A Welcome Message to New SketchUcation Members
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Hey you new gals and guys, wait a minute, I’m one of you, Ok, so….whenever you mention anything that you have done/tried/made in SU, try really hard to show an example. Without that, the people here that can help are trying to do so in the dark.
Learn how to do a screen capture/screen grab on your computer (go to your “Help” selection and type in “screen capture” and follow the instructions). If you can make a jpeg out of it, you can attach it with your post.
Try it. If it doesn’t work the first time, try again. Eventually you will learn how to post examples, and then you will be able to communicate with you colleagues and get the benefit of all of the helpful people on SketchUcation.
One other thing, anything that you can post cannot possibly be as beginner, crude, messed up as anything that “newbie me” has tried to post, so don’t give up and help your helpers with an example of that messed up thing you are trying to build.
And Nthaoe/Peter, how about showing us some of those circus shows, sounds very interesting.
Lloyd
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Hello fellow "New" and "Old Masters" of SketchUp, I go by the name of Sketchy@Best over in the 3Dwarehouse, and thought I had an old account here on the forums named HeinzSketchUp.. LOL!!
but it appears that since I was NOT very active I might have gotten the boot.. insert shrug here Anyhow, I've been using SketchUp 7.1 and 8.0 for 2.. no wait.. omg 3 years now 
and I just love the program. I know it was and probably STILL IS meant for architectural purposes, but I'm one of the few artsy types that likes using this intuitive program to make artsy stuff with. XDI'm by no means a master artist, nor a master using S.U. but if a half baked individual like myself and make some pretty decent looking fan art of Leiji Matsumoto's masterpiece spaceships, heck... many of you MORE artsy types could probably make much more amazing things in S.U.
Here's a direct link to Uchuu Senkan Yamato made by me, for those interested.
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=68c3287f836252635a354e9c4c05993b&prevstart=0and here's the EDF Andromeda
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7e4c50ac4726f6da5a354e9c4c05993band here's Desslok's ship
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=6ce84c3e01fbd4135a354e9c4c05993band like I've mentioned above, if a half skilled goof like myself can make these amazing vessels in S.U. I'm pretty sure you more skilled types could make wonders happen... and DON'T freak out of be put off about using SketchUp, because it is if anything, intuitive and easy to learn.. Heck I learned it.. You can too!
Best of luck to you new users!
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No, we do not kick anyone out due to inactivity merely so it may have been another username. Anyway, welcome - or welcome "back"!
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Hi,
I first used SketchUp to design a new layout for our office equipment repair shop. I was able to hand detailed drawings to the crews for tearing out old fixtures, dip tanks, and walls etc. It was easy to try numerous layouts to find the most efficient arrangement of equipment, workstations, and lighting.
I look forward to learning to use sketchy physics.
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Hello
I recognize a few screen names from other forums I am AKA RogueTitan
I have had SU on my computer since it came out I figure it is time to learn how to use it
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Hello, I'm french
Excuse my basic english, I don't speak usually english...
I'm working with an architect, I'm using sketchup to the projects that I realize.Thanks for reply to the questions that I've for completting my auto-formation.
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Hello everyone!
My first post. I've been looking for a forum for my new interest in SketchUp, and this place seems to be a very inviting place for someone who's just starting out. I've been into graphic design for awhile, among other PC related endeavors, mostly in music production. Lately though, I've had a growing interest in building modelling with SU.Anyways, as I feel I'm getting started very late in the game, I'm interested in finding the best tutorials available for my needs. I'm going through the basic SU tutorials ATM, as I eventually want to start modelling buildings in my home town. If anyone can suggest excellent like-minded tutorials I'd be very appreciative!
So that's my story. Thanks very much on advance for any and all feedback!
Cheers, Drey
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Hi Andre and welcome!
I guess eventually you want to model or Google Earth (from your words at least...) That won't be hard but of course, with everything else, special care and love of your own work will help most. Feel free to post modelling questions any time here or more specialized GE questions in our relevant subforum.
We do not have a specific set of SU-to-GE tutorials but you can pick these things up easily. Just start with a (relatively simple) model and if you bounce to any problem, post it.
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@gaieus said:
Hi Andre and welcome!
I guess eventually you want to model or Google Earth (from your words at least...) That won't be hard but of course, with everything else, special care and love of your own work will help most. Feel free to post modelling questions any time here or more specialized GE questions in our relevant subforum.
We do not have a specific set of SU-to-GE tutorials but you can pick these things up easily. Just start with a (relatively simple) model and if you bounce to any problem, post it.
Thanks very much for the warm welcome. It's a refreshing change from most forums I registered to, and never even gotten one reply. Forums can be a very "Clique-ish", as I'm sure you know. So it a refreshing change to get a welcoming impression right off the hop.
Anyways, yes you are right to assume that my main goal at this time is to be able to start modeling buildings for my home town, for starters, (which only has 4 buildings done for a city of 300 thousand! lol) So I'll probably be posting and reading in the GE subforum I'm guessing, but I have an idea I'll be getting into many many more aspects of SketchUp modelling. I'm very anxious and exited about it tbh!
I've seen some of the models people have uploaded to the 3D warehouse and it is unbelievable some of the things people have made in just the past few years. Some of the larger more complex models like "Saint Basil's Cathedral", "The Roman Colosseum" or the "Moscow Kremlin" just a a few examples, are just extraordinary to say the least. And I know there are many more that are way more impressive, but I just can't remember some of them ATM. And not only the larger buildings models but some of the smaller models I've seen, like sandman's guitars collections are just fantastic!!! I never realized SU was being used to such an extent these days! I've also recently seen a tutorial on using CAD plans for architectural designs that impressed me greatly! Interior design seems to be a area that people have taken advantage of SU immensely!
