A Welcome Message to New SketchUcation Members

TIG · 10 Jun 2012, 11:35

Welcome

There's a thriving Woodworking sub-forum - as you might have already discovered...
Dave_R [one of Global Moderators] is also an accomplished woodworker/sketchupper/trainer, and of course a font of many useful tips...

anhvu · 12 Jun 2012, 04:02

@tig said:

@anhvu said:

Hi all,

i'm new member. I'm learning how to create 3D model.

I've a problem when downloading the "Curviloft 1.2d - 13 Apr 12" plug in. Could you tell me why i cannot download it?

Thank you!
Welcome anhvu.
What problems are you having?
Are they with the download or the installation or the activation etc ?
Did you get the supporting 'Lib' as instructed in the page's instructions?
It's probably best to post further messages about this in the tool's thread itself...
Someone - even Fredo himself - might then see you problem and help more comprehensively...

Thank TIG,

My problem is i cannot download the plugin. The message "You are not authorised to download this attachment." is appeared when i try to download it ^^!

Gaieus · 12 Jun 2012, 09:22

When you are logged in, the download link should be active. Please, make sure that you enable browser cookies first of all. If you use Internet Explorer, also make sure that your privacy/security settings for Internet browsing are not set too high (as in such cases IE refuses cookies).
If you still have problems with downloading, please, clear (delete) your forums.sketchucation.com (or in fact any sketchucation related) cookies in your browser. Try to log in then.
Eventually try another browser. Some people even had issues from their offices (where some stupid, too strict company firewalls prevented them to correctly use the forums) so you may also test if you have the proper access from another network.

Let me know if you still have problems.

anhvu · 12 Jun 2012, 09:57

Oh,
I downloaded by clearing the cookies.

Thank Gaieus very much!

Gaieus · 12 Jun 2012, 10:04

kmthor · 18 Jun 2012, 08:23

G,day Guys
Im a new member from Australia, i work in the engineering field at present doing an off shore project in Queensland , iv been using sketch up for a long time now (7 years) and get to use it in my job every day. i found these forums the other day and thought i would jump in hoping i can learn/help.

keith

Rich O Brien · 18 Jun 2012, 08:30

@kmthor said:

G,day Guys
Im a new member from Australia, i work in the engineering field at present doing an off shore project in Queensland , iv been using sketch up for a long time now (7 years) and get to use it in my job every day. i found these forums the other day and thought i would jump in hoping i can learn/help.

keith

Hi Keith,

Welcome. Help is always appreciated.

Slusarenko · 18 Jun 2012, 17:53

Hello all from a newbie...

I am totally new to SU, but I am looking to use it to help with my utility mapping needs.

I have been learning the basic functions and have a couple of plugins loaded. One is the pipealongpath ruby tool and the other is the roundcorner toolset from Fredo6.

I am looking specifically for the answers to the following...

Is there a utility to replace the sharp angular bends on lines (something like round corners does with geometric shapes)? Perhaps roundcorners does this bit I couldn't get it to work for me on just lines...

Is there a utility to draw lines based on geocoordinates (latitude and longitude, or lat, long and elevation)?

I am hoping to be able to plot the start and finish of lines (or a number of points along a line or lines) using geolocation and have them drawn in my sketch with the appropriate bends depending on the parameters that I specify for a material. For example, if a 300mm plastic pipe is the specified material, then I would like to have a 300mm radius 90 degree elbow show where the line takes a 90 degree bend. I don't necessarily want to draw them as pipes, but rather just represent the centreline of the pipe so as not to us up too much bandwidth...

Thanks in advance and cheers,

Steve

mitcorb · 25 Jun 2012, 02:11

Hello, Steve:
Maybe "3dskeng" is the tool for you. I believe there is a trial version and a pay version. Seems it does fittings too. There may be another pipe tool that approaches this one. Otherwise, "Pipe Along Path", "Lines 2 Tubes". But you will have to create the arcs yourself and link/"Weld" them together on the path. Get Weld at Smustard. Lines2Tubes either at Ruby Library Depot, or possibly in the Plugins Index- red button at top of this page?

fraserj · 26 Jun 2012, 13:43

Good Morning:
I am a retired stock broker from the Boston Massachusetts USA area and have been using SketchUp for several years. To keep myself busy I have been designing and building Sheds, Cabanas and out buildings for a few years. I begin with an ad in Craigslist. Once a customer has contacted me and wants to proceed, I begin with a SketchUp design. After tweaking the design to satisfaction I sign a contract and begin precutting the lumber. For this I use SketchUp in a very linear design. Rafters, Joists, and sheathing.
Recently, however, I have purchased from Fine Woodworking two references. One a book (SketchUp guide for woodworkers by Timothy Killen and similar video's by Dave Richards. The video takes you through "how to set up the program, use drawing tools, navigate in a 3-D space, refine drawings, and create shop-ready plans." Like a Highboy. For me it's a lot of learning but at 66 I want to keep myself active and it's fun.
Finally, in the not to distant future, I am going to build a beautiful Post and Beam home in New Hampshire and will use SketchUp to design it. Referencing http://www.northernlightstimberframing.com/su/.

