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    • Sir ElderS
      Sir Elder
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      I would say HELLO to all.
      First, thanks to administrator Csaba PozsΓ‘rkΓ³ for facilitating my return to the group after losing my old computer and access data.

      My name is Elder Cavalcantti, an architect'm brazilian, 31 years old and I met the SketchUp in 2005 when the version 4 was the most used. It was love at first sight. However, I spent years not enjoy what this wonderful forum could offer and also without sharing what I learned.

      Well, I guess it is time to start interacting. If possible, I'd like some oldest user inform me where I can read the basic group rules not to break any of them.

      I am also the owner and administrator of one of the largest brazilian facebook groups for SketchUp issues. Feel free to visit us.

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        AfricanCNC
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        Hello all,

        iam glad to be part of the Sketchup community.

        i use the sketchup for 3D parts development CNC mashine development and other.

        greets to all

        AfricanCNC πŸ‘

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          blather
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          New to the community and somewhat to Sketchup. Currently using SU8 and downloaded the artisan tools. I am very interested in the ATC training but have looked around and not found any training modules. Could use help on that one. Looking to use this for the development of Model masters to be printed in 3D, then cast in resin production molds.

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          • GaieusG
            Gaieus
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            Hi Brian and welcome (although you're not a "completely" new member) πŸ˜„

            Anyway, as you can see, there are tons of woodworkers here - even including one of our certified trainers, Dave. Have you looked at our ATC page? http://sketchucation.com/sketchucation-services/authorized-sketchup-training

            Granted, it's not too "long" but we figured most of the people would not want to read "long stories". There are those tabs you can go through for some more info - or drop me a PM any time you wish to learn more details.

            Gai...

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              avare
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              A big thank you to Glenn Stanton to introduced me to this marvelous site! My interests are acoustics related.

              Andre

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                Kudos
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                Greetings , guys...
                I just join the Sketchucation today.I am using SU 7 + vray 1.49.01.Although I am using SU for 2 years already, but lots of skill and plugin I never try use and know. I know here will be the best site that improving my skill and knowledge in SU. πŸ˜‰

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                  moujo
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                  Hi sketchup users,

                  My name is Jody and I've been using sketchup for just over a year now. I'm only 13 right now, but my hopes are that someday I'll be able to become an architect (not the architects that design normal homes that people live in, the ones that design museums and huge buildings and stuff). I already have a couple of models of buildings that I've made in sketchup. I'm not an advanced user, but I'm familiar with all of sketchup's functions (components, sandbox tools, etc.) and I'm starting to get to know the usefulness of plugins.
                  Do you guys have any tips/pointers that could help me get a head start on my career, or if not, anything that would be helpful to know for someone like me?
                  I've also been looking around for a good rendering program that's free (obviously my allowance doesn't cover the 500 dollars you need for a program used by professionals...) so I can start doing some illustrations of my models and possibly submit them into contests.

                  Thanks a lot,

                  Jody

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                  • GaieusG
                    Gaieus
                    last edited by

                    Hi Jody and welcoem!

                    I am not an architect myself so I can only suggest "lay" things like always try to keep the end-usrs in mind and place them before your design ideas (I could not convince those practicing old farts here to change their ways of thinking but you are hopefully young enough) πŸ˜„

                    Anyway, free yet powerful rendering application is Kerkythea. It has several "siblings" like Twilight that runs stratight inside SketchUp (and only $ 99 but they even have an educational version if I am not mistaken) or Thea - which a really powerful studio renderer but they can come later. Start with Kerkythea. It is not the easiest to get hold of but can produce beautiful ersults.

                    Then most of the other rendering apps also have trial versions so you do not need to confine yourself to a single program just because it is free.

                    Gai...

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                      jezpayne
                      last edited by

                      Hello

                      My name is Jerry, I am a new participant in the sketchup train. Looking good so far but so many different avenues to take, where do you recomend starting. I have already pretty much mastered the basic level and I am wanting to model furniture. Shout out to the Cadfather.

                      Jezpayne

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                      • Rich O BrienR
                        Rich O Brien Moderator
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                        @jezpayne said:

                        Hello

                        My name is Jerry, I am a new participant in the sketchup train. Looking good so far but so many different avenues to take, where do you recomend starting. I have already pretty much mastered the basic level and I am wanting to model furniture. Shout out to the Cadfather.

                        Jezpayne

                        Hi,

                        Did you see Eric Lay's tutorial in this month's CatchUp?

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                        It's pretty informative

                        Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp

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                          jezpayne
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                          thanks Rich

                          I will check it out

                          Jerry

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                            subxone
                            last edited by

                            Hi all

                            First of all I'd like to just point out my joy in the overall look and design of these forums, they are truly unique and reflect the simple nature of Sketchup.

                            I've just recently started using Sketchup 8 Pro for work. My aim is to do a few courses to bring me up to speed. I aim to combine my Photoshop skills with SU to add value for the comapany I am working for.

                            Having played around with SU over the past week I've noticed how addictive it is to use. My crazy mind mixed with this program produces all types of creations haha. Anyway hope to learn alot from you all and give back as much.

                            Cheers

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                              jezpayne
                              last edited by

                              Hello Admin

                              I recently purchased Interior Design Course 4 book by Adriana Grandos. Unfortunately when I was downloading it, my machine crashed. On all of the other books I downloaded, I was sent an email by Apache with a link to download the book, but I didnt get one on this. I have proof of payment should it be required.

                              How is best to go about resolving this issue

                              Many thanks

                              Jerry

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                              • Rich O BrienR
                                Rich O Brien Moderator
                                last edited by

                                Hi Jerry,

                                I'll sort you out via email.

                                Rich

                                Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp

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                                  x2nie
                                  last edited by

                                  Hello, everyone!

                                  My name is x2nie (tony).

                                  I want to learn more about SketchUp.
                                  πŸ˜„

                                  I am happy and Nice to see you in this Forum!

                                  --x2nie

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                                    Tboom
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                                    Hi!
                                    My name is Tim and I'm a Sketchaholic. I've only been using the program for a couple of months, beginning shortly after ordering a Replicator 2. I designed a major project ahead of it landing, which turned out to be a really bad idea...to many mistakes in the manifold. I found this forum, in fact, via a link to Manifold v2.2 by TIG.
                                    Cheers!

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                                    • TIGT
                                      TIG Moderator
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                                      @Tboom
                                      There are by now several newer and better tools - try SolidAlcoholic etc...

                                      TIG

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                                      • GaieusG
                                        Gaieus
                                        last edited by

                                        @tig said:

                                        @Tboom
                                        There are by now several newer and better tools - try SolidAlcoholic etc...

                                        😲

                                        Gai...

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                                        • TIGT
                                          TIG Moderator
                                          last edited by

                                          I suspect someone is messing on editing others posts inappropriately ?
                                          Rich !! πŸ˜’
                                          'SolidSolver' - No way I'd mistype that !
                                          Perhaps I have a AutoHotkey virus in AutoCorrect ?????

                                          TIG

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                                          • massimoM
                                            massimo Moderator
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