Needless to say, I'm impressed, and I want in! Haha. I'm very pumped up on learning as much as I can, quickly. But I don't like cheating, or taking shortcuts per say, so I'm trying to learn as many basics as possible before I try tackling any ambitious models. I'm antsy thought lol!!
I'll leave it at that for now. Sorry to ramble on buddy!Haha.
Sincerely, Drey
Cheers
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@judgedrey said:
Thanks very much for the warm welcome. It's a refreshing change from most forums I registered to, and never even gotten one reply. Forums can be a very "Clique-ish", as I'm sure you know. So it a refreshing change to get a welcoming impression right off the hop.
Well, if you look up to the "slogan" line of our logo, you will see what place we would like to create here - for professional users and newbies alike
@judgedrey said:
I don't like cheating, or taking shortcuts per say, so I'm trying to learn as many basics as possible before I try tackling any ambitious models.
You will soon discover the world of plugins. Most of them "only" automate procedures that can be done "manually" with native SketchUp tools, too. I really suggest that (while of course, experiment with them), also learn the simpler, "native" ways, too, in order to understand how SU really works.
Of course, when you are at some really boring and repetitive tasks, these plugins are a godsend. And then of course, there are some things that you cannot do without them - then there is no other choice. But you will get along quite far before you realize that you need extra tools (and for most of the GE stuff, you will not really need them anyway).
If you have specific questions,post them in the respective forums though - they can easily be buried in this giga-topic.
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@gaieus said:
You will soon discover the world of plugins. Most of them "only" automate procedures that can be done "manually" with native SketchUp tools, too. I really suggest that (while of course, experiment with them), also learn the simpler, "native" ways, too, in order to understand how SU really works.
Of course, when you are at some really boring and repetitive tasks, these plugins are a godsend. And then of course, there are some things that you cannot do without them - then there is no other choice. But you will get along quite far before you realize that you need extra tools (and for most of the GE stuff, you will not really need them anyway).
If you have specific questions,post them in the respective forums though - they can easily be buried in this giga-topic.
Thanks again!
As for these plugins, where would be a good place for a newcomer to learn about them from the ground up?
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We have a plugins forum with some sticky topics at the top (one is the plugins index itself also linked in that red menu bar above the forums)
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@gaieus said:
We have a plugins forum with some sticky topics at the top (one is the plugins index itself also linked in that red menu bar above the forums)
Thanks once again Gaieus! I checked some out briefly, and they seem pretty cool and intuitive. At this stage of my game though, it's hard for me to imagine what I'm gonna need some for, you know? SU already seem pretty complete and a little overwhelming at times for a newb. But I'm sure I'll be looking into them much more once I start developing specific needs for my projects.
Well, I'm gonna leave the comfort of this thread, finally lol, and start my adventure into the "nation". I just wanted to thank you again for the advice and warm welcome. I have 2 more newb questions though...lol.
When will I no longer need approval for my posts? And when will I be able to upload an avatar?
Thank again!
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@judgedrey said:
When will I no longer need approval for my posts? And when will I be able to upload an avatar?
Well, you did not need an approval for this last post already, did you?
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@gaieus said:
@judgedrey said:
When will I no longer need approval for my posts? And when will I be able to upload an avatar?
Well, you did not need an approval for this last post already, did you?
(Also, try to upload that avatar now...)
Hahaha, never mind! I should've checked first I suppose.
Thanks!
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Hello all
Been messing about with Sketchup for the last year or two for the most part making architectural models, although I am also interested in creating mechanical objects, vehicles, robots and other subject matter specifically relating to historical and science fiction gaming.
Never really checked out any tutorials, but feel that I have probably reached a plateau in my self-development, so thought it would be wise to finally seek out advice from those more experienced than I!
Gonna have a wander around this forum to see what I can find, but in the meantime if anyone has some good links for architectural model making using Sketchup, then I would be very interested to hear from you!
Cheers
Chilled Monkey Brains
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@chilledmonkeybrains said:
Hello all
Been messing about with Sketchup for the last year or two for the most part making architectural models, although I am also interested in creating mechanical objects, vehicles, robots and other subject matter specifically relating to historical and science fiction gaming.
Never really checked out any tutorials, but feel that I have probably reached a plateau in my self-development, so thought it would be wise to finally seek out advice from those more experienced than I!
Gonna have a wander around this forum to see what I can find, but in the meantime if anyone has some good links for architectural model making using Sketchup, then I would be very interested to hear from you!
Cheers
Chilled Monkey Brains
Best.Username.Ever.
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Hi. My name is Gawain Tomlinson from San Diego, California, USA. I have been using Sketchup for a long time. You can find many models that I have uploaded into the Sketchup library, especially home improvement and architectural by searching for my name.
I joined the forum because I am currently trying to get models NC machined. These models are very complex and I need to get SKP files into Parasolid X_T, Iges IGS, or Step STP format in that order of preference.
I got the model into DXF format with a Ruby script (with lots of artifacts, stray vectors). but that is not what the machine shop needs. Some simpler models that I converted came out perfectly.
Any help would be appreciated.
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COOL!!! Hello everyone... very excited to find this site!! Found you through an architecture website and decided to take a look...Will certainly be here often... Happy sketch!!
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Hi everyone, my name is Dave and I am a SU newbie. I started using it a couple of weeks ago and am still getting to grips with various points. While I like playing around with it for fun, my primary use is for modelling fibre optic chandeliers before actually manufacturing them.
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