Subdivide, Subdivide-and-Smooth and Artisan are the ones that do what you want...
Group just the faces needed to avoid edge smoothing or in Artisan you can 'exclude' certain edges etc...

@3dmodellers said:

@honoluludesktop said:

It appears to me that SketchUp will forever be linked to its roots, that is a easy to use architectural building modeler.

I think it would be even easier for architectural modeling if curves are introduced (A sketchup newbie still thinks that the curves are real till he sees the 'input sides' option. By that time he has already spent 3-4 days into sketchup and gained some level of proficiency). Also, import and export to and from other softwares would be seamless and it would not split the 3D max models into ten thousand triangulations.

While it has little to do with SketchUps roots, many of the curves in the Architectural built world are segments of straight lines. Curved masonry wall, curved building faces, etc. Even concrete, which is considered an organic material, is built from plywood, or steel sheet forms.

As an Architect, I have not had any problems with the absence of curves in SketchUp. I like the price, its ease of use, its support base, and the user programing language.

I was a beginner once, and too crossed that bridge, but the problem with maintaining 2 versions of SketchUp databases (one with line segments (free,) and one with curves (pro)) is real.

@3dmodellers said:

@honoluludesktop said:

It would double (I think) the physical size of every new model in the Warehouse, and on Google Earth. Wounder if that could be a problem?

I think the size of the NEW files would actually be smaller. Suppose with the CURRENT sketchup if you have a curvy architectural model worth 10MB, then with the NEW sketchup the file size would hardly be 4MB.

I recall the subject of my quote regarded going from 32 to 64 bit hardware. As follows:

@honoluludesktop said:

It may be the reason that Google has resisted the move to a 64 bit application. It would double (I think) the physical size of every new model in the Warehouse, and on Google Earth. Wounder if that could be a problem?

However, if Google provides curves, along with curves of segmented lines, provides both free and pro access to one database, ease of use, low cost, etc., what is there not to like about curves? Nothing.

Yes, the SU2KT exporter will export all UV co-ordinates you assigned in SU. If these are missing, it is really hard to get materials properly mapped in KT (there are some basic UV mapping tools there but you can only map by material - which means everything with that material.)

Is quite nice using old SU files that were never rendered to
try out this great rendering engine

Quick render on old file

I haven't played much with the V2 beta, but you might find a quicker and more in depth response from other users on the Podium forum. They have good FAQ's and tutorials. The Podium staff may notice your problem sooner and respond as well

Try http://www.ikeafans.com/blog/3d-ikea-furniture-autocad-google-sketchup/.
Hope that helps.

I'll look into it. I've had scattered reports of problems, even though it tested fine for me. 😒

hey... that was great... I just converted 200 jpegs.

Pritam

@dan rathbun said:

I believe this was implemented in a cross-tab of checkboxes by Martin Rinehart.

Thanks a lot! I had a feeling that I've seen it somewhere already; apparently I just can't google the desired result .)

+100 on the rubys

works perfect. Its a great help. Thanks TIG and Chris

Pritam

DONE

Usually this issue can be traced on the graphic drivers not supporting OpenGL correctly.

The issue is that video cards and their drivers sometime do not handle correctly all the OpenGL instructions, and that is why you see this kind of selection issues.

Unfortunately on the SketchUp side we cannot do much to fix this, the only solution is to pressure video card owners to fix their video drivers. As Gaeius pointed out, this problem is increased by the fact that video cards and drivers are replaced constantly by manifacturers.

It is always recommended to have the most up to date drivers, and a video card that supports OpenGL 1.5 or higher.

And you can look here for more detailed recommendations.
http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=36252
thanks.
Simone.

Chris

As we have just started to provide a GE building modelling service, I have really carefully read the GE license agreement and emailed Google staff to ask questions. I think that this method could be illegal. It would be good if Craig D or Brad could find out for us all.

IMO it seems a bit unethical. OK, Google modelled NY, so no individual is being exploited if you create a 3d massing model of Manhattan (but it might be illegal). But the vast majority of other modellers are modelling GE stuff on a client - per building basis at a local level. In one shot this software can create a city model that represents hundreds of hours of work, therefore exploiting all those individuals.
Surely this software will be used not just by architecture students but for commercial means.

GE modeling is a very hard service to sell anyway because so many willing modellers do it for free, but from the research that I have done, I believe that there is a growing professional demand for it. The risks that this software poses could really deter commercial clients.