Been using FelxWindow 2.0 and Flexdoor on a project I've been working on and the dynamic component work really well.

I also appreciate that the author is quick to respond to a question and take suggestions for improvements. I suggest he consider trapezoidal shaped windows, common in residential design as well as different styles of windows such as casement, awning, slider and double hung. Those would really make this a valuable tool.

I solved the problem and perhaps this will help others.

Call the Keymark office in Boulder. They will take your credit card info over the phone and then once cleared, the tech support folks will send you the authorization code by email.

Some additional info

1. They are still working on BuildEdge and hope to release something next year.Although dont know what that means.
2. Sketchucation is the site to find any updates.
3. You can install it on two machines but you have to shut down one before you can start the other. So one machine in the office and one at home is ok povided you remember to shut down one before starting the other. Too complicated so I bought a second copy and dont have to remember to shut down before I go home.

I've been trying to two days to contact BuildEdge to purchase a license. There is no phone number I could find and clicking on either the email link (which works but I get no reply) or the live chat link (constantly told no one is available to chat) leads me to believe that as of now, November 15-16, they are not communicating and likely not accepting orders.

Anyone have a suggestion?

Thanks,

Allen

I would say you had a cottonmouth or water moccasin.

Glad you're rid of it. It is a poisonous viper.

Allen

@krisidious said:

@unknownuser said:

but not all designers are architects.

Speaking of semantics... I am a Designer who is not an Architect, although that's only because AIA lobbied for laws that make it illegal to call yourself one if you're not registered or licensed by any one state... Even though Merriam Webster dictionary thinks I am.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architect

@unknownuser said:

Definition of ARCHITECT
1
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2
: a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking <the architect of American foreign policy>

p.s. per my attorney... I at no time referred to myself as or alluded that I am an Architect.

I might add that I do not begrudge AIA or Architects for protecting their hard work and names from being misused or diluted. I know how much sacrifice and hard work it takes to become a registered Architect.

Hi Kris,

Licensing laws (that I'm familiar with) requires you to pass an NCARB endorsed exam. To qualify for the exam you must either be a graduate of an accredited university/college and have worked for a licensed architect for a number of years or interned for a longer period of time.

Have you considered taking the exam? There are a number of home study aids as well as classroom opportunities to learn the academic elements.

I know several people who either never completed or attended college but diligently prepared and passed the exam.

You should look into it. Good luck. I'm sure you can do it.

Allen

Are you able to get to the link at the top called "Online Dashboard"?

If yes, Categories and Instructors provide drop down menus.

Click on a category, for example, Lightroom, and see all the courses for Lightroom. Select Watch Now button.

If you did all that and the lesson didnt begin I would reach out to their customer support international number or email them.

I find the new layout and implementation a major step backwards from where they were. But the courses have been great for me.

Good luck,

Allen

They seem to be trying a new format.

I found they made the change a day or two ago and they likely will need to tweak it. I am able to view the training videos but its not as simple to get there as it used to be.

What happens when you log on? I now go to my administration page and have to click my way to the tutorials.

Good luck,

Allen

I've been reading the thread and find it interesting and somewhat informative.

We use sketchup as a tool in our office not a religion. As a tool, it works incredibly well and the dollar to value gained is extremely high.

I know more and more firms in this area for sure are using sketchup as a regular part of their design process. Some of these firms are the celebrity types in Manhattan that can afford to buy any hammer in the hardware store they choose and have many hammers.

We don't use all the abilities of sketchup. just the ones we need and for that, it works incredibly well.

For $95 I get the upgrade or, if I choose, I can pass and not buy it. The cost is not going to change my life and for those not in my situation, they can elect to freely download or not download the free version.

Ok, it didnt come out with everything everyone hoped for and whether its a point upgrade or a whole number upgrade is a matter of symantics. Photoshop rarely if ever changes its interface which I appreciate. I have the latest version and everything I know how to use and existed in a previous version is still right there. I hate when Microsoft rearranges the toolbars and work flow with each new update so I dont update. Last I checked, I was free to do so.

If Google stops developing sketchup today, I would still have a great tool. I also still use pencil 1.0 and pen 2.0.

Its going to be a sunny day so I'm going outside. Later.

Allen

Tomasz,

I've been to Auschwitz/Birkeneau and in my humble opinion, your design is superior to the winning design because I believe your design captures the mood of the place. The winning design could be built anywhere and memorialize any event. To me it had no soul.

Best wishes,

Allen

Hi Tom,

Sorry for the delayed response. By repetitive I mean that the trees of a species appear to be identical one after the other of if different too subtle a difference. So they appear cloned and therefore un-natural.

Small point but when you exist in your rarified layer of great work I thought it worth mentioning. For me I'd be happy to do half as good.

Enjoy the weekend,

Allen