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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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  • K

    Best practice? Component variants/mirrored textures

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    Could a moderator move this Thanks!
  • M

    Geodesic Dome Strut HELP

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    That is one of the things people forget, models are just edges and faces, so you can select the end and scale it, or the whole end section and so on.
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    3D warehouse issues - objects cannot be rotated

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    As Box guessed, they are Dynamic Components. Rotation is set in the Component Options panel. [image: GNB1_Screenshot-3_20_20214_04_09PM.png]
  • M

    2016 runs fine, 2017 does not

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    I found this link for 2016.
  • K

    Measurement issues

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    There is a known issue (feature?) when using Architectural units that the ~ indicating that the displayed measurement is rounded isn't shown when both feet and inches are present.
  • D

    Woodworking question

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    I'm not sure why you want to use silicone (I assume you mean a silicone-based caulk?). Are you worried about different expansion of the metal vs wood? Silicone will accommodate that, but will provide a somewhat rubbery bond that might be a bit unsettling to people going up the stairs unless there is a tight fit between the wood and metal. But if that is the case, there won't be room for different expansion anyway! I think I would also favor an epoxy.
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    Small circles don't drape?

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    BoxB
    I suspect you may be using more than the default 24 segments for your circles.
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    No More GETTING STUCK IN WALLS!!!

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    Hi, if it has its advantages, for my workflow under a cost/benifit analysis and the wear and tear on my midle finger and the wear on my mouse wheel GETTING STUCK IN WALLS is lost on me. And I did a google search many others have issues with it. If it works for you guys thats great
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    Work Flow question - determining scale without dimensions

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    @jman0war said: Thanks. I used to use BlueBeam Revu years ago, mostly for the one click PDF conversion and a few Markup tools. Looks like they've added functionality. I only have the viewer but it's great to get dims off of PDFs. It'd be nice to be able to bring vector PDFs into SU (like I can in AutoCAD) but maybe one day. Good luck Glenn
  • M

    Settings dialog does not show on screen

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    Box, Thanks for the suggestion I followed your suggestion; the M key brings up a 4-pointed arrow. If I trace it around the perimeter of my two screens nothing happens. If I click it exits, the 4-pointed arrow disappears. What am I doing wrong? Thank you john
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    Match Photo

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    Thanks HornOxx. I tried that. Adjusted it by using perspective in Photoshop. Didn't work.
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    SU Pro 2020 screen interference

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    Thank you for your reply, Yes, I do this when I have these kinds of concerns. So I had done all this two days ago without success ... Moreover I am registered on the Nvidia.fr site to be informed during updates of my graphics card driver. I just restored the settings to defaults during the 1st installation of the Nvidia driver, then I set for SU as I am used to (I always used Nvidia Quadro or Geforce drivers) and everything is returned to order. Well, in the end our exchange allowed me to resolve the problem. -Zooen
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    SU to DWG workflow?

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    Thanks for the reply. Well that’s good to know as I have put a fair amount of money into SU recently with plugins and 3 year renewal. I do see the power and speed of using it. I think it just needs some bits refining a little. I do agree with you with one program but it’s good to keep your hand in auto desk as that’s what most people use here in the UK.
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    Make a clean sketchup file from existing file

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    Remember that the "Not Responding" message doesn't mean that SketchUp has quit working. It means it's not going to respond to any further input until it's finished doing the last thing you told it to do. Purging unused stuff regularly should help reduce that. It should also help keep your file performing better.
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    Can't open skp 2021 file directly

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    Have you tried associating .skp files with SketchUp 2021? https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000572.htm
  • L

    Holes in a cylinder

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    Good thing the holes were very small!
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    Missing visible edges on one same group between two scenes o

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    Probably a tag usage issue. Make sure you haven't assigned a tag to the edges and that tag isn't turned off. Make sure you are using tags correctly leaving all edges and faces untagged and only tagging objects (groups and components). Also make sure you are leaving Untagged as active. The pencil icon on the far right is always at Untagged.
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    MS Physics UI not displaying properly

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    After so long, the same thing happens to me. I have installed msphysics on many other machines and have never had this problem. Specifically on this laptop I have tested Sketchup 16 and 18, and it happens as seen. Anton, thank you very much, the plugin is wonderful. [image: MaQD_Portapapeles02.jpg]
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    Shadows export as opaque gray color

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    Another option would be to turn off Shadows On Ground. [image: JyZR_Screenshot-2_9_20213_45_09PM.png] [image: gaHd_Screenshot-2_9_20213_45_21PM.png]
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    Export selection to STL not possible any more?

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    You can install the stl import export tool from the extension warehouse, the one created by the sketchup team, and that will export correctly. Once installed look for a different export option in the file menu.

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