Hi Jim, hi folks. Try this procedure: 1 - Make sure that everything is visible. Show all layers and unhide all. 2 - Orbit, pan and zoom to get all of your model inside the model window. 3 - Select all (CTRL-A). This will select all the model and, normally, the invisible text object. 4 - Press and hold the SHIFT key down to allows adding/subtracting from the selection. 5 - Do a window select of all the model. This will unselect the model but shall keep that elusive text object as selected. 6 - Press the Delete key. If you have the Model info --> Statistic window open while doing this, you shall see if the number of text objetcs decrease by one. Alternatively, you may try to select the model, hopefully without the elusive text object, copy it and paste it in another empty file opened into another instance of SU. If it works, delete the old file and rename the new one. Just ideas.

Thanks to both of you. I will check out the other link.

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=23731

You could use Chris Fullmer plugin "shape bender" . see attachment. [image: SkLV_helix1.jpg] [image: RXtU_helix2.jpg]

Hey, so it took a day longer than I expected, but I got this plugin updated finally. Here is the plugin thread where you can download it at: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=23517 Once I verify that this new version is working on PC and Mac, I think I might send email it over to the folks at logitech. See if they are interested in doing a little write-up on it or anything. I think it does add value to their line of 3d mice. Chris

If anyone wants to try the Panoramas, the latest versions of IRender nXt have the panorama feature. You can download a trial version from: http://www.renderplus.com/htm/download.htm One of the IRender nXt users, Boothy, has posted a number of Panoramas on his web site. (click image to start panorama) [image: mad_thumb.jpg]

what can i do about that?

No. Been running Windows7 64bit since the beta. No issues. First bet would be your drivers.

@ecuadorian said: Use Didier Bur's free "Component Spray". Here is the latest version: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=11746 And here is a thread with an old version, but this thread also contains the PDF manual: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=6913 Thanks. That was my sister anyway. But its a very good program. I've gotta learn ruby script...

@layziefj said: Hi I've been trying to apply a material to a layer and it doesnt seem to work. If you're wanting to apply a certain material to everything on a certain layer then turn off all other layers select all apply material turn other layers back on

Thanks guys for replies, It just want from me sometimes to try it and back again. It's look really nice effect.

@jsarge said: Could anyone direct me as to where I can find a simple pine tree as a face me component? Lots on the 3D Warehouse - search for 'pine tree 2d' that found 16 without changing the search parameters one bit...

@mac1 said: @thomthom said: I'd do what remus suggest. I often set up "working scenes" in my models. Scenes that only changes axis location, or layer visibility etc. Not as elegant as the scene approach but, maybe a working solution for you. The section plane can be moved and rotated and, you can align view to that plane. Sorry tomthom pick the wrong box this should have been for pete

@mac1 said: @artichoke1 said: I seem to have a problem when working with large models that an invisible "section plane" in front and parallel with the camera face slices into the model whenever I try to view a detail close-up. This is terribly frustrating, as it is nearly impossible to manipulate small details from a distance. Anyone else have this problem? What is the solution? Thanks. try this http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=36261 Excellent. Thank you very much.

Update— It's a mystery, but what was not working for me last night is working this morning. I am able to turn off sections by turning off their layers. When I update the scene it stays updated. Operator fatigue, overheated computer, I don't know what was the issue. Thanks anyway, Jim

ahh good plan! you can see i'm having trouble, as it's 5 am and i'm still up... i shall give that method a go, thank you so much! pav

Hi Sheir, hi folks. Very good result for a first animation. The only problem I see, unless my eyes play a trick on me, is that the model seems to float a few centimeters over the ground plane where all the shadows can be seen. For example, there is a gap between the car tires and the ground as well as between the base of the columns and the ground. Try moving the whole model on the ground plane. And, by the way, welcome to SCF and keep up the good work.

View>Toolbars>Sandbox Click 'View' in the menu bar Highlight 'Toolbars' From the drop down menu check the 'Sandbox' Option You should have the icons on your Toolbar Happy Island Building

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5692&p=32649

Try Unity it's free And the result can be interactive directly on the web if you want