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  • I Offline
    ivan_pajares
    last edited by 10 Jun 2013, 12:57

    Hi group,

    folowing up on Nick's workflow I am encountering problems copying and pasting section linework to layout2013. I get an empty sketchup model reference whenever I paste the geometry from sketchup...

    Actually I can only export it properly with the "send to layout" menu or inserting it in layout as a sketchup reference with a scene properly set up. Am I hitting a bug or just missing something?

    Thanks, specially to Nick for sharing his workflow!

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      JuanV.Soler
      last edited by 10 Jun 2013, 13:04

      Hi ivan_pajares

      fortunately its going to be solved soon :

      @marcdurant said:

      Hi all-

      The "copy from SketchUp and paste in LayOut" bug was introduced by some of the major refactoring in SketchUp. A fix for this is in QA as we speak and should be available soon.

      thanks,
      Marc

      ,))),

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        ivan_pajares
        last edited by 12 Jun 2013, 18:11

        [quote="JuanV.Soler"]Hi ivan_pajares

        fortunately its going to be solved soon :

        [quote="marcdurant"]Hi all-

        Great! Qué alivio, gracias!

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          JuanV.Soler
          last edited by 12 Jun 2013, 18:29

          ya está aquí hoy ha salido la nueva adaptacion de la versión

          link to download adaptation of the new version
          http://www.sketchup.com/

          lo anunciaron hoy :

          http://sketchucation.com./forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=32055&p=480361&sid=a29135defc9861b52fc1b0b1c8852271#p480361

          @tyler miller said:

          This issue should now be fixed with version 2013.0.4124 that we released today. Please let us know if you see any problems.

          Thanks,
          Tyler

          salud ¡

          ,))),

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            bmike
            last edited by 28 Jan 2014, 17:44

            Just an update...
            This:

            roundbarn-upperroof.jpg

            Came from the drawings I posted earlier:

            roundbarn-screen.png

            mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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              fionmacool
              last edited by 28 Jan 2014, 19:26

              Nice drawings Mike.

              Zere are still some architectes zat do not know ow to use ze SketchUp..... Zis is unbelievable....

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                Klog
                last edited by 15 Feb 2014, 18:23

                Absolutely Fabulous, Mike
                Al Klagge
                Teton Timberframe

                Klog http://www.tetontimberframe.com

                Win 7 Pro Dell Precision M4500 4Gig 4 threads @ 2.9 GB/S
                Skp 7 Pro & 8

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                  pbacot
                  last edited by 16 Feb 2014, 06:15

                  Great work Mike! (I thought I posted earlier). Appreciate you sharing the inspiring drawings and process!

                  MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                    TommyK
                    last edited by 3 Mar 2014, 15:30

                    I first started using Layout 3 years ago. Attached is one of my earliest pieces of work that I did in 2012.

                    For the section cut, I used conventional 2D CAD (after fleshing out a section cut taken from Sketchup), exported to PDF, then imported it into Layout, with the Sketchup model section view as the backdrop. If I were to do it again, I don’t think I would bother with the 2D CAD program, but simply add pattern fills to Section Cut Face in Sketchup.
                    Composite Section

                    Also a Construction Schematic, all taken from one Sketchup Model. It involved assigning the different construction stages as layers on different groups of geometries. I would only consider doing this for the smallest of projects in future.
                    Construction Scheme

                    I’m very envious of the high level of quality I am seeing in this post, though. I have a lot to live up to!

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                      pbacot
                      last edited by 3 Mar 2014, 17:32

                      Nice drawings Tommy. I think Though, in the future, you should be able to post better resolution, so we can enjoy it more. Looks like you've used SU to evolve your product.

                      MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                        bmike
                        last edited by 4 Mar 2014, 20:37

                        Update on the Round Barn. Its still going up.
                        Can't really share much... but I've been asked to help template the slate roof.
                        3 different pitches.
                        80' dia footprint.
                        Tapers everywhere.

                        Concept below, for the middle pitch.
                        Getting as built conditions from the builder this week. Then will have to generate the slates.
                        They want to pre-cut as much as they can... over 6000 slates in the lower roof alone.


                        Screen Shot 2014-03-03 at 11.06.23 PM.png


                        Screen Shot 2014-03-03 at 11.06.43 PM.png

                        mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                          otb designworks
                          last edited by 4 Mar 2014, 21:05

                          Awesome! Here's hoping the improved vector rendering is, in fact, improved, huh?

                          Labeling is going to be a treat too, I would image. Sweet frame, btw!

