SketchUp 2014
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- new 3d warehouse
- IFC
- arc tool
- faster shadows
- ruby 2.0
- some layout improvements
REALLY?!? This is 2014?!?
I mean, my biggest hope now lies on Ruby 2.0 and all the great plugin developers... not sure how big this change is and what this will make possible in the future, but we'll see. After two releases for me this looks like Trimble doesn't plan to improve sketchup in terms of better core performance and new and improved modeling tools. New functions only from plugin developers.
New arc tool... are you kidding?!?
And a new 3D warehouse as new feature... WTF?!?
Faster shadows is nice, but not needed for modeling. More interesting would have been the speedup of high poly scenes without shadows - or even the ability to deal with bigger models without crashing when loading/copying/moving objects.
IFC might be useful for someone - i don't need it (for now, maybe somtimes in the future)
Layout improvements?!? I never used layout...And i was really hoping for improved performance and better modeling (like Sub-D) ...silly me!
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@numerobis said:
More interesting would have been the speedup of high poly scenes without shadows - or even the ability to deal with bigger models without crashing when loading/copying/moving objects.
Have you tried a high poly model in SU2014...?
Works way better on my pc compared to earlier versions...@numerobis said:
Layout improvements?!? I never used layout...
Your loss... I'm using LO on a daily basis now...
Didn't know I needed it, now I can't live without it...
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lalala, glad I'm not missing anything. 2014 what?
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Topics merged
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(Edit: thanks Rich! - per below)
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And the this newest version even comes with a hot babe! LOL
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auto text! just ran through my latest project. time saver. worth the free upgrade.
will see how the performance of layout works. i tend to have 20-30 page documents, most rendered vector. with multiple models reference. hoping for the speed improvements that are touted.
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and lot's of work to "fix" ruby scripts (i'm getting a large number of errors from existing scripts - even after updates from the SketchUcation store...) including some that come with the 2014.
C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:in
require' C:/Program Files/SketchUp/SketchUp 2014/Tools/RubyStdLib/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:45:inrequire' -
Howdy -
I have downloaded and installed the latest Sketucation Tools to use with my freshly installed Sketchup 2014, but it appears that the plugins that I had installed in Sketchup 2013 do not magically transfer to the Sketchup 2014. I presume that the best way to get plugins into Sketchup 2014 would be to go to My Settings > My Downloads (which sees what I've downloaded in the past), then re-download everything. Is this correct, or is there a more automated process?
Thanks -
Doug
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I haven't tested out the performance yet but I am very pleased with Trimble's list of improvements. LO has become an important part of my workflow and I have been flirting with bringing BIM into my scope of work. Ruby 2.0 hopefully will keep the amazing plugin developers happy. The fact that they are looking to boost performance of the programs (especially LO) is great. Keep up the good work Trimble.
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@rich o brien said:
or here...
SketchUp 2014 : The Complete Guide | SketchUcation
SketchUp 2014 the Complete Guide review
(sketchucation.com)
Nice job, Rich!
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About the plugins, I found this snippet:
...that unfortunately is not available for reading to everyone.
So what do I do to get at least my Space Navigator working in Sketchup 2014? It is like being amputated without.
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@david.p said:
About the plugins, I found this snippet:
...that unfortunately is not available for reading to everyone.
So what do I do to get at least my Space Navigator working in Sketchup 2014? It is like being amputated without.
Hi David, sorry you came across an invalid url there. I'm not sure where it came from. The correct link to that same article is here:
It looks like it might be missing some detailed info for Mac users. But the advice is the same, just the paths of where to save the plugins to is different, since they are Mac paths, not Win paths.
Hope that helps
Chris
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David.P: As for installing plugins, make sure you follow the recommendation which has been made in many threads and download fresh versions of them. Don't just copy them from an older installation.
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@numerobis said:
IFC might be useful for someone - i don't need it (for now, maybe somtimes in the future)
I found it useful it will be work with Classifier and impotring skp to (semi-)bim tools like revit, vectorworks, acad, archilinexp... And it will be possible to convert classes of skp to classes of host tool for bim
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@david.p said:
So what do I do to get at least my Space Navigator working in Sketchup 2014? It is like being amputated without.
David,
I downloaded the latest driver for my Space Navigator and it got me going in SU 2014.
You may want to go to 3DConnexion site and download the latest/apropriate driver for you (OS/Device)Charlie
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@dave r said:
Well, I'm kind of surprised no one has mentioned it but SketchUp 2014 was released today. Was everyone asleep?
Notised but..... to busy
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Still tiny ass thumbnails in components and material browsers... what the hell people?
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@dshaffer said:
Howdy -
I have downloaded and installed the latest Sketucation Tools to use with my freshly installed Sketchup 2014, but it appears that the plugins that I had installed in Sketchup 2013 do not magically transfer to the Sketchup 2014.
That's never happened in the past with with new versions of SketchUp and plugins. Why expect it this time?
@dshaffer said:
I presume that the best way to get plugins into Sketchup 2014 would be to go to My Settings > My Downloads (which sees what I've downloaded in the past), then re-download everything.
This would be a good way. Make sure you get fresh copies of the plugins and maybe now is the time to consider if there are plugins you don't really need.
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Well, I didn't change to 2013, won't be changing to 2014 either. No need for my non-professional usage. Good 'ol SketchUp 8 with a few plugins and my life stays simple.
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