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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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  • J

    Slope on sketchup

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    thomthomT
    I belive that beta testers will get a free license.
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    Importing from Revit

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    thomthomT
    Just notied there's a standalone converted for FBX to 3DS/DWG/OBJ http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=10775855 Maybe there's some luck with this...
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    Complex Multi-Dimensional Fan Blade

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    Yeah, as soon as I finished posting those pictures I remembered why it was doing that and I also went and got Subdivide and Smooth and figured the whole thing out...for now. The next big hurdle will be the body of the truck. Tons of detail and many different angles. Thanks for the help everyone. It is appreciated. Talk to you all soon.
  • R

    Finding High definition pictures.

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    300,000+ rotterdam images found here: http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=rotterdam&m=text watch out though.. only about .5% are going to help you out so you might get bored very quickly.
  • R

    Absolute coordinate for entities

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    Thank you for the reply. Although the simple test does not recreate the situation. In simple situation it works (that's why I used this method to extract points of interest positions from a model). In any case, I gave up on this approach not just due to technical aspects, but as conceptually not appropriated in my case.
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    Older Models Won't Open - Fixed

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    thomthomT
    You should try to update your graphic card drivers if you can.
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    Convert to Polygon?

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    I've actually exploded circles many times just because I wanted non-smoothed edges. This will be handy. Suppose it's one for the "doh" thread.
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    Export 3D picture only

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    Ok, thank you so much !
  • IdahoJI

    So close... Xubuntu, SU7 and Kerkythea...

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    GOOD NEWS! I checked the next evolution of the Xubuntu distro and found it incorporated the newest Intel drivers for my integrated 945 video chipset. So, I did an online update of my installed Xubuntu 8.10 to Jaunty Jackelope 9.04 Alpha 6 and ... The weird change of color issues are gone! The SU7 rendering screen shows normal colors, shadows and for all appearances is working normally! I still have to disable DRI in the xorg.conf file but again, I don't use any apps that need DRI anyway... The rest of the applications I have installed also seem to work as well... So, while I'm still going through the process of loading plugins (all of them that I've installed so far are working properly), I think the SU, Kerkythea and Xubuntu combo will be a success. Cheers!
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    Using SketchUp(free V.) to produce landscape modles

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    The Web Exporter plugin might be what you're after. Video
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    Texture problem

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    i'll have to ask that
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    How to simulate a carving in wood w/ SketchUp

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    Beautiful!
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    SketchUp 7 frustrations

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    Generally the big wite cursor issue is a graphics issue. Try changing the setting within SU to turn off hardware acceleration or something like that. You might also update your drivers if Mac's let you do that kind of stuff.
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    Scale group of objects

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    Chris FullmerC
    Coulter already found it, but I thought I'd put a link here for anyone else interested. I have a pretty basic plugin found here: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=17507 which does this. It scales either uniformly or randomly within a specified min/max tolarnce. And the user specifies if the scale should happen from the center of the component, the compnent axis or the world [0,0,0] center. I'm also working on a "component base" option which will be the center of the bottom of the component (for people who do not accurately set the axis of their compnents). Chris
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    Ideal Internal Field of View

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    Thanks guys. 60deg seems to be looking good for what I want.
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    If we only could apply more than one style in model...

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    Here is the answer to the question... http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=17684
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    HELP with wall textures

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    You don't want refractions. That only works for glass and transparent materials. As for reflections, there isn't a set rule for this . It all depends on the material you want to simulate. Got any specific example? Screenshots? In general, all materials got some kind of reflection, often it's a very glossy type. Adding a very glossy reflection can some times be enough to make it pop it little as it picks up a little bit more of the surrounding lights.
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    Flatten a building...

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    @xrok1 said: @mark_s said: Hmm I don't have a little eraser...just "report this post" Either way...I installed the smartdrop plugin but I can't find it in sketchup. the little eraser is only there as long as your post is the very last one, when someone posts after you its gone... I didnát know that, thanks...
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    Faces generated without defined edges

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    thomthomT
    @teezer said: If that happens again, turn on hidden geometry and the edges should show up... Not necessarily... Some times things can get messed up. I experienced this yesterday when I tried to make a plugin which converted all components and nested components to groups. A coding bug caused 'ghosted' geometry to appear. (Sang) without any lines and without any means of selecting it. When I tried to clear the scene by making a new model SU crashed on me. So when using plugins or importing other formats, basically when stuff is being generated, there is a possibility things get really messed up.
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    Delete photo match?

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    screenshots with your question please

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