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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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  • FabiazzF

    Solid Break After Using Outer Shell (Solved)

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    If we could think about making a ToolsObserver for the affected tools [i.e. followme etc] that might spot if edges/faces were going to be too small... it could then warn you in advance... I made a proto-pre-observer-version in PipeAlongPath where it stalls with an error message, if the radius of the pipe and its bend are within certain limits, as faces that are tool small might then result...
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    Edges not higlighting in skp 7 while hovering over

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    I agree with Jean... except that I make my 'selection-colour' is a little more 'orange' [255,200,30]... because sometimes 'pure-yellow' doesn't display so well and 'orange' isn't a commonly used colour either...
  • spenceS

    Component From Component Browser Problem

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    I did make it work by going back to my models and setting them to have no Geo-Locations and this worked. I was able to import my models. But it still seems messed up in SU V.8 when you do have a Geo-Referenced SU model to import and the dialog does not come up to ask you if you want to choose location or place in the geo-referenced location.
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    Can't authorize SU5...

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    Anssi, ran as administrator and it took my license info just fine...thanks a bunch! I'll play awhile to see if I need to use compatibility mode. Made my day, Tom.
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    Sketchup 8-very disappointing!

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    Or maybe try this plugin? http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=31186
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    Rotate Around Sphere

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    In addition, you can make it easier on yourself (editing,) by taking advantage of layers, to hide/show particular elements of the model. (Examine attached.) -Taff geo_taff(2).skp [image: 8Hho_geo_taff2.jpg]
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    USEFUL TOOL

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    Pbacot, You observation of the 16Th of an inch dimensions is a keen one. Normally I do not dimension to that degree of accuracy. In this case however, we are the builder, and the field dimensions were taken by me and the drawing of the stone is actually the size that it will be cut to. The Stone supplier may choose to adjust slightly if it makes sense to them to do so, but this gives them an accurate starting point. Also, math does not lie. If I take an existing overall measurement and need a certain equal number of divisions within that measurement and it comes out at xx 1/16", so be it. The guys in the field will laugh, call me an idiot, discuss what color the sky is in my world, and then make it happen, but they will at least have an accurate plan to start with. I absolutely agree that the craftsman should be shown what we want, not how to get there. Especially when dealing in such artistic mediums as interior cut stone and Finish carpentry. The good ones are artists! Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I will post finished photos. ]p
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    Ripples In Water

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    Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that one! Thanks!
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    Going nuts - Orient Faces

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    @unknownuser said: On non-solids. Even on solid ! "Double faces" are so mixed that is impossible to solve (with SU Scripts or Reverse, Orient functions Hands are necessary
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    DWG Importer for 7.1 (free)

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    Thanks, Tom, I may try that. I've not been using the import of dwgs very often lately. Got a bunch of furniture leg profiles from a place that manufactures legs and other mill work which I would import and use as patterns to extrude. I've been making models of antique furniture using photos of the originals and found I can usually trace out the shapes pretty close, so haven't the DWGs much.
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    Modular building blocks

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    Some more shapes, and the basic components if somebody else wants to play ... basic components [image: 1CJi_comp_01.jpg]
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    Selection tool - box not visible?

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    I'm pretty sure this is a graphic card issue. (which one you got?) Confirm by temporary disable hardware acceleration. If you see it then, update your drivers.
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    Complicated sculpture model

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    Solo, thank's for the "Sculptris", reference. Although I'll probably never us it for my primary work, it's really fun to use! It reminds me of a program from about '96, by Dazzle, maybe. But so much easier!
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    Need Help Finding Old Ruby Plugin

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    Good to hear. I have the same problem...too many plugins that is. I actually went through my plugins folder before migrating it over to 8 to see what was in there....lots of buried treasures I'd forgotten about, and even some oldies back from SketchUp 4! [edit] Ha! Just checked PageExim, and it was written for v4. Too funny.
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    Who is better by you ?

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    @honoluludesktop said: Apple is candy wrapper, and I do not mean that badly. I wear Ferragamo shoes too. i dunno, i think it goes a bit beyond just making the things look fancy.. the unibody design of their laptops can't be beat.. literally, take a solid chunk of aluminum and carve out the innards. they're not just candy wrapped, they're light and durable with attention to detail candy wrappings i honestly think if you walked in your honolulu apple store(s) and picked one up that you'd be impressed with the design.. [wether or not you'd like OSX, well, that's a different story ] and hey, you even get a little feel good music/soft voice type of description of the manufacturing process! [flash=660,405:1n6ao1lo]http://www.youtube.com/v/3OOtuftGO1U?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1[/flash:1n6ao1lo] [point being, yes, you are paying a bit more but you're not paying solely for the boutique factor.. there's some nice engineering/design thrown in there as well]
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    Google Earth Terrain import Failure

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    Thanks Csaba, there is probably no other way. Charly
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    Re: [SOLVED] Black background with black contour lines?

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    @solo said: Do not make the background 0.0.0 lighten it a tiny bit. So first go back to white (so they turn black again) then make it 0.0.1 and the lines will stay black. use RGB selection Well, that was easy. I never thought of that. Thanks, Pete. Regards, _KN
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    Preview SU files on Mac

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    @liam887 said: well then hopefully some of the ruby guys could write a little file browser to use within sketchup that would be great! That's a nice idea, but I don't think it would work, because the code has to be written within the app itself. It would probably be best just to badger Google more for an update in SU9.
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    ? Solid Works to SketchUp workflow ?

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    Dear John, The .sat file was created using AutoDesk's Inventor 11. If you want to weld the 40 segments of the circle, then soften the group first. After softening, Chris Fullmer's tool for finding the centre point can be used. Also note, the SU model needs to be scaled by 0.01 (I forgot to do this before posting). Hope this helps. Regards, Bob
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    Please help me fill a curved surface

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    Thanks bro...didn't realize that!

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