This lack of anti aliasing options issue has only appeared with late model Macs, I have a G4 which does give access to the graphics card & the SU viewport displayed great presentation - I contacted Apple & the Graphics card manufacturers & received no positive feedback, you can't use older Graphics cards in newer Macs either.

Try working on a local copy of the SKP on your PC and see if than improves the 'speed'... if it does it's the network !

That was it! Nvidia's desktop manager called nView was running and so I just turned it off and wahlaw! Thanks for your help Dan and TIG.

@mocom said: ...it seems that the limit is based on our imaginationand of course what the computerwill let you get away with. exactly...

This is exactly what I need, thanks so much,

@tig said: Wrong section... Although I would also say that (after all this is the tutorials forum) but in fact the other topic is interestingly here, too.

I was thinking the same Pilou but as he is a beginner with SU maybe understanding the native tools is neccessary before jumping into the weird and wonderful world of plugins!

Hi, Have you the following options checked when you select Import... [image: 3e7J_Photomatch.jpg] Also watch this for more info Rich

Glad to hear it

Hi folks. Method 1 1 - Open the model from which you want to use parts. 2 - Copy the parts that you want to transfer in the new model (select then CTRL-C). 3 - Open new model. 4 - Paste and then move to proper place or paste in place to paste at the same geometrical ccordinates they where in the original model. Method 2: 1 - Open new model. 2 - Import the SKP file of the old model to bring it inside the existing model. It will come in as a component. 3 - Edit the component and remove unwanted parts. 4 - If required, explode the component. Method 3: 1 - Load old model. 2 - Save a copy of the using File Menu --> "Save as ..." 3 - Draw the new stuff in this model. Just ideas.

Hi Rick, Take a look at this link: http://sites.google.com/site/3dbasecamp2008/all-sessions-2008/working-with-terrain-and-other-irregular-surfaces It's from the 2008 3d Base Camp. ethip

[image: c7FD_SUfromVWimportsDefaultStyle1600px.jpg][image: kGoK_SUfromVWimportsHiddenLineStyle1600px.jpg]I have tried nearly every option for importing a VW model into SketchUp, and recently found software that does a good job. 'Transmutr' is a standalone application (not a plugin for SU.) See below for a comparison of various VW export/SU import approaches. Many of them fail to include the line work, so I've shown the results in both SU 'Default Style' and 'Hidden Line' to illustrate. I feel like Transmutr is the way to go, at least at present.

See this post that covers much of what you might need... http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=28351

The SU dwg/dxf exporter has what I would call a bug - it doesn't record the unit used in the exported file. That means that most of the "receiving" applications interpret that the file uses inches. When importing to AutoCad, the application can be taught not to scale the import in any way, but I have found it easier to open it first separately and change the scale settings in the file before inserting it in my drawings. For a DXF it would be possible to correct the file in a text editor, but it is still up to the receiving app if it reads the info correctly. Anssi

Paul, you might have a look at Sorenson Squeeze. Here is a review, http://sorenson-squeeze-mac.en.softonic.com/mac Its pricey at $799 but maybe the Trial version might be useful. http://www.sorensonmedia.com/video-encoding/ Mike

Yes, thanks, G. Sorry to trouble you.

version 1.05.30 I didn't setup any lights. I used the setting from the exercise file called: Chairs-GI.skp

Awesome, can't wait to use these. Cheers, jsteacy