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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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    Texturing in sketchup--tips?

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    Rich O BrienR
    http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=23725&hilit=+Whaat read this post for better uv mapping in SU. This is as good as it gets I'm afraid. But others use Blender to achieve desired results as it's uv mapping is highly recommended. I've no experience with Blender yet but intend to check it out soon. I feel your pain though
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    Follow me issue? (pictures attached)

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    Not really, its a good idea to keep all entities of your model grouped in case you need to edit them later. For example, you may decide to change that simple profile for a different one down the road - if its grouped just delete the group and draw the new one, if its not grouped, you have to delete every line of the old profile before drawing the new one. Grouping also will make it easier to texture and organize your model, especially important as your models get more complex...
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    Randomizing components

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    Any idea how I would use component spray in that way? Let's say I have cylinder that I want to scatter some components inside of. I can select the cylinder and do a spray by selection, but that won't distribute the components inside the cylinder will it?
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    Sketchup 6 animation bug

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    I guess that was clipping. Also, I have added you to the French UG so you can now see and post in the French Forum (you can sign up for any usergroups in your User Control Panel somewhere at the top left).
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    3d terrain from CAD?

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    goto http://www.youtube.com search for Sketchup tutorials terrain, viola!
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    Import dwg 2010

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    Find it here http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=9078813
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    Editing an existing Component

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    Thanks - knew I was missing something!
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    Control Density Component Sprayer

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    @bob james said: Is there a ruby that will randomly distribute components/groups to avoid the central clustering of Component Sprayer? My Matrix Proximity ?
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    QUICKER GROUPING

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    You guys are unbelievable! Thanks p
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    Deleted Autosave files, where are they ?

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    Great. THANKS for your help and all you do here !
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    Aligning edges

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    Sure, turn the window into a component. Now begin to move it (along the green or red axis). Then hold the shift button down. Now it will force inference to that axis so you can moveover to the other side of the house and align to the far window. Its that easy. Chris
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    Sketchup and filleting geometry for rendering

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    Thanks Remus! Installed it and tried it out. WOW--this works unbelievably well. THANK YOU fred06. -Mark
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    Recently Designed Geico Commercials Using SketchUp

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    Thanks guys!
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    Glass modelling problem

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    U welcome! @unknownuser said: But I'm still wondering if it's possible to assemble a circle that way ? Yes it is possible if u respect the length and position of ur segments like the first ones u divided. Elisei [image: ZWg3_Glasscomposedwithsegments_EliseiDesign.jpg]
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    Display Face Normals for graphic input

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    @ThomThom: Not only see, but draw on them. As Chris's 3 lines tool allows. I am in modeling mode at this time, not doing any rendering, where your tool would be very useful.
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    Pan w/ 3 button mouse no longer working

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    This combo works for me: Release all buttons. Click middle button down (orbit) then the left mouse button gives you the Hand icon. If you have the middle button down (orbit) and then push the left button down gives the Hand icon. If you start with the left down and then press the middle you get the Orbit. This is on my Mac, YMV.
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    Sketchup doesnt work in win7?

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    can't. you need a VT Compatible processer. i even tried to hack it. i only have a 1.86ghz pentuim m
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    Which CAD program?

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    Dear all A few weeks passed, I quit my job, finished maternity leave, and am now ready for the reality of it all. And then I remembered the post I made, and thought I'd just check if anybody had answered... I'm overwhelmed, thanks to everybody who took time to give me their opinion, post links etc. For now I think my plan is to continue with SU + Illustrator/InDesign, and maybe look into a rendering program (or SU plug in?) -I don't know if I dare ask for recommandations? (Dont want to start another Mac/PC battle I was quite hit by the 'who cares how you get there' advice. I know my things look good and easy to understand when I present it, so I'll keep my head up high and continue with SU. (That said, I've written down all the software proposed in this tread, and I'll give every one a quick glance to see if I missed something.) Thanks again for your time and wished for the future - we'll just have to hope, that the smart people who says to me that 'recession is exactly the right time to start a company' are right..... Best regards to you all, Lene
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    SU Laptop Requirements

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    Thanks, I always forget to check the SU website for stuff like this eventhough it makes perfect sense to look there first.
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    Measurements problem

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    Hi folks. If the object being measured is not exactly up to the precision of what you specified in your Units, you will get this ~ (approx.) symbol. For example, if you specify 0.0 mm and the object measures 3.001 mm, you will get this ~ symbol. Just push the precision to more decimals (3 in this case). Even if you did not enter such numbers, dividing a line or generating curves, for example, can lead to such numbers. Just ideas.

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