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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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    Save Components as separate files

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    @MrMitc hello, pls can you modify this to include groups. i want to make an exploded animation of my model. thanks
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    Texture Production (question)

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    @Mike-Amos said in Texture Production (question): Having a quick look, Materialize seems to be free, open source. Worthy of a look at least. https://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/tutorials.php Thanks Mike
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    OPENAI Explorer Extension

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    I completely missed this thread. Glad you gave the extension a try. Here's also an update: I recently published version 3.0 which can now be used also with other services like Google (tested), Anthropic, DeepSeek (untested). As a result, I also renamed the extension. Give it a try... https://alexschreyer.net/projects/openai-explorer-experimental/
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    Thread maker plug in

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    Hi everyone, I came across this thread while looking for discussions about generating threads in SketchUp. I know it's an old topic, but since it still gets a lot of views, I thought it might be useful to share a solution I've developed. [image: 1741950723105-cover.jpg] I’ve created a SketchUp plugin that automates the creation of threaded parts (bolts, nuts, internal threads, etc.). What makes it different is that it generates threads from a custom tooth profile, making it compatible with any type of thread, including multi-start threads. Key Features: Generate threaded rods, nuts, and internal threads in just a few clicks Works with any thread profile – metric, imperial, trapezoidal, custom, etc. Supports multi-start threads Here’s a demo video showcasing how it works: https://youtu.be/Fkf5j-hS8sU?si=-xgwl_lkRdeAQph9 (The video is in French, but you can turn on YouTube subtitles and auto-translation.) The plugin is available here: For the US users: https://fabcnc.gumroad.com/l/threads-filetages For the EU users: https://payhip.com/b/3j7ZF If anyone here still needs an easy way to create threads in SketchUp, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Renaud
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    Please help in creating this arc

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    Thank you for the reply. Yeah, the intersecting point should be a sharp point, but the beginning should be an arc. I tried a few solutions but didn't end up with a good result.
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    SketchUp 2025. The styles toolbar disappears every time I close it.

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    @roximate maybe just move it to the bin and download a new one from scratch?
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    Rotate an offset cylinder ?

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    What's your "best practice" when working on large, complex terrain surfaces? (e.g. as architect/LA)

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    SketchUp by nature is destructive when it comes to geometric changes. It's only course correction is the undo stack. To get around this my preferred method is to have a series timestamped files that constitute as snapshots. So rollback is easier. If I'm working in a modular fashion I use saved components. As an example I have a 00-master.skp with all the components. These components are also saved a separate files in a working directory next to the master. If I work on a component file I can reload changes in the master. My main objective to keep the master file as the target file and everything else piped to it. Not sure it that helps in regards your workflow. My approach has been to treat the master file as assembly point of the work I do in other files. If I do make minor changes in the master I save that back to the components working directory as either an overwrite or as a new timestamped version.
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    Problem with Apple max 3 Metal 3

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    I have been told that the classic graphics engine works better too on a pc. Open GL Versus direct X, what to make of this I do not know but it's a pain in the petunia's.
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    Discussion - object is not a manifold solid !?

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    @alexpacio2013 said in Discussion - object is not a manifold solid !?: I guarantee you that Bool tools 2 works and works better than the standard tools even among solids You're preaching to the choir on that point. I don't use nor even recommend the native Solid Tools. I guess I have no problem, even for complex objects, with making them solids so I get predictable results when using Bool Tools 2 or Eneroth Solid Tools.
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    Scaled impress.

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    What's Impress Scaling?
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    problem using V-RAY 5 with SU 2019

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    Contact Customer Support at Chaos Group so they can help you sort out your license.
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    License failed to download

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    You don't open .scflicense files Download the file to your device Open SketchUp Go to Tools > Fredo Collection > RoundCorner > License... Click Activate and navigate to the location of the downloaded license file and click Open
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    Creating lots of intersection lines

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    Thanks!
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    Fredo licence 'seats'

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    There's nothing in our support inbox so I checked Spam and good old Gmail seems to think you are Spam [image: 1736452150830-7fcf8c28-141b-440d-9147-1c466c72aefb-image.png]
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    Cotation des angles

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    Hello Can someone help me, I don't know how to dimension an angle. No matter how hard I look, I can't find any tool for that. Thank you for your help [image: 1736253828710-sketchup_dz3jkuxnyu.gif]
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    Converting Lines to a shape

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    @jamesn320 said in Converting Lines to a shape: I need it to stay flat. Try Eneroth Upright Extruder from the Extension Warehouse.
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    Sketchucation store plugin toolbars.

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    @TIG I did the usual repair, tried initialy numerous times to install the 'bundle', each time it was reported that the install went well TT library had to be completed seperately but this was NOT an issue. The copy and paste method worked. Odd, I know.
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    How to install SketchUp 2019 perpetual license

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    SU Anamorphic

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