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    seasdes
    last edited by 25 Mar 2012, 10:40

    I do not know whether there is a answer to this. However, is it much slower to use Layout for construction drawings compared to CAD?
    Sorry if I am pushing in here. But my question relates to construction drawings.
    Walter

    Using Sketchup Pro 2019

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      sonder
      last edited by 27 Mar 2012, 16:13

      @seasdes said:

      I do not know whether there is a answer to this. However, is it much slower to use Layout for construction drawings compared to CAD?
      Sorry if I am pushing in here. But my question relates to construction drawings.
      Walter

      For me it is faster, but I have developed my whole detail library in SU over the past 5 years. Once you get used to how LO works, I think it is faster. If you are just learning, then count on a learning curve which will be slower at first. The key is setting up all your scrapbooks for standard notation and graphics. Keep you SU models tight and maintain your scenes. I just finished producing 3 sets of construction documents for 3 different custom homes. All three were completed over the last 3-4 months with each set having between 45-55 sheets of architectural drawings. This was my first time utilizing LayOut, so there was some time involved in setting up standards / experimentation.

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        seasdes
        last edited by 29 Mar 2012, 11:48

        Thank you Sonder
        I am working on a project that is a bit rough around the edges. I think that I used the wrong style.
        I will pay more attention to your recommendations on the next project.
        Walter

        Using Sketchup Pro 2019

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          bmike
          last edited by 9 May 2012, 14:21

          Another small project for a workshop.

          https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M9q773YwJH8/T6p8LKfkUMI/AAAAAAAASwY/doQR7UawG4s/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_01.jpg

          https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yLUqMkN0uhk/T6p8Lm0pT1I/AAAAAAAASwc/pYLzFNPq-9A/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_14.jpg

          https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g0JVrNLkqXo/T6p8MJ-W7aI/AAAAAAAASws/3NtM1N1e1rA/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_15.jpg

          https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B0tHwN6dO_I/T6p8M5AslGI/AAAAAAAASw0/LaGqNH2fnHo/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_16.jpg

          On deck are 2 small buildings - I'm taking the entire process through SU and LO, as well as another small timber frame workshop project (similar in scope to these drawings).

          Here's hoping Trimble sees the value in LayOut and ups the development of it. It is my go to tool now for taking 3d to 2d.

          mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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            pirun14
            last edited by 5 Jun 2012, 02:54

            working drawing Layout sketchup for interior architecture http://www.facebook.com/pages/Layout-sketchup-Thailand/142833949164127

            http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/475149_227919923988862_514627023_o.jpg

            http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/463546_227920020655519_736370999_o.jpg

            http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/469696_227920083988846_803786330_o.jpg

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              pirun14
              last edited by 5 Jun 2012, 03:10

              build-in TV in Bedroom
              http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.233361276778060.50387.142833949164127&type=3

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                pbacot
                last edited by 5 Jun 2012, 04:44

                Pirun! that's wonderful crisp pictures and fresh format.

                I don't know if I commented on your last project bmike. All your stuff is really great. What can I say? It gives me hope for LO (and the human race....for that matter)! πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘

                Pirun (or anyone). It would be great if you could comment:

                What was difficult in presenting this project in LO? Did you learn anything new? Any good tips on dimensions or any other tools? Is this output in vector? to png?

                THANKS for posting. Peter

                MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                  mwm5053
                  last edited by 5 Jun 2012, 12:39

                  This is really great stuff 😍 😍 😍 I've been getting to know LO in the past week or so reading Bonnie Roskes's ebook and looking for examples of layout in LO so I'm awe struck by these examples.

                  Thanks to all the contributors.

                  2011 iMac
                  SU 2015 Pro, 2017 Make
                  V2 Twilight
                  macOS Sierra 10.12.5

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                    beginner
                    last edited by 5 Jun 2012, 15:30

                    I like the font...and symbols...

                    Regards, SU 'beginner'

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                      tim
                      last edited by 8 Jun 2012, 03:58

                      Pirun - lovely, stylish, clear drawings. Nice. I've made plenty of good, solid, descriptive drawings but - like Sonder - you've made something positively artistic as well.

                      I'm going to toot my own horn a little here because I've just released a plugin intended to help with getting things set up to make doing the LO pages for components easier. See http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=45790

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                        sonder
                        last edited by 10 Jun 2012, 00:10

                        Beautiful drawings Pirun! Really like that style.

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                          dale
                          last edited by 10 Jun 2012, 13:14

                          @tim said:

                          I'm going to toot my own horn a little here because I've just released a plugin intended to help with getting things set up to make doing the LO pages for components easier. See http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=45790

                          Tim this looks like a really helpful tool. Thanks

                          Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                            tim
                            last edited by 11 Jun 2012, 03:11

                            @dale said:

                            Tim this looks like a really helpful tool. Thanks

                            Thanks - do please add any problems or suggestions to the relevant thread -http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=45790&p=410067#p410067

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                              khintanar
                              last edited by 22 Jun 2012, 04:44

                              Pirun,
                              Fantastic use of LayOut. I would like to hear about your workflow from Su to LO.
                              Thanks for sharing...

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                                Dave R
                                last edited by 22 Jun 2012, 21:36

                                Mike, that's pretty good. πŸ‘

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                                  Gaieus
                                  last edited by 22 Jun 2012, 22:02

                                  Yes, indeed! +1 πŸ‘

                                  Gai...

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                                    Humpmetwice
                                    last edited by 22 Jun 2012, 23:19

                                    Very nice work indeed,but and this may be a stupid question but how to you combine two sketch-up models into one layout file?

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                                      bmike
                                      last edited by 22 Jun 2012, 23:48

                                      @unknownuser said:

                                      Very nice work indeed,but and this may be a stupid question but how to you combine two sketch-up models into one layout file?

                                      Just insert another from the file menu. I've had 3-4 in a single LO drawing.

                                      I'll do another vid next week on getting started.

                                      mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                        bmike
                                        last edited by 22 Jun 2012, 23:56

                                        Thanks all. I have a few more video ideas to come.

                                        mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                          pbacot
                                          last edited by 23 Jun 2012, 00:58

                                          That's excellent Mike! Thank you. πŸ‘

                                          The idea of the whiteout mask: feels like a candidate for a plugin, or perhaps sections should have a built-in, definable "limit". I use fog often in detail shots to filter out complicated backgrounds and give depth & emphasis. Good ideas.

                                          Peter

                                          MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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