@Rich-O-Brien said in [Plugin] Lightbeans:

@Kayak83 said in [Plugin] Lightbeans:

Seems a little bugged to me.

Try contacting them: https://lightbeans.com/en/pages/resources/support

Yep. Submitted. Just throwing caution to anyone looking to use this. I think I'd prefer it just be web based and I can import on my own. They sort of allow you to do that now, but you need to input your email and get the auth code first. Seems to be a one time thing, but not sure if that's only per the current session - likely.

Seems to a great resource, though they are clearly selling my info as trade.

Heads up: I just installed this and Enscape refuses to start with any materials in the model that come from Lightbeans when I chose "Enscape" as my Renderer. Tested a model with and without the downloaded materials.

Maybe it comes down to how it is set up for specifying download paths?

1. From my initial setup, I chose "Enscape" as my renderer, assuming this is the method to have it download all material maps (roughness, height, etc). This keeps creating an "Enscape" sub folder within my custom download path.

2. Tried changing the Renderer setting it to "SketchUp only," - Enscape appears to load correctly and it still downloads all the material maps. This method still created a sub folder, still named "Enscape" in my custom download path. ??

Seems a little bugged to me.

@db11 said:

I'll try to check back i tomorrow in case you have any other questions.

I've got the new Wacom One on order as well as the Spacemouse Navigator (wireless). Should be here in a about a week with the current Amazon shipping delays.

I'll check back here and go through your setup when I get it all connected. Looks so far like you have it set up more or less like I was thinking, so I'm hopeful!

SketchUp makes sense with this setup in my head, but I'm worried about AutoCAD LT for drafting. We'll see...

In the meantime, I've been working on adding some light weight exercises as well as stretches, breaks and massages. Work is slow, so I'm being mindful of taking the time to rest as much as I can.

@mike amos said:

Do you have a soft wrist rest? They used to be popular. Also, stopping and having a break periodically will help along with wrist rolling exercises.

Well beyond that, unfortunately. Rest/breaks helps but at this point I've got to totally change the way I work and the tools I use.

Thank you SO much for this! It's really encouraging to hear. I've had quite a bit of pain over the last year and am finally at a point where I'm down to my last straw. This setup feels like my last chance to keep this cater viable.

Do you use the Spacemouse pick or the Pro model? I'm thinking the programmable buttons would be helpful.

As for the Wacom. Thinkinging either the Intuos small or the new One. Any suggestions? It seems the pro wouldn't be worth it. Although I might put in a request to Wacom for a trial since it looks like that program is still active.

I've developed some major RSI pain in mainly my forearm, but also my wrist in using AutoCAD for drafting and SketchUp for 3D. Looking now at some alternative input methods to change the way I work. I've tried vertical mouse but it didn't help the pain and was a very awkward thing to hold/experience.

I think a combination of a wacom intuos pen + 3D connections mouse pro might be a solution. The pen can be used in "mouse mode" which would get my close to mimicking mouse input vs mapping the screen. And the 3d mouse would allow for navigation. The pro version, allowing for keyboard shortcuts as well. I mainly use the keyboard for holding shift for panning (with the middle mouse button).

Is anybody able to provide any experience in SketchUp with this type of setup? Hoping to find some drafters out there also (AutoCAD).

Cheers!