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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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  • charly2008C

    Question: Scenes

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    Hi Csaba, I must confess that not all of the individual models are my own, Most of them I have downloaded from the Google Warehouse. The idea with the scenes came to me later. If I build a model, I consider it very much how it should be structured. But thank you again for your trouble. It is always a valuable experience. Charly
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    Terrain Stitching/merging tips for highest possible detail

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    Thank you for fast reply. I am trying to merge two terrain patches from GE. [image: capturemis.jpg] Uploaded with ImageShack.us I am not sure about the inner workings of the script, maybe its not designed for the task I need to accomplish? Maybe there's other method for doing this? When I execute it it seems to be working but the pop up window never shows up...and than it quits without confirmation....it does work on a single terrain patch thou I need to make a large terrain from a number of patches with clean topology and preferably the UVs and textures to be used in an art project that is a simulation of a part of a city....Plllllease help shed some light cheers
  • charly2008C

    Question: Opening Sketchup 8 Files from the Board

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    On my PC, if I last had version 7.1 open and try to open a V8 file, I get that message. If I last had V8 open, I don't get it. It's worked this way since I installed version 4 alongside version 3.
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    Co-ordinate system and query tool

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    @honoluludesktop said: Can't the request be accomplished by selecting all the entities in the model, then placing the "Axis" where ever you want it? @dave r said: Are you suggesting moving the entire model so that 0,0,0 is at the desired datum? bob did acknowledge that as an option but suppose you have a number of parts for which you want to create the X,Y table. The datum point for each part will be in a different place so you would have to move the model for each one. In my case, moving would not be an option as I would be some 800 kms away from the origin and you know clipping. TIG: thanks a bunch; I am going to look at the plugin right now.
  • hellnbakH

    Limiting file size

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    thomthomT
    My Materials Tools plugin let you remove materials from all edges.
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    Autodesk Seek (website)

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    Nice find however if you narrow the search there are only 10 .skp files available.
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    Draping Geometry

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    they totally are... I'm afraid to download the free versions... cause I know I'll be wanting to have the full versions and I know I don't have any money left
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    Materials Image File Goes Missing

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    @dave r said: ....If you change the SKM extension to ZIP, you can get to the image file inside it...... Thanks for that piece of information.
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    Putting a Rectangle Down the Middle of a Shape?

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    @thomthom said: A Line-Offset tool would be nice... Yes it would! An offset multiple lines at the same time would be even better. Add an option to also offset and create the connecting lines and form a face and you have a stellar plugin.
  • hellnbakH

    Pasting to a position

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    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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    @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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    @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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    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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    @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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    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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