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    • GaieusG Offline
      Gaieus
      last edited by

      Done! ๐Ÿ‘

      Gai...

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      • Jean LemireJ Offline
        Jean Lemire
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        Hi Susan, hi folks.

        On when modeling and off when I want to present pictures or the 3D model to convey an idea.

        Also, in most of the tutorials I do, I have the axes visible for the first scene in order for the viewer to get some orientation. Then for succeeding scenes, I usually turn the axes off.

        Just ideas.

        Jean (Johnny) Lemire from Repentigny, Quebec, Canada.

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          Double Espresso
          last edited by

          Toggle on/off depending on model.
          I wonder what percentage of SketchUp users are bona fide architects and what the others use it for?

          DE

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            sorgesu
            last edited by

            Actually, I don't think it matters what sort of design professional you are. If you are merely playing around and creagting objects for your own interest, having axis on is of no interest. As soon as you need to create a complex model where you either have complex relationships or need to adhere to some sort of plans, you really need the axis. At the very least using the axis locking arrow keys is not easy if you have axis off and then you are forced to only use the shift option.

            Susan Sorger
            Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
            Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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              Ray Brown
              last edited by

              Always model with it on, but turn it off when showing scenes or exporting for presentation. I'd lose track without it.

              By the way, I actually used to look like this about thirty-five years ago... ๐Ÿ˜Ž

              Ray Brown
              Ray Brown Urban Design

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                sorgesu
                last edited by

                Good Idea about the poll Csaba, I have it going. Can all of you who answered cast your vote? Thanks much.

                Susan Sorger
                Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                  sorgesu
                  last edited by

                  Oh cut it out Ray, you look just like this right now. Maybe 2 more gray hairs, that's it.


                  Hi Bruce, nice to hear from you!

                  Susan Sorger
                  Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                  Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                    remus
                    last edited by

                    hahaha, thats obviously a philosophy honed through years of late nights.

                    http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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                    • Wo3DanW Offline
                      Wo3Dan
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                      @stu said:

                      .........time for a coffee, a nap or a quick walk in the fresh air. ๐Ÿ˜„

                      Despite all: Axes allways ON when modelling.

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                        Stu
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                        Always off unless Im working on planes that have a non default axis.
                        I figure if you cant tell the top from the bottom, the front from the back, particularly as its indicated with every move or line, its time for a coffee, a nap or a quick walk in the fresh air. ๐Ÿ˜„

                        http://www.landesign.com.au

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                          sorgesu
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                          Bruce, you must have been some chick magnet. Hubba hubba.

                          Susan Sorger
                          Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                          Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                            bellwells
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                            OFF OFF OFF. I find them distracting. I already know which way is up, although some here may disagree with that!

                            Ron

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                              sorgesu
                              last edited by

                              okay, so my friend is not totally alone. Interesting, very interesting.

                              Susan Sorger
                              Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                              Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                sorgesu
                                last edited by

                                Thanks Bruce, I quite agree.
                                And actually, I wasn't kidding, that pic is right out of my era and I think you were HOT!

                                Susan Sorger
                                Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                  sorgesu
                                  last edited by

                                  Yeah, and I haven't been called a "girl" for many years. Note to Kidlike sales persons out there: The tip is smaller when you call me "Ma'am"

                                  Susan Sorger
                                  Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                  Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                    Stu
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                                    Oh Oh, time to unpack the flares and the tie-dyes....unless Ive got my axes wrong, we've got a love-in starting......hang on, now where's that Scott McKenzie disk? ๐Ÿ˜Ž

                                    http://www.landesign.com.au

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                                      sorgesu
                                      last edited by

                                      Let me know when your are showing up Bruce, I'll make sure to wear my good set of teeth. Groovy.

                                      Susan Sorger
                                      Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                      Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                                        Alan Fraser
                                        last edited by

                                        Don't wear Cuban heels, Bruce. You'll never find her from that altitude. ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                        3D Figures
                                        Were you required to walk 500 miles? Were you advised to walk 500 more?
                                        You could be entitled to compensation. Call the Pro Claimers now!

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                                          thomthom
                                          last edited by

                                          On. Never thought they would be annoying. They are good to orient your self and make sure your model is at origin.

                                          Only turn then of when I set up final scenes.

                                          Thomas Thomassen โ€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                                          List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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                                            thomthom
                                            last edited by

                                            @sorgesu said:

                                            Let me know when your are showing up Bruce, I'll make sure to wear my good set of teeth. Groovy.

                                            ๐Ÿคฃ

                                            Thomas Thomassen โ€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                                            List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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