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      seasdes
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      I do not know whether there is a answer to this. However, is it much slower to use Layout for construction drawings compared to CAD?
      Sorry if I am pushing in here. But my question relates to construction drawings.
      Walter

      Using Sketchup Pro 2019

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        sonder
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        @seasdes said:

        I do not know whether there is a answer to this. However, is it much slower to use Layout for construction drawings compared to CAD?
        Sorry if I am pushing in here. But my question relates to construction drawings.
        Walter

        For me it is faster, but I have developed my whole detail library in SU over the past 5 years. Once you get used to how LO works, I think it is faster. If you are just learning, then count on a learning curve which will be slower at first. The key is setting up all your scrapbooks for standard notation and graphics. Keep you SU models tight and maintain your scenes. I just finished producing 3 sets of construction documents for 3 different custom homes. All three were completed over the last 3-4 months with each set having between 45-55 sheets of architectural drawings. This was my first time utilizing LayOut, so there was some time involved in setting up standards / experimentation.

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          seasdes
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          Thank you Sonder
          I am working on a project that is a bit rough around the edges. I think that I used the wrong style.
          I will pay more attention to your recommendations on the next project.
          Walter

          Using Sketchup Pro 2019

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            bmike
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            Another small project for a workshop.

            https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M9q773YwJH8/T6p8LKfkUMI/AAAAAAAASwY/doQR7UawG4s/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_01.jpg

            https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yLUqMkN0uhk/T6p8Lm0pT1I/AAAAAAAASwc/pYLzFNPq-9A/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_14.jpg

            https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g0JVrNLkqXo/T6p8MJ-W7aI/AAAAAAAASws/3NtM1N1e1rA/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_15.jpg

            https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B0tHwN6dO_I/T6p8M5AslGI/AAAAAAAASw0/LaGqNH2fnHo/s1111/oldstonebarn-3-22-11_16.jpg

            On deck are 2 small buildings - I'm taking the entire process through SU and LO, as well as another small timber frame workshop project (similar in scope to these drawings).

            Here's hoping Trimble sees the value in LayOut and ups the development of it. It is my go to tool now for taking 3d to 2d.

            mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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              pirun14
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              working drawing Layout sketchup for interior architecture http://www.facebook.com/pages/Layout-sketchup-Thailand/142833949164127

              http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/475149_227919923988862_514627023_o.jpg

              http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/463546_227920020655519_736370999_o.jpg

              http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/469696_227920083988846_803786330_o.jpg

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                pirun14
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                build-in TV in Bedroom
                http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.233361276778060.50387.142833949164127&type=3

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                  pbacot
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                  Pirun! that's wonderful crisp pictures and fresh format.

                  I don't know if I commented on your last project bmike. All your stuff is really great. What can I say? It gives me hope for LO (and the human race....for that matter)! πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘

                  Pirun (or anyone). It would be great if you could comment:

                  What was difficult in presenting this project in LO? Did you learn anything new? Any good tips on dimensions or any other tools? Is this output in vector? to png?

                  THANKS for posting. Peter

                  MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                    mwm5053
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                    This is really great stuff 😍 😍 😍 I've been getting to know LO in the past week or so reading Bonnie Roskes's ebook and looking for examples of layout in LO so I'm awe struck by these examples.

                    Thanks to all the contributors.

                    2011 iMac
                    SU 2015 Pro, 2017 Make
                    V2 Twilight
                    macOS Sierra 10.12.5

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                    • beginnerB
                      beginner
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                      I like the font...and symbols...

                      Regards, SU 'beginner'

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                        tim
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                        Pirun - lovely, stylish, clear drawings. Nice. I've made plenty of good, solid, descriptive drawings but - like Sonder - you've made something positively artistic as well.

                        I'm going to toot my own horn a little here because I've just released a plugin intended to help with getting things set up to make doing the LO pages for components easier. See http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=45790

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                          sonder
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                          Beautiful drawings Pirun! Really like that style.

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                            dale
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                            @tim said:

                            I'm going to toot my own horn a little here because I've just released a plugin intended to help with getting things set up to make doing the LO pages for components easier. See http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=45790

                            Tim this looks like a really helpful tool. Thanks

                            Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                              tim
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                              @dale said:

                              Tim this looks like a really helpful tool. Thanks

                              Thanks - do please add any problems or suggestions to the relevant thread -http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=45790&p=410067#p410067

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                                khintanar
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                                Pirun,
                                Fantastic use of LayOut. I would like to hear about your workflow from Su to LO.
                                Thanks for sharing...

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                                  Dave R
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                                  Mike, that's pretty good. πŸ‘

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                                    Gaieus
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                                    Yes, indeed! +1 πŸ‘

                                    Gai...

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                                      Humpmetwice
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                                      Very nice work indeed,but and this may be a stupid question but how to you combine two sketch-up models into one layout file?

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                                        bmike
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                                        @unknownuser said:

                                        Very nice work indeed,but and this may be a stupid question but how to you combine two sketch-up models into one layout file?

                                        Just insert another from the file menu. I've had 3-4 in a single LO drawing.

                                        I'll do another vid next week on getting started.

                                        mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                          bmike
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                                          Thanks all. I have a few more video ideas to come.

                                          mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                            pbacot
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                                            That's excellent Mike! Thank you. πŸ‘

                                            The idea of the whiteout mask: feels like a candidate for a plugin, or perhaps sections should have a built-in, definable "limit". I use fog often in detail shots to filter out complicated backgrounds and give depth & emphasis. Good ideas.

                                            Peter

                                            MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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