hi Gaieus,

thanks for valuable tips, very nice indeed.

i can´t believe it, i missed 4-sided polygon, you hit the jackpot

Make Unique Texture ++ is truly amazing plugin, i´m sure it comes handy.

by the way, don´t you remember plugin, which helps you to get rid off textures and materials ,

which aren´t used in the model /see below

hi pbacot,

well, the photo doesn´t mach exactly, because i got some fixed distances i have to use it for basic construction.

best of luck!

hi Dave,

thank you very much, all my unused model leftovers´s been trown "purched" away

i´m glad to have you around !

cheers!

hi,

finally, i´ve done somehow , but it´s not perfect as i like it to be.

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any experience with photomaching work with problematic photos are heartly welcomed !

best of luck and do not hesitate to post your work! it´s often inspiring for us all.

thanks for stopping by.

questions:

1. is there any plugin to help to save only used textures and colors

   in particular model please?( the rest of trash will be deleted)

2. any hotkey to draw rectangular from middle point like circle?

hi,

thanks for tips, but i have no other chance to make another shot, have to use this one.

t thought, it won´t be a problem to make an exception in this case.

i know the lines have to be set in difference angle from usual, but where to place them right?

there´are some additional lines with red and green which i didn´t see in videos, i´m sure they´re important.

hi Tim,
thanks for a tip.
i´ve tried once again, this time it looks much better, but i think,it´s not 100% okey.
hope to catch it soon, tomorrow i´ve to start real drawing
i´d be very grateful, if someone will reveal the truth.
i know the shot isn´t as good as should be, but i have just this one.

hi,
i´ve seen photomatching tutorials, but when i choose this one, i´m lost.
the lines´re running me crazy
would you someone please identify the best spots for them?
thanks!

Untitled-1.rar

hi,
thanks both of you guys for tips.
the hummingbird is an incredible piece.
i m just at the start of realistic modeling like this,so i´m a bit nervous
have to learn to live SU way

hi,

i´m a bit lost:-(

i don´t know how to make the base of model, to finish with artisan .

i´d like to make this, but i´m still at the start ( see below ) any tip? thanks.

my 2D

2d.skp

hi,

**i´d like to announce, that my long-term problem has been solved

with the kind help of "thomthom"** (i mentioned above)

here: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=24593

he truly deserve my admiration and respect for his wisdom.

god bless him!

hi dereeei,
thanks a lot !
a great idea, it helps a lot !
cheers!

hi ,
thanks for a quick answer, i need it to extract the curve fysically to use for another plugin.
i thought measure tool can do the magic:-)?
is there other any measure plugin for this purpose to measure a distance of wide of variety of shapes, specially need for cad purposes?
best of luck!

hi,
i´d like to extract an exact distance from a curve, but somehow forgot how to do it
thanks

hi,

because videotut aren´t working, i´ve found some for those, who aren´t familiar with the plugin like me.

cheers!

http://www.sublog.net/archives/41441

hi baz,

thanks for your quick help, it´s pretty cool!

best of luck !

hi,

i´d like to change some characteristics of dimensions due to dark background.

somehow, i miss it´s setting, so any help will be appreciated.

i remember a nice proverb: "A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study"

thanks you guys !

hi,
i´ve found this video, which makes you happier ( hope so:-)
enjoy !

hi,

a very nice effect! lightup is truly amazing soft for SU fans.

i don´t want to try your patience, but need to create an effect like this. any chance please?

thank a lot!

hi,

i wonder, if we finally get some stable and reliable tool to import vector files, like cdr, ai or eps to SU ?

coreldraw helps me to get complicated 2D design into SU, via dxf file.

when drawing contains minimum points, it´s become distorted. if contains plenty of points,

it´s become very complicated for further editing. (weld plugin too)

is there any plugin to get into into SU in perfect shape with minimum points to share our time and patience please?

maybe it´s time to tell the SU creaters to add import for vector formats into higher version of SU.

cheers !

hi guys ,

i ´m often forced to import preworked vector 2D design, logo etc. to sketchup, and i do it via DXF file.

when 2D design contains minimum poits, it become deformed after inport to SU.

but when i fill my design with points,import is fine, curves are smooth, then i like to use WELD plugin,

it´s take an hour to turn separate line segments into a continuous poly-line

is there any other way, how to import vector design into SU in perfect shape with minimum points please?

i´m sure it can be solved, but not without you !

note. i´ve been just tested a few plugins below.

( a new weld plugin and vertex tool didn´t help, WP never beep when done, clean up plugin is a great and fast tool,

but it joints only straight segments (lines) , rounds ones leaves untouched ( arcs ),

recurve 1.5 doesn´t help with a large amount of lines, i works for 50% with a small groups of both types.

thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom

note: the two ways bellow are okey, but they don´t solve plenty of points of final design in SU

1. Open your EPS file in Illustrator and select all.

2. Go to Object>Path>Add Anchor Points. (by default when you click this it adds an anchor point in the middle of every other anchor point you have) The smoother you want your curves the more Anchor Points you will want to add.

3. Then go to Object>Path>Simplify and check the "Straight Lines" box. Bring your "Angle Threshold" down to 0. You can check the preview box and see how it looks.

4. Export as a .dxf/dwg file and insert into SU.

5. Redraw one line so SU will recognize the shape and fill.

6. EPS to WMF

7. WMF import in AutoCAD

8. Save as DWG 2004 version

9. Import to SketchUp

hi dave,
thanks for another valuable tip on how to make performated plates.
glad to be here, to learn from you guys !
hope to use 1001bit pro on another occasion.
cheers!