A Welcome Message to New SketchUcation Members

d12dozr · 9 Feb 2009, 08:42

Hi, I'm Marcus and I just started SU last week. Is there a way to toggle the selection tool box visible/invisible, because I can't see mine...appreciate any help.

remus · 9 Feb 2009, 17:34

Hello marcus,

I dont think there is a way of toggling the selection box on and off, so id say your problem is a graphics one. Could you try going window->preferences->opengl and then turn off 'hardware acceleration'?

Oh, and have you got a graphics card?

Twistlok45 · 10 Feb 2009, 18:58

Hello everybody,
my name is Ron and i am new to SU and this community, so i thought i would drop in and say hi.
I have no background in architecture or c.a.d. so i am starting in the basement here.
I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good tut for making pvc pipe fittings.
If i could make a basic tee and 4-way, i should be able to figure out the other configurations from there.
when i place a circle and try to get the proper size, the measurements increase so quickly that i cannot get a precise measurement. I tried to place the measurements in the window myself, but it won't let me type anything.
From there, i just made a simple tube of a random diameter (simple enough), but trying to make it into a tee proved my lack of understanding. I downloaded a model of a tee which i could use, but want to learn how to do it myself. I deconstructed it to see the process of how the tee was attached and noticed that a cutout where the tee attached looked like it was drawn in freehand, then erased out.
I tried to apply the technique, but it kept erasing the side of the pipe or my cutout arc. Seeing that you can't extrude off of a round outer surface, i am stumped and probably an idiot, but i need some help.

I know it's my own ignorance of the program, so a bump-start would be highly appreciated.

Thank you

Gaieus · 10 Feb 2009, 20:01

Hi Ron,

Let's see. First of all; specifying a precise value (of anything - not just the radius of a circle): what you see at the bottom right is now called the "Measurements box" (previously VCB: "Value Control Box" should you come across this term in older tutorials/references in the future). What you need to get used to is not to click into it when you want to enter a value but only start typing (you will see what you type) and when ready, pres Enter. With a circle, this value is the radius by default.

Then make your tubes, position them accurately (across or just touching each other), select them, right click and in the Context menu go to Intersect > ...selected. This will create those "hand drawn like" lines and you can delete the uneeded part.

To make different kinds and shapes of pipes, you will need to learn to use the Follow me tool

Also, follow the instructions in the attached file to see what I mean (go through the scene tabs on the top. Note that the last part is shown in X-ray mode so that you can have a look "inside").

Bent cylinder - 2 ways.skp
Ah yes,before I forget; welcome to SCF!

brandy20 · 10 Feb 2009, 20:15

Hello everybody, my name is Luca, I live in Rome, Italy. I'm passionate about woodworking and I use SU for my projects. I've got a lot to learn anad I'm sure I will improve with you. See you!

Ciao!

Luca

Gaieus · 10 Feb 2009, 20:20

Hi Luca and welcome!

Woodworkings? I have added you to the Woodworking usergroup (so you have access to the special forum "down there").

Alias · 12 Feb 2009, 13:40

Hello everybody, my name is Tommi, I live near Milano, Italy. I am an architect and I have discovered from few the potentialities of SU.
Of sure I will need your help to know better the program.
Do I immediately take advantage for a first question of it, do you forgive me if they are not in the correct place, I can install together sketchup 6 and 7?

Grazie e ciao

Tommi

boofredlay · 12 Feb 2009, 16:27

Welcome Tommi. I have SU6 and 7 installed on my computer with no problems.

ortzak · 14 Feb 2009, 08:09

Hi Im Edward fron the Phillipines and want to continue my education here in Sketchucation.
Hope you will teach me more than anywhere else.

Im currently in UAE working as a designer for an individual.

More Power People!!

remus · 14 Feb 2009, 08:51

hello Edward, fingers crossed you'll learn some useful stuff here

viraj · 15 Feb 2009, 15:06

Hello

It's been a dream to build/design in 3D and SU is what I was looking for - no pressure on the license fee, unless one is ready for it! No requests. Have a lot to learn and at 43 it's going to be even more fun!

Thanks, to all who have made this forum

Viraj

Gaieus · 15 Feb 2009, 16:31

Hi Viraj and welcome! Believe me, 43 is not tooold for it.I'm at the same age and started SU only a couple of years ago. And with a name like yours ("Chopra"), you shouldn't have any problems with it!

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(www.aidanchopra.com)

iddqd · 27 Feb 2009, 07:42

Hello. How can I get access to woodworking thread here? I`m using sketchup time to time (nothing seriously, just simple vis for video surveillance systems) for approximately 3 years and now I would like to try it for my woodworking project.

sorry. i figured this out

rkitect · 28 Feb 2009, 21:42

Hi there!

I'm neither new to Sketchup nor modeling, but I've never had the need to be involved with a forum for Sketchup. I am currently an Architecture student at Southern Polytechnic State University near Atlanta, GA. I am using Sketchup for a current class project and hope to get some advice from some seasoned users.

Thanks and I look forward to making new friends!

remus · 28 Feb 2009, 22:35

Hello iddqd and rkitect, glad you found the woodworking forum iddqd.

Gaieus · 28 Feb 2009, 23:02

And hi Carl (and welcome). It's not always the "need" for an involvement but one may find interesting ideas as well as unusual solutions so even an experienced modeller can find cool stuff in a place like this. Hope you'll enjoy yourself!

MKG · 4 Mar 2009, 01:38

Hello all ...

I'm Mike, and I've been looking for an easy-to-use 3D modeller for a year now ... looks like I've found it! The reason for the search is a need to model my village church as it was when it was first built in the 11th century. I have the floor plan - now I have the ability to build on it without getting severe headaches.

I'm looking forward to this. Hope to get to know you all ... Cheers.

Gaieus · 4 Mar 2009, 03:20

Hi Mike and welcome. This sounds like an interesting and fun project. Seriously, I'm really looking forward to it. I've been doing things like that myself: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=46 (although this should be some 14th century).

And indeed, an early Norman ( ) church sounds more exciting than a decorated or perpendicular style Gothic one (there are lots of them anyway).

MKG · 4 Mar 2009, 19:33

Thanks for that, Gaieus. I've looked at your church, and it's left me with my mouth watering. If anything was going to confirm I'd made the right choice, that church was it - and it appears to have a lot of Romanesque features, so I can learn a lot from it.

Pretty good work!

Mike

Gaieus · 5 Mar 2009, 08:37

On the main site (that we have just launched and will develop further) we are listing a bunch of tutorials (the number is growing day by day) among which I am now developing some with techniques for exactly Romanesque architecture (for a later, greater project). This one (for which you may need to register on the main site as well) is particularly about creating a cross vault.

So just plunge in and I'll be more than happy to help with anything if you have questions (after all I am an archaeologist "by trade" )