![]() And then changes to the SketchUp model require opening Layout and exporting the PDFs again. It is still necessary to scale the PDFs when imported (although the scale factor is predictable rather than requiring reference to the plan) and if I want to be able to position each elevation on the sheet in Bricscad I would need to import each elevation separately, use PDFCLIP to remove whitespace, and then move them around – so similar to the raster import option. Otherwise that workflow seems like a similar amount of effort to what I was doing. The hybrid part is interesting in that is provides sharper lines. I did try the Hybrid mode PDF export from Layout into Bricscad. Thanks all for the comments and suggestions. Saving the scaling steps and making changes easier as they would update automatically like an XREF. If I had the scenes set up in Sketchup and could import each into CAD as one would in Layout, that would be better. When the SketchUp model changes, I have to re-export the images but if the size and extents of screen is the same, then it comes into CAD just file with the same alignment. ![]() Position them on the sheet (model space) and add notes, dimensions, etc. Use IMAGECLIP in the CAD program to trim the raster images as needed.All the images are scaled together as they were all the same “scale” when exported from Sketchup. So some length on the images is used as a reference against the same distance on the plan. Scale the images to match the floor plan.Import the images into Bricscad as a raster (same process if in Autocad).Usually 3000 pixels or 4000 pixels wide will do it, depending on how I plan to use the image. That’s why I start with the widest one, as it will determine the scale. Each will be at the same “scale” on screen as the first one. Do this for all four sides or as many as needed.Rotate out so that the next side can be seen, create a new section, align face, etc.That way the scale of the next view will be the same as the first one. For the next elevation, don’t zoom – only pan and rotate view.Save that as a scene after getting shadows, etc. Pan and zoom so that it almost fills the screen. That leaves me with an elevation view of the building.Then select a face on that side and Align View. Starting with the widest side of the model, create a section cut through the base looking at the side of the building.Have the model on a terrain base that is a solid (it has the terrain top, flat sides, and a flat bottom) so that when it is cut in section the section fill will fill it in.Create the SketchUp model in sufficient detail with materials, etc.Does anyone know if that can be done or has been done?įor reference, here is how I do my elevations now: I’m thinking of a plug-in to Bricscad or Autocad that might work the way you can import a scene into Layout and have it hot-linked to the Sketchup file. I have a system that works well enough but is somewhat cumbersome, and I wonder if there might be a better way (not Layout – that does not have the CAD functionality I need). Generally they look better than elevations drawn with vectors (assuming resolution is sufficient) and I can get material colors, shadows, etc. I use raster images exported from SketchUp as elevations in my CAD program. But 3D modeling for almost every job is done in SketchUp. My construction documents are done in Bricscad (a very good Autocad clone), all in 2D so no BIM or anything like that. So I was wondering how may people used each and your opinions on them.Hi, I’m an Architect and have been using SketchUp since Version 2. Im a home designer not and interior decorator! I don't mind doing them in 3D, but customer always tend to look at the model and worry more about the wall tecture or color than they do the design. I draw a lot of piping and mechanical in 3D, but I like 2D for houseplans. Also heard alot about Draftsight which uses same Graebert engine. Looks like price already went up from last year. Kinda little bit worried that they will start doing like Autodesk now that they have been bought by Hexagon. I have heard good things about Bricscad but have not tried it yet. Also able to go back and forth between it and autocad flawlessly. I was able to bring in my blocks and lsp routines with no problems. I downloaded CorelCad and works just like Autocad. I quit my subscription after paying $8000 and about 12 years of subscriptions. ![]() I used to own Architecture Desktop, but I got tired of Autodesk going up on subscription and the price got out of hand for no more money than I make on the side drawing houses. I work full time as a pipe designer and draw houses on the side. I have been an Autocad user for over 25 years.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |