That's a fantastic model ely862me!

Thanks for sharing!!

 - CraigD

Bump! We're talking to some folks who've responded, but we welcome more interested folks.

Give it a try!

Cheers,

- CraigD

Happy Birthday Todd!!

• CraigD

Very nice Andrew!! Really good use of textures/materials and that grass is very cool!

Nice job!

Cheers,

• CraigD

@unknownuser said:

Really neat. Thanks.

However I cannot help but think the sky would be much lighter with it snowing and all.

Hmmm...how much snow do you get down there Eric?! Kidding aside, I've seen many snowy days with grey skies just like those Ivica depicts. I like it!

Cheers,

- CraigD

30 pounds! Wow, way to go Eric!! For fun while running, stop occasionally and do as many push-ups as you can, then get back up and keep running!

Good on ya!

Cheers,

• CraigD

@tomsdesk said:

Mainly, I was surprised that I was surprised there were no surprises....
....Didn't think I could get more impressed with this software!

Best, Tom.

Warms my heart Tom! Knowing that people are doing what the WANT to do in life, and that SketchUp helps that become a reality (in more ways than one) really makes us proud and happy!

Thanks for sharing!!

Cheers,

 - CraigD

Wow Bob! That's fantastic work!

Did you make that all in SketchUp?

Cheers,

 - CraigD

Fantastic Mateo!! The second shop reminds me of my favorite duty free shop in Heathro "World of Whiskey" or "Whiskeys of the World" (I forget the exact name), but your creation looks similar.

Thanks for sharing! We love to see when a project becomes reality!

Nicely done!

Cheers,

 - CraigD

Edson, I am very sorry to learn of this tragic loss of life. I hope that at the very least, this event may cause change and indeed improve what otherwise would have gone unchanged. Perhaps with this pain will come some progress.

My thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,

• CraigD

I agree with the others....great job Eric! Really fantastic skinny boy!!

Cheers,

• CraigD

Hey guys, I wanted to share with you that my wife and I have found a house in the outskirts of Boulder that we're very excited about and are under contract to buy. It is a true diamond in the rough...the neighborhood far outclasses this house, but we have renovations in mind. Here's a model that I made this week as a start. I've modeled some interior segments in a separate model, and I have plenty of work left to do. I too, love using SketchUp!!

This model is kind of a beginning and also designed for us in Google Earth (i.e. it's fairly "light"). I will be adding a lot more detail to the exterior, along with the current landscaping, then I'll begin work on future plans for exterior and landscape. The interior is a separate project that will help us remodel and update the living space. I'll share it as it goes!

Let me know what you think! ...and be gentle...I don't get to spend as much time using SketchUp for projects as I'd like!

Cheers,

- Craig D

P.S. here's the link to the uploaded 3D WH model, and the .kmz which shows the location: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=f99ae3da2458e4d0d83da808cbc659c4

7319_Yucca_Court_02.skp

A quick tip GT, that you probably already know... but when you select the Circle tool, you can type in the VCB (Value Control Box) and hit Enter, to add a higher number of edges that make up the circumference of the circle. This will give you a smoother curve to work with in your geometry.

Cheers,

- CraigD

I have to tell all of you, that your thoughtful insights have been good for us and that we are listening!

Keep it coming! We are trying to make all aspects of Google SketchUp, the 3D Warehouse, and Google Earth better for YOU!!

We appreciate hearing from you!

Thanks guys!

- CraigD

Hi guys - I haven't checked this out yet, but from the descriptions it has to have some very slick/hi-end production values. I used to be in the business of creating animations and digital video and I'm very accustomed to having customers with utterly unrealistic expectations of what is possible at the price point I was working. I was working with an Amiga, making broadcast quality ray tracings at 25 MHz, and competing against people with SGI Reality Engine super computers...it can be a drag. But, I found a niche and produced work that I was proud of and that made my customers happy.

That being said, SketchUp's future is being worked on and we're listening to your desires for a product that grows with the industry. I know that sounds cagey, but I just can't give details. Know that we are working. We've been extremely busy as a matter of fact and I haven't been able to spend as much time as I'd like, here.

You've had faith in us before...don't give up. Keep discussing your thoughts and ideas, and we'll be better able to keep a direction that's more in line with your needs.

Cheers,

• CraigD

P.S. I watched the animation: Gorgeous rendering! My professional opinion is that the shots were rushed...the camera never gets to settle before a dissolve transition, which causes the viewer to re-orient their perspective...making the transitions disorienting. A minor quip for a beautiful production. I have come to appreciate that design that much more, because of that perfectly detailed, intricate look at the house. Thanks for sharing!!

@unknownuser said:

I have to give some thought to this but off hand,

We have a training facility here in Barrie that has 10 seats. It is of course busy with training on our 20-20 Kitchen Design Product as well as (for large "installed sales companies) Design Tools Suite. We also have a sales force and training facilities at a few popular US training destinations. If you check our web page and scan the events page it will give you an good idea of our US coverage.

The point is, our training staff members are in a positon to take on another product line. For the Design Tools product there will be expanding interest in SU because it compliments our product suite. We would like to start with an ATC in Barrie for a few reasons. I think probably to start with...to get our US facilities on board with SU.

So to answer your questions...yes...yes...yes, we can do...I think we should have an official relationship.

I would be happy to start a dialogue....Terry, my boss, President, Owner would like to be involved.......cheers!!

Please PM me your contact info...we're interested in chatting.

Thanks,

 - CraigD

Just for some closure, we're looking into this problem and will give updates when we know more. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!

Cheers,

- CraigD

Looks very nice. I like the idea of a piano over an organ...just seems more festive.

The renders look quite nice though.

Cheers,

• CraigD

Nice work! I love the reflection maps! ...that's the first thing I look at when I see pictures or renders of cars/motorcycles/appliances/gadgets etc...

Very nice!

Cheers,

• CraigD

HaaahAAAAA! I just noticed this! Niiiiiice!

Next time I'm out at the head office, I'll have to see if it's there! ...of course, I'm sure it was converted to full electric, but I bet it's still fun!