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    • dukejazzD Offline
      dukejazz
      last edited by

      Tip_dj no 14
      Alternet way to restore toolbars prosition
      without using veiw-Toolbar - save toolbars prosition (reg ToolbarsUserCustom-Bar)

      Ok you know that everytime you boot sketchup the tool bars are set the same as you left
      right

      now if you move thing around and if your tool bar get mix up by resizing sketchup bordders and you want to restore toolbars prosition to a standard view (veiw-Toolbar -restore toolbars prosition is ok to use)

      but

      To return to how it was when you started, just start a new sketchup instance then exit out the old then exit the new.

      when you come back toolbar are fix to how they were πŸ˜„

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      • dukejazzD Offline
        dukejazz
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        Tip_dj no 1
        This is my best tip all year of 2011
        by dukejazz on Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:52 am

        When sketchup starts up it doesn't see any hidden ruby files

        (note: With windows explorer toolbar, Tools-folder options-view-show the hidden files = on)

        You can hide what you don't need to load, and unhide the require ones that you do.

        Later with Jim ruby toolbar you can load the hidden ones.
        That's because your telling the script loader about the name, type and location of ea. plug-ins to load...

        thus no need to double buffering of plug-ins in folders by loaders.

        Also the plug-ins are in the folder that are meant to be in.
        😍 win win!

        Jim
        http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=1542
        Ruby Toolbar
        pic_0051.jpg
        Download here
        http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2007/08/plugin-ruby-toolbar.html

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        • peter_shawP Offline
          peter_shaw
          last edited by

          if this works you are my hero

          @dukejazz said:

          Tip_dj no 14
          Alternet way to restore toolbars prosition
          without using veiw-Toolbar - save toolbars prosition (reg ToolbarsUserCustom-Bar)

          Ok you know that everytime you boot sketchup the tool bars are set the same as you left
          right

          now if you move thing around and if your tool bar get mix up by resizing sketchup bordders and you want to restore toolbars prosition to a standard view (veiw-Toolbar -restore toolbars prosition is ok to use)

          but

          To return to how it was when you started, just start a new sketchup instance then exit out the old then exit the new.

          when you come back toolbar are fix to how they were πŸ˜„

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          • RedFoxyR Offline
            RedFoxy
            last edited by

            Some of these are really good advices. I keep having trouble with keeping things tidy, but as it was mentioned so many times, nothing makes the work easier than well created groups.
            All i can add is that practice makes perfect so keep working with sketchup on a daily basis. Since I started my regular -couple of hours a day, everyday- practice with sketchup I have learned a lot for such a short time, the progress is easily noticeable.

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            • F Offline
              Futurepast
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              @redfoxy said:

              Some of these are really good advices. I keep having trouble with keeping things tidy, but as it was mentioned so many times, nothing makes the work easier than well created groups.
              All i can add is that practice makes perfect so keep working with sketchup on a daily basis. Since I started my regular -couple of hours a day, everyday- practice with sketchup I have learned a lot for such a short time, the progress is easily noticeable.

              And it's good to "test" yourself. When I started 6 months ago I would download a random dwg file and covert it to 3d. I would spend all day trying to get it perfect. This morning I did one in less time than it took to drink my coffee, it's a boost to the ego to measure yourself.I have learned to do a full set of house plans etc. but it's still good to go back to basics once in a while and see how well you can do, as compared to a month or so before.

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              • pilouP Offline
                pilou
                last edited by

                What is a "random dwg file" ? 😲
                A file yet existing of some houses drawing or something else like cloud points...?

                Frenchy Pilou
                Is beautiful that please without concept!
                My Little site :)

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                • M Offline
                  mics_54
                  last edited by

                  my new beginners tip....if you want to highlight a portion of your model...apply transparency to the materials of the rest of the model.

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                  • Nvr2L821drN Offline
                    Nvr2L821dr
                    last edited by

                    Begin the plunge [into Sketchup] by using a venue familiar or interesting. In my case, that was woodworking. Having a more objective sight of [clear-to me] goals, I was quicker and more determined to chew deeper into the subject matter and get results. Put a lot sharper bends into my learning curve.

