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11-04-2007, 10:04 AM
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pro picnic table builder
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sketchup question
i'm playing around with sketchup. Can anyone tell me how to make half rounds? I'm installing harding plank half rounds on a garage front upper gable end. I'm designing this so i can get it passed by the neighborhood association. They are picky so i need to be close with my plans.
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11-04-2007, 04:21 PM
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The Duke
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should just be able to draw 2 parallel lines, then do an arc between the ends of the 2. It'll snap to a perfect half round for you.
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11-04-2007, 04:30 PM
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Catch what you'll eat.
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or make a half moon with a line and an arc.
Draw a line from the end point of arc (where meets bottom line)
and use follow me tool
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Last edited by MattCoops; 11-04-2007 at 04:37 PM.
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11-04-2007, 05:06 PM
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Entpenuer
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Ok this post promts a few questions if I may.. - Is sketchup pro a detailed drafting program?
- What file formats does it allow to be saved?
- Is it compatible with autodesk2000 or newer?
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11-04-2007, 05:51 PM
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The Duke
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Quote:
Originally Posted by a2zhandi
Ok this post promts a few questions if I may.. - Is sketchup pro a detailed drafting program?
- What file formats does it allow to be saved?
- Is it compatible with autodesk2000 or newer?
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no
a whole bunch
yes
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11-04-2007, 06:21 PM
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Entpenuer
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thanks
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11-04-2007, 07:52 PM
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Pro
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Matt, how do you post the drawing here? I tried the other day, and managed, but had a hell of a struggle. There must be an easier way.
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11-05-2007, 06:18 PM
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Catch what you'll eat.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reveivl
Matt, how do you post the drawing here? I tried the other day, and managed, but had a hell of a struggle. There must be an easier way.
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I save the file on my computer
then use the "Manage Attachments" button under where I type my post under the Additional Options window
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07-15-2008, 01:34 PM
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Member
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sketchup question of my own
Hi guys
I've been struggling to learn how to do 3 d designs of stuff for customers, and to help me visualize-, but i'm having lots of problems with (the free version) of sketchup.
I'm on a mac mini ( don't know if that is a problem . Iget red and blue squares following my cusor around, and lots of black lines, like ghosts - very confusing- anyone been able to eliminate these?
thanks
Tersh 
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