Hi Guys,

I don't know if this is the right place to post this. I've just seen that TraceParts are running a 3D Christmas Tree Competition. They're giving away an iPod Touch, a Kindle E-reader and a digital photo-frame for the top three entries.

Here's their site: http://www.traceparts.com/news/press-releases/2011/PR01122011.asp

Cheers

Dave

Hi All,

Does anyone know if there is a thermal simulation plugin for SketchUp? I want to design a hand-held instrument with an internal power supply and printed circuit board, but I need to simulate the thermal flow around the processor, and whether I need to add active cooling.

Can anyone advise?

Cheers

"Geek"

Hi All,

Don't know if you will have noticed this? Electronic distributor RS Components has just launched a tool that converts IDF files (output from PCB layout tools) into COLLADA. Here's a video - http://www.designspark.com/content/pcb-converter-sketchup

They also have loads of their items available as 3D CAD models, including skp format.

Cheers

Geek

Absolutely brilliant - great for a newbie like me. The info on augmented reality was great, as my company is just looking into how we might implement this in our marketing.

Looks like I joined Sketchucation just in time...

Hi Eric,

That's awesome. I'm new around here, and I've just learnt more in 9-and-a-bit minutes than I would have done in hours trying it on my own.

Wonderful!

Cheers

Dave

Hi Gaieus,

Thanks for the welcome, and a special thanks for the tips. Both are really interesting, especially the scaling issue. I had been wondering how SU was going to handle small items.

Many thanks once again

Dave

Hi All,

I'm new! My name is Dave, and I'm an old TurboCad user. I'm going to be designing fairly complex accessories for electronic connectors, involving complex curves and threads. Does anyone have any initial tips that might help?

Many thanks

Dave