Is there a way to put the model on here so someone can take a look at it and tell me if I am crazy?
I have tried to upload it twice and I guess I am doing something wrong.

@chango70 said:

My model is 42 MB on very similar spec laptop to yours.

Do you have problems with 42mb?? How can our computers have the same specs and I have problems with 9mb and you can run 42mb??

Modelhead: what do you mean by "post" the model and I will get better??

I understand it takes time to become a SU expert, but the models I am working on are simplistic compared to what I will be working on, I am debating about wether to put anymore time into learning SU, several students in my program are debating the same thing, if I can't learn the program on a laptop I have, I need to do something else, I have never had a problem with Cad on my comptuer. The desktops at school dont run SU smoothly either. I have also heard the Architecture students bitching about SU.

@pav_3j said:

@kwistenbiebel said:

A 9 Mb file shouldn't produce too much of a speed drop. (I sometimes work on SU files +100 Mb)

my work computer crashes at 8mb without exception.
i dream of being abot to work on a +100mb model.

pav

I guy in my class just got a brand new $3000 mac and he can not run SU smoothly, and he has the required specs the SU gives.

Thanks for the info, I have done search after search on this forum and other internet sites and I have tried everything. I have not updated the graphics card though, so maybe its that. On a new computer, why would I have to update the graphics card for SU to work?

Trying to upload.

Yes I am using plants, I always put them all on one layer. Even with that layer turned off it will
not toggle around smoothly, freezes up constantly, and trying to use layout is a joke. I would
love for someone to look at the drawing, maybe I am doing something weird when I am building them that makes them slow. Is a 9mb drawing really that large??

So I always have major problems with SU running slow. I finally broke down and got a new laptop b/c
mine was very old. The specs on the new laptop are 2.4ghz processor, 4gb ram, 250gb hardrive, 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card

I open up a SU drawing that is 9mb, and SU is just as slow on my new computer. Other people in my class are also having the same problems with SU. Is 9mb just an abnormally large file? Its a 1400ft roof garden, that is tiny compared to some of the drawing I will be making in the future? Did I make a mistake learning SU?

Very helpful videos, thanks!

Sorry if this is a repeat question,

I have a city block drawn. Next to it I have a topography map drawn. How to I add the drawing to the topography map?

I am a student and I am trying to learn cad and SU. I am saving money right now to buy cad 2009! Thanks for your help

@solo said:

It will work great!

trust me.

Thank you solo! By the way I checked out your website and you do very good work...wow...

Another question for you...lets say I have a not so legal copy of autocad 2006. Will this work with Windows Vista? If not, what version will??

Thanks for your help!

I know the "requirements" are for a 512MB video card, but is this really necessary to support sketchup?

I am in the market for a new laptop(DELL), but it seems that you have to have a gaming pc in order to have the 512MB video card as an option????? I don't want to fork over the dough for an overpowered gaming pc...

I built the following configuration. Will this work for SU? It's a 2.4GHz processor, 4GB RAM, and a 256 nVidia 8600 GT video card.

Surely this is enough right?

XPS M1530 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
LCD, Color and camera High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Hard Drives Size: 320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Software - Adobe Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1
Combo or DVD+RW Drive Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
Productivity Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - Word, Excel + PowerPoint
Software - Antivirus McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 36-months
Primary Battery 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Warranty & Service 3Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Accident and Theft Protection Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 3Yr Warr.
Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested
Photo, Video & Burn Software Adobe Photoshop Elements + Adobe Premiere Elements
SECURITY Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
Bluetooth and Wireless USB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
Doms Camera and Color High Res, Black glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2MP Ca
Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista Premium
DataSafe Online Backup Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr

Thanks! Yes, sorry I should have said I had tried that. I figured it out though, I had to resave the drawing as a different name, then insert it, not sure why.

I have some trees I imported in from the 3d warehouse. They are in color, I set the style of my drawing to not be in color, but they are still, do you know how I get them to match the style of the rest of my drawing?

When I send my drawing to layout, nothing is there. I can open layout, but can't seem to get my drawing into it, any suggestions?

Thank you a bunch Gaius!I am going to install it and give it a try!

Sorry Remus, I was about ready to destroy my drawing and had a deadline and was in a bad mood. No worries! Thanks for the help.

No need for the sarcasm Remus, I am on the newbie forum right? Isn't this where you are supposed to ask stupid questions? I just assumed it was part of SU,and not something extra I had to install.

How do I "ensure google earth is runnning" thats the message I keep getting when I try to set the location? Does it have to be installed or turned on or something?

Thanks so much for the help! I will play with doing it both ways.

I do have current pictures of the actual background, just not sure how to get them in to the drawing.

Can it be customized to be actually what you would see by putting in the location?