I know this off topic (broadly defined), but it may help you to know that some PDF's produced from CAD programs can sometimes be retrieved in vectors / layers. I've used Inkscape for this, in the past. The results usually need some clean-up, but its often a good start point.

@jim said: Ugh, it's getting turned back on whenever I add a scene via Ruby. see that on mac, as well... turn them off add a page seems to work until the page 'refresh' john

Hi Dave - Thanks for verifying.

Pbacot, You observation of the 16Th of an inch dimensions is a keen one. Normally I do not dimension to that degree of accuracy. In this case however, we are the builder, and the field dimensions were taken by me and the drawing of the stone is actually the size that it will be cut to. The Stone supplier may choose to adjust slightly if it makes sense to them to do so, but this gives them an accurate starting point. Also, math does not lie. If I take an existing overall measurement and need a certain equal number of divisions within that measurement and it comes out at xx 1/16", so be it. The guys in the field will laugh, call me an idiot, discuss what color the sky is in my world, and then make it happen, but they will at least have an accurate plan to start with. I absolutely agree that the craftsman should be shown what we want, not how to get there. Especially when dealing in such artistic mediums as interior cut stone and Finish carpentry. The good ones are artists! Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I will post finished photos. ]p

Thanks all! Earl

hey guys thanks a lot! i will give it a go....

It's not the nesting, the component bends perfectly on my system. Select the component, hit the bending tool, select the straight line on the red axes, it should turn blue, then select the curve, it turns blue. Wait a bit and you get the blue and green formers, when they are the way you want, hit enter. And wait. [image: QNxd_Bent.JPG]

Thank you very much.

Yes, everything is about "inferencing" in SketchUp. Here is a list (simple search results) of some tutorials Dave mentioned on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sketchup+inferencing&aq=f This is probably the most powerful feature of SU so you should really get a good grip of it.

hmm... Z-co-ordinate elevation in the VCB... that plugin must have passed me... it would not be difficult to do - but would there be any functional difference?

@diegob said: they told me that are waiting an apy from sketchup lab. You can tell them that it's been released: http://code.google.com/apis/sketchup/docs/utilities.html

I would indeed suggest some online things (especially if he is so busy). In Skype, it is easy to share windows (screens) and should he have any problems after watching those tutorial videos, he could still get some help with his issues. (BTW - ThomThom has a birthday, guys!) [image: xEWL_ScreenShare.png]

Thanks for your warm welcome. I'm moved I hope to learn as much as possible from this wonderful formu made up of outstanding people. Regards Michele

Yes, I wish that the default figure as you load up a new copy of SU, was Aidan as opposed to Sang!

Yes Thomas , I was after SU 7.1. Not sure If I have correct link.

@unknownuser said: Tip: Type \n followed by a space to start a new line of text (Microsoft Windows) Honest, Rich, when I clicked on the link it did not take me to the "real" link @unknownuser said: No hidden clues, no secret agenda, like i said, you never stop learning... How true @unknownuser said: Great to hear from you too Bob. Hope you're keeping well. How's the job in Area 51 going? Oooops, have i let the cat outta the bag! Cat? What cat? [image: wnNK_Tip.png]