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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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  • thomthomT

    AEC_MASS_ELEM - can't import

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    The actual command to export it out in 2007 file format (so you'll be able to import it into SketchUp) is "_AecExportToAutoCAD2007". You can also access it by pressing the big red upper left "A", picking the "Export" option and the choosing the proper "AutoCAD" format option. See the attached screen shot below. [image: dZPJ_AecExport.jpg]
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    1 edge = 2 edges fractions of a unit off?

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    Thanks for the reply Jean! I'll try it without the length snapping to see what happens. I'm using the snapping, because I want everything "on the grid" (or a whole number). Have you heard of some way to have all points within a certain distance auto-merge? Maybe this is a question for the Ruby/Scripts forum?
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    Help!!! How to twist a rectangukar surface? Help!!!

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    @sigitas said: draw the contour line select bouth and use sandbox tool contour from see at pic there is presented step by step. good luck. THANK YOU!!! I'll try that...
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    Using SketchUp to model an historical city

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    Jaxcoffee, I could probably give you a lot of information about where to find documentary evidence in the UK, but I don't think it'll of any use to you!
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    Puzzling Polygon/Move tool behaviour

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    Johnny,Gai, Thanks for that link. Chris
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    ! Help ... modelling a path wth gradient

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    great answer TIG
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    Landscape

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    Thank you for your help. Regards Fred
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    Major Importing Sketchup Problems

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    Hi Dekade, hi folks. It would be easier having a look at the SKP file to see how the model is made. I suspect that your woodpieces are not separately grouped or componentised (sorry for that word). Keep in mind that, in SU, layers are not used as in CAD softwares. They do not separate geometries. They only serve to control the visibility of objects. To separate geometries, you must use groups or, for repetitive elements, components if you want to save in file size. See attached SU file for ideas. Textures and rotation.skp
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    SketchUp Pro from Softsalez

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    No problems at all, TIG, Gaieus, I did think it was extremely dodgy and had no intention of buying from them if they we're illegal (like they looked). Idiots.
  • KrisidiousK

    UVW Mapping in SketchUp?

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    awesome... thanks. this seems to do it. also I love the list of free third party uvw mappers.
  • Al HartA

    Pixplant, CrazyBump, etc.

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    Great! If you use the results with a rendering product, lets see what you get. I will be interested in whether it make textures tileable problems automatically?
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    Inconsistencies with the arc tool

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    Got it, thanks, TIG. I'll Try it on Wed as I gotta take the Mrs out for a quick dinner (she was too lazy to cook) and tomorrow I am out most of the day.
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    Fancy Floor Contest

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    Mine took 2 mins, no hints- excluding making the png.[image: RBIe_FloorTIG.png]
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    Cannot import CAD files to SU

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    @anssi said: The image does not tell me much, but I have one question to make: What did you model this with? Are the "walls" and other such things done with AutoCad Architecture (or its predecessor, Architectural Desktop)? SketchUp cannot import the special "AEC" objects created by these "vertical" applications, so you would have to use the "Export to AutoCad" function in that application to export the model to a new file with the special objects translated into standard AutoCad 3D surfaces. Anssi Truthfully, it was probably created between both. I have AutoCAD Architecture at home among others which I use, and in college it's architectural desktop
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    What can i do?

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    ok Thanks for the tips. I am working on it.
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    Small file is acting very sluggish -- please help

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    Did anyone mention turning off Fast Feedback in the OpenGL preferences? I just had a it work for me on a very small file that was acting very slow.
  • KrisidiousK

    Sketchup in HD?

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    To solve this problem, you should place all three monitors in a box, as well as the 42' HDTV and mail them to my address immediately so I can have a look!
  • Alan FraserA

    Save changes?

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    Maybe it was just an enlightened moment of Sang and he turned into a light component.
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    Imported autoCAD

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    Aylossaa, What is the source of your DWG files? Is it in a format that SU can recognize (SU can import version 2007 files and older)? Can you post a problem DWG for us to check? Anssi
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    Twilight or Lightup?

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    Thanks for your views both. I have had a play with twilight and it certainly has some good effects although as you say it renders a view at a time each time. Maybe lightup is the way I should be going for its in house continuity I will give it a whirl.

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