 I found SketchUcation referenced in the video by Dave Richards and glad he did.

bagger05 · 27 Jun 2012, 13:12

Howdy.

I work for a small manufacturing company and am considering SketchUp as a solution to our modeling needs. We make pretty basic parts, but sometimes it is useful to send our customers a 3D picture of the part so that they can have a visual of how it will fit into where they're going to put it. I downloaded SketchUp maybe two weeks ago and am shocked at how simple it is to draw 3D objects.

I'm currently exploring file compatibility with TurboCAD and the eDrawings plug-in so that we can easily send our drawings to customers and they can "explore" the part.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and having a great resource for SketchUp.

stang08 · 7 Jul 2012, 21:43

Hello,
I am a new user to SketchUcation. I have been using SketchUp for about 2 years now for my job, a drafting technician for a construction company in the US. I bascially am self-taught with SketchUp, and although I feel comfortable with it, I am always looking for improvement. Along with SketchUp, we have been using Shaderlight to render out our SketchUp models. I am still getting the hang of the software and would appreciate any suggestions for improvement. I am always looking for better backgrounds and treelines to improve the look of my drawings, but don't slow down the render. I have seen a few here and they were very nice and helpful. Any advice on where the best place for free stuff, would always be appreciated. Thanks and have a good day, all!

estrender · 14 Jul 2012, 15:15

Hi

I am new here at SketcUcation and I found this forum to be of great help to sketchup user like me. I am still an amateur sketchup and vray for sketchup user and I found lots of free sketchup stuffs on this forum so I am looking forward to learn more. Thanks in advance.

foxromeo2k · 15 Jul 2012, 07:05

Hi,

Im new here and been playing with sketchup 8 free v. for a month now and im hooked. Been following basic tutorials on youtube and want to learn more and so i signed up here. Thank you.

flyxcad · 15 Jul 2012, 13:58

HEllo my name is Flavio i hope to learn from this forum some tips and tricks for SketchUp fantastic program.
Thank You

freeyourmind2 · 15 Jul 2012, 21:13

Hi,
I'm Edi and Hello to all!

SRQrainbarrels · 20 Jul 2012, 15:41

Hello, my name is Mark.
I've been using SketchUp for about a year now. My main focus is in rainwater harvesting and I have found SKP to be a great tool in every aspect of developing a rainwater system. I recently decided to branch out a little and install some plugins and found Sketchucation. I am very pleased with what I have seen so far! Great job, thank you!

If you're looking for models of rain barrels, cisterns, rain tanks, specialty fittings, first flush diversion, or anything relating to rainwater harvesting, check out my models in the 3D Warehouse. Search for rainwater harvesting, or type in: SRQrainbarrels
Also, let me know if you need help with one of our models, or have any questions. I will be glad to help in any way I can.

vhyck · 21 Jul 2012, 00:47

Good Morning Guys!

Newbie here....

I was sent here by one of the thread i am in,

my question is that how can i get the plugin for round corner? and how to add it so that i can use it in SU8

TIA

Cveti · 23 Jul 2012, 12:02

Hi all!!!
I would like to join to your community!
My name is Cveti. I'm a civil engineer, but my interests are mostly in the fields of architecture and interior design.
I use SU ( the free versions) since a few years and I love it.
My new task is to learn to make a photorealistic renders of interiors, so I'm going now right to the gallery, which I hope will help me to choose the right render for a cmplete beginner.

Good luck to all of you!

pbacot · 23 Jul 2012, 23:14

Welcome vhyck

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=20485&start=0

One way to find Plugins: Click the big red "Plugins Index" button at the top of the forum page. Use your browser page search to find the word "round" Or scroll through the page by author.
In this forum the current plugin is usually in the FIRST post under the [Plugin] titled thread. Be sure to download all the required files.

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=35746
This is the place to start learning about installing.

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewforum.php?f=323&start=0
This is the Plugins forum under "Resources/Plugins" There is more information on where to get plugins, and how to install and use them, in the different threads.

There is also this: http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/rubyscripts.html
This is a page found if INSIDE SketchUp you click Menu item: "Help/Learn about Ruby Plugins".

Note: Roundcorner.rb is a plugin that must be activated (check mark) inside SU using Menu item: "Preferences", tab:"Extensions". (not all plugins are)
Again, welcome to the forums! Peter