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Cendra Ramirez posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 4 months ago
Hey Daniel – I have a quick (hopefully) question. I tried to create a shade structure, but I can’t seem to figure out how to control the direction the fabric is taking. On the attached SU file, I would like the fabric to have a downward curve (showing the gravity) and instead I have an upward curve. Is there a quick way of changing the curve……[Read more]
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Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 13 years, 6 months ago
We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape Architect/ designer for our busy Buffalo, NY office. Info found at http://www.JKLAstudio.com
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Wyatt Thompson, PLA posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 6 months ago
Hey Dave. One way would be to map appropriate landform/vegetation/sky images to a curved background similar to these at SCF. You could also do a search for sky dome at SCF or in the 3D Warehouse. If you intend to fly right up to the edge of the TIN, you might also need to extend the surface out a ways to meet at the image. By matching the…[Read more]
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Dave Breiter posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 6 months ago
I am working on an animated fly-through of an airport. I have a tin of the actual terrain and have added my 3D model of the airport to the tin. My question for the group is, what do I do to eliminate “the earth is flat” look of my animation. My terrain tin extends in a two mile radius from the airport. I thought about putting a sky/horizon image…[Read more]
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Wyatt Thompson, PLA posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 6 months ago
You could also try the Shapebender script by Chris Fullmer. It can be a little complicated to figure out at first, but once you understand what it’s doing, it becomes pretty easy to manipulate. Chris has produced several videos (also posted at the above link) that help explain. If you have questions after watching those I’ll do my best to help.
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Debbie James posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Guys 🙂
@ John, its an iron fence from 3D warehouse, so not too many segments to it.
@ Daniel, hi ya! Yes, I did some what follow the book and downloaded the Path copy, but it did not work at all after several tries…..hmmm maybe I did not do it right cause it clump them together, but not on the arc. I will email you.
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John Pacyga posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 6 months ago
Fences can be a material (an image applied to a curved surface in your case) or a component which would have segments. I am not sure which is best for your project. You may consider extruding your curved shape as a volume, then deleting everything but the wall in order to place the fence material on a curved surface. The fencing materials ar…[Read more]
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Debbie James posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 6 months ago
Hi, I am trying to figure out how to apply a fence along an arc path, but cannot for the life of me find anything on it. I tried googling it and looked in the site design book, but nothing. the rotating tool does not work great for an arc line, I don’t think. Its like I have to bend the fence to fit it along the arc, but do not know how…..help!
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Pascu Andreea posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
That’s great. Thank you! I’ve got your book, but I couldn’t find that one in there, shame on me if it was there..too tired! Thanks again.
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Pascu Andreea posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
Yes that was it!!! it works. Too bad there is no list of all these shortcuts, that would help a LOT. Thank you so much.
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John Pacyga posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
Not a bad question to ask at all. The easiest way is to select an item with the black arrow key [or hit spacebar]. Then click the Move tool which has arrows in all directions and can be found in the Large Tool Set or the Getting Started Toolbar [or hit M on the keyboard]. After the item is highlighted and you have the Move tool selected, hol…[Read more]
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Pascu Andreea posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
Hi. I know it might sound stupid, but I still couldn’t figure out how you drag a copy in SketchUp. I can’t find any Move/Copy tool. 🙁 Hope someone can help.
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Eric Shepley posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for the help.
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Patrick Webb posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
Does the area obstructed show up in the image after capturing? I have had it look like it was clipped, and then after saving the view for the animation it worked.
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Wyatt Thompson, PLA posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
Eric, I’ll try and help but I need some more info. It might be that you’re experiencing a known “clipping” problem. That usually occurs when your model is located really far from the origin. Is that the case? Does the problem occur in all the time, or just in certain scenes? Could you repost the image from a different vantage point with the axis…[Read more]
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Eric Shepley posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 7 months ago
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Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 8 months ago
Hey John,
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Steve Mercer posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 8 months ago
Believe me, if I could do it all in SketchUP Pro I would! The problem is that for Construction Drawings and Deliverables and for importing Civil Data from Survey Instruments, SketchUP is not your best tool. It lacks the 2d CAD capablilities of a standard CAD package. It is getting better though. BricsCAD (or -let me hold my nose here- Auto…[Read more]
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Steve Mercer posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi David and John!
See my discussion “Land FX plug-in for Sketchup” When I was talking with Stephanie I included a typical work flow.
Hope this helps!
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John Pacyga posted an update in the group
SketchUp 13 years, 8 months ago
Do you have a topic to contribute to the SketchUp Land blog shown above or a pressing question you would like answered? Let me know!
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