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    Does trimble still support Sketchup viewer for iphone?

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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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    Extension Menu Customization

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    @pbacot said: I think that extension would be the Sketchucation Extension Manager.No? No. It lets you selectively turn extensions on and off, but has no effect on the order in which they are loaded or the order in which their items are placed in menus.
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    Trimble Surprise

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    When I recently had some trouble and had to backtrack versions temporarily Trimble was very helpful in making sure I had the right license key. No hassles.
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    Sketchup 8 Mac - cannot open preferences or ruby console

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    You didn't provide much of the information that would be needed to help you. For example: what Mac hardware (including any external monitors) and macOS version? SketchUp can become confused about where to place dialogs if you use monitors with different resolutions. Also, there is no guarantee the SketchUp 8 will run correctly on newer versions of macOS (though it might...). where did you obtain the copy of SketchUp 8? It has not been available directly from Trimble for some years, and who knows whether the one you obtained is intact... does any part of SketchUp 8 work correctly? Said the other way, are these dialogs the only issues you encounter?
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    Precise positioning on import

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    I get what you mean but, Bringing the mesh into blender (via obj) everything loads in place, as it does in Poser, daz studio, wings, silo.... Etc Su is the only one that seems to require manual placement of every imported mesh item.
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    Export problem in 2d !!

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    Send the scene to LayOut and export the PDF from there.
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    Backface Culling

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    You're spot on with what you say. Middle of the floor, not a problem. Free standing stoves are ideal. The ideal solution would be a feature where I can apply a material to the wall around the stove (my mask) and for Sketchup to ignore everything behind it. I'm assuming this isn't something that could be achieved via a plugin? It might be easier to go back to Unity and see what I can do there. Thank you all for your suggestions. Kindest regards, Reagan.
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    Need help finding error-SU 2019

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    oh boy.... i was searching "3 point" NOT "3pt" thanks for taking the time to compensate for my, eh..lack of sleep I installed Pixero's 3pt rectangle and error is gone. STILL i have to wonder if it wasn't installed, why was i getting the error in the first place? I used LAUNCHER to search installed plugins within sketchup also using all sorts of relevant keywords but nothing had come up. Oh well. Solved for now. Thanks!! Bob
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    Segmented sphere? Beaded sphere?

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    Wait, why can't you use follow-me?
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    How to Make Material Patterns into ACTUAL Lines?

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    See Copying and multiplying geometry with the Move tool at this link: https://help.sketchup.com/en/sketchup/copying-what-youve-already-drawn
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    3D model on top of 2d plans

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    Pretty cool idea. Slapped together a quick example.... The drawings are 24" x 36". Drew a 4" grid across the sheet. Used FredoScale > Radial Bend to start with and added more "crinkles" with Vertex tools. You can go as crazy as you'd like with this part. Imported a couple of generic plan images I had on file. Used ThruPaint to apply the images to the sheets. Brought in the first house model I came to and scaled it down to suit. Turned on shadows and there you have it. Edit - I have no life .... added a third sheet with more curl to the end. Be sure to check out Box's tutorials. [image: mL5J_archicard.jpg] [image: e5hp_archicard2.jpg]
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    Importing 3d model

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    The coloration of the chair is probably setup as a refractive material in the Max file. This will not come into SketchUp, so the above texture is a clever trick.
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    Can't seem to create surfaces after draping linework on topo

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    This issue happens can you import CAD files and drape them. It's always been a bug and it lingers still. I would recommend using EdgeTools and clean up any little bits and shards in your CAD file. Then you can try also running it on your topo after draping. This doesnt always work but it gets a good amount of unclean cuts. You can also bet that arcs tend to have this issue when draping. To find the culprit, I turn on hidden and start painting my areas, you will eventually find where the bleeder is and fix the teeny-tiny edge that did not cut cleanly. Also try Fredo's Edge Inspector.
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    Sorting Plugins in Menu

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    For years I have requested a way to have saved work spaces in SketchUp. This could even include customized Menu items, that way you have categorized your plugins. Send Trimble an email and make this a priority for them!
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    How SketchUp´s tray system is structured?

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    ... I will ask this from the professionals, but do not believe in a script from there - but if I learn anything new worth knowing, i will inform you here of course
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    Copy Paste component

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    Glad you got it sorted. @jgillick said: The geometry was hidden in another layer. The penny drops! Another good example of why the rule about leaving Layer 0 as the active layer and keeping all geometry on Layer 0 should be followed. Bookmarked for the next time someone isn't convinced from reading the help articles on layer usage in SketchUp.
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    Whats your biggest SketchUp file?

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    Not many textures, but 10 different buildings on a vastly changing 4.71 acre site - 200 MB.
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    "We've Stopped Updating Sketchup Make"

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    SOLVED (or rather "good results without understanding" ) Uninstall, manual deleting folders from appdata etc., installing english version 64, (installing PL version did not help, but english was working OK) then i've installed polish version 64. Everything is OK EXEPT kbd shortcuts, wchich dissapeared MAc PS1: No, It was 100% SUMake 2017, working OK about 2 months. (I use SU from ver 7, and I kbow differences between Make and pro-demo) - but it was 1st what i chcecked PS2 I tried web-based "Free". It's a kind of nightmare. BTW - I have plugins I've paid for. Something is not fair... Not good way...
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    Poor Performance with Pretty High-End Hardware

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    @box said: There can be various reasons for slow performance, from inefficient workflow to some flaw in the computer settings. Without seeing an example of your work we can only guess. A large file size doesn't always mean slow, I was working on a 415mb file only yesterday on a very low end laptop without any stutter. And I can create a 100kb file that will bring the best PC to it's knees. A model to look at would help us to understand if it is your workflow or your system that would benefit from some tweaking. Here's the model that I'm working on. Let me know if I can optimize it any more.
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    Exporting DWG with all faces triangulated

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    @pbacot said: I'm assuming you are doing 2d graphic export. You'll have to unsoften all the visible edges for the export of the view. Turn on "View/ hidden geometry". Use the soften/smooth edges dialog. Turn the slider down all the way. This worked!!! Thank you so much...
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    Caster wheel

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    [quote="Deivis1992"] Do you always do that with more difficult shapes? It really depends on the final use of the model and how much detail I want. Sometimes just having the approximate dimensions and "eyeballing is fine".

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