As I'm sure all are aware, in version 6 there are some user set shortcuts that won't stick. It's been a problem since the first beta release and must be low on Google's repair list since it still hasn't been fixed.

So, with that in mind, I'm wondering if it would be possible to write a script that runs on startup that would set the shortcuts based on a previously exported shortcut list. My thought is that one would go through and set the shortcuts as desired, click Export and save the file to some location that the script would look for when SketchUp is started the next time.

What do you think? Is it possible? Difficult?

Thanks Todd.

PM coming in a few minutes.

Dave

My "quick selection" script has been updated (d/l available at my site) to avoid wrong dropdown lists with lots of same components/groups names.
Regards,

@unknownuser said:

Maybe you need one of those brain defrag's Tomsdesk was talking about. So do I.

SOunds good. Where can I get one of those?

Thank you Gai,

I rember that it was earlier this week that I saw it. In fact it was on the 15th. What bothers me the most is that I can't remember where I saw it or exactly what I saw.

Oh well, I'll keep playing. I think I'm close.

The other day I looked at a thread which I pretty sure was here on Sketchucation in which the OP talked about using some odd settings to get the look he was after. He had reversed the shadow sliders among other things. The image he posted had a black background. I think there might have been some PS work as well.

I was kind of intrigued by his images and got to playing around using one of my recent models. I ended up with the attached. Of course I didn't keep the modified style and now I can't find the thread to give me the prod I need to jog my memory. Does anyone recall the thread? Could you point me to it?

I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.

Here's a side table for you all. I based it on one I found in a magasine. It's pobably too heavy to use as a component in a model. I drew it with all the joinery and used components for the individual parts.

I guess it could be stripped down to make it light enough to use in larger models.
Thorsen Side Table.skp

Thanks for this Didier. It looks intriguing although I must be too thick to make it work even after reading the PDF.

Darrel, you suggested I give the Catalina 27 lines a go with your script. I just finished it with the most recent version. See the attached skippy. It did pretty well although it had a bit of trouble between two stations and couldn't handle the bow. I expect that could be dealt with differently but still using your script. I could use the waterlines instead of stations at the bow. The aft end of the keel is a problem but I don't think it is the fault of your script.

Good work on this. I think it'll be handy in a lot of applications.

Dave

Skinned Catalina.skp

Thank you Jim. This should be really handy.

http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=855969571

See the video. Copy the geometry and use the Scale tool to do the mirroring.

Oh boy! That's a neat trick. Thank you.

I'm wondering if it would be possible to get a script to export the Outliner to a TXT file. I often end up with long lists of components that I would like to look at and I find the Outliner not so convenient for that.

In the case of the china cabinet I'm working on, I need to work out better naming practice for the components because eventually I'll generate a cutlist from the model.

So, is it possible to do?

@unknownuser said:

That is beautiful Dave!

Thank you.

That's a great tip. I frequently split components that are symmetrical along their centerlines. Then by copying that half or even quarter, mirroring the copy (copies) and hiding the seam lines I get the appearance of a whole without the file bloat. Getting ridd of those un-needed faces helps to hide the seam line. Here's an example

@schreiberbike said:

I'm moderately active over at SawmillCreek.org. A lot of excellent woodworkers there.

Dave Richards showed me a much better way to do dovetails in SU and when I get a chance, I'll post a new tutorial.

Woodworkers get very picky about their dovetails because they are hard to do well and because they are a very strong way of making a drawer or a case. They can be made with a router and a jig fairly easily, but handmade dovetails can be made to look very distinctive.

Here are some really nice ones.
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The gentleman who made this particular joint is Mark Singer. He is architect and a woodworker and a bunch of other things. He made this piece for a very cool California-coast house which he designed, built furniture for and won an award for.

The rest of the house that those dovetails are in is quite nice as well. So is the house he lives in.

Glad to have helped you out John.

FWIW, here's the method I showed John. I was kind of tired when I did it and it shows in the video.
http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1184386602

Dave

Here's another I've been playing around with. It's not quite there but maybe someone might have a suggestion on how it can be improved. I'm trying to get a bit more contrast between the black and the white without having to edit in a photo editor.

Edit 19 April, 2008: With the change in uploadable file size, I've added the style file here. Thanks for the interest and encouragement.

Here's another one.

And an example.

Thank you gentlemen. I've been trying to find a better corrugated cardboard texture but haven't found it yet. If you come across a good one, please let me know.

I've been monkeying around again with style combinations. I kind of like this one although I think I'll see if I can find a better corrugated cardboard texture.

Example: