Sketchup 2019 and its knock-on effects
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Have any features been added to SU since the subscription model has been rolled out?
Also, FWIW, around this time of year I would receive an email notifying me about paying for the next years maintenance. I haven't seen anything. So this thread actually prompts me to call and inquire how that is supposed to happen now.
Lastly, The Plugin writers and the creators of Sketchucation have been the largest influencers in my SU pursuits. Been using this software since 2010, and it has helped my professional workflow immensely. Saddened a bit to see some of the old timers not here on a regular basis, and very grateful for those that have remained!
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Apparently SU2019.2 is due to be released next week. SketchUp API C++ compatibility will be deprecated in favour of C in this update. There's a new feature for you. I hope the developer leveraging C++ know about this and are ready to release updates to their extensions.
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Cant remember i was notified there was a .1 update. Or do you need to be in the non-classic version for that?
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@kaas said:
Cant remember i was notified there was a .1 update. Or do you need to be in the non-classic version for that?
I'm on SU2019Pro classic with active maintenance. It was not SU that notified me, but a 3rd party rendering extension.
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@unknownuser said:
Apparently SU2019.2 is due to be released next week. SketchUp API C++ compatibility will be deprecated in favour of C in this update. There's a new feature for you. I hope the developer leveraging C++ know about this and are ready to release updates to their extensions.
Uff!! This had me worried and made me have a look in the release notes.
I dont think it is as bad as it sounds. It is only the C++ modelreader (or exporter might be its name ?) that is being deprecated. I doubt many developers are still using that anyway.
edit: ups! Guess I was wrong
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As one of the early posts mentions though, it seems like activity on the forum has dropped off a good bit lately. Does this concern anyone else?
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@ntxdave... I have noticed this too... Quite sad.
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SU 2018 pro, but not using it as much as before, Cinema 4D and Blender are slowly taking over the SU chores.
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It's not just Sketchukation.. I see general activity drop in all significal archviz forums. The main reasons IMO are the huge volume of avaible educational stuff online plus stagnation in matured 3D packages development.
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@solo said:
SU 2018 pro, but not using it as much as before, Cinema 4D and Blender are slowly taking over the SU chores.
Would like to see a sample of your architectural work in Blender. I have a little trouble visualizing that type of work done in Blender. I see Blender as a good tool for product presentation though.
I agree/understand it is not a SketchUcation issue. I think it is more of a reflection of the use of SketchUp.
BTW: I have not seen you on the forum lately. Good to see a post from you.
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