Posts made by EscapeArtist

This is why I prefer the divide function for lines and curves. One can use the divide function on the circular battlements as well, the problem being that one would need to either accept a minor deviation in spacing due the differences in length of the wall vs. the length of the circumference. With planning, one could calculate the circumference to match the spacing of the melons and crenels of the wall, or the opposite if desired.

Just as a side note... If you look around on an internet image search, the spacing of crenellation between walls and turrets rarely match, if at all. In fact, a difference could be quite attractive and offer a chance to show off a different style. JMO.

I did a lot of castle stuff with crenellation around the top. I did it manually by using the "Divide" function on the right click menu and using those divisions as the markers for crenellation spacing. Then you just select, move the line and use the *x function to automatically duplicate the lines to whatever you need. Joint push pull, erase leftovers and done. Curves had to be done by hand. here's a quick and dirty version I threw together to get the idea, obviously you can do much better work with more planning than I did.

http://youtu.be/ODkz2PwgrZE

Edit: I don't know why, but the toolbar and right click menu don't show up.

@unknownuser said:

@solo said:

Tom is being facetious (...)

Indeed I am. I find it absolutely mind-boggling anyone would believe that nut. He's funny, though -and this time he's surpassed himself.

I'd find him much more entertaining if so many didn't believe everything he says.

If those were really SCF shots they'd be rendered.

Lucky shot! Nice.

Seriously? Lol, at least he prefers this insanity rather than having a public "wardrobe malfunction"!

Great work, as always. But I must admit that something strikes me as a bit off about the structure. For some reason, it seems "tipped away" from the viewpoint. After staring at it, it seems that the right side of the building gets smaller too rapidly for the scene and perhaps the camera angle is a bit low causing taper to the top and down to the right more than the surroundings do. Just my opinion, and I could be way off. Regardless, as always I am jealous of your texturing and post processing skills. My stuff still looks like a cardboard box to me.

http://www.economist.com/node/21558281

A non-op-ed article on what is happening.

iPad. And I'm not a Fan Boy, generally anti-apple really. I just can't argue with an overall well made product.

I thinks it's a fine idea to use pass phrases instead of passwords, but we need to get website security on board as well. Many limit the length of password you can use, 6-18 characters or so. 18 characters isn't bad, but I've some limited to 12 or less.

That looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing your find!

@kingsi said:

Ditching the "google" out of the name will actually enhance the credibility of the software with the snobby Autodesk gang.

LOL, you mean there might be a "SketchUp" sub-forum over at CGTalk?

Reminds me of some of the beautiful wooden aircraft hangar roofs I've seen.

Works of art. I don't think too many survive to this day, I didn't see many pictures.

@solo said:

Here in the states we have that covered, we made it too expensive to see a doctor.

LOL, that's the truth.

I too have encountered difficulties with Win 7's built in backup features. I also use large HDDs, 1TB and 3TB, in an external enclosure. I switched to Acronis backup software and have had zero trouble since. It allows full or incremental backups, and allows you to browse your backed up files like a Windows Explorer file tree if you're looking for just one particular file.

Just my experience with this software, there are probably other exelent backup applications available as well.

Too true. But then some European countries have much stricter rules about tree harvesting and forest management. Usually replacements are planted, unlike here.

The Japanese app store link doesn't work for me. Here's the US version:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/power-3d/id456925735?mt=8

Or perhaps 2 Faces + Path?

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=21658&hilit=blend+path

Wow. Nice work.