SketchUp 8 Bugs & Troubles!
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@unknownuser said:
The 'numbers' for the stipples have probably changed that's all - we need a new list ?
No, the numbers remained the same, it can be verified at the time of insertion of these clines (Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V)
@unknownuser said:
I CAN select a polyline [curve] using the correct mouse-clicks and by a fence [right-left] so some part of it is inside that fence...
Not polyline [curve] and the 3D polyline!!! Look at the attached file.
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At last I understand...
A 'Curve' drawn by the Freehand tool is called a '3d Polyline'.
A 'Curve' made by other means is a 'Curve'.
The Freehand-type '3d Polyline' does display the problems you listed.
If you select it and use the main Edit menu to Explode it and immediately 'Weld' it back into a 'Curve' the problems are gone.
Why do you use so many '3d Polylines' ?
I can't see any benefit in using them for many of the edges you have in your example SKP ??
OK it needs fixing BUT it is workaround-able - I have never had the problem as I rarely use these types of edges as there are easier things to do and to edit alternatives...
On checking I find that in v8 at least all of my Freehand generated curves are made as 'Curves' NEVER '3d Polylines'... UNLESS I hold down the 'Shift' key - then they do come out as 'thin' 3d Polylines ????? BUT why would I ever want to do that -
@tig said:
Why do you use so many '3d Polylines' ?
I can't see any benefit in using them for many of the edges you have in your example SKP ??3D polylines are slightly extend the capabilities of the drawing.
I use them when necessary so that the edges and curves were with thickness (profiles > 2 in style of drawing), and 3D polylines are thin.
File with an example (in my post above) - is only an example of 3D Polylines and not an example of my work. -
Hi all,
Yes - we do have a known bug with selecting 3d polylines (created by holding Shift down when using the Freehand tool) which was introduced in 7.1 with the changes to speed up rendering/selection. It didn't make the cut for 8.0 or 8.0 M1 as it is not an easy fix and we haven't heard lots of reports about it (probably given that it is a pretty hidden feature).
I added this thread to the bug we have though and will designate it in a way that will give it more visibility.
Thanks for bringing it up,
Tricia
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For the 3dpolylines, I found that you can select them by using the selection tool, making a window from upper left to lower right, crossing over just the end point of the polyline. So the entire line does not necessarily need to be in the window, just the end point, and you have to drag the selection window in the correct direction.
Chris
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@chris fullmer said:
For the 3dpolylines, I found that you can select them by using the selection tool, making a window from upper left to lower right, crossing over just the end point of the polyline. So the entire line does not necessarily need to be in the window, just the end point, and you have to drag the selection window in the correct direction.
That selection mode is butt-backwards! If I face away from the computer does it work correctly ?
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@dan rathbun said:
If I face away from the computer does it work correctly ?
That depends on which hemisphere you are in. I think that is accurate for the northern hemisphere, but in the southern, you might also need to stand on your head.
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I find scarifying a chicken to give good results.
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@thomthom said:
I find scarifying a chicken to give good results.
I didn't know you were a sadist, Thom.
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I can respond to the Construction Line Stipple issue. I have verified the custom line stipple patterns worked in SketchUp 7 and not in SketchUp 8. I'm not sure if the integer value for the Stipple patterns have changed or not. If and when I find out I will respond here. I have logged a bug in database about the stipple problem, thank you.
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Thanks Brad! As far as I know, only the 4 stipple types have been documented. If other types are supported, it would be great to get those documented and to be able to use them.
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