booltools will also do a quick and clean job

Check the website of the software maker, and look for local dealers.

@l.frisken said: Just out of interest, which program are you using, because I'm also looking for good, free hdr progs! Depends on whether you are a Mac guy, if so, I am playing with Photomatix demo (watermarked until you buy it), FDR has a basic version, however, the one that's giving me the prob is called: 'qtpfsgui', I suppose the weird name should have been the tipoff. If you have the inclination to share your shots, there is a nice little posting started by 'nomeradona' down at the Corner Bar.

Maybe TBD (Tavi) or Todd could cast some light on this for you? Both are Mac users and I imagine this task would be child's play for them.

@double espresso said: Hey, There's a chance I will be designing a movie that is shooting in South Africa. We will be based out of Johannesburg or Durban. If this happens I'll need to crew an art department, specifically set design/draftspeople with experience in set construction. Any leads would be appreciated. Thx. Sounds like a lot of fun. I have no set construction experience at all, or the time unfortunately, as this sounds like an awesome oppourtunity. Try looking at the following and post a request there, either on the forums or one of the boards: http://www.animationsa.org/ or http://www.designmind.co.za/ I'll get back to you if I find anyone who's interested or think of anything else!

Thanks R, and All The Best To You. I should have mentioned that my house is totally hardwired with CATV and everything links to a central hub area. I went wireless about three years ago and all was good except the furthest point. The house is built on the side of a hill and I often joke - there's more steel and concrete than in the 'Golden Gate Bridge' holding it up. Anyway my issue is I use my MacBook most of the time in this area and the wireless signal has dead spots...BTW, tried a booster - not great. Cheers, DE

Their also shutting down until Obama is in office (seriosly)

Inspiring studio setting

When I was in school, Corbu, and Mies (and many others) were still alive. They were all part of the movement to rebuild Europe after WWII. After them came Nemier, Kahn, and others still seeking to exemplify the best of mankind in Architecture. I recall looking our over the city thinking that Architects would play a essential part of the "brave new world". After more decades then I care to own up to, I still believe, but only to the extend of the simple projects I work on. In the manner that I studied Architecture, Geary is the quintessential "Artist Architect". After all, one comes to see that there are many ways to "skin a cat".

inferencing push/pull and ummm...is this forum a tool? if not... then I guess the pick tool has been particularly helpful. edit: ok I thought about it some more... inferencing intersect selected push/pull

@gaieus said: I don't think those warehouse bikini girls (even without the bikini) are that great,Tom! You got that right, looks like fleshtone origami... but in this case she's just a place holder and I can always dim the light.

I think it would work fine. I've used sub/smooth plugin on some cartoon characters. here: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=13476 and http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=9859 Solo has a ton of them at http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=9675 Teezer's Raptor is here. http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=9920 and Coen has a sculpture and tutorial here. http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=9148 These aren't buildings but might give you some techniques for the sub/smooth plugin. I think kwistenbiebel has a thread on an interior and an exterior in which he used the sub/smooth plugin on, and MonsterZero has a video on how he uses plain sketchup as a polymodeler. I'll be interested in seeing what you come up with. EDIT: Kwisten's interior http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=9991&p=64453&hilit=zaha#p64453 Kwisten's famous Render #22 http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=10224&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=subdivide MonsterZero's video of modeling character: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=6070&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=monsterzero

Okay... so this is cracked. Reloaded SU7 and it works fine now! I'm blaming it on Bryce who is trying to mess with Sang. Thx.

@gf.greg said: ...In fact I'm thinking that maybe I'd like to generate a new thread based on our discussion here... One focused on "workflow" and how people combine different tools and how they integrate SU in their design process... I think I'll give it a go, might have to repost some of the stuff I've shown here... I think that's a stellar idea. Let's see what people who think 'outside the box' come up with. Architects are welcome. DE

There are a couple of "ex-Hungarians" here actually

@sorgesu said: Flip. right click on the object you wish to click ( assuming it is a group or component, otherwise select it all first and then right click) look for "flip along" and choose the flip axis direction from the sub menu Right click does it 4me. thx.