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    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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    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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    Component Descriptions Not Showing in Component List

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    Dave RD
    Is this in SketchUp 2015 as your forum profile says you are using?
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    On surface offset tool not working

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    Dave RD
    I just tested it in SketchUp 2023 and it works for me. Give more details about what you are working with. Share the model file so we can see what you have set up.
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    Tools on surface: offset on surface

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    Trying to sign in to SU

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    "have exceeded my allowed activations" (Fix?)

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    Thrupaint

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    There's another thread on this... and Fredo has issued v2.3a... today... https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=ThruPaint
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    Filling for dxf file

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    "usually redrawing one of the edges makes SU fill the face." Anssi, thank you. Yes, that works!
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    Converting Texture to geometry

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    What is it you're doing when SketchUp crashes? FWIW, when I model for 3D printing I set Units to Meters and model as if millimeters are meters. This allows me to model fine details and to create smoother curves. The slicer I use imports .stl files as millimeters but I export the .stl with model units (meters). For examples see my thread on 3D printed screw threads in the 3D Printing forum category. Keep in mind that adding a mesh from a an image like the brick texture I used adds tons of geometry. This can slow SketchUp quite dramatically depending on your computer's CPU and GPU. You might get frequent messages of "Not Responding" which normally isn't a crash. Just that SketchUp is busy and won't respond to further inputs from you until it is done. It might be that you'll need to break your model up into smaller sections and assemble the printed modules when they are complete.
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    Plugin - TT_Lib resulting in crash on sketchup 2012

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    Dave RD
    You should try contacting the author to see if he has saved and will share an earlier version of TT_Lib. What happens when SketchUp 8 crashes? Does it give a Bug Splat?
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    Looking for beta testers for a new render engine

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    Hey folks, Thanks for your patience! The first alpha test version of Rayscaper is available here: https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=Rayscaper More information about the release here: https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=76360&p=692706#p692706 Cheers, Thomas
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    Recent software update to SU 2023

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    Rich O BrienR
    Yes, hit ESC to clear VCB. But it is different to 2022 behaviour as using CTRL + =/- used to step up/down the VCB value. Now it puts -=-=-=-=-=-- in there in case you want practice morse code while you model.
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    Model slow to save

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    I tried the Window Model info Statistics, purge all unused., We will see Thanks!
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    Heat transfer simulation plugin

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    Rich O BrienR
    Lightup has a Light Insolation analysis option. Not heat transfer though. [image: zx56vXW.png] There is an open source tool called OpenFOAM. But its not integrated with SketchUp so you need to tweak stl files. I tried a few years ago but I went nowhere with it. Any info I got on it was either based on the examples files it comes with or data from some other package. To be honest I couldn't even get it to read .stl files exported from SketchUp.
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    4 Online Sources Where You Can Find Authentic Data

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    Vrscene problem

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    The origin of the imported vrscene file is based on the origin of the original scene. So if you want to change it, you have to do this in Max before you export to vrscene.
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    Question: Changing UI color?

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    Dave RD
    No. There's no setting for changing the UI color. Have you got the current version of SketchUp 2023 installed? 23.1.340. This is what scene tabs look like on my PC. The selected scene tab is very obvious to me. [image: Btn6_Screenshot-10_14_20237_38_49AM.png]
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    RoundCorners

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    Login to our PluginStore using the link near the top of this page. Use its search tool to find what you want to download. An RBZ file will download onto your computer. You then use Sketchup's Extension Manager to install the extension from the downloaded RBZ. Note that Fredo's extensions also need LibFredo installing - get its RBZ from the PluginStore... Most of Fredo's extensions are now licensed [not very expensive]... to get the licensing tools you need to have the SketchUcation toolset RBZ downloaded and installed. After the installations restart Sketchup to ensure everything syncs. Fredo's extensions have their own menu items which allow you to buy / manage your licenses etc. A simpler way which sidesteps the RBZ files download, is to install the SketchUcation toolset from its downloaded RBZ - there is a tool in its set called ExtensionStore³, this has all of the contents of the PluginStore and you can select an extension and click the red button, and it will be auto-installed without needing to download its RBZ manually... It also reminds you if there's an update available etc...
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    Discovering the Magic of Internet Radio: My Journey

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    Trimbloe DOS on the warehouse

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    Rich O BrienR
    I understand your frustration but I imagine the operational costs of the 3DW is sizable and maintaining it retroactively for non-customers is a cost that's hard to swallow. Also current paying customers are then propping up the service for non-customers. So that devalues the offering for existing customers. Its all a bit of a mess to be honest. When the previous owner wanted 3d for everyone and the new owners are about maximising profits there's bound to be friction. But the 3DW still remains accessible online just not integrated in legacy builds. I see software licensing the same as supporting your local team. Some years you get success and others you just survive. But if you don't turn up to cheer the team when things are rough then you won't see success again. Its a tough spot your in. You no longer enjoy the team but you are still a supporter. It's on them to win back your custom. Don't invest your energy fighting though. That's better spent elsewhere.
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    Flatten panels for tent pattern

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    Dave RD
    Share the SketchUp file so we can see what you are working with. Maybe it would be better if you were using LayOut and exporting from there.

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