Thanks for all of your suggestions. I decided to create layers for the section planes that can be turned on and off. FYI, the model I'm working has many rotated angles and the section planes seem to obscure things because they are not parallel or perpendicular to other section planes. Doug

You may want to explode the dwg first. Just take the necessary geometry from the import and delete the rest. You may also want to check the scale is 1 to before you get started. I think Dave hit the nail on the head for the rest.

Here's another tank that did come out symmetrical for whatever reason using the loop-subdivision plugin from guitar-list. [image: CUlt_2014-05_15.png] [image: 4d1w_2014-05_16.png] fuel-tank2.skp

You will need to use a component with 2 child components - one for the board and the other a small triangle at the end of the board to control the angle. I thought we had some examples posted but I can't seem to find one at the moment. [image: GOVt_2014-05_08.png]

@goga63 said: Hi, when create a Dynamic Component encounter this error. Local axis component now not 90 degrees. ... I don't know why you mentioned the DC fact in your question. This result is common for all groups an components axes when scaled with other geometry included in the selection. When does it happen? (axes not at 90 degrees after scaling) If you have a group or component that has axes not aligned to the current drawing axes and you scale it, then the 'Scale' tool uses the local axes ----> result is: all axes stay at 90 degrees. ---> correct! However, when scaling the same group or component together with any other entity in the same selection, then the 'Scale' tool uses the current drawing axes and your component may get skewed. When? If you use a green middle side grip of the bounding box. Say local red and green are not according to the drawing axes. Then any of the middle side grips (except for the middle top one) will deform the local Red/Green angle if you scale more than just the group or component in a selection. I don't know the benefit of such an operation with skewed aces in the result.

@djh said: How would one "trim" around the Eiffel Tower? there is one [at least] in 3D warehouse, download and have a look at how it was done... sounds like you need to be using the 'image' as texture, and paint it onto shapes you make... john

OK..I found the API token. I think I'm uploading..does it take a long time before the model appears on my models page?

There's another approach. Here is a simple example. May be more difficult with a complex plan. Using TIG's extrusion tools. Extrude edges by Vector to Object. Select all edgeds (faces selected OK) in the floor plan, extrude on blue vector, click highest point in the roof group or component. (Picture) [image: UK2m_ScreenShot2014-05-02at9.33.25AM.png]

....and beer Seriously though, if I had 10k to drop on a PC I'd have gone for a proper bespoke job with someone like E22.

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Keep in mind you can't do anything to modify the geometry in a group or component without opening said group or component for editing. In fact that is a very important feature you should be leveraging in your models.

@unearthed said: Don't you mean .skb file extension ~.skp is the MAC equivalent of PC's .skb - it's the backup file... personally, I have them turned off in Preferences, so they don't clutter anything, and Autosave, I only use occasionally... but I 'Apple S' [save] regularly... why? it seems the occasionally SU will attempt to do all 3 at once, updating the ~.skp, the Autosave-.skp and the .skp, it takes a disproportionate amount of time on even a simple model... the more Plugins with 'Observers' or open 'Panels', the longer this will take... I can redraw my changes with a fresh eye quicker than that, so I use 'Save' instead... I do occasionally come unstuck... I don't recall any way of setting it to a different folder... john

Hi, thanks for your reply yes it should be smt like this pls how did you do it ? in fact I would like to do smt like this I could make it by hand, but with the help of skp, my geometry would be more precise so, I need a sphere, and in his surface, I would like to put a lot of holes, like some craters, but personaly, I need holes only, nothing more complicated thanks guys, I really need your help [image: BOBn_p.107gingatetsudo999.jpg]

Back edges - default key is k, or View > Edge Style > Back edges. Also on the Styles Toolbar.

Absolutely. That problem is fixed and I've moved on to another problem with a different component. If you get a chance, take a look at my "Help close the gap" thread. I'd sure appreciate any help you might be able to offer.

@andreactro said: Hi! I bought this today and it hasn't arrived, anyone had the same problem? What hasn't arrived? Did you download it from the site? I would expect an e-mail with the license info but you should check your spam folder. If you didn't get an e-mail, you should contact them directly through their website. Did you try it before sending money? From the website it appears this extension hasn't been updated for versions newer than SU2014. It might not work correctly in newer SketchUp versions.