@measuredmove said:

I use Simlab Composer. Import 3DS/Export skp The version I have is fairly old but is compatible with SU version I use, SU8. I'm sure the newer versions work the same way.

thank you!

hi, i'm looking for a way to convert a 3ds file into one that is usable into sketchup.
Please.

Hi,
these are handmade sketches, mapped onto 'foam core' modeling and combined with cad drawing imports.
Back to basics.
More images on my blog.
I hope someone likes this.

@unknownuser said:

Dude. So cool. Reminds me of ... some 15 years ago or thereabouts... of such an exhibition in Blijdorp Zoo Rotterdam. That was so cool! It had the sabertooth-tiger prowling over an archway you had to pass through. Being all scary and stuff. AFter that... so difficult to choose a favourite between the Triceratops and the Dactylothingy. With the wings.
Oh right. Your images are good too. I specially like the nest with eggs. Fur plugin for the nest? And did you model the skeletons or were those ready-made?

These images are only a part of the whole modeling job. I made these for a creative theme park designer, who used to work with complex software like Maya etc. These sketchup models will be used to make construction easier.
Here are a few more images.

everything except the skeletons and the people.

Hi,
these are some screen shots from a theme park model I'm working on.
This is the museum part, and there is more to come.
Enjoy.

hi there,
Merry christmas! Today I have time to do some updating. So this is a picture from a very fun project, an oysterbar.
Pure SU, as always.
I'm happy about it, I hope you will be too
More images on my blog.

@lapx said:

This is an executive suite for a church project. I'm inspired by Ithil's recent post. Ithil's post OMG!WOW!UNBELIEVABLE!
Always wanted to do a wood interior like the office image and finaly got the chance. The design is still work in progresss on an existing space and includes a conference room, executive office, kitchenette and lobby.

lapx

hi, here's a tip for the third image. To put some more light and life into the native SU image, you should try this; select the ceiling (and event. other elements) and under 'Entity Info' uncheck 'cast shadows'
This will allow more light and shadow into your scene.
Tony

Hi,
it's been a wile I had the time to post something, so there we go. I like it, I hope you do too.
As always, pure sketchup.

@pbacot said:

Very interesting and great graphic effect (though slightly depressing if it were for a conceptual presentation to the layman). Congratulations.
Is this without any rendering app?

yes, pure SU

@unknownuser said:

Yes interesting style, is this SketchUp fog effect?

yes, only SU

I like the use of fog in SU.

Hi, this is an old brewery that will be renovated and turned into lofts.Pure sketchup.

@majid said:

nice, as pbacot, I guess having a landscape transparent image as the windows textures will add the reality of the pure su render, btw , it is very inspiring to me. thanx for sharing

Majid, I would like to try out a landscape transparent image, like you suggest. Do you know where I can find such an image that I can apply on the glass?

Hi,
this is one of my latest modeling jobs.
Hope you like it.

hi Lundon,
I'm on Vista, so I did what Chris suggested, and it worked.

@unknownuser said:

If you're on Vista, navigate to your plugins folder. There will probably be a button in the top toolbar called "Compatibility Files". Click on it to find a "secret directory" that is also acting as your plugins folder.

thanks Chris,
problem solved!

hi,
I tried to install the layer manager from the website of Didier Bur, but for some reason it didn't work and I removed every related file in the plugins folder, but unfortunately every time I start Sketchup7pro, I get this annoying error message;

"No such file to load -- Layer Manager/layer_manager_v6_non_crypte.rbError
Loading File layer_manager_extension_v6.rb
No such file to load -- Layer Manager/layer_manager_v6_non_crypte.rb"

I already uninstalled and reinstalled SU,but no change.
Help please?
Thanks!

thanks Remus!

hi,
I'm planning on buying a new laptop, but I haven't been following the technical evolution for the last year or so.
So before going shopping, I will have to update my knowledge about things like ram, disk space and video cards.
What I need is a laptop to do mostly sketchup and autocad work for a living, so I need something fast, reliable and with a good price-quality ratio.
Can anyone give me some advice? Thanks!