SketchUp to LayOut for Architecture
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As Nick Sonder produces what I consider to be the best drawings in Layout I have ever seen, I will definitely purchase this book. Cant wait!!
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I'd buy it to gain what tips I can. I'm most interested in external works / landscaping, so a chapter that focuses on that side of drawing preparation would be very useful.
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aaaargh! the anticipation is killing me! so it's needless to say I'm looking forward to this?!
any estimate on publish date on this book?
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Can we ask for suggestions to be added in your book - proyect ??
My first one, would be :
Although you mention it is a book, how about a full collection of Scrapbook signs, electricity, 2d furniture, etc. and download them, when buying the book.
Another one.
A Step by Step process, about saving scenes in SU - Update LO - so we don´t suffer in getting changed viewports in LO. Many of us, had learned the hard way, after messing up several proyects. I know there must be more to learn about this subject.
Thanks
agrazdi
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Keep the ideas coming. The main goal is maintaining the simplicity SU and LO provide. The book will focus on the use of native SU and LO with minimal plug-ins, so that the end user can customize their use of plug-ins to meet their needs. There will be some base files included to clearly illustrate the process.
Scrapbooks - I have many, too many to include, but some basics will probably be provided to explain that aspect of the book.
My detail libraries will be available for purchase, - we are still figuring that aspect out as well.
It has been an amazing experience working with Matt. The collaboration has resulted in refinement to many aspects of my process that I think you will all appreciate.
There will be strong focus on prepping the SU model for LO, as that is probably the most important aspect of the process. This will include both site and building design.
What an undertaking, that without Matt, would probably never happen. I'm running several projects in tandem with the book. Expect release this summer.
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I know this could get a little tricky, and it is more on the modeling side, but a chapter on various helpful plugins would do wonders. There are so many, I know, and a few that do basically the same as others (which is better or fits the use better). If you break it down, much like Krisidious' thread on this, it would add much more to the book, in my opinion.
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@juju said:
I know this could get a little tricky, and it is more on the modeling side, but a chapter on various helpful plugins would do wonders. There are so many, I know, and a few that do basically the same as others (which is better or fits the use better). If you break it down, much like Krisidious' thread on this, it would add much more to the book, in my opinion.
Hi Juju:
I will discuss a couple plug-ins, but the book's goal is to detail what can be done with native SU and LO, allowing the end user to setup their specific plug-ins to meet their needs. I think people may be surprised at how simple it is to produce very detailed drawings utilizing the native software.
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@unknownuser said:
Hi Juju:
I will discuss a couple plug-ins, but the book's goal is to detail what can be done with native SU and LO, allowing the end user to setup their specific plug-ins to meet their needs. I think people may be surprised at how simple it is to produce very detailed drawings utilizing the native software.
I'm happy to hear this really as books that mention plugins become quickly outdated especially when plugin authors abandon them and don't update for newer versions of Sketchup.
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Another request
A way to export to DWG effectivly ( if there is one ).
As it is known, when openning in Autocad, everything is black.Tks
agrazdi
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Having watched the videos Nick did several years ago were amazing so I would like to see his most basic modeling of a house w/o plugins. I did a house for a contractor years ago and had Hell doing the roof specially since it had a bay window that the roof had to follow. I had guide lines all over the place, since then I have ended up using Instant Roof plugin and Build Edge for roofs.
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Count me in for a copy!
As someone who only uses a few plugins, I'd say the approach of this book will be spot on. Learn the basic processes and then choose which plugins best suit you best.
Watching Nick's videos was what made me decide to adopt SU and LO for all of my work in the first place. Purchasing the book will be my way of saying a big thanks to him for enabling me to wave goodbye to AutoCAD.
I would be particularly interested in learning how Nick maintains the dynamic link between SU and LO when producing section and plan cuts. Hell, any tips gained from both Matt and Nick will be worth knowing.
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Thanks guys. We are moving along.
And yes I will discuss successful export of ACAD files from both SU and LO. Quick note on exporting from LO, if they are seeing only black in ACAD, try exporting to paper space and have them toggle to paper space in ACAD. They will see everything including raster images of the SU model to scale. If you are exporting paper space (which you should be) and they are simply opening their ACAD file in default model space - they will see only a black screen.
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how's this coming along?
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I'd ask for a section that called out SU/Layout for missing features.
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I would definitely buy this book...it's awesome workflow to learn. Many thanks to Nick Sonder
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Well this certainly looks exactly like what I could do with when I first read about it some time back.
I even signed up to the mailing list HOWEVER have not received any updates on this book's progress or expected release date or pricing.Numerous people have also asked in this forum on how 'is it going?'
Please provide a progress report and expected timeline to release via this forum.
[highlight=#ffffbf:35ja0epa]Thanks[/highlight:35ja0epa]
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Hi Paul, my apologies.
We are a little behind, which is my fault. Running an architectural business and writing a book at the same time has been more time consuming than I expected. Trimble came to my office last month to do some follow-up videos, so hopefully this will ease the wait a little. The book will go into a lot of detail on these processes, as well as provide one of my house models to follow along or dissect as you feel necessary. Without Matt, this wouldn't even happen!
Here's a link to the new video series...much more in depth than the last ones:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bndkJaV8A6tVUVIlqFHMAcodO8aATrh -
Great, Nick. Wonderful work you're doing sharing this!
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Marvelous
i have a question, you mention in one video that if you have the scrapbook linked to your own drawings, the size of the file would be increased or just the computer would run slower ???
Thanks
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@agrazdi said:
Marvelous
i have a question, you mention in one video that if you have the scrapbook linked to your own drawings, the size of the file would be increased or just the computer would run slower ???
Thanks
Sorry, we did those videos mostly in one take. The amount of scrapbooks folders accessed can slow the program down. It should have no impact on file size. This is only true for scrapbooks that contain Sketchup model references like my detail scrapbooks.
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