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Are you going to the Warehouse and searching Condoc? It is a component, but you need to go to the warehouse to get it.
Are you going to the Warehouse and searching Condoc? It is a component, but you need to go to the warehouse to get it.
I did figure out that setting the axis to align with the model works, but once I leave the main view in Sketchup, the axis reverts to the original non-aligned view. So, I can run the plan generator while the axis is oriented to the model and the drawings in Layout align correctly to the page, but if I want to do any revisions, I have to re-set the axis every time. Seems like that shouldn’t be necessary.
I did figure out that setting the axis to align with the model works, but once I leave the main view in Sketchup, the axis reverts to the original non-aligned view. So, I can run the plan generator while the axis is oriented to the model and the drawings in Layout align correctly to the page, but if I want to do any revisions, I have to re-set the axis every time. Seems like that shouldn’t be necessary.
Watch Mike’s tutorial again, and then watch it again. One thing I finally grasped was that if you start a new project, bring the MOG in from the Condoc warehouse, open the Condoc system, hit the Design button and the MOG will flow in all your layers/tags. Then you’re ready to start building geometry and pasting things in place in the right container.
And then watch the tutorial a few more times. It amazed me how I picked up something new each time. If you perceive yourself as already having a good understanding of the process, that’s when you should run through the tutorial again. A little knowledge sometimes blinds you to some important details. It’s fun when those ahha moments jump out at you.Watch Mike’s tutorial again, and then watch it again. One thing I finally grasped was that if you start a new project, bring the MOG in from the Condoc warehouse, open the Condoc system, hit the Design button and the MOG will flow in all your layers/tags. Then you’re ready to start building geometry and pasting things in place in the right container.
And then watch the tutorial a few more times. It amazed me how I picked up something new each time. If you perceive yourself as already having a good understanding of the process, that’s when you should run through the tutorial again. A little knowledge sometimes blinds you to some important details. It’s fun when those ahha moments jump out at you.One thing I forgot to ask. In a renovation project, you show in one of your tutorials an extension that cuts through an existing wall, from top to bottom, so it can be isolated and sent to the demolition layer(tag). I thought it was a Fredo extension, but I can’t find it, and I don’t remember the tutorial where you mentioned it. I’ll keep exploring the tutorials, but would appreciate a hint. I suspect I could achieve the same thing by simply push/pulling a section of wall out of the way, then rebuilding as s separate group, and then deleting it. But then I’m afraid I might get a conflict with the Existing Conditions model and how the Plan Generator and Layout relate to the two separate models.
One thing I forgot to ask. In a renovation project, you show in one of your tutorials an extension that cuts through an existing wall, from top to bottom, so it can be isolated and sent to the demolition layer(tag). I thought it was a Fredo extension, but I can’t find it, and I don’t remember the tutorial where you mentioned it. I’ll keep exploring the tutorials, but would appreciate a hint. I suspect I could achieve the same thing by simply push/pulling a section of wall out of the way, then rebuilding as s separate group, and then deleting it. But then I’m afraid I might get a conflict with the Existing Conditions model and how the Plan Generator and Layout relate to the two separate models.
Thanks Mike. I do finally grasp the concept of proper model organization. Took a while. Now I’m launching into a renovation project. I did the existing model meticulously, even bought Placemaker, which is magically amazing. Now I’m stepping through the process of demolition, new elements and all that that entails. I’m sure I’ll have some questions along the way. It would be terrific if you did a renovation project tutorial that went a little further than the one I have seen, many times. If you went through the whole process, including the final exporting to Layout. The tutorial you have done was done with a much older version of CONDOC. Maybe the underlying concepts are no different. I imagine I’ll find out after I’ve done all the demolition and new elements and then run the plan generator. Maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised at how well it works. I’ll definitely report back once I’ve gotten that far.
Thanks Mike. I do finally grasp the concept of proper model organization. Took a while. Now I’m launching into a renovation project. I did the existing model meticulously, even bought Placemaker, which is magically amazing. Now I’m stepping through the process of demolition, new elements and all that that entails. I’m sure I’ll have some questions along the way. It would be terrific if you did a renovation project tutorial that went a little further than the one I have seen, many times. If you went through the whole process, including the final exporting to Layout. The tutorial you have done was done with a much older version of CONDOC. Maybe the underlying concepts are no different. I imagine I’ll find out after I’ve done all the demolition and new elements and then run the plan generator. Maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised at how well it works. I’ll definitely report back once I’ve gotten that far.
Problem mostly solved. Rebooted computer and things started behaving correctly. However, I have had issues that seem to relate to the fact that there have been several revisions to CONDOC, and the changes made have been significant enough that if one tries to start up a new model and loads a default template that was created in one of the older versions, there are conflicts. Took me a while to realize that when I was trying to learn the MOG, I would bring it into a new drawing window that loaded with a bunch of layers already set, and those layers did not align with the ones that the MOG creates. I spent some time trying to draw with double layers, some labelled “DESIGN” and some “ELEMENT”. In an earlier version they were labelled “ARCH”. Seems like I need to clear out all those old templates and make sure I’m using ones that are up to date. Lesson learned.
