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    TIGT
    V8.0 is released https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=2Dtools Or via the ExtensionStore dialog. It fixes a glitch with v2026 whereby some MAC users could not get the TAB key press/up to work to open dialogs in some tools, and some PC users had to press/up 4 times to make TAB work. But <=2025 users had no issues. I've now improved the onKeyUp methods to optimize TAB use in v2026, but it can still be flaky for some users. including me needing 4x press/up! So as an additional option I've added one press/up on the Shift key which will also open the dialogs, in certain tools like LineStyle and Hatching. The Help pages explain this dialog opening more fully. Please try and report back issues...

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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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    Importing files

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    Rich O BrienR
    File > Import and set the file type dropdown to All supported image types [image: G7grVUH.png]
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    Select component on a same z coordinate

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    Hi TIG, thanks for the orientation. Since I am a neophyte in sketchup programming, I will need more a step by step help. If you could give the code to copy in ruby and specify where to put the Z value to select component. Is it made for edges or faces selection only or a whole component can be selected. Does it select all components above or under the Z value or the component that are on this coordinate? Thanks for more information, sorry not to catch at first pitch! S.
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    Unreal Engine 5 released

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    I had to ditch a LOT of older CAD stuff to make way but I finally got UE5 installed. It looks extremely powerful considering the price point and there is a definite effect to be felt in the industry when the dust settles but that has been asked before so maybe little will change. Habit rules us as much as anything else.
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    Fredo RoundCorner - now needs license - alternatives ?

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    @ten3492 said: If not, what is the best way of purchasing this for ~20+ users? can we purchase multiple seats for a single logon account? Fredo offers a CORPO bundle https://sketchucation.com/purchase.php?plugin=roundcorner
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    How to install old .rb file to Sketchup Pro 21?

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    Thank you both, and I now have a working drop.rb - and know how to load my other old scripts.
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    Paint Bucket Tool

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    Profile Updated, the issue was on SU Pro 2020.
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    License without PayPal

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    @rich o brien said: @togo said: which I still don't understand: I don't think Clothworks is compatible with out My Licenses checker yet. I'll poke Anton and see if he will update it so it is included. But Fredo's stuff and my Pie for SketchUp are. So if you purchase and validate a license for any of Fredo's stuff it will show up. ... what I purchased does not show up and I can't purchase any new, because I don#t use paypal Thanks anyway.
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    Having issues with 2022SU plugins

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    @mike amos said: I had previously installed as admin What exactly does that mean? You signed into Windows as the administrator? Or did you right click on the installer and choose Run as administrator from the Context menu? @mike amos said: Despite this pluigin being installed and looking at View - Toolbars, nada. Does the Extension Manager show it is installed? Did you try restarting SketchUp after installing it? @mike amos said: I might give it another go but frankly I went through the whole procedure five times and nada. There has to be something wrong in the way you installed SketchUp 2022 or it would have worked. I guess it's all moot though since you've decided to stick with 2021. Best.
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    Where have my plugins gone?

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    Dave RD
    Don't copy your extensions from an older installation of SketchUp unless you enjoy chasing loading errors. Some extensions require the proper installation method, some need to be updated to run in the new SketchUp version. Best to install them fresh from their sources. If you used the Sketchucation Extension Store tool to install extensions from here, install it first. Open it up and sign in. Then click on the gear icon at the top and go to Bundles. You can install the latest versions of the extensions in your bundle automatically without having to search for them all.
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    I am getting we are experiencing a Technal difficulties

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    Dave RD
    @juju said: I'm curious, why would SUPro2022 ask for a Classic License when it no longer supports it? There are some special cases in which SketchUp 2022 can be opened using what looks like a classic license. They don't sell those licenses of course but they can generate them for outside parties such as beta testers.
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    Upscaling design

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    What i mean is, I drew a circle with 24 sides, i want to change it to 200, and it says its too small If i upscale the drawing it works
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    Having trouble with joint push pull.

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    @gbryongui said: Hi, I just DL the extension but the first time I try to use it seems that the trial period expired.. How do you fix it ? I have to precise : I m a beginner, it is my second day with Sketchup. Did the computer already have Sketchup installed, and have another user launch JointPushPull?
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    How to enter coordinates

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    Dave RD
    You might try sending him a private message here in the forum. According to his profile he last signed in to Sketchucation in February so it seems he's around.
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    Edge "length" in Generate Report

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    a variation - once you have the "wires" laid out, ctrl-a to select all lines - examine the length in your entity info, then create a component with the name like "elec_wire_256" for 256 inches (or whatever your base measure is. round up then when you run the report the wire components are listed in a grouping and the various lengths. i also include wire type/size such as "bx12-3" or "nm14-2", etc as part of the name... so "elec_wire_" + "bx12-3_" + "256" then i can readily parse it into a spreadsheet by splitting on "_" underscore.
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    Text Size In My Exports

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    Dave RD
    @joe wood said: Is yours set at 10? I had to take mine down to 1.5". I guess it is but that's a default from the original template. Never changed it because I don't need to use text and dimensions in SketchUp.
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    Lock pan tool axis ?

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    Dave RD
    There isn't a tool to specifically lock the direction the camera moves but you coulld use the Position Camera tool to place the camera for each scene. You can use guidepoints or geometry to identify where the camera needs to be placed for each scene. Out of curiosity, how will you use this with your model? Quickie example: Camera positioned at each end of the edge shown selected in the foreground. [image: pWfM_Screenshot-3_26_20229_12_37PM.png] Result of transitioning between scenes. Click on the picture to see it move. [image: ZVyI_PC.gif]
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    How to remove components folder from Favorites?

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    Actually it is quite true. I have favorite component directories that I can't delete. No option... Still a bug. If the directory no longer exists we should be able to delete it from favorites. Period. Having them persist and junk up the list is a bug. And yes Sketchup has other bugs they have not addressed. For instance the use of "/u" in directory file paths that breaks dynamic components. Pretty much makes dynamic components useless for anyone on windows who uses the "/Users" file directory, which is most everyone... That bug has also been around for years...
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    Creating Permit Plans 2D vs 3D

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    Looks like I need to update my profile. I am on 2021 I think. I didn't update to 2022 yet. Thanks. I think that is what I should try to streamline things....
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    3D Warehouse is not downloading anymore (2017-2018)

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    @cesom said: .I found a trick to keep downloading 3D Warehouse models for 2017, for 2018 it doesn't work for everyone. doesn't work anymore.
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    Zmap imports

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    Dave RD
    LOL! Seems to me there's Lidar data available of at least most of England but I'm not sure if you can get that in a form that can be imported into SketchUp. I looked once but not very hard. Maybe you'll have to get one of those GPS gadgets and walk around collecting spot elevations. Then you can convert that into a point cloud. I've been wondering about doing that for my own property. Honestly, I expect if you need high res terrain data for single parcels of land, you'll probably need someone on the ground.

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