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    • RE: Mixed Periods

      @Rich-O-Brien I like that clock, too. Once in a while I see them listed for sale but they are pretty dearly priced.

      Measured Time.png

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    • RE: Mixed Periods

      Thank you!

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    • RE: follow me issue

      @Leggy said:

      and the edges are morphing into something weird

      What do you mean by that? The only thing I see is that the rim edges top and bottom are softened heavily.
      Screenshot - 6_2_2026 , 5_53_09 AM.png

      Easily fixed by triple clicking on the shape with Select then right clicking and selecting Soften/Smooth.
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      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: ThreadMaker

      There are several other extensions out there that can make screw threads. Look at EP Fasteners or Draw Whorl from the Extension Warehouse.

      I model them using Curve Maker and Upright Extruder.

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      posted in Plugins
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    • Mixed Periods

      Brazilian Lounge Chair w Lamp and Shelf.png
      Thonet-inspired floor lamp, 1920s, Brazilian chair, 1950s, Finnish designed shelf unit, 1930s, and Isamu Noguchi "Measured Time" clock, 1932.

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    • RE: [Plugin] 1001bit Tools - Architectural tools for SketchUp

      @toremitico said:

      Where can I find the language folder to overwrite

      From what I can see in the extension there is no language folder, at least in the freeware version. You could edit the HTML files for the dialogs. There are 27 of them.
      Screenshot - 5_29_2026 , 8_13_06 AM.png

      I expect you would also need to edit the .rbs files however that will be difficult since they are encrypted.

      You should contact the author to see if you can work with them to make the changes. The author holds the copyrights to the extension, anyway.

      posted in Plugins
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    • RE: [Plugin] Bolt Maker (Final Update 7-Feb-2012)

      It works fine in SU2026 for me. The box is a component in this case.

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    • RE: Issue With Environments

      Share an example SketchUp file that illustrates the issue.

      posted in SketchUp Components
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    • RE: Issue With Environments

      I haven't seen any issues with this in my models. Make sure you have Environment Settings ticked as a Property to save in the Scenes panel.

      posted in SketchUp Components
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    • RE: Make 2017 to pdf

      Since you are using SketchUp commercially you need to get at least a SketchUp Pro subscription. Then you'll have LayOut and .dwg export capability.

      posted in Extensions & Applications Discussions
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    • RE: Sketchup make 2017 export to dwg

      As a hobbyist version of SketchUp, there's no support for vector exports like .dwg. You could get a subscription for the current version of SketchUp for Desktop or a Go Subscription which gives you access to a web based version that can do the export. You could also look at AutoCAD for importing the .skp file instead.

      If you are using SketchUp as part of your work you need to be using an appropriate version. SketchUp Make is not appropriate for commercial use. Looking back at your previous activity here it looks like you were told this four years ago.

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: Small Kitchen Cabinet.

      Too fancy for my kitchen but nice.

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    • RE: Small Engines and Stuff

      Flyball Governor B.png

      Here's a flyball governor. Modeled and rendered in SU2026.

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    • RE: Why is Skimp increasing model size, not reducing it ?

      Based on the models you shared on the other forum, SKIMP is not the culprit. In one case you selected the Photo Real Materials which added an environment image. These are rather large image files which will bloat the SketchUp model file size. Deleting the environment image reduced the file size of your "skimped" .skp by more than half. In the other, you added a material with maps for metal, roughness, and normal. Those maps added to the file size. Removing those maps again reduced the .skp file size by more than half of your "skimped" .skp.

      After cleaning up the model files it is clear that SKIMP is doing what it is meant to do.

      posted in Extensions & Applications Discussions
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    • RE: A Plant Stand with an Art Tile Top

      Thank you Mike.

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    • RE: A Plant Stand with an Art Tile Top

      Thank you. Yes. They are pricey tiles for sure.

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    • A Plant Stand with an Art Tile Top

      Plant Stand with Songbirds.png

      Based on a design from the current issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine. I substituted a tile from Motawi Tileworks for the original veneered top. The tile would cost several times the price of the wood.

      posted in Gallery
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    • RE: [Plugin Library] LibFredo6 - v15.9b - 21 Apr 26

      @Tpdart said:

      the SU 2023 (on win 11) install

      @Tpdart said:

      Any thoughts on a resolution please?

      First update to SketchUp 2026. You must have an up to date SketchUp subscription since you are using SketchUp 2023 so you can update to 2026 at no additional charge.

      Next, make sure SketchUp is installed correctly so that Windows 11 grants the required permissions to allow SketchUp to write the files it needs. Correct installation involves right clicking on the downloaded installer and selecting Run as administrator.

      Make sure you have the latest version of the Sketchucation ExtensionStore installed and use it to install LibFredo6 and the other extensions.

      posted in Plugins
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    • RE: visuel de plan tronqué apres mise à jour

      Share the .skp file so we can see what you have set up and try to fix it.

      posted in SketchUcation Community Forums
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    • RE: [Plugin][$] RoundCorner - v3.4a - 31 Mar 24

      @gabrielaher you have a current subscription license for SketchUp, correct? If so, the only license you need to buy to use RoundCorner is the RoundCorner license fee.

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