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      Simon B
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      On when modeling, off when setting up scenes

      But then, I'm not an architect 😎

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        solo
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        Always on.

        http://www.solos-art.com

        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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          remus
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          On all the time, ive gotten to the stage where i automatically blank them out. Saying that, they can be very useful for orientating yourself in large models.

          http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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            Gaieus
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            @simon b said:

            On when modeling, off when setting up scenes

            Why off when setting up scenes?

            @unknownuser said:

            But then, I'm not an architect 😎

            Me neither πŸ˜„

            Gai...

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              Simon B
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              @gaieus said:

              @simon b said:

              On when modeling, off when setting up scenes

              Why off when setting up scenes?

              @unknownuser said:

              But then, I'm not an architect 😎

              Me neither πŸ˜„

              I like to see purity of form when composing scenes

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                Gaieus
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                OK, that speaks for itself! πŸ˜‰

                Gai...

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                  Alan Fraser
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                  Always on. It's like navigating in a whiteout without them.

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                    Gaieus
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                    Done! πŸ‘

                    Gai...

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                      Jean Lemire
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                      Hi Susan, hi folks.

                      On when modeling and off when I want to present pictures or the 3D model to convey an idea.

                      Also, in most of the tutorials I do, I have the axes visible for the first scene in order for the viewer to get some orientation. Then for succeeding scenes, I usually turn the axes off.

                      Just ideas.

                      Jean (Johnny) Lemire from Repentigny, Quebec, Canada.

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                        Double Espresso
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                        Toggle on/off depending on model.
                        I wonder what percentage of SketchUp users are bona fide architects and what the others use it for?

                        DE

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                          sorgesu
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                          Actually, I don't think it matters what sort of design professional you are. If you are merely playing around and creagting objects for your own interest, having axis on is of no interest. As soon as you need to create a complex model where you either have complex relationships or need to adhere to some sort of plans, you really need the axis. At the very least using the axis locking arrow keys is not easy if you have axis off and then you are forced to only use the shift option.

                          Susan Sorger
                          Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                          Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                            Ray Brown
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                            Always model with it on, but turn it off when showing scenes or exporting for presentation. I'd lose track without it.

                            By the way, I actually used to look like this about thirty-five years ago... 😎

                            Ray Brown
                            Ray Brown Urban Design

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                              sorgesu
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                              Good Idea about the poll Csaba, I have it going. Can all of you who answered cast your vote? Thanks much.

                              Susan Sorger
                              Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                              Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                sorgesu
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                                Oh cut it out Ray, you look just like this right now. Maybe 2 more gray hairs, that's it.


                                Hi Bruce, nice to hear from you!

                                Susan Sorger
                                Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                  remus
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                                  hahaha, thats obviously a philosophy honed through years of late nights.

                                  http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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                                    Wo3Dan
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                                    @stu said:

                                    .........time for a coffee, a nap or a quick walk in the fresh air. πŸ˜„

                                    Despite all: Axes allways ON when modelling.

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                                      Stu
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                                      Always off unless Im working on planes that have a non default axis.
                                      I figure if you cant tell the top from the bottom, the front from the back, particularly as its indicated with every move or line, its time for a coffee, a nap or a quick walk in the fresh air. πŸ˜„

                                      http://www.landesign.com.au

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                                        sorgesu
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                                        Bruce, you must have been some chick magnet. Hubba hubba.

                                        Susan Sorger
                                        Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                        Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                          bellwells
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                                          OFF OFF OFF. I find them distracting. I already know which way is up, although some here may disagree with that!

                                          Ron

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                                            sorgesu
                                            last edited by

                                            okay, so my friend is not totally alone. Interesting, very interesting.

                                            Susan Sorger
                                            Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                            Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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