it is a buffer overflow in the code that checks the .skp file (Sketchup, Layout, the thumbnailer in Explorer) the idea is that you can run arbitrary code by looking to a malicious .skp file I tried the .skp that should trigger the buffer overflow but I got only "Unexpected file format" error message. Google is notified about the problem and a fix should come in the next update (after current 7.0.10247)

ok..i ve installed the program again and it happens the same..i ve sent the error report with the description of the error..hope u can fix this inconvenient . Cheers! Elisei

Unfortunately it would have to be installed on each machine. That's why I think you should tackle the math in that pdf I linked to Matt. Your method would be do-able inside a DC, without loading any scripts. Chris

Baking is a generic term used whenever you save out some data on a model. In graphics, Baking can mean Lightmaps (like LightUp uses) or it can mean saving lighting to vertex colors (as you can do in Maya), or saving out skinned weights for an animation. The general gist, is taking some 'ingredients' (aka parameters) and 'baking' (aka applying some process) that saves just the end result eg LightMaps, Vertex colors etc. Adam

HI Gaieus Unfortunately I am not familiar with Vue. Currently, I am reasonably happy that I understand Kerkythea a little bit. I also have problems to create a good texture for the terrain. The whole scene should look more natural. Till now i'm not yet really satisfied with the results. Perhaps someone would render the model in Vue. I would be interested how the model looks perfectly rendered. I would like to make it available for it. The model can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.speedshare.org/download.php?id=92BB996813 Karlheinz

Thank you very much guys for the response, I will try them all now, thanks again.

Perfect! This will work for me, I will do a little photoshopping and it will be fine. Thank you very much for for your assistance.

I created and use DC's all the time. They are incredible time savers for repetitive tasks and common components. I use them primarily for residential construction detail drawings where components get reused constantly. Simple DC's can be built with very little investment of time. For instance, I have "smart lumber" components where I can quickly insert the needed lumber dimensions (2x4's 2x10's, etc. and length) The component takes care of setting the proper true size of the component so I don't need to remember the conversions from nominal to actual. (2x4 to 1.5"x3.5" etc.) The options are set up as picklists which are far faster to set than browsing through a large component library looking for the right size item. Another good use is to dynamically change the dimensions of joist hangers, etc. depending on the lumber. More sophisticated components would allow building fully framed walls with options for spacing, openings, etc. but these require more thinking and investment of time. Constructing custom roof joists are another perfect example and there is an example of this on the 3D Warehouse. DC's do suffer from one MAJOR limitation though. (which I hope the SketchUp guys will address in Currently, there are no DC values for rotating or scaling textures. If your DC changes the dimensions of an object, the texture is scaled, much like using the scale tool. But in the case of lumber textures for instance, you want the texture to remain unscaled when dimensions change. (like how the push-pull tool changes dimensions) Until this limitation is fixed, it's better to apply textures to a DC AFTER it has been dimensioned. If SketchUp fixes this one major limitation, DC's will become even more powerful and helpful.

Ok i will help. start with a circle pushpull it modify the face that pushpull created keep pushpulling it and modifying the new faces until the whole aircraft is finished I use this teachnique a lot, F22 Hope it helps

Thanks heaps Jim, I will be sure to have a look tonight.

I have a small set of trees here. They are all lowpoly. Most are just 2 faces. Single Tree A Small Pack [image: download?mid=f62eb3dd092661f55e28caa3b26a73fd&rtyp=lt&ctyp=other&ts=1243710722000] A Use of my components [image: download?mid=6b4912bc2c4b2df85e28caa3b26a73fd&rtyp=lt&ctyp=other&ts=1243511476000] Less than 400KB!!

Outer arrays are covered here: http://www.martinrinehart.com/models/tutorial/tutorial_02.html#precision Inner arrays are covered here: http://www.martinrinehart.com/models/tutorial/tutorial_08.html#bed3 (Inner: page down a couple times, until you see the array of ballusters. Start just above the array with "We are about to use an inner array.") You use an outer array when you make a railing and you know how far apart the ballusters should be. You use an inner array where you can position the first and last, but aren't sure about what spacing will look best.

Go to Window > Styles > Edit and select the wireframe box. The numbers you place here affect your drawing.

These could also bee cool - too bad they are fragments of people. In this camp, I took a lot of pictures with the very purpose of (late3r) turning them into a 2D component so I have a couple of usable ones. (if you want to change your username just let me know and I can do that for you)

Very interesting, Bob. Thank you for that.

Hey Toby! Don't scratch my table Here are the details and link, Who: Designed by Srdjan Simic from Zool Designs and Manufactured by OFFI. Material: Laminated birch plywood. Powder-coated Metal. Specs: (inches) Table Closed: 25 x 25 x 30 Table Opened: 43 x 43 x 30 Recommended weight for each table leaf: 60lbs max http://2modern.com/designer/offi/OFFI-Paket-Table Jon, yes I also like this type of furniture. I have an Fusion Dining set http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70092553 located in Spain. The apt is quite small and it fits in perfectly. I have uploaded the model I made (prw purchase from pic) on the Component Forum. I must root our some more interesting compact furniture to model. If anyone has pics shoot them to me. Its my form of therapy Mike

I have that book too. Worthy read, indeed!

Another handy little trick is to right click->align view to the face you want to dimension, makes snapping the inference a lot easier with wonky geometry.

Hi Colt and welcome @sevex0 said: sorry for the noob question Come on, this is the "Newbie Department" so any question is "allowed" Just to explain how NOT obvious this "trick" with the arrow keys have always been; it was first initiated in the free version of SU 5 (so Pro users didn't have it that time and they "had to" use the good, old, Shift key to lock a movement - which of course you can still do and when it's out of an axis, you still need to do). Anyway, when it was finally introduced into both versions of SU 6, "old" pro users could still hardly get used to it sometimes (I remember really respected and experienced members - from whom I have learnt lots and lots about SU during the years - expressing this). So there are things that are not always obvious therefore watching a fast recording video and not getting what someone is exactly doing there is not something you (or as a matter of fact, any beginners around) should apologise for. Hey folks, you can take this as a kind of "encouragement" to post the seemingly most embarrassing "noob" questions!