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    • RE: Shadows to Vector

      1001 architectural tools?

      posted in Newbie Forum
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    • RE: What is the best software for 3D Rendering?

      Kerkythea or Twilight Render Hobby, both free, both capable of great results.
      Any current package can give great results, but you need to put the time in to know the software.

      posted in V-Ray
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    • RE: LEICA DISTO S910 3D REAL TIME MEASUREMENTS WITH MAC/SKETCHUP

      Kubit/Faro PhotoToPlan?
      https://www.faro.com/en-gb/products/construction-bim-cim/faro-photoplan/

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: Bricsys Shape

      @box said:

      Mind you it is more expensive than SU.

      It's currently free! The AutoCAD alternative Bricsys BricsCAD costs money.

      posted in Freeware
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    • RE: Bricsys Shape

      Having a problem installing myself, as I had tried a trial version of BrisCAD, the AutoCAD alternative.
      Bricsys were quick to respond, but don't have a solution yet.
      BricsCAD Shape Basic Tutorials

      Update: Bricsys support sent through a license unlock code, as I was unable to access the internet through our corporate security system. The problem was I had previously trialled BrisCAD.
      Works OK after a quick trial, interface an interesting mix of AutoCAD, Revit & SketchUP.
      Saves to DWG file format, so works nicely with AutoCAD & SketchUP. Corner joints need tidying up in SketchUP, as it treats each wall elevation as a group.
      Could be a good sketch programme to go with Bricsys' proposed BIM application, which also uses the DWG file format.

      posted in Freeware
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    • Bricsys Shape

      https://blog.bricsys.com/introducing-bricscad-shape/

      posted in Freeware
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    • RE: Create a 360 Hidden Line View

      I think you are stuck!
      As far as I know, SketchUP can only output what your screen is showing.
      If you are using a render package, you could apply a material to the whole model which has a edge line option. I know this is possible in Twilight Render or Kerkythea, but you'd have to go to the masters of those packages to figure out how to do this.
      Good luck.

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: Toggle between tools?

      djh,
      *.rb is the ruby file in plain txt format
      *.rbz is the more modern version that is a ruby file compressed in a ZIP file, with the extension changed from .zip to .rbz.

      posted in Newbie Forum
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    • RE: Toggle between tools?

      Matthieu NOBLET released a plugin Recall_last_tool.rb that worked with SU7, but I've found it didn't appear to work with SU201* versions.


      Recall_last_tool.rb

      posted in Newbie Forum
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    • RE: Sketchup to Kerkythea color problem

      Did you change the colour of the texture, or colourise it in the SketchUP editor? Best to change the colour of the bitmap in an image editor.
      The colour cast in KT could also be the colour of the light.

      posted in Newbie Forum
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    • RE: Sure it's been asked - but vray or Thea for mac freelancers

      Both are excellent renderers, but have you considered Twilight Render?
      The advantages of it are that you don't need a powerful Nvidia graphics card to get the best out of it, plus you can apply templates to your materials to help improve the realism of your renders.
      All the render engines users forums are full of very helpful fellow users.
      Finally, it's much cheaper & has a proven track record with use in SketchUP.
      Worth a thought.

      posted in V-Ray
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    • RE: Kerkythea Rendering Problem

      There could be some corruption within the model - try copying & pasting everything into a new file & keep your fingers crossed!

      posted in Extensions & Applications Discussions
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    • RE: UK Extension Job

      Nice render, very natural light for Britain.
      Hate the mock leaded windows, but if the Client wants it...

      posted in Gallery
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    • RE: WIP - A Parking Garage and some Workflow Insights

      Great presentation and colours, thanks for the tips as well.
      Perhaps the numbers on the doors should favour the hinge side, to prevent them getting grubby around the handle area. Also, changing the floor colour part way down the ramp slope can cause issues for those with sight problems.

      posted in WIP
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    • RE: Strange DWG export problem with images (2017)

      Try exploding the image, it may be part of a block in the DWG file.
      There is also a Texttofront command.

      posted in LayOut Bug Reporting
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    • RE: Rendering Software and Plugins

      Twilight Render Pro has an "almost" real time render window, but the biggest benefit is applying material template presets to SKUP materials. You can also use it with the free Kerkythea renderer to create a render farm.

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: SKUP 2015 - Outliner box is off-screen

      This works. Thanks for the tip!

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • SKUP 2015 - Outliner box is off-screen

      I'm in a bit of a pickle - my Outliner pallete is off screen. The usual windows trick of ALT SPACE M doesn't appear to work.
      I tried to find a reference to it in the registry without any luck.
      Can anyone help?

      posted in SketchUp Discussions sketchup
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    • RE: 3d Connexion CADMouse 'missing clicks'

      That's my replacement mouse arrived & plugged in. I forgot just how good it is to use; just hope it survives longer than 9 months work this time.

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: 3d Connexion CADMouse 'missing clicks'

      Thanks for the update. Nothing to report here.
      3DConnexion were in touch this afternoon. As the mouse is still in warranty, they will replace it.

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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