Thanks Alan Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thats why I like these forums. People help you out when your having a brain fart.

SU will remember the last import settings you used. Anssi

this works just fine! http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/EM/layerbymaterial.rb

I only know about it because I of a ruby script, written/adapted for use with Podium, that is based on that ruby AFAIK.

gentle nudge I know you are busy but how is the tutorial coming along Coen?

Hello. Does anybody have an idea on how to model such a "net" bridge ? My last tentatives are not really convincing. How it should be ... [image: ScbB_net-bridge.jpg] I am looking for green bulding models (contrast in between industrial and natural architecture, plantwall, greenroof, organic design) I could get inspired by and this legally. It is just for "presentation" of the overall park and not to "sell" the model. Anyway we can manage and agreement if the model is on purpose and could be more than an example. Thanks.

@actionpink said: I have been trying to create a 2D person in sketchup using a tutorial that I found in the warehouse. To create the person, I have created a material using a photograph, painted a surface with the material, and then outlined the image of the person. After deleting the surrounding surface, I am left with a great looking image of a person in 2d, however, I can not move the object around because the material does not stay in line with the outline of the person. I have tried "creating a component" and selecting "always face camera" but this seems to automatically mess the whole thing up anyways. Is there a way to lock a material to a surface? Is there another way I can create a 2D person in sketchup without using photoshop or another image editing program? Thanks! %(#008000)[When importing an image in SU to: 'Use as image', then explode or 'Use as texture' the texture is fixed to the face it is on.] However when painting anything straigth from the material browser then the texture is fixed to the unrotated/untranslated origin. (the original one) Most likely you painted using an already imported picture. %(#4000FF)[Also: Sampling from fixed texture to apply to another face results in also fixed to the new face. Sampling unfixed texture results in unfixed texture on the new face.] %(#008000)[Just right click on the texture > select 'Texture > Position' from the context menu > immadiately rigth click on the texture (tiles) again and select 'Done' Now the texture is fixed to that particular face.] (Note: this does not apply to painted groups or components as a whole) Wo3Dan

Thanks. . .I appreciate it. I knew it was inthere, I just couldn't find it.

Thanks to all of guys! I have to say, Gidon's way is the quickest and cleanest. I remember trying it some time ago but gave up. But this time I got it. Any one else interested in this then watch this video to compliment the understanding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Vd2jj3BGE Thanks again Pankaj

Visually the building itself is very interesting but like you said the site needs some work. There are a few things you could try while rendering directly from SU but to really get an image to "come to life" Photoshop or some other editing program should be used. A few suggestions: 1.Adjust the shadows darkness a little more to help the relationship between the building and the site read a little clearer. Currently the shadows get lost. 2.Another thing could be to render without lines but this only works really well if there is enough detail in the model. This often helps in making the model feel more realistic. 3.Add shrubs and varying species of ground cover. I'm sure some will exist on the site somewhere. Along with the other mentioned comments you should be well on your way. Goodluck.

Hi Pankaj, hi folks. Same answer Gully Foyle gave in the other forum: use 3D text. Dont give it any depth unless you want to. I suggest grouping it to avoid any interaction with other geometries. Just ideas.

that will help. tx

Thanks for quick response.

thanks guys! great forum.

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. That explanation makes perfect sense and coincides with my experience. I ended up taking a screenshot of the images. Now that I know it seems to be the 'only' way to accomplish this I feel a bit better.

You might also want to check out Antics V3.1, which just launched last week and now includes SketchUp import. Antics V3.1 is a free download from http://www.antics3d.com Check out this video which showcases how you can add animation to your SketchUp models: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC9ZIeEadqQ

Thanks for the tip on the massmaterialimporter. I have been looking for something that would do that.

Good old Ruby to the rescue! It's amazing how often they help out and make your life so much easier.

i am old to Autocad & Photoshop but new to SU. Learning SU is easier but using it much tough and frustrating. Many of its feature have complete dependency on Plug ins and many yet to introduce. One of them is Unlocked Toolbar- Here you cant create User Interface profile too. and another is 2) Unable to create your own Hotkeys. Unlike AutoCad where you can create your own Hotkeys as per your use and convenience like i do have Hot Keys, R for rectangle, RR for rotate, RRR for render but here in SU you can use only one letter not more than that thus requires two fingers or two hands to use ALt or CTRL with letter. in AutoCAd i have clean screen but in SU screen is full of toolbars