Hi all, I posted a suggestion in another thread so sorry if this seems like a duplicate. I am posting here to start a new thread.

"Just a thought bubble, might it be a good idea for the Sketchucation executives to consider creating a new forum in sketchucation specialising in transitioning from Sketchup to Blender? This may reinvigorate Sketchucation which has taken a beating since Trimble took over Sketchup. This may be a great help for people transitioning or simply for Skethup users to use the qualities of both programs. It would certainly work for me. Anyway like I said just a though bubble"

There has organically been a lot of chatter on Sketchucation about Blender of late. So am asking others who think this idea may have some merit for you to please hit the like button.

Just a thought bubble, might it be a good idea for the Sketchucation executives to consider creating a new forum in sketchucation specialising in transitioning from Sketchup to Blender? This may reinvigorate Sketchucation which has taken a beating since Trimble took over Sketchup. And would be a great help for people transitioning or simply for Skethup users to use the qualities of both programs. It would certainly work for me. Anyway like I said just a though bubble.

Hi Chipp, just downloaded it. I had a play (actually did a short course in 2005 for blender) the UI was nasty. Navigating is very Sketchup now, so no learning curve on that aspect. It think trimble will live to regret the Accountant heavy trajectory that will alienate many users. The cost of SU plus render engine plus plugins,$$$ and for a modeller that cannot handle heavy poly models utilising a single thread. In my opinion this is the biginning of the end for sketchup.

I know this is a big question.......... I think I am over Sketchup and have been feeling more and more that way and I saw SU 2019 comming and it was not so much of a suprise. I am looking at C4D as Solo suggested and Blender (Ugh, that interface) and perhaps others. I mainly do Architecural, Interiors, exteriors and Built Landscapes ( Hobby but slowly transiioning int proffessional use.
Am not being lazy, and am watching Blender tutorials and looking at C4D which looks interesting. Am looking for a perspective from an SU guy who transitioned to another modeller as to other options or perhaps to expand on the capabilities and learning curve of C4D.
Any assistance would be greatfully recieved

I must admit I was perplexed by those eagerly awaiting SU 2019. On the recent history of Trimble SU some were expecting something good?

I am thinking that the plane on which the people apear on is glued to the surface, just a guess but unglue and place them individually.

Supurb modelling of a great subject

Hi Stinkie, that has all the charm of an observation room in a childrens mental hospital complete with 2 way mirror, Well nuanced and rendered

Thanks guys. will try both of those

That looks, well almost not too disturbing Stinkie, what went wrong Great model and render very believable indeed

Hi All, I am trying to draw complex organic patterns to viualise a 3D cardboard cut out of trees in a forrest to end up as a ligt box. As always I have always had issues with not making a true polygon. I keep on testing the polygon as I go and try to make sure I an drawing on the "on face" but raely achive them. I do not have pro at home but have CAD, so I cant do in CAD and import. I am generally using a series of Arcs to achive the shape tracing upon an exploded image as a template. Any advice to assist would be welcome.

Thanks

Hi hepf, nice work mate will you be intergrating it into a larger model? I wish I would have used that plugin as some time back I was playing around with a tassilated dome in native SU by off setting and extruding the surfaces by hand. Had I known...................

That really is evolving into something Mike

Yes nice work mate I bet mirroring was your friend here

If I am using sketchup a lot I get that windw an average of twice a day. I just ignore it with no consequences.

Sorry Pilou, I dont understand how this relates? Interesting though

I work the same as you, often, agreed is is a lot of fun:)

Thanks Pilou great feedback, seems you are having fun with it. Sorry did not get back sooner. Have been busy and not even allowed to download and play myself. But will get the chance this weekend

You freeze em we'll will cook em

@stinkie said:

Thanks, Liam!.

No worries Stinkie, I only said it because I meant it