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    • RE: Yep i did not re-save

      @box said:

      I too feel your pain, but still don't think you should be cluttering up real bug reporting with your D'oh posts.

      I can appreciate that i had to vent sorry

      and yes my preferences is set to auto backup every ten minutes and in any other event i always find a backup after a crash, like stated i had started the file in 2014 perhaps this is why it did not auto backup
      I left my office in a daze late last night after a 16 hour day and the interaction of 20+ employees architects, engineers, contractors...... i got exhausted

      please Don't anyone take it personal ...i tried to express my limited humor and even made fun of myself

      Thread closed Thanx

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • Yep i did not re-save

      I have been working on a really complicated clad structure with retractable walls and roofs for a client
      I had not backed this file up in a few days......last night auto reboot the whole company
      yes yes i know dumbass ....... 😞

      i really want throw this computer down the stairs right now and scream bloody murder....... 😠 😑

      the problem this did not auto-backup i believe is because i started the concept in 2014-SU and have since been using 2015 with the original 2014 model

      I really am just complaining

      posted in SketchUp Discussions sketchup
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    • Layout dimensions to model axis in isometric

      Layout at times kills me when trying to dimension a isometric

      It would be a great advantage to be able to set a dimensions angle to snap across a reference line or parallel to the model as sketchup can

      Perhaps i am missing something any suggestions?

      https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-31i6E29Yv2s/VHOzlAaKmiI/AAAAAAAABwE/1YY4gWL4rok/w993-h664-no/clip%2Bdimension.JPG

      vs

      https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uCwEIPVjq60/VHSGpuS4DaI/AAAAAAAABx0/lwL-ORe_L1Q/w1185-h765-no/lo%2Bsnipping.JPG

      posted in LayOut Discussions layout
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    • RE: Layout file size with inserted jpg

      are you converting a pdf into a image file

      posted in LayOut Bug Reporting
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    • RE: 2015 crashing windows explorer

      renaming thumbsup fixed the problem

      posted in SketchUp Bug Reporting
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    • RE: 2015 crashing windows explorer

      @box said:

      It sounds like it could be a graphics card issue.
      I remember some time back there was an issue with thumbnails causing explorer crashes.
      Try looking for ThumbsUp.dll in the sketchup directory at C:\Program Files\SketchUp\SketchUp 2015 and renaming it to OldThumbsUp.dllx so that it wont be recognised and see if that fixes the problem. You might need to reboot.
      If it doesn't work change the name back before you forget.

      sounds like a shot ....i actually read this elsewhere this morning

      posted in SketchUp Bug Reporting
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    • RE: 2015 crashing windows explorer

      @sketch3d.de said:

      @gmthompson said:

      Dell optiplex780

      do you use a nVidia Quadro video card?

      sure enough Quadro NVS 420

      posted in SketchUp Bug Reporting
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    • 2015 crashing windows explorer

      I have been having an issue of windows explorer crashing whenever i open a file,
      the files are previous files made from 2014

      My machine Specs are
      Dell optiplex780
      Intel 2 Q9650 @ 3.00GHZ
      64 bit

      No rants just throwing it out there

      posted in SketchUp Bug Reporting sketchup
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    • CRASH YOU CANT FIGURE OUT

      Just my 2 cents for preventing crashes if you have a rather large layout file that has a custom scene
      ....."you created it from your viewport window and it is not a saved scene from your model"
      it took me hours to figure out why any time i tried to relink or update a model reference ....it was that one custom viewport not saved as a scene

      any how i just wanted to share that ......if this has been posted or pinned pointed out in here all ready "stop yelling at me"
      
      posted in LayOut Discussions layout
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    • RE: [Plugin] [$] S4u_Panel

      HMMMMM Its like a improved double line.rb looks like a winner

      posted in Plugins
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    • RE: [Plugin] Trilateration (Update)

      @dave r said:

      Found it. Take a look at this post by TIG. I'll bet the same editing he recommends will fix the issue here, too. I haven't looked but that seems to be a common thing with Didier's plugins.

      Or you could have just read the post above yours. πŸ˜’

      Thanks Dave, me finding time to edit the source would be awesome, but i have 0 time on my hands and learning new things becomes a uncontrollable addiction for me......lol, it works still in 2013

      This tool is a life saver if you use SU for field construction with compound overlapping scalene triangles, πŸ‘ this helps me bring together realistic overlapping geometry and its pretty easy to use

      posted in Plugins
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    • RE: [Plugin] Trilateration (Update)

      This plugin has been a awesome tool for me in the past, I do architectural metals, canopies, awnings, tension structures and many other miscellaneous adventures,

      Is there a compatibility issue with 2014 as i cannot seem to install this wonderful tool, no complaints she still works fine in 2013

      [url][/url]

      posted in Plugins
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    • RE: [Plugin] Double line

      tab key brings up dialog box with doubleline2.rb sorry

      posted in Plugins
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    • RE: [Plugin] Double line

      is this plugin out of date, after i click on double line, i dont get a dialog box

      posted in Plugins
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    • SCRAPBOOKS AND TEMPLATES

      I am sure i am being in a hurry or lazy and there is clear explanation, can you guys help me find the info to migrate my scrapbooks and templates to 2014

      pretty please

      posted in LayOut Discussions layout
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    • RE: PLEASE PLEASE 2014 PLEASE FIX THE ZOOM

      another workaround i use is to create a 2 sided box with faces around where you are trying to zoom in, the closed in faces at times help if you eliminate background, "if that makes sense to anybody"

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: PLEASE PLEASE 2014 PLEASE FIX THE ZOOM

      i was starting to think i was out of line, the thing is SU is not the only 3D software we use, and i don't have those problems with say turbocad

      i know how to work around it, but it can become a real frustrating thing when trying to create faces by zooming in to correct a small error, my favorite workaround is the rotated rectangle ....kind like a fix pasting over the whole area, i find myself getting to picky trying make everything perfect πŸ‘Š

      to the people that posted in effort to offer suggestions thank you, i kind of got the impression i was stepping on toes, if so my appologies

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: PLEASE PLEASE 2014 PLEASE FIX THE ZOOM

      sometimes the work a rounds adjusting the field of view work, moving parts of your model away from other geometry, putting stuff in layers etc, with all due respect sir i am far from superior and i am learning everyday but i use SU almost 5-6 days a week ...if a may along with 10,000's of user call it a bug

      is there any possible way of addressing this or is it stuck forever? and it is purely my incompetence if so please call me/it so!

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: PLEASE PLEASE 2014 PLEASE FIX THE ZOOM

      Just a moment...

      favicon

      (help.sketchup.com)

      This is a known issue called Camera Clipping Plane. First, don't worry; although it can be distracting, this doesn't cause any actual damage to your model.

      I am not arguing please dont take this offensively..... but compared to our other 3d modeling programs "its a bug with 8 legs and a stinger and venom"

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: PLEASE PLEASE 2014 PLEASE FIX THE ZOOM

      my apologies for the caps, force of habit i had just switched from lay-out and i always yell at my documents

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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