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   quesne | Jun 18, 2007 03:05am | #1

   Dave:

   I usually save my drawings in pdf by using the "File - Print" function and then choosing Acrobat Writer as the printer.

   The other option that I know of is to export your file to a jpg format using the "File - Export - 2 D Graphic" menu.

   I hope this helps!

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   MapleDave | Jun 18, 2007 06:25pm | #3

   Thanks for the reply Quesne.

    I'm guessing that I would need to have the Adobe program to pursue option 1 but the suggestion to try saving it as a jpg file sounds viable. I'll give it a try.

   Thanks again,     David

    

    

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jun 18, 2007 05:43pm | #2

   Hi David,

   I'd like to see places where actual Sketchup files are posted for furniture parts.  I haven't had much luck finding any.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   MapleDave | Jun 18, 2007 06:28pm | #4

   Me too Bob!  It would probably save us all a bunch of drawing time if we could move around predrawn legs and tabletops. Still, it is a great program. I'm proof that it is easy to use and you can't beat the price.

   David

    

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   glennwarner | Jun 18, 2007 06:50pm | #5

   Try the Google 3D Warehouse http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/ and search for furniture.

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jun 18, 2007 07:08pm | #6

   glenn,

   I did that several times but not much in the way of period pieces that appealed to me.  Actually let me rephrase that, not much as to what I'm looking for.

   Also, it would be great to be able to grab parts and redimension/resize them.

   I'm sort of a newbie with Sketchup, but am making progress.  Great software!

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   daverichards | Jun 19, 2007 08:50pm | #7

   Bob,

   Are there specific SU parts you're looking for?

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   daverichards | Jun 23, 2007 04:44pm | #8

   I just added a little thing to the Design. Click. Build Blog that I hope will be helpful for those looking for furniture components. http://blogs.taunton.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?webtag=fw-designforum

    

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   MapleDave | Jun 24, 2007 10:22pm | #9

   Dave,

    I looked briefly at your blog and I think I will be spending a lot more time there in the future. Lots of great info.

    I tried that method suggested by quesne of exporting the file and saving it as a 2d jpg. It worked very well and means that I can share my Sketchup drawings at will.

   I'm sure you and the other Knots Sketchup experts will be getting lots of "How do I ....?"  questions from me as I work through this program.

   David