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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!
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  • marked001M

    How to make snow in snow globe?

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    GaieusG
    A friend's SU model and Kerky render: http://www.orbangabor.hu/hogomb/
  • Rich O BrienR

    CatchUp Edition 5

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    @unknownuser said: You can get it here... http://78.47.159.221/CatchUp_5_2011_10.pdf You can get all editions here... http://sketchucation.com/catchup/ Thanks for the link, it appears to have been a firefox issue: I had just upgraded from 3.6 to 8, so a lot of my plug ins and extensions weren't updated yet.
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    Turning off anti-aliased textures.

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    @thomthom said: @gr8fzy1 said: A while back I discovered that I could turn off the anti-aliased textures and doing so seemed to let my computer run a little faster. Odd... goes against what Google recommends for better performance: http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=161352 @unknownuser said: Enable 'Use Anti-Aliased Textures' (Window > Model Info > Rendering) Thanks, the Window>Model Info>Rendering drop menu was what I was looking for. My computer isn't all that powerful, and besides, it says that if I experience blurry textures or strange display effects to uncheck the box. And my textures do blur into almost gray blobs if I have my modeled angled on screen too sharply.
  • utilerU

    Exporting SU to DWG or DXF

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    I see... maybe I try the 2D graphic export.....
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    Portfolio Question

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    Thanks andybot, good advice.
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    Rotating a cylinder parallel to a specific plane

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    All great tips. Thanks loads.
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    Problem with COLLADA-Import

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    GaieusG
    ArcGIS creates the model in the kml file, not a separate collada file (I think). If that is the case, try this plugin: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=38009
  • thomthomT

    Export 2D vector with Shadows?

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    Wasn't there a 1001 shadow tools plugin that crated vector objects for shadows?. If you do go the hybrid approach that gives raster shadows, could probably get good vector object using Adobe Illustrator.
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    Preparing VIew..

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    In addition to right clicking to update a component, you can also save a component to its own sketchup file. You can then have multiple versions of this component and load in the one you want. It also allows multiple people to work on a project at the same time. You can flip a component along its x, y or z axis to accomplish a mirror.
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    Edge Color by Material - Shading

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    In entity info, SketchUp shows only a checkbox "cast shadows" but not "receive shadows" (both are available for other drawing elements). It seems impossible (except of turning edges off).
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    Terrain Model

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    I was having the same issues as you guys, thanks for all your efforts, i think a simplification is acceptable as long as the profile of the hills are roughly the same would be great
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    Do i need plugins do so modeling with sketchup?

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    @unknownuser said: And a little tut for use it [image: attachment.php?attachmentid=45676&stc=1&d=1224337660] Thank you MAN..
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    Tree surveys and numbering trees

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    Thanks TIG, but that method takes removes the information (the tags) from the dxf - I'm hoping that there's a way to import each block's attribute data into a DCs attributes. Seeing as your script parses the incoming data stream to create the 3D text, would it be possible to create a text block for each icon, from each Autocad Block? Certainly it does what it says on the tin though, thanks and yes, you're right it does run for a while - for my data it was best to do it in batches of 100 icons at a time: [image: W2He_treetest.JPG] bjornkn, this would work well as a complement to Alan's method above, thanks.
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    I´d like to join railing into stringer nicely

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    tibet The 33+MB model size is too large for this stage of your model especially if is part if a larger model. You should get rid of all the high poly count groups because many of those can be made a single component. I have the model reduced to about 888KB. In terms of your question I am thinking you maybe getting your self in a box. If you look at any "typical" spiral stair case the railing is on the out side. Your approach would tend to funnel the user toward the side where the tread width goes toward zero. In addition the slope for a rail would very high ( Towrads infinity ) there since the run goes toward zero at that inside corner. If you want a spiral case make it a classic approah where you can model a "reasonable" hand rail. If not go to a more conventional single mid landing approach at the 90 turn. Check the 3d ware house for some ideas. BTW Howard Leslie has two DC stair builder skp files you may find useful to get some ideas. Sorry could not quickly find the URL Just some thoughts Got the link http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=289&t=29484 A concept thought and different layout approach http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=cb5b0fddc3e546d848da91396cd7935f
  • broomstickB

    Name the window

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    A kind of "structural glass" ("vetro strutturale" in italian) maybe?
  • dereiD

    How to load component directly on specific layer?

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    @chedda said: Select your layer or create a new one then paste it in from another window Well, I was hoping that it can be done somehow automatically. I'll group the component's content and put it on a layer. It's about LOTS of components... and is very time consuming to manually select/create, and so on... And there is the risk to lost consistency. All models must have same layer structure. Thanks all for clearing this out to me !
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    Compress sketch-up file's materials

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    GaieusG
    That's a good solution. It seems I am getting old and cannot remember every post on the forums any more
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    Don't update your Nvidia driver

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    Posted by Jody over the GSU Help forums: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/sketchup/thread?tid=0d4a1a86e86a966b&fid=0d4a1a86e86a966b0004b2052c03b123&hl=en
  • utilerU

    Exporting to DWG or DXF

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    Is it me or has it gotten unpredictable to export to autocad? When I export to cad I am always noticing missing pieces, especially with sections. What you see on the screen should be what you get.
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    SketchUp 7 to SketchUp 8 migration ....how to best do this

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    i discover save as ....

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