You can only set the segment number of native SU circles, arcs and polygons - and even this only until you affect (modify, add walls etc) to the entity. The problem with CAD exports is that the circles/arcs do not come through as circle/arc entities (not even as a continuous polyline) so you cannot modify them later. The only solution is what Dylan says; draw a circle with your custom segment number) and resize it to fit to your needs. Now you have the circle entity and can delete the original ellipse (yes, this method is very cumbersome).

Thanks Alan Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thats why I like these forums. People help you out when your having a brain fart.

I was able to import my prefs. to my laptop without any problem but at work I was using someone else's computer and I tried to import the same prefs from the same jump drive and it it wouldn't import. I also had this same problem with a school computer.

How many faces are there in this modle of yours? And what where the specs of your last computer?

Thanks for the tips. I haven't had a chance to try any yet But I will as soon as I have the oportunity.

Sketchy That is exactly what I was looking for Thanks

Thanks Alan When this was in my larger file I couldn't zoom in that close, now that I have it in this seperate file I can get in close to see the error. Jeff

I understand the logic very well. I have experienced the lack of standards and the confusion its creates within operations and leaves certain individuals hung out to dry. If you install all three engines and train everyone equally on there functions then fine, but your not going to find a company that will take the time to implement that so they choose one.

OK, thanks. I know some features do not change with the axis change (they stick to the original global axes) I didn't remember this was one.

Turning on hidden geometry did the trick. Thanks Sorgesu

It does it to me too. I'm not an expert but I figure the refresh rate of my video card just can't keep up with my orbiting. Everything reappears when I stop orbiting.

Modelhead, You are right, SU seems to always export using the units specified in Model Info. However, import units can be set, and the default is Feet whatever your Model Info says. Anssi [image: importing.jpg]

Ha, figures. This is a model I inherited, it has been worked on by numerous people of verying skill levels. ITS A MESS. I havn't opened the outliner but I'm sure it is as much of a mess as the rest of the model. I eill look into it. Thanks.

Perk, Most probably your file size is too big for an attachment (afair it's 512 kb now). You can upload bigger file to our Kelly's server, see information here: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=760 or actually, if the file is not a "secret" one, even to the 3D WareHouse (you can upload 10 mb files there).

Hi Perk, There is a very easy way to modify the dimmensions of a component or group without distorting it's parts. I went into this in answer to another question and posted some pictures by way of explanation. You can find it here: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=4248#p4248 The explanation and pictures start just after the picture of the hamster with the gun. Seriously, there's a picture of a hamster with a gun.

Jeff, welcome cheers Alan

I am using the older version. I had trouble yesterday downloading the new version and getting it to work so I went back to the old. I will try the new again. Thanks.

Gaieus, Jean I got it to work. Thanks for your help.