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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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    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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  • 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
  • Mistro11M

    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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    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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    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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    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?
  • John SayersJ

    Why is it?

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    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]
  • Rich O BrienR

    [Help] Need model converted to .step or .iges

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    I just had a look at my Okino setup. I have the Granite pack, but apparently that is only for importing, which is what I've used it for. Sorry, but then I can't help you..
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    How do you make a dome with a rectangle bottom?

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    Rectangle and 1/4 circle [image: rMPe_pic_0003.jpg] Select all Rectangle edges then follow me tool [image: GtQI_pic_0002.jpg] Use windows_soften edges [image: M1uo_pic_0001.jpg]
  • Mike LuceyM

    SketchUp/OSX Lion Known Google SketchUp Lion Issues

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    i guess in 3D apps with natural scrolling, your brain would have to detach from the camera and attach to the objects.. ie- scrolling back = pulling the object towards you instead of moving the camera back.. (and i suppose that's actually what's happening when using natural scrolling in 2 dimensional apps as well) i'm sure i could get used to that if i really had to but i'm so glad we don't have to in sketchup @gt5 said: For those users who wish to say they prefer unNatural Scrolling, fine, Apple allows the user to turn Natural Scrolling off--Google, however, will not allow me to turn it back on! i think you're wording that a little wrong or leaving out some info.. yeah, you can turn natural scrolling on/off but it's system wide instead of app specific.. when i first upgraded to lion, i thought i might try natural scrolling and it does in fact make sense to me but once i opened sketchup, i turned the preference off and never looked back.. so, you might have a better point if apple would allow app specific settings of scrolling but they don't so we're (the people that might want natural scrolling for browsers etc but not in other apps) sol.. the main issue i see with google making un-natural (who comes up with these names anyway?) scrolling necessary is that many people using sketchup also use other apps where they prefer similar scrolling so our systems are still set to unnatural scrolling.. the fact that sketchup is locked to our preference is irrelevant.. the only way i'd use natural scrolling now is if my other drawing apps would do what google has done -or- the real solution (imo) is that apple allows the preference to be app specific (in which case, google could undo the forced behavior).. tough call i guess but i think you'd be better off getting finger pointy with apple and trying to make them change their setup..

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