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    • Mike LuceyM Offline
      Mike Lucey
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      Anyone that is looking for a good 2D Drawing application that shakes hands
      with SketchUp (via .skp import) might check out ViaCAD http://www.punchcad.com/products/viacad2d3d.htm

      Its like SketchUp is some ways, a clean and uncluttered intreface and the
      LogiCursor Thinks As You Draw 👍 Simple interface with LogiCursor
      technology aids in visually anticipating your moves, partnering with you in
      the design process.

      I purchased this program when I had the PC but had difficulty importing
      a .skp file. I have again tried the Mac version and the .skp import worked
      fine. I am now seeing if I can get a replacement Mac lisense!

      Mike

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      • K Offline
        kwistenbiebel
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        Thanks Mike for that link,

        It seems that Viacad has some tools that I always wished for to have in Sketchup.
        Did you see how easy it is to chamfer edges, bend a shape, move vertex points etc...?

        In that perspective it is ahead of Sketchup.

        And a 2D function underneath, that's very cool.
        I wonder how it would hold for architecture.
        Can it do 2D double line polygons (walls) etc...?

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        • Mike LuceyM Offline
          Mike Lucey
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          Hi kwistenbiebel, just a quick update on ViaCAD. I only sent
          the request to them yesterday for the license change and I
          have received a link to the new Mac license this morning.
          That's what I call great service 👍

          I'm not sure about the 'wall drawing function', I did not see
          it there but will check it out. If its not there I imagine
          ViaCAD might be coaxed into providing such a function.

          ViaCAD 2D/3D is approx $100 but there is a 2D version for under
          $50! I did not see a download available for this however.

          Mike

          PS: As Burkhard say below there is a double line tool here on
          the pull-out menu / option.

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          • EdsonE Offline
            Edson
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            have a look at finderpop (http://www.finderpop.com), a very useful free little app that enhances your conetxtual menus and allows you to see your folder organization without having to go the finder. it does for nothing what Filegazer does for $20,00.

            EDIT: URL fixed.

            edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre • brasil
            http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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            • BurkhardB Offline
              Burkhard
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              There is a wall line tool under lines in the rollover menue.

              correction: http://www.finderpop.com

              [http://www.ia-plus.de(http://www.ia-plus.de)]

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              • Mike LuceyM Offline
                Mike Lucey
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                3D Toolbox Build your own 3D CAD software!

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                3D Toolbox | Build your own 3D CAD Software, custom application | Microspot Ltd.

                Build your own application with this innovative idea. Simply choose from the selection of tools and you have your own custom product.

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                • StinkieS Offline
                  Stinkie
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                  Hmmm ... I gotta look into ViaCAD. Wonder how well it'll get along with SU. Would be nice to use it for bevelling SU stuff.

                  $ 99 ain't expensive either.

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                  • Mike LuceyM Offline
                    Mike Lucey
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                    Its a nice program and not expensive 👍

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                    • Mike LuceyM Offline
                      Mike Lucey
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                      Hi Guys,

                      I must really start updating this thread as I have learned
                      about a load of nifty Mac applications over the past months.

                      Here is one that has just launched on the Apple site, 'Its
                      about time to learn to Switch to Mac'. The site blurb goes,

                      "It's About Time to Learn the Switch to Mac" is the most innovative learning tool ever created for Switchers. It’s all about teaching you the Mac by connecting the dots to Windows equivalents. When the instructor, Saied, teaches you a lesson on the Mac, you can then instantly try it on the virtual Mac that is built into the learning tool - an interactive experience unique to “It’s About Time Products.” From using the basics in Finder, to keyboard shortcuts, to using many Mac applications - you’ll “learn the Switch to Mac” very quickly. We think people learn better by trying it out for themselves, not by reading a 300 page manual. We also teach you amazing Mac only features."

                      http://www.itsabouttimeproducts.com/welcome/

                      While I think the app is a very good idea as it at least saves
                      a potential Switcher a trip to an Apple Outlet it falls down
                      badly not offering a demo. It seems its a buy only option at
                      $25. Still maybe good value! I don't know as I've switched 👍
                      If anyone gives it a go let us know about it please.

                      Mike

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                        tomasz
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                        FreeMind-SCF Thread (open source project) helps me a lot with storing some useful information.

                        Author of [Thea Render for SketchUp](http://www.thearender.com/sketchup)

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                        • Mike LuceyM Offline
                          Mike Lucey
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                          Thanks Tomasz for adding that link. I have also been looking
                          for a Mind Mapping App that will help me keep my stuff organised.

