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[junk731]

Unfortunately Sightspace Veiw has most of the useful features disabled and the reviews aren't that great. At least for the Android version.

John

 

[Dionysus480]

Just out of curiosity, are people using this as much as prior to the Trimble development.

I enjoy using it, but it looks like without the Pro ($$) version that it may have less utility.  I've currently been using the free trial (having upgraded the computer recently.)  Does LayOut work? 

I'm trying to decide whether to put drawings into it, or just sketch them on the iPad and get out in the shop.

 

[Swingman]

I enjoy using sketch up but when I want to show someone a plan that I'm developing I would like the portability of my tablet or phone.  Is there a way to view saved sketch up plans on iOS via an iPhone or iPad.  Or possibly minor editing capabilities through an app of some sort.  Thanks Bill

Might want to try an IOS app, "Cubits". Available in the App Store for US$4.99, it does allow you to view, zoom, orbit your SketchUp 3D model, exported to a *.kmz file on both the iPad and iPhone. I've been using it in conjunction with DropBox and my iPad for client presentations the past couple of years.

Simply File/Export from SketchUp, to the DropBox folder on your SketchUp computer. You can then access the .kmz file using the DorpBox IOS app with "Open in" the Cubits app. The Export option is quick and efficient IME, just takes seconds.

No editing capability, but it is useful for presentation, particularly so if there is an AirPlay flat screen TV involved. What I find useful is I can set up optional design choices for the client using "Scene"s in SketchUp, then Export a separate .kmz file for each scene.

 

[Swingman]

Just out of curiosity, are people using this as much as prior to the Trimble development.

I enjoy using it, but it looks like without the Pro ($$) version that it may have less utility.  I've currently been using the free trial (having upgraded the computer recently.)  Does LayOut work? 

I'm trying to decide whether to put drawings into it, or just sketch them on the iPad and get out in the shop.

Except for the few "Solid Tools", the function of which can be done any number of ways in the free version; and the ability to make Dynamic Components; the basic drawing/modeling functionality of the free version is the same as the Pro version. Layout is only included with the Pro version, and while useful for presentation purposes, it is not necessary for modeling.

If you don't need to make presentation and construction documents, then the free version will serve you well.

And yes ... more folks are using SU today than ever before. I built a $350k custom home for a client about five years ago using SketchUp for all permitting, bidding and fabrication documents (except for the foundation plan, and I ended up modeling it to the project's great benefit, since the foundation was unusual/unique due to the local soil characteristics.

As a builder/GC, I'm seeing more and more Architects using the program exclusively the past couple of years.

 

[Sean_C_G]

Hello,

Have been away from FOG for awhile, happy to be back. Planning out a very basic storage shed for bicycles and as a learning exercise am using SU. I found sketchupforwoodworkers.com, and it's been helpful. Planning on giving the shed a sloped roof. My question is, how do I draw 18mm panels in sketchup that are not rectangles, i.e., a panel that's 1125mm on one end and 1200mm on the other? Thank you! 

 

[Colonel Panic]

Hello,

Have been away from FOG for awhile, happy to be back. Planning out a very basic storage shed for bicycles and as a learning exercise am using SU. I found sketchupforwoodworkers.com, and it's been helpful. Planning on giving the shed a sloped roof. My question is, how do I draw 18mm panels in sketchup that are not rectangles, i.e., a panel that's 1125mm on one end and 1200mm on the other? Thank you! 

Assuming the two lines are parallel and the center points are on the same axis you would use the line tool. Draw a line 1125 mm long, find the center and add a perpendicular guideline. Drop another guideline ? mm (you didn't give this measurement) and draw a 1200 mm line along this guideline. Move the 1200 mm line along the guideline until the center point is on the first perpendicular guideline. Connect the ends of the two lines, delete the guidelines and you now have a trapezoid that can be manipulated in any way your heart desires.  ;D

 

[tiralie]

Hello,

Have been away from FOG for awhile, happy to be back. Planning out a very basic storage shed for bicycles and as a learning exercise am using SU. I found sketchupforwoodworkers.com, and it's been helpful. Planning on giving the shed a sloped roof. My question is, how do I draw 18mm panels in sketchup that are not rectangles, i.e., a panel that's 1125mm on one end and 1200mm on the other? Thank you! 

draw a rectangle 1200 x X then select one of the corners and then use the move tool to move the corner towards the other by 75 mm. or alternatively select the corner, use the move tool and start moving the corner towards the other then enter 75 mm in the dialogue box at the bottom right of the sketchup window.

