I am looking for a simple plugin that will allow me to copy components or groups. I want to activate the copy command and then I want to select an object's corner and then simply click a point on the screen to place it. I want the object to stay attached to the cursor so I can place it again and again without selecting the move tool and control key.

I need to select various components that have already been placed in the drawing. I don't want to go to the component window to find the right component again and again.

I don't want to keep hitting the shortcut keys to copy things in my project.
I am not looking to make an array of objects, just simply placing many copies of the same component where I want them by drawing over an imported dwg file.

This is something that I can do with my 2d program (Microstation) and I hope SketchUp can do as well.

I am looking at this as something that will speed up the framing plans that I am doing. I then run the CutList plugin to get a material takeoff.

Hopefully I am not asking for too much, this seems on the surface to be a simple copy command. I have tried the Component Placer plugin but it is far more complicated than what I need and really does not do what I want.

Larry

Is there an easy way to change the shadow angle from 45 to some other angle with this plugin?

Larry

Thanks TIG.

You are absolutely the best. Trimble should be paying you big bucks.

Larry

Thanks TIG.

Larry

Here is the beginning of the load errors. Looks like you can't make the dialog box larger to see the rest of the errors.

Larry

I tried that and it went to something called metaface.

The link to the blog went to server not found.

Larry

I have been using this plugin for sometime but it was last updated in 2010.
It worked fine in SketchUp 8 and 2013.

A long list of errors when loading in 2014.

It converts faces to .svg files that I then import into CorelDraw for laser cutting.

At the web site below for the plugin there does not seem to be any way to contact the original author.

Would anyone have any leads to the author or be willing update this for 2014.

Google Code Archive - Long-term storage for Google Code Project Hosting.

(code.google.com)

My current work around is to save my file as 2013 and then do my exports.

Larry

Tig,

Just installed the x-ref plugin in 2014 and this error box showed up when loading plugins.

Thanks ahead of time for updating.

Larry

I am curious about how others would work on this attached house design. I draw my floorplans and elevations with Microststion and then import dwg files to use to build the 3d model.
I have spent about 8 hours today building the 3d model in this file but I still have several things still to do to it. I don't know if I am just a little slow but I am very particular about my work. I use a lot of layers for visibility and everything is a component.

I plan on adding textures for the brick, siding and shingles. This will be used for an architectural design review in a community that has very strict design standards.

I plan on presenting 2d elevations and perspective views. I am just wondering if others go about this differently and if 8 hours for what I have is about the right amount of time so far.

The file is saved as version 7.

Thanks,

Larry Folk
LEF Architects,LLC
larry@lefarchitects.com
http://www.lefarchitects.com

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21PickettPlaceVer7.skp

Removed folder and .rb file from Plugins Folder and reinstalled from Plugin Store.
Loads fine now.

Thanks,

Larry

Updated Slicer today thru Plugin store and got this error message.
No problem updating other TIG plugins.

Larry

To anyone that can help and guide me on this.

Attached is a grading plan of a piece of land that I am working with. I imported this from a 2d dwg file. I made a group of the contours and when I run the plugin I can't get it to show any grade variations and there are some extra lines that show up in red.

I don't follow why some lines are green and others are not.

The large flat open area is where I am placing a building and parking lot.

Just not sure how to go about this.

This file is saved as V8 but I am working in 2013Pro.

Thanks,

Larry

V8SiteD2.skp

Was this the link that you are thinking of?

http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=49686

I have the original prototype flying and I am now finishing up the second prototype with changes.
Here are some photos of some of my buddies test flying the prototype in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Larry

Starting to design a new web site for my architecture practice and decided to use SketchUp to design a new logo. I purchased a nice wordpress theme and started with the logo first.

I wanted something with a sketchy hand drawn look and this is what I came up with. I ran it thru FotoSketcher to get this look from the raw SketchUp File.

Comments are welcome.

Larry

Thanks for the tip about shift+Eraser. Wasn't aware of it. In my architectural practice I have been using SketchUp primarily to create actual physical models. In this case each face is a separate piece that I laser cut to make the model.

I want to start using SketchUp for presentation work to show clients the designs using the SimLab 3D PDF plugin.

Larry

I have started this architectural model and I am wondering how others go about their work flow. I start with Bentley MicroStation and create the floor-plans and elevations in 2d, then import as dwg files.

All work is done on layer 0 and as I create each level's walls and floors I make them components, then create a layer for that item.

As I build the roof shapes is the preferred way that all of the roof is one entity?
As I circled in the one attachment the gable space is open. Should the second floor walls be extended up to the roof or is this a new component?

Also with each part being a component the lines separating each are visible.

I am not looking to do a photo rendering but I want to add siding and trim so I can use the front, rear and side views in my construction documents.

Just curious how others go about this.

Thanks,

Larry

Thought that I would post an update.

I got the parts cut for the fuselage and have been able to frame up both sides. Still need to put in the cross pieces and some other parts but you can see how things are starting to shape up. The length is about 84" and the out to out is 9". The firewall is 14" in diameter.

Larry

Hi EscapeArtist

I have been flying R/C for 35 years and I fly in scale competitions across the country.
I am an architect and have been using SketchUp for about the last 3 years. This is my first real attempt to use the software for something other than architecture.

This plane is designed for "Fun Scale" competitions where the aircraft is not quite of museum scale quality. The real Eindecker had a flying tail and used wing warping. My design is using a proven flat bottom airfoil and conventional tail control surfaces.

In September 2014 there is going to be a large airshow at the U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. This is for the commemoration of the beginning of WWI. As soon as I am finished with this project I am going to design and build a museum quality flying 1/2 scale Nieuport 17 for that event. This will have about a 162" wing span.
I have some drawings that the Germans made of a captured Nieuport 17 from 1917 to use for the design work.

The group that I fly with here in the Midwest will have 10 to 12 half scale aircraft for this event.

Sometimes when I say that I use SketchUp the response seems skeptical, but now I just show the Solidworks guys some of the Eindecker drawings.

Larry

A project that I have been working on.
This is 1/3 scale radio controlled aircraft.
135" wingspan, gas powered.

All work done with SketchUp and parts exported to Corel as .svg files for cutting on my laser.
This will be a kit that I will be selling in the near future.

I know of others using Solidworks to achieve the same results.

More to come.

Larry

I am running the latest pro version on my at home office pc and I want to install an exact copy on my workshop pc.
Both machines have the same size monitors so I should be able to layout the screen menus the same.
What is the best way to do this?
Which folders can be copied from one install to the other.

I have done a complete install from the download on the workshop pc.

Thanks,

Larry