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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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    Cross-hair display for the viewport

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    @dave r said: I'm interested in how this will be useful for you. This was going to be my question. Why?
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    Win Explorer or viewer that shows thumnails of materials?

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    Materials are visible as thumbnails in Windows Explorer by default. I'm on Windows10 with SketchUp-2018. Try to repair SketchUp installation.
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    Classic/perpetual licence option ending this year!

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    You can store your model in cloud storage provided by Trimble Connect or you can save it to your computer locally or you can do both. I do both when I use the web-based version.
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    Affordable laptop for sketchup

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    @peterf said: I am a furniture maker using sketchup for fairly simple models such as modelling kitchens etc and the laptop I use it on is dying! I've been hunting around for ages trying to find an affordable replacement that will meet the required specs, but keep reading conflicting advice. My budget is around £400. I can easily find laptops with 8gb ram and fast processors, but the graphics requirements are leaving me stumped. Everyone says intel hd graphics are useless and some people say the AMD ryzen 5 integrated graphics are better and some say they're worse. Basically it seems like I can't afford a computer with a dedicated graphics card, so for the sort of modelling I do, what would you guys recommend? These are my top 2 options currently... https://www.box.co.uk/81V5001AUK-Lenovo-V155-15API_2808677.html https://www.box.co.uk/7DE73EAABU-HP-255-G7_2580201.html Well, with LENOVO V155-15API, you do get minimum requirements but it is minimum so if your models will be simple with not too many polygons then I guess you will be fine. But again, this is a minimum. https://help.sketchup.com/en/sketchup/system-requirements
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    Sketchup 2020 and layout won't open without reinstalling

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    When you installed SketchUp 2020 (and reinstalled it) did you right click on the downloaded installer and choose Run as administrator? Assuming you didn't or don't know, find the downloaded installer, right click on it and choose Run as administrator. Then when the options pop up, choose Repair.
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    Best import formats to SketchUp

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    And why not take programs who have SKP export format ? Moi3D (useful for transform Nurbs in SKp), Bricscad, PConPlanner etc... PconPlanner or Moi3D can be used as convertor !
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    Clipping Plane Plugin

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    @dave r said: Yes. I found that works. I was just advising that one shouldn't just set a very small Near value and expect it to work for all camera positions.
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    Best way to make a background

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    Ad why not use the cool free Twinmotion ? (always free for a short period so don't miss it) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjKLGIfyU_w
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    How to Outline Geolocation's Terrain?

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    @dave r said: If you set the face style to Monochrome so the image isn't getting in the way and turn on Hidden Geometry, you can see that all the edges bordering the terrain are hidden (dotted lines) and the edges bordering the triangular faces are softened/smoothed (dashed lines). [attachment=0:3nf8v0jf]<!-- ia0 -->Screenshot - 2_21_2020 , 7_59_36 AM.png<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:3nf8v0jf] Ahhh! I see! It makes absolute sense!
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    Installing Extensions

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    Thanks Dave.
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    Chief Architect to SU

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    You open up a CA file and under IMPORT you find IMPORT 3D SYMBOL and you can see SKP is one of the file formats you can open up directly as a symbol. There are some minor things you can do to the symbol, but it remains just a symbol that cannot be broken apart. [image: aKQ0_SKPimportintoCA.png]
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    Explode a component or group while preserving its axes

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    That's not a bad idea, actually. I can place a guide point at my component's X,Y,Z intersection before exploding it. Smustard's Midpoint extension does the trick. Thank you Dave R. (See? Sometimes it pays to drill down.)
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    Bug Plugin Archelios Pro

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    What Microsoft browser are you using? What version is it? Since this appears to be coming from Archelios, it would be a good idea to check with them and see what browser version they support. BTW, your profile indicates you are using 2020 Free/Make but there is no such version. Please update your profile.
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    Changing desktop icon colour

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    finally got it - so for ecample IcoFX (the last free version) does a pretty good job for all types and sizes of icons.https://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-icon-editor-and-replacer.htm
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    3D Warehouse down....?

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    The Warehouse appears to be back online.
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    Intersect horror show

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    @l i am said: Hi, when doing landscape design it is best to use this workflow, as shown. Simply draw the whole plan on the image. Then push pull to achive the relitive levels. Then you should not have those issues. [attachment=0:pfrl20zr]<!-- ia0 -->SU3.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:pfrl20zr] Thanks Li am, DaveR said the same thing so next time I’ll be following your advice Paul Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Saving and organizing Components

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    Forget it, I figured it out Those then AREN'T components yet but groups, lol. So: Right-click Make Component first, then it can be saved normally
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    Sketchup Shop - Export Animation??

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    @dave r said: There isn't an aanimation export option in SketchUp Shop. At least not currently. Did you see something somewhere that indicates there is animation export? By the way, your profile indicates you are using SketchUp 2015 Make. Could you please update that information? Darn! That explains why I couldn't find it. Btw, there is no option for Sketchup Shop in the License field in the profile dialog box, only Make and Pro. I changed mine to read pro although it's not true.
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    Force xray for objects?

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    So maybe 3Skeng will be appropriate ot the free Pompi! Make your video with Animator by Fredo who support native XRay i believe Verified : Animator support XRay native Minute 13.20 https://youtu.be/pzYc0Uf6qZc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBpLGBVx5C8
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    Circle/polygon tool with ALTERNATIVE radius

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    Box is on it but... What version of SketchUp are you using? Your profile indicates 2014. Is that correct? I don't believe the inscribed/circumscribed option had been introduced yet.

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