Hello all. It's been a couple of years since I have last visited this forum, I still see it's as interesting as ever.
I'm using SketchUp 8 Pro and wondering if it's worthwhile to upgrade to the latest pro version-is it 15 or 16?
I'm a sole proprietor architect use SU on mostly smaller projects and details.
It seems confusing just to determine the cost of upgrading, or is it just me?
Thanks in advance for any help. advice,
Stephen
JUJU, uninstalled and reinstalled, not repair, seems to work now,
thank you for the suggestion,
S
Uninstalled and reinstalled, not repair, seems to work now,
S
Good morning all. I posted this over at the corner bar before I found this forum, I think maybe this is a more appropriate place for it.
I have been a happy user of v8(something), but I thought I would look at the evaluation version v14. After downloading it, I couldn't seem to get out of it. Operator error likely.
Every time I tried to open my older version, 8.---, I was immediately tossed into the newer evaluation version.
I uninstalled it. Now, my older version,8.-- is acting wonky. I cannot edit styles, when I select the paint bucket, no choice of color selection drop down is available.
I suspect there may be more issues that I haven't come across yet.
I have attempted to reinstall v8, same probs.
It seems like the drop downs may be off screen and I can't find them.
Does anyone have any thoughts about this?
Should I just upgrade to 13,14,15? I really would prefer not to for various reasons.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did speak with Igor from tech support(?) but he was only able to connect me to a link to download the older version that I had.
Stephen
Good morning all. I'm not sure if this is the right place for this question, please let me know if I should be posting this elsewhere.
I have been a happy user of v8(something), but i thought I would look at the evaluation version v14. After downloading it, I couldn't seem to get out of it. Operator error likely.
Every time I tried to open my older version, 8.---, I was immediately tossed into the newer evaluation version.
I uninstalled it. Now, my older version,8.-- is acting wonky. I cannot edit styles, when I select the paint bucket, no choice of color selection drop down is available.
I suspect there may be more issues that I haven't come across yet.
I have attempted to reinstall v8, same probs.
It seems like the drop downs may be off screen and I can't find them.
Does anyone have any thoughts about this?
Should I just upgrade to 13,14,15? I really would prefer not to for various reasons.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did speak with Igor from tech support(?) but he was only able to connect me to a link to download the older version that I had.
Stephen
The best and most accurate way is to plot out the points as you mentioned. Afterwards, I would plot it out full size and see how it fits, make any adjustments, then do it again. It's waaay easier and cheaper to do this on paper than wood.
Indeed, an incredible model!
I have a question totally unrelated to the model. As I was looking over teh beautiful project, I wondered how you are going to get it to the water?
Is there a method that a ship like that would be launched, the beach is pretty flat.
Just wondering.
Stephen
Yeh, an ipod does seem odd, but what did the Queen give to Obama? A picture of herself and her husband! I'd take the ipod any day.
Stephen
Those are really wonderful sketches! My only comment-a pet peave of mine-is the over emphasis on the garage door instaed of the main door to the house. Not a big car fan...
Stephen
Good morning. I just received my new phone this morning. The phone isn't anything special but I thought the packaging is pretty nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQlzX7EyIwU
Have a good weekend
s 
Eric, I did 'pass' by the park, didn't see too much of it unfortunitely. I did see the Space Museum though. And Little Paul's (is that the name of the restaurant?)
I can understand your appreciation of walks. I'm a 'walker' too (I used all my running miles up). Every day- -4d to 95d, I really enjoy the extremes.
Stephen
These are last fall on a walk around downtown Huntsville. I really enjoy taking walks during short breaks. That is unless it is scorching hot which it will be very soon from now.
Hello Eric. I was in Hunstville about four weeks ago and I thought it was pretty darn hot then! How do you folks work outdoors in the summer?
Of course, I'm in Maine, so everything tends to be warmer/hotter than here!
Stephen
ps first time in Hunstville, I thought it was a pretty nice. 
This would be great for introducing physics to kids! http://www.phun.at/
Stephen
Good morning. I've been using Datacad for over 20 years and am constantly impressed with the software and the support. It is primarily for architects ("designed by architects, for architects"). They have issued a new version that allows for 'round tripping' with SketchUp. I understand that they are in the process of developing a 'light version' that would be less expensive and have some feature limitations. I believe they have trail versions.
Stephen
Hello. I don't know if this will answer your question, but Datacad 12 ( an architectural cad program) will allow you to open skup files in datacad and export to STL format. I think v 11 will do this as well but v12 is supposed to have become more friendly with skup.
Hope this helps
Here's a link to the Datacad forum, I'm sure someone there can answer any questions you may have.
http://forum.datacad.com/
Stephen
Flowers! Definetly flowers. Occasionally my wife buys them for me for no good reason (that's for sure) but V-day is always very special. Igenerally buy her a CD that she would never think of listening to. This year it will be"Funeral" by The Arcade Fire. I replace the cover image with a photo I've taken. Lilly gets the honors this year.
Stephen
On the evening news last night they had an interview with an elderly patient at the nursing home where the cat lives. The old gent explained that the other day the cat came into his room and jumped up onto his bed. He said the cat didn't stay long. The patient paused and added, 'That was good! and smiled.
It was pretty cute.
Stephen