Problem mostly solved. Rebooted computer and things started behaving correctly. However, I have had issues that seem to relate to the fact that there have been several revisions to CONDOC, and the changes made have been significant enough that if one tries to start up a new model and loads a default template that was created in one of the older versions, there are conflicts. Took me a while to realize that when I was trying to learn the MOG, I would bring it into a new drawing window that loaded with a bunch of layers already set, and those layers did not align with the ones that the MOG creates. I spent some time trying to draw with double layers, some labelled “DESIGN” and some “ELEMENT”. In an earlier version they were labelled “ARCH”. Seems like I need to clear out all those old templates and make sure I’m using ones that are up to date. Lesson learned.
I’ve gone through the Sketchup for Professionals program, and in Lesson One it sets up what you’re calling the Pro tools template. That’s the one I’ve been using. Of course, when the SUFP was created, you were working in Sketchup Pro 2017, and the template has Layers, not Tags, and the layers are labelled differently than the newer version. Design rather than Elements, we now have the dashed line tool, and there are other elements of the program that don’t track with the newer version of Sketchup. I’ve been able to overcome most of that stuff, but this Plan Generator thing has me confused.
I’ve gone through the Sketchup for Professionals program, and in Lesson One it sets up what you’re calling the Pro tools template. That’s the one I’ve been using. Of course, when the SUFP was created, you were working in Sketchup Pro 2017, and the template has Layers, not Tags, and the layers are labelled differently than the newer version. Design rather than Elements, we now have the dashed line tool, and there are other elements of the program that don’t track with the newer version of Sketchup. I’ve been able to overcome most of that stuff, but this Plan Generator thing has me confused.
Now I’m feeling a little stupid. I can’t find a Folder icon, so I loaded a new template called Architectural inches. Then brought in my new drawing and get same result as before. I guess I need direction in how to find the Pro set.
Now I’m feeling a little stupid. I can’t find a Folder icon, so I loaded a new template called Architectural inches. Then brought in my new drawing and get same result as before. I guess I need direction in how to find the Pro set.
Turns out when I run the Plan Generator for any drawing, including the Condoc sample drawings, like the Master Suite, I only get those same scene options. Seems like something’s off in the Plan Generator configuration.
Turns out when I run the Plan Generator for any drawing, including the Condoc sample drawings, like the Master Suite, I only get those same scene options. Seems like something’s off in the Plan Generator configuration.
I am having issues with the plan generator. I started a new project, which began with a complete model of an existing house. I was meticulous about using the MOG to create each element. I have three MOGs stacked, each unique to the level I’m drawing on. When I run the Plan Generator, I indicate I have two levels and a basement. The scenes it offers are limited. There are 6 floor plans (CAD, CAD Fill, Sketch, Sketch Fill, COLOR, COLOR Fill). Then six versions of “overhead plan” and 6 versions of “reflected ceiling” plan. No foundation plan offered, no roof plan. This is not useful. How can I configure the Plan Generator to provide me with the plans I need?
I am having issues with the plan generator. I started a new project, which began with a complete model of an existing house. I was meticulous about using the MOG to create each element. I have three MOGs stacked, each unique to the level I’m drawing on. When I run the Plan Generator, I indicate I have two levels and a basement. The scenes it offers are limited. There are 6 floor plans (CAD, CAD Fill, Sketch, Sketch Fill, COLOR, COLOR Fill). Then six versions of “overhead plan” and 6 versions of “reflected ceiling” plan. No foundation plan offered, no roof plan. This is not useful. How can I configure the Plan Generator to provide me with the plans I need?
Thanks Luke, What I’ve decided to do is go for the LG 34UC80-B 34-Inch 21:9 Curved UltraWide. Spent a lot of time online watching reviews of best monitors for CAD, and the prominent choice by serious people was for the ultra wide, and many said that once they tried the curved 34″ monitors, they’d never go back. This LG got pretty high praise, and it’s significantly less than the 4K beasts by Dell and others. I also upgraded my graphics card to a Geforce GTX 1050 Ti OC Low Profile 4GB, which will comfortably drive the monitor. My existing card wouldn’t have been able to handle it.
Thanks again for taking the time to respond. Your comments and others have helped me a lot.
Thanks Luke, What I’ve decided to do is go for the LG 34UC80-B 34-Inch 21:9 Curved UltraWide. Spent a lot of time online watching reviews of best monitors for CAD, and the prominent choice by serious people was for the ultra wide, and many said that once they tried the curved 34″ monitors, they’d never go back. This LG got pretty high praise, and it’s significantly less than the 4K beasts by Dell and others. I also upgraded my graphics card to a Geforce GTX 1050 Ti OC Low Profile 4GB, which will comfortably drive the monitor. My existing card wouldn’t have been able to handle it.
Thanks again for taking the time to respond. Your comments and others have helped me a lot.
