Doh! I forgot about Solo's cool cartoon characters: http://solosplace.com/designs.aspx @unknownuser said: Also I was wondering if su allows you to create more cartoony looking models with deformed and exagerated shapes? ...and my Dr Seuss Circus Crane [image: file.php?id=39932&mode=view]

thank you best roof textures ever!! Thank you again:D

@gaieus said: If you go to File > Save > Save image in GE, you can save the image - in screen resolution with the free version and high resolution (only wherever available of course) in GE Pro. Then just reload the imported B&W image in SU and you have a colour version. It's about 5 seconds altogether. Indeed that's what we do. If modeling large green areas or terrain, you can sometimes get a nice effect (nicer than some materials/textures anyway). I'll forget I asked this question anyway and just carry on as before!

@wainiha said: That's an absurd dismissal of a very good idea. The fact is that without writing or using Ruby plugins, the ability to program Sketchup Dynamic Components is extremely limited. It may be so but still this is (at least one of the) reason(s). I am not a developer myself just explaining you what I know about these facts (not the maliciousness but the reasons)

If you study the figure/model on which you drew the red things, you can learn how to do what you want. Start with the first notes at the bottom of the model. For instance: start with a circle on the ground, then use pushpull tool to make a cylinder. Select the top face, then scale face larger or smaller than the original diameter. This model is an excellent way to learn these techniques. EDIT: ok I see that others have posted.

Hi folks. And a few ideas on how to do it a bit faster. Bowl on pedestal.skp

In fairness to Google SketchUp staff. I have to report that Vray v1.5.05.30 was the culprit. After I uninstalled it. I have had no more problems, with error messages, when SketchUp is closing.

Or if you perfer a more simpler way, try Proper Animation or Mover, both are the same but try both. If you want more complex animation you should check out animation software.

Welcome, merc: A simple suggestion: Check out the options in the Help drop down menu: Tutorials, Learning Center, Videos, etc. Good luck to you.

Thanks, I always forget to check the SU website for stuff like this eventhough it makes perfect sense to look there first.

Never mind the place - it really won't bother anyone.

Hey Andy - Not sure what a "linear" .ies file is, but .ies is one of my requirements. I'd also like to see this kind of tabular comparison across a lot of features. I notice that several renderers have .ies compatibility, but only once upgraded to the "pro" versions. I also like Twilight's material editor (at least, as much as I've experimented with it in the demo) but then I see things like this texture for Maxwell http://resources.maxwellrender.com/news_scripts.php?t=1#page=2&mode=1&id=5540 and wonder what other renderers can do "that". Another biggie is subsurface scattering - or, at least, proper handling of light through transparent and translucent materials. For example, a "Japanese screen" that properly transmits illumination when being hit on one side with either bright ambient illumination, sunlight through trees (shadows), or a small bright spotlight. I don't know how to look this feature up comparitively. [edit] perhaps a good way to create a tabular comparison is to create the categories and ask the companies who make the renderers to fill in the details. Not sure what the best way to create the categories would be, but I assume a group effort may actually pay off in this case... cheers, Andrew

Also (depending on the model's nature of course), this may come handy: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=9789

can't. you need a VT Compatible processer. i even tried to hack it. i only have a 1.86ghz pentuim m

This combo works for me: Release all buttons. Click middle button down (orbit) then the left mouse button gives you the Hand icon. If you have the middle button down (orbit) and then push the left button down gives the Hand icon. If you start with the left down and then press the middle you get the Orbit. This is on my Mac, YMV.

Thanks mate, How bizzare, it works now! I have honestly turned it on and off a few times! I have however had a dodgy internet connection today so I wonder if it is something to do with not having web access or something?! Thanks for your reply.

Hi folks. And, since SU will not accept a scale factor of 0.001, you need to do it in two steps, 0.1 and then 0.01 or the reverse. Just ideas.

Dylan, thanks I will give that a try and let you know how it works out. There is no over hang just a rectangle the same size as the building below. I still have a lot to learn with the axis tool and inference engine thing. ALW

Hi folks. See this SU file for ideas. Cylinder with holes.skp

Chris perhaps you and I need some PMs to agree who's doing what...