically made anyway and is discarded if you decide not to use it!]
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    OPINIONS? Podium improvements in V2.

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    I use Podium V2 all the time and in terms so speed, ease of use and output quality I think it leads the field. I have a license for Shaderlight and have put quite a bit of time into trying it, but it seems for interior renders, which is primarily what I do, it is very hard to get rid of the noise in the render without taking out a ceiling or walls. I am sure it is doable, but it has not proved easy or intuitive. The improvements in v2 vs v1 are signifiant, far fewer artifacts and hotspots, bump maps are easy to apply, you have spotlights, point lights, and light emitting materials to work with. I have gotten so I can light, adjust textures and render a good quality render in about 3 hours.
  • tibetT

    How to fit diamond patterns into circle nicely ?

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    hi, thanks for quick reply! outer edges, where diamod patterns are crossing are awful (i posted and marked as odd effect ) anyway, nice samples best of luck! [image: zujcp1.jpg]
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    Advanced camera tools overwrite film &amp; Stage?

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    and a third quite large folder with the camera 'old' .skps 'FilmAndStage'
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    Problems achieve face along arcs

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    I uploaded you skp file an open it Took line tool closed the 4 areas check dimension [image: njNU_pic_0026.jpg] resized top 3 areas pushpulled the botttom one Context Intersect with selection [image: tbkM_pic_0027.jpg] Trim and remeasured Tested the volume and smoothed the edges Tranpanency mode [image: 2Sze_pic_0028.jpg] My error was inside material need deleted before runing the test If makring a ring skin then 10) After push-pull smooth the pull volume 11) Context Intersect with selection 12) Make group then explode, use the erase on back edges [image: YVYQ_pic_0035.jpg] 13) Done [image: zdBk_pic_0036.jpg] I hope this may help?
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    Transform Molding

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    You could try Profile Builder: http://www.smustard.com/script/ProfileBuilder http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVSFZ5yXn-A
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    90 degree bends

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    TIG's plugin makes quick work of it but it can be done manually and it is useful to know how. I use this same method for complex turnings to help keep file size down. Splitting it as I do also makes it possible to hide the seam lines. [image: 5190512797_5e0876427d.jpg] Start with a circle instead of an arc. Split the circle at the midpoints of sides to create the arc of the desired angle. In the example above I split out an arc of 45° but if you use a 90° arc, the half-segments at the end will be at 90° from each other. To make it easy I drag out the circle on axis and then rotate it half the angle between vertices. So if a 24 sided circle is used, rotate it 7.5°.
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    Stairs (actually railings)

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    Thanks Tig, I was thinking about this item last night, you know you work at something for so long a time, then your mind goes to mush, and you can't think about it anymore. All that is needed is someone with a different approach, to add input. I originally wanted to use glass panels below the handrails, or between the top and bottom rails that make up the railing system. I will post a sideview later, so you all can se what I want to do.
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    Plastic tubes / pipes

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    hi driven, thanks for your valuable tip too. i´m surprised how many different ways are available to make dreams come true best of luck ! [image: zujcp1.jpg]
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    Proto-typing

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    @d12dozr said: Awesome. Welcome to the age of digital fabrication! Ty
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    Sketchup bug need help !!!

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    Yeah, that's also what I am suspecting. And that's why looking into the file itself would be good.
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    3d pdf

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    DavidH Right hemispahere has a a product that works within MS Office. Deep View AKA SAP Visual Enterprise Viewer Complete Best, Charlie EDIT: Just discovered that the ability to generate 3D .pdf from MS Office Word & PP has been dropped in Deep View V7.0. Though it is not obvious anywhere on the Right Hemisphere web pages....actually to the contrary .......sigh. Apologies to those that played. Best, Charlie
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    Paint Bucket tools problem

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    http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=41269
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    Chop a car roof??

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    A thank you to both of you for a quick response. I will try the scale tool and see how that works out. That is an example of exactly what I want to do Jean....
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    New iMac Recommendations- where to spend the $$

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    @tfdesign said: @unknownuser said: I'd do the CPU upgrade. That'll help with both SU and rendering so it's money well spent. I'd pass on the GPU upgrade. I don't think you'll see any difference at all unless she's also interesting in playing Skyrim on that PC. That doesn't make any sense, because you can't 'just upgrade' the CPU and not the GPU on a Mac. You do both at the same time. I think you've misunderstood the original poster (or perhaps I have?). We're not talking about upgrading an existing computer. He's buying a new mac and asking which of the 3 upgrade options he should get. I've never gone through the mac buying process, but I don't get the impression from his question that it's an all or nothing thing in this case. -Brodie
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    Slicing/Cutting Untypical Shapes

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    You guys are GREAT, thanks for the replies, I will try them all and find out what I am doing wrong and then report my findings. aloha red
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    Deleting Section Plane

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    @unknownuser said: ........I hid the section plane to export a clear image as to not have the gray haze over everything. I saved the file with the section plane hidden. When I open it back up I am unable to unhide the section plane...... Whenever you get in a situation that you can't find something in your model, then turn ON: all geometry (SU's menu View > check 'Hidden Geometry') all layers (SU's menu Window > Layers > check all layers) all section planes (SU's menu View > check 'Section Planes') Now your entire model should is visible (guides not yet included!) As you can see, section planescan be hidden + on an invisible layer+ turned OFF. This may make them hard to find. To also display guides and guide points, see View > check 'Guides'.
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    Bar Joist

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    Here are two I found on the warehouse that might can be used to make a dynamic component? I have a dynamic component for bar joist in Auto Cad that also might help? Bar Joist.skp bar joist.dwg
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    Graphics Cards please ?

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    @sketch3d.de said: @haynesc said: my budget is around £50 per machine that's not much... the nVidia Geforce GT 440 is probably the 'best bang for the buck' you can get for this small amount of money. Add roughly £30 and you will get something more capable as e.g. the GTS450. And keep an eye on the power consumption, the GTS450 consumes ~100w if forced, in peaks up to ~135w. Which requires a power supply unit of min. 300 watts. hth, Norbert Thanks very much

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