Topics created by garystan

beautiful. I like the way the shadow falls across the watch band.

@jonfar said:

another amazing job, model and render

you are one of the best here, for sure

JonFar : Thanks. garystan

Yes. If you sample the projected texture on the first side then paint it on the back, it will show reversed.

@tuna1957 said:

was trying to look at the positives with my first post. your reply makes me think you missed the point I was trying to make. google cabin and cabin interiors and maybe you'll better get what I'm driving at. When I look at your render I like the lighting, panorama . colors of the various materials but it doesn't say "cabin in the mountains" to me , more like a condo.... I think the average person viewing the image would be hard pressed to say it evokes the feel of a country cabin.

tuna1957 : No problem. I accept what you're saying. Thanks for your input. garystan

Jon Far
Bob James :

Thanks guys. Every once in a while I get it right. garystan

Lengthen the shadows by adjusting the time of day and time of year.

Hi Gary i think the arc is to segmented. Use a higher number in your arc. Also consider bevelling the edges for more realism.

Not bad but it is the details that matter. For me it's the choice of wood grain and no bump mapping on any surface.

That said, I also have some problems getting Twilight to look good, but that is probably just me not being having enough experience with it.

Moved from the SketchUp Bugs forum because this is not about a bug.

Where the heck do you get your false information, garystan? SketchUp 8 was "phased out" years ago. There's now been four versions of SketchUp since SketchUp 8. At least Kerkythea and the SU2KT extension would still work with SketchUp 8, though. As Unearthed mentioned, Trimble owns SketchUp and has done for a few years. And there is still a free version of SketchUp even with SketchUp 2016. It is called SketchUp Make.

@anton_s said:

Hello garystan,

I'm no expert, but it seems like a javascript error, coming from a webdialog within your SketchUp 8. I have SU8 on both Windows 7 and Windows 10 and I don't get such errors. What I think you can do is update javascript and internet explorer.

If the error persists after the update, it could be related to the installed plugins. Do the following to determine whether the error is coming from the installed plugins.

Close SU8 Go to SU plugins folder in C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google SketchUp 8 Temporarily rename the plugins folder to "Plugins2" Start SU8
If the error doesn't persist, this would mean that the error is plugin related and half of your problem is resolved; otherwise, the error is related to something else.

If its plugin related, simply create a new plugins folder, naming it "Plugins", move all folders from "Plugins2" back to the "Plugins" folder. Then move the .rb files one-by-one move back into the "Plugins" folder. While doing so, start SU and see if the error shows up. If the error does show up, then you know that the last moved ruby file is responsible for such error. What you could do is update the plugin causing the error or move to SU2016 as the plugin may not be compatible with SU8.

Anton

REPLY :
I just re-installed Sketchup 8. And I don't have any plugins installed....yet. Thanks for your replay and advice.
garystan

Using the seats as a reference, I question whether there is enough head room on the raised platform. Composition-wise, I think you can add some more life to the scene, make it appear as if it's in use.

Good start. A little dark on the inside but I think a good start.

I recently downloaded Twilight Hobby as well. So far, I have not created anything I would be willing to share.

Are those images you pasted into the windows or is that a background for your model?

Seems each element must be a component! 😉

When all are in place they will ready for the rendering!

Save the file "room.skp" for example in case of!
Then you can render in your favorite program!

Advantage to have some components : you can render only a selection of them if needing!
(with Twillight)

@frederik said:

@garystan said:

...there's no mention on HOW to import .skp files into Kerkythea.

That's because you can't open a .skp file directly in Kerkythea...
You need to use the SU2KT plugin and as the manual clearly inform, export to the XML-format, which can be opened in Kerkythea...

@garystan said:

...where do I Save the "exported" file (so Kerkythea can pick it up) ?

Anywhere you want it to be...
It's like asking, where do I save a .doc-file to be opened in MS Word...

I suggest that you create a folder for each model, as all textures will get exported as separated texture files (e.g. in JPG format)...

REPLY :
Thanks for your reply. That would explain it. Right now, I'm using Sketchup 8.
garystan

Yes, nearly all actions should pay attention to inferences. Or you can enter an exact value in the VCB.

@rich o brien said:

http://www.twilightrender.com/buy-top

Click either the PayPal image or the Braintree image to make payment.

Here's the PayPal payment page...

http://www.twilightrender.com/index.php/buy-top/66-about-v2/171-paypal-v2

Here's the Braintree payment page...

http://www.twilightrender.com/index.php/buy-top/43-about-v2/buy-category/148-braintree-purchase

I have to agree it is not very obvious that these images are buttons to payment.

REPLY :
I received a response from Twilight Render Techs. They informed me that, clicking on either PAYPAL or BRAINTREE icons would initiate the payment process. But, they should've had something on that same page designating those "icons" as the link to the payment. I had no way of knowing that these "icons" were links. I DID see them on the page, but didn't recognize them as links. Thanks for your reply. garystan

More simple is make the hole then draw Doors, Windows...components 🤓

Try this 😉

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mCvM8OSDxg

Well there's this but who knows if it's the one you saw.

http://sketchucation.com/resources/tutorials/36-intermediate/321-window-cut-hole-thick-wall

@pilou said:

Twillight Render 2 Hobby is free! 😎
Try it, it must work on your computer! 🤓

@unknownuser said:

I've seen addons for as much as $3800

What is this by curiosity ? It's one addon or several ? I see the "s" but....

REPLY:
I currently have the Twilight Render Hobby Plugin. The results seems fairly good.
garystan

Have you tried, Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension... button
Choose the RBZ, answer 'Yes'... and it installs...

You question thus far is not clear.

Rich's RBZ >>> ZIP only allows you to see the contents.
BUT the RBZ format has been a round since v8M2 and lets you install the contents automatically - thus avoiding user-generated-balls-ups...