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                    • sfto1S Offline
                      sfto1
                      last edited by

                      Never stop searching the forums and other such websites for tips and tricks. I have been using Sketchup for a couple of years now and just discovered some cool tips from a Basecamp tips and tricks video posted to youtube in 2008. β˜€

                      One from Chris Fulmer regarding the use of scenes as a tool for working with medium to large models. Great tip!

                      Watching Gaieus model an Ionic column was impressive. Thanks.

                      and Susan, thanks for pointing out that components are much more useful (to all) when constructed well.

                      Here is the link

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                      • ariesmarzA Offline
                        ariesmarz
                        last edited by

                        hi im new here who can give me a tour on how to download vray for sketch up 2013 thanks and much apreciated your help

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                        • GaieusG Offline
                          Gaieus
                          last edited by

                          Here maybe? http://www.chaosgroup.com/en/2/downloads.html?s=v-ray-sketchup
                          (need to be registered and logged in)

                          Gai...

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                          • ariesmarzA Offline
                            ariesmarz
                            last edited by

                            @gaieus said:

                            Here maybe? http://www.chaosgroup.com/en/2/downloads.html?s=v-ray-sketchup
                            (need to be registered and logged in)

                            Thank you sir

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                            • BlastfurnaceB Offline
                              Blastfurnace
                              last edited by

                              This may be hard to explain but a little known tip I use is what I call "move without selection" It works on cylinders to make cones...

                              Draw a circle.
                              Pull it up into a cylinder.
                              Rotate so you can see the top.
                              Now with nothing selected choose the MOVE tool

                              Now hover your tool around the top edge.
                              If the edge turns blue you are NOT on a cardinal point and if you move, the circle will move in the direction you move it.
                              BUT if your point is there as an endpoint and the circle is NOT blue you ARE on a cardinal point.
                              Moving from there causes the circle to get smaller or larger.

                              i use this method to make cones rapidly.

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                              • Dave RD Offline
                                Dave R
                                last edited by

                                That's scaling with Cardinal Points and it is is both handy and it seems, little known. You won't get a perfect cone but it'll be close. It works for polygons, too.

                                Etaoin Shrdlu

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                                • BlastfurnaceB Offline
                                  Blastfurnace
                                  last edited by

                                  @dave r said:

                                  That's scaling with Cardinal Points and it is is both handy and it seems, little known. You won't get a perfect cone but it'll be close. It works for polygons, too.

                                  Scaling with cardinal points is certainly a more accurate term than mine. πŸ˜„ Wanna try something difficult? Try to find it explained without knowing what its called! Takes a bit of googling.

                                  i didn't know about the polygon part. I'll have to play with that.

                                  Thanks

                                  M

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                                  • dukejazzD Offline
                                    dukejazz
                                    last edited by

                                    Tip_dj no 15
                                    Plugins - InputBox type

                                    The opening of a ruby plug-in with a InputBox usually opens in the center of SU window.

                                    But if you open a sub window of SU like Outliner and select the top bar.

                                    Then running a plug-in with a InputBox again, now center on the sub window of the outliner

                                    Why is this important to know?

                                    Some times a plug-in cover up what you need to see especially a large InputBox

                                    πŸ˜› -dj

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                                    • J Offline
                                      jerrymich
                                      last edited by

                                      Best tip came from Dave R. (moderator). Change your styles to where the back face is a contrasting color, i.e. green or something similar to make it much easier to see when you have faces that are reversed. Thanks Dave.

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                                      • mortenstorgaardM Offline
                                        mortenstorgaard
                                        last edited by

                                        @chris fullmer said:

                                        Always use a 3 button mouse with SketchUp. None of those single button Mac mice....stupidest invention ever.

                                        And use shortcut keys.

                                        Chris

                                        Thanks πŸ˜„ love my mac stuff, but guess youre right πŸ˜„ πŸ˜•

                                        Morten
                                        //nordiskspil boardgames

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                                        • L Offline
                                          local
                                          last edited by

                                          Hi!
                                          How can I size an angle formed by two lines?
                                          There is this video?

                                          (Sorry, google translator)

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                                          • Rafferty94R Offline
                                            Rafferty94
                                            last edited by

                                            @local do you mean how to measure the angle between two lines?

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