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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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    More Customizable Toolbar

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    Jim, this looks like EXACTLY what I want. Thank you so very much. How did I miss this?
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    Can't paint the hull of a boat I modeled

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    Hi Jeff, (and Gaieus) when you're fine with hand stitching you can also use plugins to do that for you on larger models. Like this one http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/skin23.zip I tested it on your boat and it works just fine. You could result in more facets than by hand and of course it will increase your file size. But the aspect of your curved surface is smoother. Just unhide the geometry to see the difference.
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    Importing Image

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    Thank you very much. I have spent hours trying to figure it out and it was right under my nose. Thanks a lot.
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    3D warehouse Camera

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    But you can directly upload a kmz file to the WareHouse from its front page (somewhere top right). True that the skp file won't upload with it.
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    Components and Layers

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    In fact, if you save your file in which you created the table on layer "dining room", the model file itself will become a component in which your table (still sitting on the layer "dining room") will be wrapped. You can always import this file as a master component into your model.
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    How do you resise objects

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    Hi Squirrel there is also RpEdits see this post that has a scale interface and other tools and is free http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=15256
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    Broadcast HD production and SU

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    My understanding is that if you export a .png on a Mac, the background comes out transparent. It does not a PC. So perhaps you could export your animation as a series of .pngs from a Mac and then you could put the pngs together into a video, therby getting your video with transparent background. Chris
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    Construction Drawings / 2D drawings from SU7 Free

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    @2kemon said: I'm considering ViaCAD 2D as one of the few affordable CAD packages. for a commcerial usage you maybe should evaluate the ViaCAD Pro version (249U$) or at least the 2D/3D version instead of the pure 2D version, the latter it's only a handfull of bucks more: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0019RJ202/vsg hth, Norbert
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    How to see through house

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    @squirrel said: Okay i was wondering when i make a house how do i go inside it and decorate it because when i go to put furniture in it i cant see in side the house to kno where to put it You can also use section planes to temporarily hide some of your model. @hazza said: You just need practice, I use the middle button to do my rotating. Hazza, I think Squirrel does not mean "Orbiting" [image: cam-ToolOrbitLarge.png] but "Rotating" Squirrel, the best would be to group your geometry (all that logically belongs together) and rotate it that way. This also goes for the "Move" tool
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    Saving flies in SU7

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    Be aware of and very careful about georeferencing in SU 7. Whenever it is turned on and you take a GE snapshot, it won't be overridden by the snapshot and you may end up with it miles away from the SU origin and with a floating model upon GE export. Have a look at the attached image; At the bottom left there is the "Georeferencing" button. It should read as "Off" when you are modeling far away from your default or custom location. The safest would be to save your default template with georeferencing turned off. [image: aY7A_ScreenShot003.jpg]
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    Creating New Materials Libraries in OSX

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    No, unfortunately, if I try to rename the .skm file in the application support library location, it reverts to its original name on reopening SU, as well as to the original material properties. If I rename the material in the edit field in SU, it retains the new name, but not the edited properties on reopening.
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    Dngbat detail

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    A great idea, but as a word of warning, if you need to use a lot of these, the polycount of your model will grow quite fast, so in most cases I would recommend using textures, with or without alpha transparency. Of course, this one casts very beautiful shadows... Anssi
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    Sandbox Tool

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    Awesome, I'm glad you found it. I felt bad not being able to work this one out, so I'm glad you were able to. Its frustrating when things don't work as they should. Good job Ken, Chris
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    Street Scene Rendering Tutorial

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    Also there is a great plugin that will create dashed roadlines along any line ... http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/em_arc_page.htm ... dashes.rb
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    HELP NEEDED...bath interior ideeas

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    @gaieus said: I think that bath tub with the glass siding would be too sexy for my taste but nice, true. Ya, but think about the ham you could press against that side piece... I agree with Mike and Solo...keep the colors as neutral as you can..just splash a little color as an accent or to key in accesories..unless you never plan on moving....
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    ShetchUp 7 and vista

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    I think it is a known issue: SketchUp won't start on Vista?
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    Off grid

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    I'd like the shorter part to become the lead.. Now it is satisfactory: [image: 1100285_removing_the_piece.jpg] The 1st question is how does one re-adjust the axes. The 2nd question refers to the circle object. I'd like to move the indicated part. Tnx
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    Autocad 3d to sketchup problems

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    AnssiA
    What kind of objects were used to make the AutoCad model? Was it made in AutoCad Architecture? (formerly Architectural Desktop) In that case it has to be "exploded" before importing it. It is done by using the Export to AutoCad function from inside a 3D window (using a plan view generates a 2D plan). Or, if your application has it, use the "AECOBJEXPLODE" command. When importing, use the "Merge coplanar faces" option in SU to avoid triangulation, and be sure you have the correct import units. Anssi
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    Can't paste or draw on new layer!

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    Hi Sake_boy, hi folks. I think you have missed my post which is the third in this thread. I explained in it what layers are for in SU and what to do to separate geometries. I suggest that you go back and read it. Just ideas.
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    Trouble exporting highres 2D images

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    GaieusG
    That would be a very reasonable explanation.

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