A Welcome Message to New SketchUcation Members

Stylus_PT · 2 Jan 2011, 19:48

Olá amigos!

My name is Manu, I'm an architect and I'm from Portugal.

I use Sketchup since it was a @last software, I've started to use it as a volume sketch/study tool at arch school, than I've begun to understand the hidden capabilities of sketchup and ended up using it for the hole architecting process except licensing, witch use "good" old autocad from exported sections.

As a work tool I need it to be fast, and sketchup is the fastest model maker I've tried until we start bending the geometry in more than one axle, as soon as we do it workflow just drops to the ground.

With this in mind I think I'm limiting my design creativity just to get things done at scheduled.

I have been following this forum unregistered for quite a while, but know I realy need your help to search and understand some plugins witch I think will keep me stick with sketchup.

My thanks since now.

Rich O Brien · 2 Jan 2011, 20:12

Hi Manu,

Welcome to SCF!

You'll definitely get good advice here. And you'll get help with finding solutions quickly. Get posting

We also have a Portuguese forum that you can access via your User Control Panel. There's a tab there named User Groups which allows you to access the other languages etc.

doppel · 3 Jan 2011, 03:07

hi guys!
congrats for this friendly place!

Gaieus · 3 Jan 2011, 03:19

@doppel said:

hi guys!
congrats for this friendly place!

Ha! If only you could see Rich when he is paying for the rounds in the pub!

(And if you saw how many people I've banned for the last couple of days!)

This is just since Christmas - so we are not necessarily that friendly...

aegyr · 6 Jan 2011, 14:04

Hello,

I am working on an ergonomic ultralight aircraft cabin and I am testing ideas with Sketchup.
I am new to 3D software and have limited drawing capacity (inference helps a lot !).
I am in the process of getting a Phlatprinter III to make actual physical mockup.

Cheers,

Laurent

Rich O Brien · 6 Jan 2011, 15:33

Hi Laurent,

Welcome to SCF.

Sounds like a cool project. Don't be afraid to post some pics or problems you have!

enixma · 16 Jan 2011, 13:29

hi all

my name luke, i am an architec and urban design...
sketch up is very easy and helpfull in my projects

i hope can lern more about sketch up in this forum

stef7615_09 · 19 Jan 2011, 07:05

Hello All,

I am a new member here and would like to introduce myself.
My name is stéphane and i live to france.
Someone can tell me how to see french topic because i don't have permission please ?
thanks

Gaieus · 19 Jan 2011, 07:08

Hi stéphane and welcome!

In your User Control panel you can join different usergroups.

I have added you to the French group now however so you can see/post in that subforum.

dyl · 19 Jan 2011, 19:53

Hi all,

Really glad I found this place. My name's Dylan I'm a freelance illustrator mainly working in comics. I've worked for 2000ad and am currently working on a French graphic novel for delcourt.

I got into sketchup because of its ease of use(being free helped a lot too!) compared with other 3d progs. I assumed it would only be good for very basic modelling and felt it was quite limited. The more I get into it though I'm finding out what a great program it really is and the part I thought was limited was actually me!!

My aim is to build detailed sets for my comic, to free me up in terms of layout. At the moment I still feel pretty limited in my skills but am hoping to improve with practice and help from sites like this.

I keep a blog here http://www.dylansdrawingboard.blogspot.com/ mainly sketchbook stuff but I'll stick up my models soon.

Chris Fullmer · 20 Jan 2011, 16:07

Pretty cool Dylan, good to have you here. Welcome to the forum,

Chris

John P · 21 Jan 2011, 14:37

I just started Sketchup this week. I'm strictly a hobby user, though I'm an engineer and I could end up using Sketchup professionally once in a while, even if mechanical CAD really isn't my specialty. My main interest is in model railroads, and I found Sketchucation by searching on features of Sketchup that I thought I'd need. The plugins that people have posted are wonderful! One of the things that makes any Internet use so much fun is that just about anything you could ever want is out there waiting for you, free.

Maybe it's typical newbie behavior, but I couldn't resist starting with a challenge--a triple track helical ramp (yes this was a few hours of work for a beginner):
http://files.myopera.com/John98wbr/albums/661338/ramp.jpg

Gaieus · 21 Jan 2011, 15:21

Hi John and welcome!

That ramp is pretty impressive, congrats!

If you look into the gallery, there are some really nice (and long) topics about rail-roads, trains etc.

jackjack · 24 Jan 2011, 04:46

Hi all

My name is Revy, from Indonesia.
recently I've started to use SketchUp as a hobby (computer case design, etc)
Hopefully with this community i can improve my self and also share to others

Thanks all

Gaieus · 26 Jan 2011, 22:29

Hello Binu and welcome. There's lot to see here indeed.

Please, do not write in all CAPS however.

forrrest · 27 Jan 2011, 15:10

Hi All,

Been using sketchup for about 6 months now, only just discovered the power of plugins after I was trying to join 2 curves by hand and though 'there must be an easier way.........' now seen the the light

RafaDesign · 27 Jan 2011, 22:08

Rafa here from Cape Town. Mainly interested in stadium and sports venue design!

Look forward to finding out about plugin-ins similar to the soap, skin and bubble plugin.

Rich O Brien · 27 Jan 2011, 23:23

Welcome to SCF!

Drafter X · 31 Jan 2011, 14:22

Drafter X here.
My new online identity is incognito as I get a new business going while still finishing with my current employer.

Hoping to use sketchup extensively in the new venture.

Rich O Brien · 31 Jan 2011, 14:50

Sounds mysterious, welcome to the madhouse