Hi

Is the extra inch on top unavoidable?

I was wondering also whether the sides of the extra 4" is 4" exactly and only the top has moved to 5 Inches. Maybe to uncomplicate things, we can leave that out. I can manually make a note on the drawing of the 4". It's not imperative that it be there. I just thought I'd put as much detail as possible so theres less room for mistake.

Thanks

Yes, that is exactly what I want. The 4 inches will be added to the 3 inches. Its all 1 dome at the end of the day.
The file learning2 is correct except that the additional 4 inches should be in red for example so I can mark measurements for each thickness seperately.

Incredible. It's so easy when you see it done and obviously guided from a pro like yourself.
Thanks

Before we continue, there are some modifications. The dome has some additions. The initial thickness of 3 Inches will stay but there is a further 4 Inches that needs to be added but shown as a different colour. Another 1 Inch will be added ontop of the now 7 Inches. I'm still contemplating on adding further to that but I'm sure once I have the know how of how to pile additional inches, I can do the further additions.

Secondly, this dome will be sitting on a platform with its own dimensions. Do you need those dimensions now, or can we leave that for further in the lesson. The platform also comprises of thicknesses which I'd like to show.

Let's continue, Sir.

Learning.skp

Aha, got it.

May I ask what are segments and how is it used?

Learning.skp

I think I've succeeded. I placed the starting point of the arc on the inncer circle right on the red line (axis) and then set the next point on the same circle a little bit away and then started bulding towards and past the center until I saw blue axis. I then entered 13 as you instructed and this is what I came up with.

Learning.skp

Ok Done

I've attached a screenshot.
One part I was a little confused is the Segment. Is there a special box I should enter this value into or should I enter it into the radius box and then fill in the radius of 14.

Thanks

Phoenominal. Absolutely Phenominal.
Its perfect. The single pie that was removed is pretty impressive might I say. I can actually attach and detach it from the entire dome. You truly have a gift Gaieus.

I actually feel embarrased to ask you for the next additional request since you've done so much already but I cant resist. It's just too amazing what I've seen so far that I want to exploit the image more.

1. Is it possible to break apart the dome into 6 pieces and allow me to attach and detach pieces as I feel the need?
2. Can you make a 3rd scene like the one in reply http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=24930#p213916 . It would allow me to show the new measurements easily
3. With regards to point number 2, can you create the entire dome in 2 halves as a fourth scene with the floor in 2 halves. This will allow me to better view how this dome sits.
4. Lastly and this is a huge request, and I'd understand if you cant fulfill it. As I said you've done so much already. Can you guide me how to do this myself even if its not anytime soon? Whenever the time suites you is ok with me.

Thanks so much. You've been most helpfull
Regard
D0me

"Speechless" I really don't know what to say.

@unknownuser said:

D0me wrote:
Do you know of a software or super machine that can attach to my head and take the image of what I require and draw it out on paper? lol

Sure - you are using it right now, it is called SketchUp.

You are the attachment to my head. I actually re-read my last post many times over to see if I can understand what I was asking, and trust me, if I were in your position, I wouldn't know what I was requesting but you simply put my words into a drawing. WOW again.

I do appologies for not settling on 1 set of dimensions. The first drawing you gave me totaly change my mind, after looking at what my brain could only imagine. Now with the second image, I have changed again but I do hope that this is the finaly set of dimensions attached.

Hi

After looking at the drawing and then linking the drawing you created for me with the one I have mapped out somewhere in my head (excuse the pun), it seems I have made a few minor errors.

I have attached the original picture you gave me with some corrections.

It you look at the picture and the top piece of the drawing you gave me, the edge (end point) of the top piece should sit directly above the center of the circle, this I beleive is also the centre of the dome.

I incorrectly gave you the diameter of the dome as 30". The diameter I gave you is in fact that of the circle base that sits below the dome. I am unsure what the dome diamter is. Maybe you can tell me once we set the bottom section of the dome piece flushed against the circle sitting on the floor and the top of the dome sitting directly above the center of the circle.

Is it possible to take the dome piece you gave me and then duplicate it 5 times. Using the 5 duplicate pieces + the original piece, and joining them together around the circumfrance of the circle on the floor, to give the dome in its entirety with a 3D view of the circle.

Appologies for repeating everything I put in the attachment here. I'm trying to put this in the most descriptive form as possible.

Do you know of a software or super machine that can attach to my head and take the image of what I require and draw it out on paper? lol

Thanks again for all your assistance. It's greatly appreciated.

Regards
D0me

Wow. Wow again. That's impressive. It took me an entire day to try and follow a step by step example of just getting the dome piece with failing on each attempt. You make it look and sound so easy. Thanks a million.

I do require a few modifications but its 80% there. I have this whole picture of what I need mapped out in my head.

I will use the picture you gave me and make notes onto it.

PS: Dunno what made me call you SCF in my previous post. Sorry for that. I was actually typing out that reply 2AM in the morning so I guess sleep took over.

Thanks again Gaieus

Hi SCF
Thanks for helping me out

I dont know how to put what I require into words, so I've attached the original tutorial I found on google.
I've attached a picture of what I require and I'll try to illustrate on the picture what I want to do. Hope it makes sense.

Sorry for the poor explanation. I hope you understand. I just cant find the right words to express myself.
The second picture does not have the perfect curvature and arch of a dome, but its all I could find.

Let me know if there's anything else you require.

Thanks for all your assistance.

Hi Guys
I am totally new to Google Sketchup.
I followed the tutorial found here http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=39070 but I am so lost, I just cant seem to get this right. I will list what type of dome I require and im sure someone can assist me.

Below is the type of dome I require.

1. Circumference of the domes base is 30 Inches.
2. The height of the center of the dome is 14 Inches.
3. I want to split the dome into 6 equal parts.
4. I then need to remove one part of the dome. This would look like a pie shaped piece.
5. The pie that comes out should have an equal thickness of 4 Inches on either side. The top and bottom thickness depends on the size after it is split into 6 equal parts

Please can someone assist me step by step into doing this.

Thanks a million guys

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