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  • The ideal place for beginners to get help using SketchUp
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    Rich O BrienR
    @dkuucharzak said in Username change: @Rich-O-Brien, I misspelled my intended username. Could you help me change it? I can if the one you need is available. Send a mail to support@sketchucation.com and we sort it out

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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

    Pasting to a position

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    Dave RD
    If you put the earlier component in a component library, you can select the component in the model and then right click on the earlier version in its library and choose Replace Selected. If the component axis origin is in the same relative place in both components, the substitution will put the earlier component in exactly the same spot and the one you are replacing.
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    Importing model slows down PC

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    thomthomT
    @unknownuser said: Also, when usin Vray to render, it takes around 5 minutes or so for teh render screen to appear. Is this just how it is or can i work around this? Exactly what is the version number of the VfSU you use?
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    Questions/Comments on Clipping

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    mitcorbM
    @ODM: Thank you for your reply. Yes, it is understood that with the right hardware there should be minimal problems with the program. But inherent in the program(s) are limitations that cause display problems such as clipping, which can happen when geometry is created sufficiently far from 0,0,0 or when geometry is created sufficiently small enough, or when there is a significant amount of geometry. Knowing all of this from many discussions in this forum by others has not answered what the thresholds really are. Maybe I need to read some more in OpenGL pages. Perhaps the information is there and I have overlooked it.
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    Picture size limitations

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    thomthomT
    hm... I've not tested Photomatch backgrounds...
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    Part strength simulation

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    If it is a wood frame, no way in solid works, wood is anisotropic... But you could evaluate any metalic part easily.
  • hellnbakH

    Exploding tire problem

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    thomthomT
    @dave r said: Just a question. Why do you have to explode it to modify it? Why not just open it for editing? ... I should have asked that to begin with...
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    Need a Electrical Schematic

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    If you know the manufacturers name then you might try looking on http://www.traceparts.com/users/TracePartsOnline/index.asp for 3D models. Regards, Bob
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    Rendering IES Lights

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    Hi, Here is a quick example of IES light effects with Twilight that I did a year ago... Twilight is easy to use. [image: Re58_414141.jpg]
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    Drawing a cap for an Aerosol can? [Curviloft / Extrude tools

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    utilerU
    OK ta. I'll try Whaat's UV tool next time ... LEGEND!
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    Troubles Exporting 2D Images

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    jeff hammondJ
    here's the code: Sketchup.active_model.active_view.camera.aspect_ratio=0.0 copy/past that into the ruby console (Window -> Ruby Console) and press return.. try exporting again..
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    How to scale a section?

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    Dave RD
    You've got some nice work, Don. If it helps, you can see how I did the front of that chest here. I need to write up the directions for the rest of it, yet.
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    Cannot import .3DS or .DWG or .DXF (Pro)

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    Perfect thank you! I've not used sketchup for a while... ArchiCAD is making too much hard work for the early design stage for me though.. Thank You
  • hellnbakH

    ANY cure for the zooming problem?

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    thomthomT
    @jean lemire said: As pointed out by others, if the cursor is over empty space, the Zoom tool will do close to nothing. Zooming with the mouse wheel over empty space makes it do large jumps.
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    Cost of Goods Report

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    Al HartA
    Take a look at SpaceDesign from Render Plus. It should do everything you need. If it doesn't, let us know what we need to add. It is not free. But if you want a nice report with costs, extended costs, totals, etc. This is the tool for you. [image: 500px-Edit_attributes.jpg] [image: 500px-Sample_report.jpg]
  • hellnbakH

    Object changed color

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    hellnbakH
    Sorry to hear that. Well, I don't know what time it is there in Hungary, but it's 4:30 in the morning here and my old bones are aching. Have a good one.
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    Dome Problem

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    hellnbakH
    Unfortunately I figured it out too late to save my dog. I will accept donations towards the lavish funeral I'm planning.
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    Better Quality of Exporting Images

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    jeff hammondJ
    i'm wondering if su8 is somehow allowing bigger exports.. i just exported a 10k entity model to 19,500 px wide with AA off and jpg compression set to best. (14 seconds with shadows off.. 24secs with them on) iirc, i used to only be able to go to around 15000px. anyone else seeing similar improvements?
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    [HELP] Plugin/s used best for car modeling...

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    thanks guys, i really appreciate your suggestions... for me if they can do it, why can't i? i will just give it a try... thanks guys.
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    A new Visual Index ???

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    thomthomT
    @meike said: There are many, many, many plug-in's and I wonder wich plug-in's are the best ? That is an entirely subjective judgement. But as you can see from this post - some plugins often reoccur when people are asked for what plugins they use the most: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=31957
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    SketchUp on a second computer

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    jeff hammondJ
    obviously no help to you but just in case a mac user wants to do this, sync these files: via - Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Google Sketchup 8 > SketchUp %(#BF0000)[plugins Components Tools Materials Styles] via User > Library > Application Support > Google Sketchup 8 > SketchUp %(#FF0000)[Shortcuts.plist Templates] via User > Library > Preferences com.google.sketchuppro8.plist [most of these are obvious as to what they will do and all of them aren't necessary.. the last one (com.google.etc) will sync toolbar positions, startup template, units, etc.]

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