Do you use large toolset?

Gaieus

I do, but only for the protractor and follow me tool...

@chris fullmer said:

I mostly use it for "place camera".

Now think of it, guys, these altogether are only 3 tools! So much real estate for these 3?

For the Follow me I use a shortcut (F) but I put the 2 other, less frequently used tools to my custom toolbar (as you can see above).

Also, it allows you to add tools that do not have buttons otherwise...
Jim definitely rocks!

pmolson

@gaieus said:

Neither. I use Jim's custom toolbar plugin for the less frequently used tools

and also short cuts for my "everyday" tools.

Where can I find "Jim's custom toolbar plug in" option plug in?

Rich O Brien

Here you go...

http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/p/my-plugins.html

Chris Fullmer

Oh I know it's silly, I'm not arguing that I think SU feels naked with out it - which is also silly.

I also use it a lot when I am doing video tutorials so I can click on the icons instead of shortcut keys so viewers can follow along easier. But I have not done a video for a while, I'm sure I could turn it off while I do not need it. Its just a hard habit to break

Chris

dale

Man, now youv'e got me thinking. Feels naked without it, and when I'm showing someone how to begin using SketchUp I always get them to use it,( Pass on my bad habits), but....

pbacot

It's helpful for a beginner. It emphasizes a lot can be done with a few tools. but I have been a "beginner" now for...how long? I should put it away and learn the shortcuts I don't use yet. It is like my CAD toolsets which have lots of tools on them, and I use them without hardly looking anymore.

brookefox

I do but I'm less adept than the more efficient, all shortcut users. I think it helps keep one's memory fresh to have the icons hanging around for a good while, esp. as the set grows and grows with plugs you want to learn to use.

For me moving to a two monitor setup was much more relevant to the issue of freeing real estate and being productive.

bocomofo

I usually leave the toolbars on, which is pretty inneficient I guess, as everytime it crashes and the toolbars go flying I never put them back in the same place...It takes me ages to find the tool I'm looking for!

for the common commands I use keyboard shortcuts.

and yes I use the large toolset...the small ones are just too small for my inefficient eyes...and I have massive glasses!

dylan

I use lots of toolbars and very few shortcuts.

bubbalove

I use all toolbars and no shortcuts. Love the Clausen jersey as your picture too! GO PANTHERS!