I have done various types of detailing for wood assemblies that require custom metal brackets/plates/etc.
I have used clipping masks to give a "close up" of the part(s).
Maybe that is something you could incorporate? (please see "snapshot" in below .pdf)
Best regards,
Charlie
@box said:
This was a 10 min model to help someone in another forum.
Thought I would throw it in here if anyone wants to use it as something to start from and see what you can make of it.
Thanks Box,
You inspired me to at least try: SubD...Vertex tools & Quad face tools.
I think I made a sufficient mess of your cartoon man.(see Non-SubD .skp)
I learned enough today, to know I need to research some more, before learning/forming any really bad habits.
Best regards,
Charlie
PS/FYI...SubD file too large to upload
Jerry,
Perhaps creating a railing set at a mean ° that you can scale using FredoScale(free plug-in): "Box Planar Shearing" would be a solution?.(see .skp below)
This method will maintain all vertical rail parts 100%, and only slightly alter the raked parts as long you are scaling ± within a few degrees of the mean° default rail set.
I used "target mode" while having "Box Planar Shearing" selected to alter the mean°(38.5°) rail set to parallel the new stair set(37.8°).
It will take a little practice to get used to FredoScale, but just experiment and see if it suits your needs.
Best Regards,
Charlie
@kimi kimi said:
How do you type 7 5/8" then? Space bar is taken. First you need a petition to kill feet and inches.
Why 7.625 of course. 
Maybe the basemap texture is transparent? (allowing shadows through)
Also, make sure all of your SU geometry is on layer 0
Charlie
![shadows.....on ground; "off"](/uploads/imported_attachments/bQwl_ongroundoff.JPG "shadows.....on ground; "off"")
![shadows.....on ground; "on"](/uploads/imported_attachments/yAPc_ongroundon.JPG "shadows.....on ground; "on"")
fredo,
Per latest Beta release:
Cameras: Still views, Scene views, Tracking camera, all with "fade-out"
Q: Is the "fade out" camera related or content related? (Please indulge me as I am not well versed)
That said......and to attempt to further clarify.....what would "fade out".......items/content camera is "on" or would camera "fade out" or "close" focus in some way.
Again, many thanks for this awesome plug-in.
Best regards,
Charlie
@db11 said:
Same error. It takes ~ 30 seconds for the tab to load, then it throws the error.
I thought it might be my browser extensions, but the problem persists even with extensions off.
I revised the length of the .gif as I experienced something similar on my Ipad.
So this is a test to see if it is due to a time issue. (see attached)
I will take down problem file if this resolves it.
Charlie
EDIT:
This version works fine on my IPad.
*Admin. Please let me know if you want problem file taken down or? (In case you want it to source problem)
Glad they have option(s) to manage materials, and trust me......I have done the same in overlooking what later is seemingly so obvious.
Charlie
Filibis,
I have never used Unity, but perhaps changing the names of the materials (in Unity) after importing SU model "broke" the link to your SU model materials?
So, when Unity "updates" it now longer sees same material name/reference from SU and simply imports SU assigned materials again?
Charlie
Experimenting......maybe an apple on head would entice..........
best regards,
Charlie
Edit: Still experimenting....revised .gif attached
@pilou said:
No I speak about "accelerate" an object above an open path...
On the beautiful new plane animation by Charlie - seems plane has a constant speed!
Thanks Pilou.......and yes.....speed is constant in my Plane video, though "delayed " using easing.
I have not yet experimented with increasing speed "acceleration" ...........yet 
Charlie
Edit: PS
Are your trying to gradually accelerate or just have immediate set speed along your path?
I.E.: x meter or foot per second immediate from beginning to end of path?
@fredo6 said:
Charlie,
Great job. I guess you used the Easing for simulating the take off. And nice utilization of the scaling for the parachute.
Thanks Fredo, I am truly honored!& yes I used easing. (see settings attachment)
But this is some form of magic that you do, so all credit to you!
@fredo6 said:
One small thing: you could center the plane on the runway by moving the point of contact to be in the middle of the two wheels.
Hard to tell but path was in the center....I may have inadvertently moved it though.
@fredo6 said:
Now you just have to build the landscape and include some views from the cockpit!
Fredo
I know.....but have to stop for today.
Fredo,
You should put a warning label on this plug-in.........its addictive.
Last one for today...........cargo drop via parachute.
@rich o brien said:
No problem. That's a great little animation!
Mind if I share it on twitter?
(Thanks)Sure, ok to tweet it, though now that I am past my hurdle (thanks again)I was going to add a package dropped via parachute. (scaling)........but don't wait for that.........another learning curve ahead for me.
Charlie
@rich o brien said:
Why not add the elevation as movement?
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Rich,
Umm....because I guess I was too thick headed to even think of that.
(now wishing I asked hours ago) 
Thanks, that works great!
Charlie
!["Translation" elevation movement](/uploads/imported_attachments/ZViR_Film1.gif ""Translation" elevation movement")
fredo,
Thank you, ....great plug-in!
Q: how to maintain object parallel to path when "helical"?
In first .gif I have SU path on single/flat plane, and all behaves as expected.
(I introduced 3 rotations: rear wheel lift just before take off and ± 60° rotations through curve(s)
In second .gif I have "elevated" the path to a "helical" type shape and the plane maintains +X axis "heading throughout path.
Is there a setting to force the plane to follow the path parallel?
(Ideally, replicate the action in first .gif in the "helical" type path of the second .gif)
Thanks again,
Charlie
!["helical" flight path](/uploads/imported_attachments/6Quw_Film1.gif ""helical" flight path")
Baz,
Something else to be mindful of is how to protect yourself from unauthorized changes to your models or your work.
(If/after release of .skp/dwg/other)
Charlie
If you think you will still have a shot at future work with them, provide them with the .dwg equivalent of the .pdf they already paid for. (If that is what they only want)
If they insist on the .skp then put a number on it, and explain as Rich said, that is part of your process.
I think if they push back on that, then it is likely there would not be any future work anyway. (Nothing lost)
C
No idea.....other than upper case X between door width and height in one instance (exterior door) and lower case x in interior door instance.