Crazy Shaderlight question, I know they went out of business a few years back. But for basic needs it is the easiest to use. So I kept using it until a computer glitch made it not work after reboot. I was able to reinstall it, but it will not let me use my activation code as it attempts to got to get verification for a site that no longer exists. I am forced to use the low resolution trial thats not good for anything. I do a complete computer backup every 6 months, so the question is.... Can I go find from one on my past backups the file that have the authorized approval and just replace it for the one thats there now after the glitch? If that is possible, maybe I can get it working again?
thanks, Maka

Would this be the best tool for...
-Imported CAD DWG (General Floor Plan) into sketchup 2016
-Most walls are not a single line from corner to corner but 15-20 segments from corner to corner.
-Can I window the entire drawing - Run the edge tool, and each wall run will just be single lines?
Thanks Mattee

Does there exist a plugin that allows you to make some 3D text and copy it along a curve?

In the mean time, I think using "Artisan" is probably the way to go. So far it is working, I just need to learn how it works better. Thanks!

I bought a model. of the versions like MAX, FXB (whatever that is) and an OBJ format. I only know how to import the .OBJ files into sketchup. I use to know some 3DMAX people who could import a file, I think you can convert to quads in max? But that option is no longer available, especially now that I live in a "TECH Desert". Internet seems to be my only lifeline at the moment. I did a lot of "you must be crazy" cleanup of things, but not happy with some of the curves and trying to manipulate them one vertex at a time! (Yes I know I should be "committed" for such behavior). But, got to get er done, even if it is just through a "brute force" method. Thanks !!!

Thanks Rich, I tried Thom Thom's (Version 15) to convert tri's to quads, but nothing is happening? I don't mind buying a plugin if it really works, if that is the only way to go? Thanks again.
Matte

Good day, I am one of those do everything the hard way kind of guys. So any advice for how a simple person might do the following would be greatly appreciated. I have a 3D Model of a car in Sketchup (2017 Pro). It's sort of "triangulated is some inefficient ways to manipulate. I modify small areas triangle by triangle (I Know this is a crazy way to do things). I have "Artisan" but haven't figured how to us it well yet, (I will be looking at lots of YouTube videos ASAP). The question I have is.... Can the model be ran through some type of ruby plugin to break the model into a nice pattern of quad meshes? I'm guessing this would make it easier (For Me) to manipulate the forms in a controlled manner the best for an old school beginner? Thanks for any help/education on how to understand a solution to my confusion.
Matte

Hi All,
Is there a way to take a model with thousands of triangles.... 1/2 are facing "out" (White) and 1/2 are facing "In" (Backside Blue). Instead of spending a week reversing every face one by one... Is there a plugin that will make them all face the same way? Even if they all become "Backwards" (Blue), I can then just pick all and do a reverse face.
Thanks all for your help.
Matte

Good Day,
Over the years I have created an extensive Library of things to cut and paste into my models. It's large enough to the point to where I am having problems picking the "right" part in a timely manner. For example when I want to add a table light to a scene. Style is very important.... When I “open the folder” that I have all my table lights in… there is “70 or 80” to choose from. The way I input a “Light” now is insert them one by one till I find something suitable. What I would like to know…. Is there some form of an Icon viewer where when I open the folder in windows with many Sketchup items in there… I see what they are without having to open them up one by one till I find something usable.
Thanks Matte

Thanks Dave, I need to do some more on-line research. I was mainly curious about the text improvements... Like bullet modifications, indenting options, all the "normal" things. Not too much of a problem. If I set it all up in MS Word as best as I can, I can copy past, and try my best to tweak things around. Seems to be working well enough. Thank you for your advise, it is always quite valuable! But I guess my questions ar moot, as They will not sell me a newer version, I think 2017 pro version was the last time we had the freedom to do so?
Thanks Again !!!
Mattee