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Try the free trial, I’m sure you will be impressed. All good things come to an end eventually. We got the official 2019 DraftSight kickoff email this week and all previous versions of free DraftSight licenses end no later than. You do need Sketchup pro, yet I would still throw your Autodesk product in the bin as that process is old school in comparison with this plugin.Īnyway here is the link for you to find out more: All Previous Versions of Free DraftSight Licenses End. The plugin automates groups, layers, scenes and prepares your model for Layout. I created a Plugin for my company that automated Sketchup so my staff could create models quickly without having to be a Sketchup Ninja. I was employing people and I was hell-bent on using Sketchup, as my competitors were showing clients 3D models, resulting in my conversion rate lowering by 50%. Regardless let’s move on to a more positive light, Sketchup is absolutely brilliant after you get past the stage you are at now, in saying that I, like you, had to produce work for clients and that is a big call. I am sure when you first started to use AC you made a mistake or 3. I now look back and kick myself, yet it is a part of learning. Kendall, I have not read all of the comments below, however, I have heard similar feedback and had similar gripes when I first started using Sketchup. Once you will master avoiding those little frustrating glitches, your life will be so great!

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Goodluck and remember that every software have their little glitches. in 99.9999% of the time, when I struggle on something, the problem is between my two ears.and finally, never, ever, ever, ever trust a line that you didn’t draw yourself or come from another software.I often rather erase and start again then try to fix a very stubborn geometry.This way I’m sure my movement are always the same. I use only those lines for mirror, copy and reference. Per example, when I start drawing, I create guide lines that remains for all my project. Be sure that ALL your source references are 100% accurate.Be sure that ALL your actions are 100% accurate.Group your cad import and never use its lines.No offence, I think everybody agree that we all went through this.

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You need to re-learn how to draw, but in SU.

You think Autocad, but this workflow will give you tons of problems. It toke me a while to swallow it but I had to stop speaking English (Acad) and start speaking French (SketchUp). 99% that is what it is for everyone, me included. So don’t stress when we say operator error. I now don’t do any import of ACAD files except for remodels where I have an ACAD file and topographic surveys for site modeling. I can find many instances wher drafter errors lead to a nightmare creating a face in SU - like a corner where the lines don’t meet by a minuscule amount.

Only import Acad files you are absolutely sure have been drafted carefully.

I make the very change you mention often and it takes seconds to modify (literally 11 7/8 - 14). That way one geometry edited doesn’t affect another elsewhere.

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To make them workable for quick changes you should have very roof plane in it’s own group. DraftSight ® Standard - Professional Premium Installation and Product Activation Guide. However you need to take the grouping further. This is great and exactly what should be done.

You are drawing on layer 0, then grouping and assigning to layers.

My practice only uses Sjetchup and Layout and I could never go back. All Professional Features including API and productivity. Trust me, I went through many a head scratching to get to where I am. Choose between 2 options: DraftSight ENTERPRISE: 2D Drafting and Drawings. Most of what you are saying is happening is due to your process.

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