A Welcome Message to New SketchUcation Members

moujo · 1 Dec 2012, 17:35

Hi sketchup users,

My name is Jody and I've been using sketchup for just over a year now. I'm only 13 right now, but my hopes are that someday I'll be able to become an architect (not the architects that design normal homes that people live in, the ones that design museums and huge buildings and stuff). I already have a couple of models of buildings that I've made in sketchup. I'm not an advanced user, but I'm familiar with all of sketchup's functions (components, sandbox tools, etc.) and I'm starting to get to know the usefulness of plugins.
Do you guys have any tips/pointers that could help me get a head start on my career, or if not, anything that would be helpful to know for someone like me?
I've also been looking around for a good rendering program that's free (obviously my allowance doesn't cover the 500 dollars you need for a program used by professionals...) so I can start doing some illustrations of my models and possibly submit them into contests.

Thanks a lot,

Jody

Gaieus · 2 Dec 2012, 11:47

Hi Jody and welcoem!

I am not an architect myself so I can only suggest "lay" things like always try to keep the end-usrs in mind and place them before your design ideas (I could not convince those practicing old farts here to change their ways of thinking but you are hopefully young enough)

Anyway, free yet powerful rendering application is Kerkythea. It has several "siblings" like Twilight that runs stratight inside SketchUp (and only $ 99 but they even have an educational version if I am not mistaken) or Thea - which a really powerful studio renderer but they can come later. Start with Kerkythea. It is not the easiest to get hold of but can produce beautiful ersults.

Then most of the other rendering apps also have trial versions so you do not need to confine yourself to a single program just because it is free.

jezpayne · 3 Dec 2012, 11:56

Hello

My name is Jerry, I am a new participant in the sketchup train. Looking good so far but so many different avenues to take, where do you recomend starting. I have already pretty much mastered the basic level and I am wanting to model furniture. Shout out to the Cadfather.

Jezpayne

Rich O Brien · 3 Dec 2012, 12:08

@jezpayne said:

Hello

My name is Jerry, I am a new participant in the sketchup train. Looking good so far but so many different avenues to take, where do you recomend starting. I have already pretty much mastered the basic level and I am wanting to model furniture. Shout out to the Cadfather.

Jezpayne

Hi,

Did you see Eric Lay's tutorial in this month's CatchUp?

CatchUp | SketchUcation

Free PDF with tips, tricks and tutorials for SketchUp and other SketchUp related applications. Read reviews, previews and casestudies from leading SketchUp users

(sketchucation.com)

It's pretty informative

jezpayne · 4 Dec 2012, 17:02

thanks Rich

I will check it out

Jerry

subxone · 7 Dec 2012, 05:35

Hi all

First of all I'd like to just point out my joy in the overall look and design of these forums, they are truly unique and reflect the simple nature of Sketchup.

I've just recently started using Sketchup 8 Pro for work. My aim is to do a few courses to bring me up to speed. I aim to combine my Photoshop skills with SU to add value for the comapany I am working for.

Having played around with SU over the past week I've noticed how addictive it is to use. My crazy mind mixed with this program produces all types of creations haha. Anyway hope to learn alot from you all and give back as much.

Cheers

jezpayne · 11 Dec 2012, 13:35

Hello Admin

I recently purchased Interior Design Course 4 book by Adriana Grandos. Unfortunately when I was downloading it, my machine crashed. On all of the other books I downloaded, I was sent an email by Apache with a link to download the book, but I didnt get one on this. I have proof of payment should it be required.

How is best to go about resolving this issue

Many thanks

Jerry

Rich O Brien · 11 Dec 2012, 14:20

Hi Jerry,

I'll sort you out via email.

Rich

x2nie · 12 Dec 2012, 05:22

Hello, everyone!

My name is x2nie (tony).

I want to learn more about SketchUp.

I am happy and Nice to see you in this Forum!

--x2nie

Tboom · 12 Dec 2012, 12:24

Hi!
My name is Tim and I'm a Sketchaholic. I've only been using the program for a couple of months, beginning shortly after ordering a Replicator 2. I designed a major project ahead of it landing, which turned out to be a really bad idea...to many mistakes in the manifold. I found this forum, in fact, via a link to Manifold v2.2 by TIG.
Cheers!

TIG · 12 Dec 2012, 16:12

@Tboom
There are by now several newer and better tools - try SolidAlcoholic etc...

Gaieus · 12 Dec 2012, 19:26

@tig said:

@Tboom
There are by now several newer and better tools - try SolidAlcoholic etc...

TIG · 12 Dec 2012, 19:38

I suspect someone is messing on editing others posts inappropriately ?
Rich !!
'SolidSolver' - No way I'd mistype that !
Perhaps I have a AutoHotkey virus in AutoCorrect ?????

massimo · 12 Dec 2012, 19:39

TIG · 12 Dec 2012, 19:42

@massimo said:

:roflmao:
A new 'prime suspect'... Massimo practicing new powers ??

massimo · 12 Dec 2012, 19:44

Naaah. How can you suspect me?

TIG · 12 Dec 2012, 19:45

@massimo said:

Naaah. How can you suspect me?
You found it funny ?

massimo · 12 Dec 2012, 19:47

Yes, but it wasn't me.

Rich O Brien · 12 Dec 2012, 20:00

It wasn't me either.

Check the logs for an edit at that time.

TIG · 12 Dec 2012, 20:02

Having analyzed the Mods' logs I can see no one editing that post - although an Admin might do so with no trace ?
It's just a mystery... I might mistype 'SolidSolver'... but making it something else that is so specific is very very unlikely.
I do have AutoHotkeys AutoCorrect, but looking through the look-up list there's nothing you could type that would end up with that phrase ?
A mischievous imp ??