 

[Sean_C_G]

Hello,

Have been away from FOG for awhile, happy to be back. Planning out a very basic storage shed for bicycles and as a learning exercise am using SU. I found sketchupforwoodworkers.com, and it's been helpful. Planning on giving the shed a sloped roof. My question is, how do I draw 18mm panels in sketchup that are not rectangles, i.e., a panel that's 1125mm on one end and 1200mm on the other? Thank you!  

draw a rectangle 1200 x X then select one of the corners and then use the move tool to move the corner towards the other by 75 mm. or alternatively select the corner, use the move tool and start moving the corner towards the other then enter 75 mm in the dialogue box at the bottom right of the sketchup window.

Ding ding ding ding! Thank you Tim! This is what I wound up doing. I had been trying to ''grab'' the panel using move after I had given it the 18mm of thickness, but couldn't get it to behave. Started over with the rectangle like you suggested, then used Push/Pull to get the thickness. Cheers.

Edit: And thank you too, Colonel Panic, but when it comes to Sketchup, I'm General Confusion, and your suggestion flew over my head!

 

[RC]

Well, what do you know Trimble has published an official SketchUp Mobile Viewer app for the iPad... At 8,99€ I haven't felt the need to purchase it but at least now there is an official option to taking your SketchUp plans to the clients or workshops without having to buy the astronomically expensive SightSpace 3D...

 

[Colonel Panic]

Well, what do you know Trimble has published an official SketchUp Mobile Viewer app for the iPad... At 8,99€ I haven't felt the need to purchase it but at least now there is an official option to taking your SketchUp plans to the clients or workshops without having to buy the astronomically expensive SightSpace 3D...

The reviews in the US say it's not worth the $9.99. Doesn't work with DropBox. You have to upload your models to the warehouse. Also it doesn't display dimension lines. Both features I want to use my iPad in the shop.  Wait a couple of revisions.

 

[Dwayne]

For those just starting with Sketchup, I found this site worth a donation.

Sketchup for woodworkers

 

[harry_]

No sub-threading on this topic? hrrrm.

Here's the scenario:

I have:
a macbook pro
Sketchup Make 2017 (Sketchup 2017 non-pro version)
a .pdf, and an .svg of the survey of my property

I would like to import the, preferably the .svg as it is scalable, into Sketchup Make and design my new house into it so i can work with (visualize) my elevations.

Sketchup Make does not import .svg natively. I have dedicated an entire day to the web looking for solutions/work-arounds but I'm not really gaining any traction there. There's a lot of geek-speak, which I although I am somewhat savvy as compared to most, this is still a bit over my head. I feel as though I could have built a drafting table & t-square and be well on my way to doing it 'old school' by now.

Is there maybe someone out there that has the pro-version that would be willing to accept my .svg and import it into a .skp and send it back to me?

 

[peter halle]

Harry,

Glad to see you posting.  I see that Sketchup pro has a free trial.

Peter

 

[harry_]

The free trial for SketchUp Pro devolves into SketchUp Make.

 

[tiralie]

Is there maybe someone out there that has the pro-version that would be willing to accept my .svg and import it into a .skp and send it back to me?

[member=7442]harry_[/member] :
If you haven't already solved your problem send it to me. I will convert it and send it back.
You can find my email in my member account.
Tim

 

[mickmick]

Sorry if this is going to be a rant:
I just updated the memory on my Macbook and did a reinstall of all software.
I have now just been informed by Google that they would like £545 for me to use the new version of google!!!
I have been using Sketchup for free for home projects etc. for 8 years and have lots of my drawings with this program.
Seems to be the new business model - suck you in with free, hook you into the platform, hit you with a bill that you never signed up for at the beginning.
Really really pissed.
Anyone else had this experience?

 

[nvalinski]

[member=69276]mickmick[/member] Sketchup Make (the free desktop version) can still be downloaded here, but it's an older version. You can use the newer "Sketchup Free," but it's all web based. Also FYI, Sketchup has not been owned by Google for quite some time now.

 

[mickmick]

Yep my dumb.
Just got computer faff overload.
cheers nvalinski - can probably download 2017 and find a workaround for a bit till a save a few more pennies and stump up for the Pro.