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Re: Sketchup free

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I am just now getting into SketchUp, and thanks, John, for the HouseBuilder tip - that should add to the fun!

This is a fun program, and I am amazed how straight forward it is.
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Re: Sketchup free

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The Pro version allows you to export the animation as a video file.

http://johnlsayers.com/video/buddha_bar_8.wmv
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Re: Sketchup free

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I'm trying to upload a .skp as an attachment but the size is 41.4mb, and the compressed size is 19.7mb.
Why is it so big?

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you have to purge all the unused objects...
goto window/Model info/Statistics and press the obvious button :)
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Re: Sketchup free

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Where can I find all the pretty little pictures like drumsets, keyboards, desks, etc so that I can add them into my sketchup sketches?

Thanks!
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Compenents window, there you can "search"/download various stuff... or create ye own :)
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Re: Sketchup free

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is it true that you dont have layout features unless you pay for pro?
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Re: Sketchup free

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I'm not sure Jonas - I don't use Layout.

As I understand it the main addition in Pro is the ability to export animations as video files
and you are entitled to use the program for commerical purposes.
badegg
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Re: Sketchup free

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how do i post a sketch-up 3-d model?
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Re: Sketchup free

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I've tried twice now to download/install the free version of SketchUp 7.

Both times I got the "download successful" prompt, and the install wizard initially goes through the steps of installation, but every time I try to open the program I get the wizard asking me if I want to install, then takes me to a "repair or remove" prompt. I have installed/uninstalled, removed/redownloaded, and get the exact same results.

Am I holding my face wrong? I'm not very PC savvy, but my guts are saying there's a problem here.

Any help? Is there an additional download necessary?
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Re: Sketchup free

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Stetto - there's a good sketchup forum here:

http://forums.sketchucation.com/

ask your question there - it's independent from Google's forum.
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Nolan W
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Re: Sketchup free

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Ro wrote:or create ye own :)
Really the best option, IMO. I think it is more fun that way!
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Nappe wrote:Anybody know where to find the housebuilder or know of something similar? I cant seem to finde anything
I've been using this for a little while and am really liking some of the functions that it provides:

http://www.1001bit.com/products/products.shtml
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Re: Sketchup free

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"Housebuilder" is a plugin for Sketchup. you can find it here.

http://forums.sketchucation.com/
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