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    Shadow strings in a model are going to give me a 2ND tumor!

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      Berm
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      PLEASE HELP!- I've been working on this model in sketchup for an animation, and I'm a student who is still quite a bit of a novice.

      For some reason I keep getting these "shadow strings" or shadow projection lines when I try to animate or view the scene with shadows. Is there anything I can do to eliminate these lines (short of remodeling from scratch)?

      I have already tried using some plugins on it such as ThomThom's "Cleanup" plugin (thanks for the work on that by the way Thom) hoping that would help. I also tried the fix FixSolid plugin, but nothing seems to help remedy the problem.

      I was going to try using Todd Burch's "Close Opens" plugin from Smustard, but I don't know if that will work, and I don't want to burn $20 on "trying" something that might not be the fix for my problem.

      I can send pictures or the actual model file to anyone who might be able to help me.

      I am looking for some expert advice or help.

      I have already had one golf-ball sized tumor in my skull (pituitary), PLEASE help me from letting this model/animation form a 2nd one.

      Thanks in advance to whoever reads this (and perhaps decides to help).

      Eric


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        Box
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        I've never had the problem and I'm sure greater minds will chip in but, have you tried the built in Shadow String Fix.


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          Berm
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          Dudenheim!!!

          You just saved a man's life today! I can't believe the answer was right underneath my nose the whole time- not to mention that it was a one-button-fix!

          Thanks BOX, you made everything perfect man!

          Hopefully I can help someone the way you helped me today- Keep up the GREAT Work-

          Vielen Dank noch einmal mein Freund πŸ˜„

          Eric

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            Box
            last edited by

            Glad to help.

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