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  • The ideal place for beginners to get help using SketchUp
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    @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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  • hellnbakH

    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
  • Bryan KB

    Anti Aliasing Problems

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    @bryan k said: What can I do to lessen the aliasing in SketchUp, if anything? the SU anti-aliasing setting can be configured under: "Windows > Preferences > OpenGL... > Capabilities" Be aware that aa slows down rendering speed and may create some display flickering or blurred textures. And do not change the default aa setting in the Catalyst, i.e. keep the "let application decide" option for a working 'fast feedback' in SU. hth, Norbert
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    New Update/Version?

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    utilerU
    Maybe Dave, or Jim may have taken a back step as Tim suggested... Jim?
  • danielbowringD

    Dynamic Components, 7.4cm in the negative X

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    Attached is the file. Sorry for the slow response Edit: Just remade the model from scratch and got the same issue. sketchup_odd.skp
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    Scale problem after dwg import

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    NEVERMIND, thomthom's Axis tools solves this in an instant! http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=30508&p=267844&hilit=%5BPlugin%5D#p267844
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    Wall Framing Plugin?

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    utilerU
    TIG's right; House builder is the only one that comes to mind. Or seing you use GOH's 1001Bit tools why not just use the "create rafters or joists on selected face' tool. Only difference is you're selecting a vertical face with a bit of clean up.....
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    Where are Sketchup settings stored

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    Both those suggestions were just what I was looking for. Thanks a lot for that.
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    SU pro dwg problem

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    It's impossible to say what is happening with your DWG file contents without taking a look inside the file(s) themselves. One common error is that a file contains objects that were produced in an add-on, like the walls and other construction objects created with AutoCad Architecture (previously called Architectural Desktop). These must be converted into standard AutoCad 3D geometry in the originating application before importing them into SketchUp. When importing, SU also ignores entities that do not form geometry, like text and dimensions, imported images and hatches. SU version 7 cannot read the latest (2010) DWG file format. Anssi
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    Sketchup and BIM

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    This is a very old forum.. however if anyone is still interested in SketchUp and BIM, here is a solution: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=41840 The plugin provides an easy way to create parametric primitives like walls, beams, columns etc inside SketckUp. It follows a standard process-flow similar to popular BIM software like Revit. best! Dex
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    Add material to a component

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    I have not yet begun to explore Outliner. Maybe this will be an opportunity for me to see it work.
  • Rich O BrienR

    Where's the registry cleanup thread?

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    Vista OS system Steps to clean reg Run regedit.exe. [image: Lmv6_pic_0023.jpg] Export SketchUp8.reg then delete SketchUp8 key name. [image: qs3k_pic_0026.jpg] Load SketchUp8.reg to Wordpad. Delete all ToolbarsUser-Bar informtion and also the ToolbarsUserCustom-Bar too. (may be a 1000) then save as sys clear.reg Before deleting________________________After deleting [image: G8fA_pic_0024.jpg] Run the sys clear.reg ( when you need to fix reg again just delete SketchUp8 key name and run sys clear.reg). Steps to use less men : When you want a plugin use ruby console loader. Use the autoloader.rb to load rbs [image: vsza_pic_0029.jpg] This should loaded in 2 sec. with 72,134k of ram mem sketchup 8 free M2 [image: YLY4_pic_0028.jpg]
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    Problem with crossed lines

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    thank you very very much i'm new on sketchup and it was very big problem for me
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    Anyone?

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    hi, as well as Jim's advice. once imported you can change it however you want. You posibly want the 'Smooth and Soften/Edges' options, available from right-click,while editing inside the group/component or Window Menu . but without a link or image it's hard to give specific advice. john
  • hellnbakH

    Need some horn help

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    This my try with Shape bender and DrawHelix. This way with the first shape you can try multiple attempts modifying the line or and the path. [image: GBQL_horn.jpg] horn.skp
  • tibetT

    Open a multiply projects separately? anyone?

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    tibetT
    Hi dukejazz, thanks for a quick reply and valuable tips. i use protractor often, but somehow this option i missed among plenty of excellent D. Bur´s plugins i find (dim angle) http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=110 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! [image: zujcp1.jpg]
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    Automatically Generate Model From Imported Attributes

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    Chris FullmerC
    Well, that's not an easy thing to answer. Technically ANY "importer" does exactly what you're asking. It all just depends on what format your data is in. Have you created any standards for your data attributes?
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    Why is it?

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    jamalitoJ
    it happened with me when I have Ram 2 GB but I changed my memories to 4 GB it is hide this problem
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    Help With Slide Using Follow Me Tool

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    I tried out FAK today on Vista SU 8 M2 The tool (FAK [FollowMeAndKeep]) you refer too. works well with helix spring for a slide. Good ideal. I also agree with you all now about the curve problem. [image: eTt2_pic_0007.jpg]

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