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    Rich O BrienR
    @dkuucharzak said in Username change: @Rich-O-Brien, I misspelled my intended username. Could you help me change it? I can if the one you need is available. Send a mail to support@sketchucation.com and we sort it out

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    soloS
    Hey guys I am desperate for very high resolution/quality satellite maps, I use Placemaker and I also use Nearmap but the resolution is not that great, I have tried using AI to upscale but that too does not really solve my issues. Is there another solution?

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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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  • Dave RD

    Component Thumbnails

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    Dave RD
    Oh well. Like I said, it doesn't come up that often for me at least. Thanks again for the help. Dave
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    Dimension Tool orientation

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    Jean LemireJ
    Hi Susan, hi folks. Dont forget that you can Orbit, pan and zoom in the middle of a dimensionning operation to force SU to use a plane instead of another. See this SU file for ideas. Dimensions positionning.skp
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    Working on the quite of highly detailed project

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    DavidBoulderD
    I haven't read all the posts in the other thread, but I'd recommend the component approach. Just break your model into components and then save each component out to its own file. Then you can work on the individual files, and update them back into main model later on. This also allows for alternative versions of specific elements since you can have multiple files for any component. Then on top of this if smaller files are slow follow guidelines by others about having shadows off, not show textures, outliner closed, etc.
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    Seamless pattern repeats wrongly on curved surface :(

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    Another way to sort the textures out natively is to turn on hidden geometry (view->hidden geometry) then sample the texture on the main face and paint it on to every other face. Probably a lot easier to use the UV plugin for anything with lots of faces though, as painting every face can get a bit boring.
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    Precision drawing: moving stuff, placing stuff

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    Thanks so much for the replies. Guidelines are perfect, I use them in my CAD package all the time. What a great feature. I'll try all this, and especially get a lot more experienced with components, groups and layers. Keith
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    Big File Sizes/ High Poly

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    david_hD
    i stuggle with this as well. I do a lot of site modeling that requires trees and I like to use 2D cllips as often possible, but for aerial views, I kinda need 3D trees, and the good ones are so High poly. I guess I should play around with Proxies more to simplify and only turn on the biggies when it comes time to render or something, but Any other hints to manage the file would be grateful. Ps. I havne't done it yet, but I have the link to the 3D basecamp workshop on this. I oughtta listen to it. . .. I wasn't invited, you know. . .
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    Animation w/ music?

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    brodieB
    Interesting about the directory. Basically it's an animation that may very well be used promotionally to show off the architects design via his website. I would think that would make a good enough candidate to get ahold of ol' Neil and maybe spot him a couple bucks. Anyone got his number? I seem to have lost it somehow. Seriously though, anyone have any idea on how to actually go about paying the royalties then or perhaps to get my paws on this directory? If I find out I'll report back but if anyone has any clues or links they're appreciated. -Brodie PS. too bad about that lady w/ the kid on youtube. too bad she got off scott-free that is. Posting videos of your kids on youtube should be a felony under the People's Right to Not Make me Gag Act 1997 established by the quasi-famous Gray vs. America's Funniest Home Videos case.
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    (req) modeling help.

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    plot-parisP
    @remus said: Or trying to paint a model in monochrome mode... oh yeah; I think this should lead the list of "DUH"-moments because it indeed happens every now and then and every time I am glad that nobody was watching by the way: turned out quite nicely that model, David
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    SKP to OBJ?

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    soloS
    Try this first to see if it works, remove the .skp from name. Subaru_360_1_.obj.skp
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    Fade in/fade out between scenes

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    Chris FullmerC
    Thats always been my solution too. I really like setting up 2 scenes pretty close to one another and put a long transition time on them. So over like 15 seconds the camera only moves a little bit. Then make of few of these slow panning/zooming/FOV Changing scenes. Take them into a movie editor and do a crossfade on them. Makes for some really nice, upscale feeling, video work. Chris
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    Model dissapear when changing wieving angle

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    I "accidently" solved it by clicking zoom all extents before your reply, but in the link you send i found this. Another situation that can cause clipping is when the Perspective camera mode is turned off. In that case, click the "Zoom Extents" button (it looks like a magnifying glass with four red arrows pointing outward). The camera zooms out to display the entire model, and the clipping is eliminated. So you are totally right! Thanks a lot
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    Bugsplat model :(

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    RayOchoaR
    Lol well all its stands for is a weird model At least i recovered my model from a previous autosave. If you want to see the complete model its http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b3c8d49f3d2f351d145b4cbe1c91cb6a
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    The feature you use least

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    GaieusG
    When doing big calculations in SU (like using the Comp Spray Tool) never leave the Outliner open because it may slow SU down considerably for it tries to update itself all the time. Other than this, it is really handy and sure I should use it more often (just like shortcuts).
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    Modelling a bubble lamp

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    ely862meE
    http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=10242 here s the plugin Thx Remus!
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    Strange Behavior

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    Elysium, That seemed to help. Thanks. Oddly enough, it also seems to have reduced the file size quite a bit. Don't understand that really, but, as long as it works!
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    Zoom out and frame shows through skin?

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    Dear Jean, Thank you for your clear example. These small work-arounds make all the difference. Kind regards, Bob
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    Problem exporting to a 2D image

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    I have the same problem all the time... Mostly because of file sizes... so purging, deleting, etc... all helps!
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    Sketchup gets slow

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    GaieusG
    Hi Dirk, Please, try this "test": go to (menu) Window > Preferences > OpenGL and uncheck hardware acceleration. If the performance is improved, it means that you should find a video driver (i.e. updaet your driver) so that your system can handle OpenGL better. This is a common issue with drivers and Vista and I only hope you can find a driver that solves your problem. If not, kee4p HA off until you find one.
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    Rendering plugins?

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    pbacotP
    Hi Timetodoit. Since you are using Photoshop see http://sites.google.com/site/3dbasecamp2008/all-sessions-2008/taking-your-models-into-photoshop on how to "render" in PS. Yes printing straight from SU is rough. But also have you tried exporting .png at high resolution and printing that? Still not a rendering but much cleaner. I am looking, like yourself, and checked out Kerkythea, but this is not so simple as loading a Mac app on your Mac. Stopped me, until I can spend time loading and learning the software needed to run it. Looking forward to the Mac Podium.
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    Materials and suddivide & smooth

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    Ah, well I think I may have reversed the faces, applied the material to that side too then reversed them back again. That could very possibly be the explanation, Biebel.

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