hi you all, I found a problem that when i import a dwg file the faces aren't there!!
it's so painful if I have to recreate every face possible. is there a better way or a plugin that i can use to import dwg files? to turn 2d into 3d? Im using mac. so i haven't found a mac plugin for 2d to 3d. please help.
thanks in advance.

Hi you all. i know you can a offset plugin that will give better result when doing offset. but if you have used round corner plugin, you would know there is problem when offset a sharp corner/angle. can some one help me to solve this problem. Thank you so much.

This is about giving back. Thank you for helping me learn Sketchup.

This Twisted Vase:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u427d8e9d-e14e-48ad-960b-c44015f750b2

Hi Dave R, Thanks for the clear observation and helpful tips. I will improve my next tutorial videos using your tips. Thanks again.

btw, I was lil bit excited that I figured out how to model it. it took me a while to figure it out. that's why I shared it as a tutorial.

ely862me, yours even better..haha!. thanks for sharing!

I didn't remove the s. thats why. thanks.

this is my first post.
please click the link.
if someone knows how to insert a video link correctly, let me know. thanks.

awesome !!! will try ! thanks!!!

Hi Vray users, I wonder if this is possible in vray sketchup. check the ref images please.
if I want to render colored lights thru glasses, what settings do I have to tinker?
my guesses is:

1. make sure the glasses setting is "right".
2. what type of light should I use?
3. is caustics necessary?

Please help, if this is possible. Thanks.

Nice!!!

Hi you all, I just installed vray for sketchup 2015. Haven't done any render yet. is it faster and less crashes. or less weird bug experiences? can you share you vray for skechup 2015 experience here? thanks!

maybe create a rectangle light (area light) then make it a component, rotate a 90 degrees. make it invisible. place it near the spot light. hope this helps.

it happened to me too. I placed a light in a component. and same error message popped up. my fix is I will create a new light outside the component. then cut it, then double click into the the component, then paste the light that I created outside the component. now the newly created light is inside the component. it worked for me. hope that makes sense.

thanks again for the replies. no problems with "hijacking this thread". I myself found the automatically created backups lil bit useless. my macbook pro only have 256GB ssd hard disk. it definitely takes up space. my dilema is I dont think getting a better computer is right for me yet. updating to mac pro is too pricey. i love macs though. updating to custom built pc or hp z workstations or any high end pcs are still pricey based on the minimal or low demand 3d interior rendering jobs im doing.

thanks, driven. I recently ran into a problem that my files got too big that vray crashed every time I hit render.
after trying to render the big file for 2 hours, I decided that I had to divide the file into 2 small files to render. it finally worked.
what im still hoping like others is that we can soon render in Vray for SU 2015. hope I don't have to divide my 90mb+ file into 2.

great replies!! Thanks. I ususally hit "command s" chronically after almost every operation. because sketchup can crash at any moment, even if I just try to move an object in a group. or any simple operation.

also I do create backups if I think I need them.

just wish sketchup can crash even less, but im still using su 2014, coz I use vray. when vray for sketchup 2015 comes out, my sketchup days will be easier I think.

@3dita said:

That looks like low sampling of Irradiance Map. Put higher values (go from 50/20 to something like 80/40)

will try that setting. Thanks for the help!

Hi you all, I usually set autosave to 3mins. BUT is it ideal for me? I don't know.
I do constantly manual save by pressing "Command S" (I use mac). when it autosaves, it will freeze my sketchup program.

Should I set the autosave to longer minutes and rely on Manual save? What is the best practice for you though. Interested to know. Thanks so much.

I added a dome light, but there are many noises in the scene. what settings should i change? thanks.

ALSO increase the subdiv to 32. the noise is gone. but the yellow patch noise behind the cabinet is weird. does someone know why it's there?

i use macbook pro retina 15" 2013. I would recommend getting a faster laptop. but i don't know if speed is important. but I guess macbook air will be very slow.