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    thank You I can't believe I am benifiting something from 2013

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    BlenderGIS can get you pretty good images.. you do need an API key to get set up but it's all free and you can even generate 3d geometry based on the elevations in the satellite images.. it tiles in blender so you the more you zoom the better the image quality to a point.

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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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  • broomstickB

    Big Problem - Lost in translation

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    mitcorb, thanks for the heads up. I had to change my location in Windows, in that way I got to disply Sketchup in Italian... It is a bit strange tho I have to go through all this to have it in my original language... oh well, at least I know I can switch to and from English at will goodnight everybody!
  • jgbJ

    Fancy script on a curved surface.

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    Thanks, Dave.
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    Draping a 2D image onto a curved surface??

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    Dave RD
    Applying the material is probably the easiest for your application. I did this for the top sheet on the desk in this image. It's not much of a bend in this case but I drew the top sheet so it's corner is lifted up and applied the magazine page as a material. [image: 4442828755_c0c400dd5b.jpg]
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    Locking text to a model?

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    Dave RD
    I don't think Joe has the pro version so no LayOut. Of course there are other applications that could be used including something common like MS Word. If this is the sort of work someone is doing frequently especially as a business and where one needs to show the output to clients, I think it would make sense to just spring for the pro version and get LayOut and get on with it.
  • J

    The Follow Me Twist

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    My guess is it has something to do with what SU calls an "arbitrary axis rule" (pulled slightly out of context from the API). Followme works nicely on a sphere. Try drawing a helical path over a sphere, then follow me along it. The face will align itself nicely onto the sphere.
  • mitcorbM

    Permanently delete internal faces

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    pilouP
    you have this plug by Wikii remove inner face faces who can maybe help you ?
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    Mac usesrs, Where is the Layer toolbar in the Mac Version?

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    Thanks Guys. I was under the impression that the difference in the layer toolbar between the MAC and WIN had been rectified. Since my friend is starting new with SU, he won't know what is missing and will be able just have to learn the other method of assigning objects to layers.
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    Make Group Shortcut

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    @mitcorb said: Question: Edit/Item/Make Group must be part of SU8? Don't see it in 7.xxx Select two or more entities. If the menu is not visible in the SU UI the shortcut list won't display it.
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    Sketchup Animation

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    GaieusG
    Blender should be able to read collada (SU exports into dae or kmz). You may have better results with older SU versions (SU 6 and 7 Pro are still available for download - after the 8 hours of evaluation period expires, they revert back to the functionalities of the fre version but these export options are there for the free, too).
  • hellnbakH

    Applying wood texture to a doughnut shape

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    GaieusG
    @hellnbak said: Is there any way to make sure the final version is the one at the beginning? Just nitpicking I suppose... No, not nitpicking at all. We indeed encourage plugin authors to update the first post of the topic instead of posting new versions somewhere on page 6 of a discussion (we cannot really make this a "requirement" however; everyone is free to post his stuff as he/she wishes). IMO this has become a general practice however (if you cannot even make it 100% sure they are following it). When you see the "updated" and similar words in the first topic title, it should be that way however (if the author took the time to edit the first post, he probably did so with the attachment, too).
  • T

    SU 8 materials issue

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    Standard SU8 set plus some window glass, these and more worked in SU7
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    High Poly Trees that won't slow your system

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    GaieusG
    I renders fine for me (however you cannot spin around as there are face-me components in it and the current version does not support them): [image: lZZ3_tree.png] Do you get the clip loaded for the image file? [image: CWWs_file.png] [image: HTjc_clip.png]
  • hellnbakH

    Blueprint sources

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    Yeah, I've checked them out. Their numbers are impressive, but some of them are terrible quality, or so small you need a magnifying glass, and a large portion of their "blueprints" are just side views, or maybe a front view. And they only have a few of the ones I was looking for. I was hoping for maybe a source that somebody here has discovered that is not readily found in a Google search. Thanks for your reply, I'll keep looking
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    Why import not have dwg

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    AnssiA
    I don't know much about Mac OSX, but it seems that quite many people have problems with the importers not showing up in SU Pro under OS X. The recommended solutions range from deleting the preferences file and repairing file permissions to re-downloading and re-installing SU. Anssi
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    Sketchup at AA

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    @roger said: AA stands for Architects Anonymous an organization for embarrassed designers clever enough to get an architectural degree, but not clever enough to know the difference between SketchUp and ketchup. They generally form secret groups where each gets up an confesses his sins. Unfortunately a few go rogue and attack the mother of all modelers. I too have been guilty of this when it comes to buying stuff I know little about. If it cost more it must be better. Sigh......when will I learn???? If I have a saving grace, it's that I am cheap:-) Unless it's my client's money. Just joking.
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    Snapping Rotation

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    Dave R— Thanks for the tip, I have not tried Shape Bender. I'll look it up. The arches are elliptical and the carving, on all the small edges, is a series of incised diamonds leaving raised squares. This is the Deacon's chair for a church I'm designing. I hope to have it built within the year. Best, JIm
  • C

    Help. What is this?

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    Thanks. It appears all her models have it turned on, and I have never used that feature.
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    Possible to make Building Elevations aligh to altered axes?

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    DavidBoulderD
    Related to this if you want a non rotated plan view right click on one of your current axes, and choose align view. Then save that view as a scene to easily jump back to it.
  • hellnbakH

    Warehouse suddenly in foreign language

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    That did the trick! Because it was in a foreign language I couldn't tell where to click to change it, your graphic showed me what to do. Thanks so much
  • hellnbakH

    Components out of control?

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    hellnbakH
    Now that's gonna be useful!!! I think I can use that to do what I need to do, has all kinds of options for working with the components and groups. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help - although I would still like to know why the component browser gives me such weird results. I'm firmly convinced that my basic modeling practices are far from ideal, and I'm paying for it with things like that. While I can do what I set out to do, pretty much, eventually, I think my sloppy techniques are resulting in some unnecessary bumps in the road and larger files and edge counts than need be. If I don't get it right now, it's only gonna get worse as I delve into more complicated models. Anyhow, thanks again.

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