                          Cheers, Chuck

                          OTB Designworks is on Youtube

                          6 core nMP, 32 gig RAM, (2) D700 GPU's, dual monitors

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                            pbacot
                            last edited by 5 Mar 2014, 02:00

                            That's beautiful, Mike. So inspiring while I schlog along with my residential work. Can I come and sweep your studio? Actually it really is encouraging to see this work.

                            MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                              cotty
                              last edited by 5 Mar 2014, 13:12

                              👍

                              my SketchUp gallery

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                                bmike
                                last edited by 17 Mar 2014, 14:06

                                @pbacot said:

                                That's beautiful, Mike. So inspiring while I schlog along with my residential work. Can I come and sweep your studio? Actually it really is encouraging to see this work.

                                Thanks!
                                Sweep? Ha. You'll trip over the kids toys and have to fight the dog to get in... my commute is up the stairs to my office.

                                Still amazed that the barn is going to be a working barn. Incredible, really, that they are doing this.

                                mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                  caronte01
                                  last edited by 27 Mar 2014, 01:42

                                  Hey all.

                                  I've been watching this thread for a while, trying to develop my su/layout workflow based on what' i've seen here and elsewhere. I've produced 1 full set of cd and 2.5 set of permit drawings using su/lo so far. Getting better all the time. I have a scrapbook based on my drawing standards.

                                  I write to tell others about the latest plugin I've found.
                                  http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323%26amp;t=55072 rich sections

                                  Some may be familiar with it, but for thoses who are not, please try it. It makes the process of creating section faces almost automatic, and hatch materials are based on layer or material. Please give it a look. The setup process may seem a bit cumbersome, but it is not, it's just a matter of creating some additional materials. It has improved my workflow immensely.

                                  Btw, I'm not being payed by pgarmyn 😆 it is just that good!

                                  Santiago

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                                    rhciv
                                    last edited by 13 May 2014, 20:34

                                    Hello SU Pros! I'm all new here and stuff!!
                                    I have found so much great info on this forum. After reviewing this thread there seems to have been a dry-spell where everybody all but gave up on the LO idea. I attempted to build construction docs in LO back with version 6 and found the wall at some point on every project. I have seen the work displayed lately and am feeling enthusiastic that SU may have overcome the barriers that broke the process for me.
                                    I think one of the biggest issues was pixelated lines when printing. This seems to be fixed with rendering the layer before taking to print. Has anyone else had success CD'ing homes to working drawings using only SU & LO? I am using the PRO Trial to see if I can upgrade.

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                                      TommyK
                                      last edited by 23 May 2014, 11:09

                                      @rhciv said:

                                      I think one of the biggest issues was pixelated lines when printing. This seems to be fixed with rendering the layer before taking to print. Has anyone else had success CD'ing homes to working drawings using only SU & LO? I am using the PRO Trial to see if I can upgrade.

                                      If the scene that you are trying to render is relatively simple, you can use the "Vector" rendering option on a per scene basis. Vector rendering mode, I believe, outputs vector PDF drawings, so should eliminate any pixelations. This is perfect for construction drawings, where textures are not required. The exported PDF also has the benefit of being smaller in file size. If you need to use complex styles or transparent materials, you should also have decent success with the "Hybrid" mode.

                                      Having said all that, I don't tend to get any issues in "Raster" (the standard) mode, if I output the PDF in "High" resolution setting.

                                      I am planning to go completely SU and LO for my next extension project with my CDs. I am planning to use Skalp for detailed sections. Although it's not even out yet, I am completely won over by their videos!

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                                        bulbangs
                                        last edited by 28 May 2014, 15:33

                                        Hi everyone, i'm new to using layout to make CDs. Forgive me if this has been asked.

                                        I'm having trouble when inserting sketchup models into layout. I find that corners are rounded rather than sharp.

                                        I can draw a box within layout with sharp corners, but i can't seem to find any way to make the corners of inserted models not rounded.

                                        see image below:

                                        http://i.imgur.com/WQ0wmIq.png

                                        thanks in advance

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                                          zx10r_Gaz
                                          last edited by 28 May 2014, 16:43

                                          I have tried to replicate this and found if I changed the output to Raster it seems to have done the trick. Unfortunately the lineweight has been lost, but I'm not sure if this is the correct way to go about it as I have been off SU for a long long while now.

                                          Gaz...

                                          https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDDA6035F78C1761!2047&authkey=!AIo4el-_oBPTjwY&v=3&ithint=photo%2C.jpg

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