Hi Forum : I just saw the notice by 3D Warehouse, that the models will no longer be compatible with Sketchup 8 and Sketchup 2013. What about Sketchup 2016 ? garystan

Hi everybody : I want to wish everyone here at Sketchucation a Merry Christmas. And thanks for all the advice and support. garystan

Hi everybody : Is there a way to put more information into the PROPERTIES about your model ? I was trying to add information about what the background pic is for the model. I see the DATE, NAME OF CREATOR, etc......................... garystan

Sketchucation :

                 I'm not sure HOW to install this add-on.  I'm running Sketchup 8.    garystan

Sketchucation : This is one for those "early" Saturday / Sunday afternoons.
P.S.----The Hudson is s river in upstate New York garystan

@bryan k said:

Very nice! Your designs and renderings are getting better each time.

Bryan K : P.S.------I took a look at your portfolio. I love that one scene with the trees. It looks like an outside area, but it's mostly shaded (by the trees). Now THAT'S quiet. garystan

@bryan k said:

Very nice! Your designs and renderings are getting better each time.

Bryan K : Thanks. I just picked up a few more "tricks". garystan

TIP : When I import a texture or material from my Hard Drive, I change the label to say what that texture (material) is for. For example....I import (to Wood) a wood texture and want to use it in my model. When I use that wood texture, for a wall, I label the texture in IN MODEL "wall". That way I can find that exact texture easily. Especially if I want to edit that texture it's easier to find (in the IN MODEL box). Same thing with colors. Editing a color from COLORS. If that (edited) shade of red is used for a cushion.... I re-label that texture CUSHION instead of color code 038. Again.....if I want to edit that particular object in my model, I just look for the appropriate color/label in IN MODEL. garystan

Hi everybody : Hopefully, this is the right place to post this question. When I "attach" a rendering (for posting), I noticed the "Place in line" button. What is that option ? Thanks............garystan

Hi everybody :

                 Excuse the inaccuracies, this is the first A-Frame that I did.  Note of explanation.........the cushion, in the left corner / lower level, gets inserted into the couch pit....to make a LARGE bedding area.   Just move the table to the side.
                                                         garystan

Hi everybody :

              What would be the best way in creating a template for custom windows ?
              I've created several custom windows with a shape other than square. I'd like to be able to transfer that shape onto the outside wall of a building / home and cut it out, then....have a duplicate shape (of the window), the window would fit exactly.

                                                          Thanks
                                                          garystan

A little class for the rich...................

                                          garystan

This is for those slow and quiet Saturday /Sunday afternoons.................

                                                                   garystan

Hi everybody :

               Now THIS is a seafood restaurant !!!!!!!!!!

                                                     garystan

@srx said:

I like it.

srx :

       Thanks
             garystan

Here's another idea...........................
garystan

@tuna1957 said:

garystan, Really like the tone of your render. I do agree that the shadows seem a little off for a sunset/dusk scene. I don't understand your comment about shadows limited by the software? You can get very raking shadows by adjusting the time and month settings in the SU shadow window. I've attached a quickie render as an example. The time is 6:30 pm, the day is August 26th. Both set in the SU shadow window. It got me the very long raking shadows you'd see late in the day.

tuna1957 :
Now THAT'S a shadow. Do you set the GeoLocation ? The reason I ask, is that (if I'm correct) by using GeoLocation, you set the Longitudes and Latitudes for the sun. Thanks.....................garystan

@bryan k said:

Looking good! That's just a jpeg background? Impressive!

Honestly, you are steadily improving and this is quite good!

Bryan K :

        Thanks for your comment......even though I  "hit a pot hole" now and then. And....even though I know there's more for me to learn.

                                                       garystan

@mike amos said:

Are you using a hdri background? If you do the sun should be turned off and the hdri should give you better shadows for the scene.

Mike Amos :

          I'm using a .jpeg as the background.  It's just a software limitation on the angle of shadows.    Thanks for the advice.

                                                                     garystan

@nlipovac said:

I think that shadows should be more elongated, if they are coming from Sun.

nlipovac :

                Thanks for your comment.  Unfortunately, with the software, I couldn't extend the shadows any further.  
                                                        garystan