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    • numbthumbN Offline
      numbthumb
      last edited by

      EarthMover´s technique: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=24663&p=211466&hilit=+snow+model#p211466

      Comfortably numb...

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      • Dave RD Offline
        Dave R
        last edited by

        If there's a snow plugin, could it be made so that one could also get rid of snow? We have too much. 😆

        Sorry. couldn't help it.

        Etaoin Shrdlu

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        • T Offline
          tspco
          last edited by

          Sounds perfect, I will give it a shot!

          SU make 2017, /Twilight Render Hobby
          Windows 10,64 bit,16GB ram, quad core Athlon 3.6 gHz proc. Anything else you want to know, ask me.

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          • shuraS Offline
            shura
            last edited by

            SDS can do some snow too - in this case the usually unwanted stretching can make the snow look wind-blown.

            someSnow.jpg

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            • T Offline
              tspco
              last edited by

              I tried earthmovers second method, using the Krill create mesh from points plugin, all was OK up until the Krill plugin either didn't work or I missed something. The progress bar went to 100% and no mesh, perhaps I didn't allow enough time, for it to work, but I am doing it again on another computer, and letting it sit for a while. Anyone try this recently?

              SU make 2017, /Twilight Render Hobby
              Windows 10,64 bit,16GB ram, quad core Athlon 3.6 gHz proc. Anything else you want to know, ask me.

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              • soloS Offline
                solo
                last edited by

                Here is a simple way to get snow, note that this is just a basic method and for a better coverage I'd suggest tweaking it further using sculpting tools.

                Okay, the scene is direct from 3D warehouse.
                Image1.jpg

                Copy the roof and paste as new geometry:
                Image2.jpg

                Paint it white, and using JPP (joint push pull) select all faces and pull up like this:
                Image6.jpg

                Now the fun part, using SDS (subdivide and smooth original version) subdivide the mesh, I used 3 iriterations:
                Image7.jpg

                Now that this is done, fit your snow to roof, feel free to modify and bend as needed, I use FFD, fredoscale, and basic scaling tools to get it to fit better:
                Image8.jpg

                So now you have basic snow, feel free to use sculpting tools (either BTM's tools or wait for new SDS2) to make it look more realistic.

                http://www.solos-art.com

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

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                • KrisidiousK Offline
                  Krisidious
                  last edited by

                  awesome Solo...

                  By: Kristoff Rand
                  Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                  • daleD Offline
                    dale
                    last edited by

                    Pete, I really don't think I've ever met such a practical "out of the box" thinker. You keep coming up with the simplest ways to solve problems. This is a really smart way to do this. Thanks

                    Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                      tspco
                      last edited by

                      Problem is I don't have SDS granted it is only 22 bucks, but that is s lot of cash for a tool when you are broke with no, or little chance for a return on your investment. Good idea though,

                      SU make 2017, /Twilight Render Hobby
                      Windows 10,64 bit,16GB ram, quad core Athlon 3.6 gHz proc. Anything else you want to know, ask me.

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                      • shuraS Offline
                        shura
                        last edited by

                        Maybe you can try round corners and after add some irregularities with Sculpt Tools?

                        Snowhouse.jpg

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                        • soloS Offline
                          solo
                          last edited by

                          Absolutely, there is no right or wrong way, this way you can subtract from mesh to make irregularities. 👍

                          http://www.solos-art.com

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

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                          • numbthumbN Offline
                            numbthumb
                            last edited by

                            @tspco said:

                            Problem is I don't have SDS granted it is only 22 bucks, but that is s lot of cash for a tool when you are broke with no, or little chance for a return on your investment.

                            This one is free: http://www.smustard.com/script/Subdivide

                            Comfortably numb...

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                            • shuraS Offline
                              shura
                              last edited by

                              Oh, thanks for mentioning Subdivide. Its a good reminder as I have forgotten about it long time ago...

                              cheers

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                                SketchUpNoobie
                                last edited by

                                Found this plugin for 3ds Max. I don't use Max but saw this and just though it was pretty cool. If only they made a similar script for SketchUp . . . 😮 It's a bit pricey though. About $62 US dollars. 😒


                                Bench with SnowFlow for 3ds Max.


                                Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

                                --

                                SketchUpNoobie: the complete noob in all things SketchUp.

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                                • pbacotP Offline
                                  pbacot
                                  last edited by

                                  Bump. I think back to the days of model challenges for Halloween and Christmas--which I enjoyed a lot but I don't think I ever felt good enough to join in. Maybe folks would like to make some Christmas cards and share them. Maybe we'll put snow on our current clients' house models for the Holidays and share with them (though the houses will be in California).

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