These are the .dwg and .dxf importers you're looking for, available for a limited time only: http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=161784

I found a way - just open the component for editing and then draw the guides inside that component, close it and then paste

Thanks a lot TIG . Regrads_______

Yeah, they don't have a centimetre template to begin with so I am already used to start with this every time I encounter a new SU version (BTW have you seen the new SU version? )

Hummm, why not...I just have to immerse myself in sketchyphysics...I'm gonna try it, thanks for the idea pilou.

Cool looking desk. Thanks for the share decipher.

If you want, you can even set up scenes with certain views (and even camera settings like perspective/orthogonal) and by clicking on these scenes, you can easily navigate between the different views.

Thanks Anssi for that great explanation. Cheers, Derek

Cabu, I have a laptop with the same video card and I don't have this issue. If it locks up and turning off hardware acceleration "seems" to fix the problem, it is only a sign of your video card (or in this case, rather your video driver) being the problem. You should try to find a more up-to-date video driver and update your existing one since working with HW acceleration off will definitely slow down your SU especially noticeably with bigger models.

It all depends on what you are making the model for - if the the inner walls are going to be seen, then model them otherwise don't bother. As for the circle, try different #'s of segments to see what works best for the current project - there is no correct answer.

Thanks, sharing the side with us. As scaba mentioned it is fine for ancient Projects. Karlheinz

Hi, Now the Problem disappeared. Karlheinz [image: iKoj_Archologie2.jpg]

Hi Dedmin, Could you attach a simple example?

Well, I started using SU more than 3 years ago, when SU 5 "Beta" was first made free by Google after acquiring the software. I have been struggling with and complaining abut this ever since. But sigh... In fact, with an extra step,it can be solved...

Are the files locked somehow? Do you have full access to them as a user? What is the error message when you try to delete them? Or do they just magically re-appear after you delete them? Have you emptied the trash? I guess more information would be helpful to troubleshoot this problem.

Hi folks. Another possibility is to add a line from one "pole" of the sphere to the other (show hidden geometry to find them easily). After that, using X-Ray mode will allow you to snap to this line center which is also the sphere center. Just ideas.

From what you are trying to do, set sky and ground, I think you need to go to Styles - Edit. Here you can add/change the sky and ground. See attached image (although this is Mac) [image: Qi0C_SketchUpSS001.jpg]

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@unknownuser said: Great texture but how do you map it to a curved side walk / curb? Found the answer ThomThom Quadface Tools UV Mapping. About time we had ruby developer of the year awards...