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    • daikuD Offline
      daiku
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      Again, this is just too cool. Have you thought about engineering applications? I'm thinking about simulating how a timber frame structure reacts to gravity and wind loads. I know engineers use a tool called Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to do this kind of modeling, but it would be great to do it directly from my sketchup models! CB.

      Clark Bremer
      http://www.northernlightstimberframing.com

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      • C Offline
        CPhillips
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        I don't think the physics engine is really suitable for doing real world simulation. Its more for game style physics. Plus I don't know how I would go about modeling something like a nail.

        Chris

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        • JClementsJ Offline
          JClements
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          Chris,

          Does or will Sketchy Physics be able to move an object along a path? I realize a path is not a "hinge", but my first impression is that it wouldn't be too difficult to impliment just a few parameters for a path ... speed/resistance/friction, object orientation, backwards and/or forwards motion, etc. With your new slider control it be ideal for demonstrating processes such raising and lowering a box or a car moving along a road or basic process flows.

          If it is possible already to do this, could you post an example of a simple model please? I've been looking for a way to do basic object animations for demonstrating mechanical processes without jumping through a bunch of hoops, creating hugh file sizes, or spending a huge amount time (getting quick turn-around times).

          Regard, John.

          John | Illustrator | Beaverton, Oregon

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            CPhillips
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            @jclements said:

            Chris,
            Does or will Sketchy Physics be able to move an object along a path? I realize a path is not a "hinge", but my first impression is that it wouldn't be too difficult to impliment just a few parameters for a path ... speed/resistance/friction, object orientation, backwards and/or forwards motion, etc. With your new slider control it be ideal for demonstrating processes such raising and lowering a box or a car moving along a road or basic process flows.

            If it is possible already to do this, could you post an example of a simple model please? I've been looking for a way to do basic object animations for demonstrating mechanical processes without jumping through a bunch of hoops, creating hugh file sizes, or spending a huge amount time (getting quick turn-around times).
            Regard, John.

            The current version doesn't do movement along a path(that isn't straight). I have thought about it. And it's possible in theory but I would have to create a whole new joint from scratch. I'll probably add something like it in a future version. But not the next one.

            Some people have developed work arounds:
            http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=623f9b865d0d82a4aa1c9b31ddabb660&prevstart=0
            http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5cde5f472d011a8de5e98147217ea8c1&prevstart=12

            Chris

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            • spenceS Offline
              spence
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              Wow! This is some cool stuff. I'm so amazed at what people can do with Sketchup. I can hardly wait for this new version.

              Spence

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              • JClementsJ Offline
                JClements
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                C,
                Thanks for the reply. You do great work.

                J

                John | Illustrator | Beaverton, Oregon

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                  otb designworks
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                  No takers for coding a Mac version?

                  Too bad, because I want to play, too.

                  Cheers, Chuck

                  OTB Designworks is on Youtube

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

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                    CPhillips
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                    @unknownuser said:

                    No takers for coding a Mac version?

                    Too bad, because I want to play, too.

                    Someone is working on the Mac port now. I don't have an ETA yet tho.

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                      CPhillips
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                      @unknownuser said:

                      This amazing toy (because it is so much fun) you have built will drive me crazy for hours....please don't release another version, it might kill me....cheers!!

                      Sorry Modelhead, I am afraid I am going to have to disappoint you soon. 😄

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                        otb designworks
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                        @cphillips said:

                        @unknownuser said:

                        No takers for coding a Mac version?

                        Too bad, because I want to play, too.

                        Someone is working on the Mac port now. I don't have an ETA yet tho.

                        That is excellent news! Just knowing that it is in the pipeline is very exciting!

                        Thankyouthankyouthankyou!

                        Cheers, Chuck

                        OTB Designworks is on Youtube

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

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