                          I have come across Personal Brain, http://www.thebrain.com/#-42
                          I have explored that app and feel I will get stuck into it when
                          I can spare a little time. It is really well thought out AND it
                          offers a free version also.

                          Mike


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                          • Mike LuceyM Offline
                            Mike Lucey
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                            Hi Guys,

                            I've been looking for a simple / powerful app that would allow me to organise my stuff on the Mac. I wanted something that I felt comfortable with.

                            I have tried out quite a few but have not been converted as yet, that
                            is until I came across Note Book by Circus Ponies, http://www.circusponies.com/store/index.php?main_page=videotour&sub=introduction&zenid=8e3cb306363803d4aac1b0d953633310

                            The above link is to the Video Tutorials page. Its well worth spending a little time checking these out.

                            What I like about Note Book is that is a very down to earth system that all of us are familiar with. The way Circus Ponies have put this system together is simple yet VERY effective.

                            I would value any opinions.

                            Mike


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                            • Mike LuceyM Offline
                              Mike Lucey
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                              Hi Guys,

                              I've been using Canvas as my desktop published since V6, its now at V11 for Windows. But for some reason the company have decided to discontinue upgrades for the Mac so I am stuck at V10. I'm not pleased to say the least.

                              Since I moved to the Mac I have found a lot of small dedicated applications that do ONE job well. Bean is a good example and I now use it for all my letter writing, its simple, fast, nice to use and gets the job done. Oh! its also free.

                              I have just noticed the launch of iStudio Publisher, a simple and easy to use app. I've read the overview, watched the videos also downloaded the small program and tried it out.

                              I have a feeling it will be replacing Canvas as my DP. Okay, its not free but at £35 its a bargain and a fraction of the cost of Canvas. I am also very pleased to read about the upgrades that will be following at a quick pace!

                              If any of you are looking for a simple and easy to use DP application I'd say its worth a look. The link is,
                              http://www.istudiopublisher.com/index.php/home/home/

                              Let me know how you get on.

                              Mike


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                              • EdsonE Offline
                                Edson
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                                i recently came across Freeway (http://www.softpress.com/index.php), a web design app for people who do not wish to learn coding. i had a look at their videos and got the impression it is better than iWeb and RapidWeaver, the two apps that do the same. there are two version, express and pro, as well as educationnal licenses.

                                edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre • brasil
                                http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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                                • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                  Mike Lucey
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                                  Thanks Edson, I checked out Freeway and must say the it looks to be superior to iWeb and Rapidweaver. The video tutorials are excellent. The narrator has a good turn of phrase and easy to listen to. It's probably worth going for the Pro version with the added features.

                                  Mike

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                                    Tim Danaher
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                                    Has no-one mentioned DragThing yet?

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                                    The new official DragThing home page. You can get the most up-to-date DragThing news and information here, and download the latest version.

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                                    Couldn't do without it. Fock the Dock.

                                    Cheers,

                                    Tim

                                    http://vizarch.blogspot.com

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                                    • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                      Mike Lucey
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                                      Thanks Tim, will look at that as I have yet to find a good Dock system.

                                      Mike

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                                      • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                        Mike Lucey
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                                        Hi Guys,

                                        Sometimes the simple apps are the most useful. I've come across Fresh from the makers Yep.

                                        The blurb goes, 'Fresh. Why bother finding it when its right there?' This app makes sense as it mimics real life (untidy) desktops, mine in anycase 😒

                                        Have a look and let me know what you think. http://www.ironicsoftware.com/fresh/

                                        Mike

                                        PS: At €7.50 its cheap 😉


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                                        • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                          Mike Lucey
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                                          Hi Guys,

                                          I've just discovered Sketchers Studio and its Mac only (so far). Shhhhhh! Don't tell any of the PC guys about this application as I think it might upset them.

                                          We have been seeing a lot of cool animation programs for SketchUp lately but most were for Windows. I have just been checking out Sketchers Studio and it looks like it may make up for the disapointments. It also reasonably priced 😉

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                                          eXTEM Software Japan 株式会社では、現代の多種多様なニーズにお応えできるようにマルチプラットフォーム戦略を行ってます。 Mac・PC・モバイルアプリケーションの開発からORCA・OsiriXを使った医療システムまで、最新の技術でシステムを構築いたします。

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                                          http://sketchersstudio.com/en/index.html

                                          Let me have your thoughts.

                                          Mike


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                                          • EdsonE Offline
                                            Edson
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                                            mike,

                                            this thread is invaluable. almost all your entries are new to me and i have purchased several of them. sketchers studio seems very competent indeed. thanks.

                                            edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre • brasil
                                            http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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