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    Does trimble still support Sketchup viewer for iphone?

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

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    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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    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
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    ANY cure for the zooming problem?

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    @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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    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]
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    Object changed color

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    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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    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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    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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    @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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    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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    Real-time SketchUp file collaboration

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    Try this - it's free and works well - I have used it for training sessions. Teamviewer
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    Warehouse file size limits

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    Thanks
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    HELP: Champagna Body model

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    charly & numb, guys thanks a lot, step buy step, little by little i'm learning... thanks
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    A Scaling Question

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    Man, you guys are good! Turns out I had in fact "purged" my model, moved all the hidden stuff to a separate file. I'd forgotten I'd done that, and since it was hidden I guess I never missed it when I scaled down my beastie. Can't get one past the experts!

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