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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby Gaieus on Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:24 pm

Hi Mosmi,

With such a file, better than somehow upload it (if it's not too large, here) I cannot really suggest anything.
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby mailandrex on Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:54 am

ehi guys!!

i just discoverd this amazing forum and i'm so happy!!
my name's andrew, i'm 23 and i'm from italy.. i live-work-study in milan.. i dunno if u know it.. whatever..
i'm studying architecture and i'm also workin' in an architecture studio.. i'm lovin' it..

i'm using SU since 2005.. nobody knew it.. but i loved it from the very first time i used it <3
i hope i will learn how to use it better thank to u guys!!

bye y'all from italy

PS sorry 4 my english people.. :S
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby gmac on Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:44 pm

Hi,

New user, I'm about to buy 7pro. I will also be buying a rendering package at some point, but thought I'd get used to SU first for a while. But mainly I know that with new software, means some new hardware as my old set up is aging to the point of uselessness. (had been doing modeling in ACAD with another rendering tool so am comfortable with modeling in general.)

So If I'm buying a new laptop, are there threads that you can recommend to do some reading? (video setup, processors etc) Happy to listen to any product suggestions or warnings too. But content to read up if i know I'm looking in the right place. (I am continuing to use the search function as well)

Thanks for all the input. I have a lot to learn and catch up.

GREG
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby KXI System on Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:19 am

Hey Greg,

I like new computers too, but if you want to run SU on a laptop its just a heads up that you need to by a 3-button mouse with it.
As for specs there is one right here to help you.
Getting the perfect sig is hard...

Google it!
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby batkid22 on Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:03 am

Hey guys, newbie to the forum, but I have been using skethup for a few years. Hoping to tap into the brains trust, and hopefully aid some people as well. Look forward to working with you guys.
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby Gaieus on Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:54 am

Hi Mike and welcome!
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby hiptech on Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:02 am

Greetings Everyone!

Started using SketchUp a few days ago and like a drug addict, I just can't get enough. I'm a former mechanical product engineer and come from a world of Pro/E, Acad, SolidEdge, etc. This is by far the most intuitive program and I'm really enjoying it.

BTW, I've been working on modifying my entertainment center using SketchUp first and have run into a few minor questions... guess I need to post it in the appropriate area so as not to offend anyone?

Thanks and look forward to mingling some more.
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby make.GQ.china on Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:25 pm

I come from an ancient country, China. Here to tell you hello!

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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby eriksenmark on Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:36 pm

Hi,
My name is Mark and I'm hoping to learn to draw building floor plans that I can later make 3d and go inside. I want to build an addition on my house so I thought I'd try that first. I made a basic floor plan of my existing house but just used lines. I'm thinking that was a mistake and I'll probably have to start over. What are the best tools to use to get started from scratch?
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby bantymom on Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:35 am

Hello,

I'm a very basic user of SketchUp. The only tricky thing I can do is sometimes get "Follow me" to work which I learned when I wanted to model a heated towel bar with curved metal tubes. I was so proud of myself!. I love SU! I modeled up the tile layout of my bathroom which saved me from all manner of misunderstandings with the tile guys! I have laid out poultry pens (I raise show chickens) and have been slowly working on a model of the Vila of Papyri (very slowly). Currently, I am trying out various profiles of crown moulding for the same bathroom as the tile.
(Old girl trying to learn new tricks)
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby Gaieus on Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:09 pm

Hi Bantymom and glad you could make it through your email issues.

These sound interesting (especially the villa ;) )

Welcome to the forums!
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby CRSeventy on Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:28 am

Hello,

Just joined and I'm glad to be here. I already have a stupid question...

How do I import new styles into the Sketch Up program.

Kind regards,
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby rclub24 on Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:53 am

Here you'll find basic info on what each button/tab does in the styles dialog box...

Style Box.jpg


http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/ ... wer=114945

This button
Details Button.jpg
will let you browse to your chosen style and apply it
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby CRSeventy on Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:02 am

rclub24 wrote:Here you'll find basic info on what each button/tab does in the styles dialog box...

Style Box.jpg


http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/ ... wer=114945

This button
Details Button.jpg
will let you browse to your chosen style and apply it


I downloaded some styles shared by Lin.

viewtopic.php?p=181498#p181498

I want to try to use them and I can't seem to get them into the Styles window.

Also, How can I edit my profile?

Kind regards,
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Re: Welcome new SketchUp user!

Postby rclub24 on Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:41 am

U can edit your profile in your User Control Panel at the top of the page.

Styles can be saved in your styles folder for windows pc( don't know for mac?) which is located in program file/google.... Etc

then they are accessible from styles dialog box. Any styles you creates yourself can be saved too using the styles dialog box by 'add to collection' button.

But it's been awhile since I played with styles :?

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