I have just started working the 3DS export into SketchUp. Sometimes I end up with extra lines on the surface of timbers. The diagonal ones I can get rid of by "softening edges", but I still get some lines starting at joinery and running parallel to the axis of the timbers. Any ideas on how to get rid of these?
3DS Export to SketchUp - extra lines
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Peter,
Let me know if this guide helps.
There is an .html file in the .zip folder so it will open in your internet browser.
dan
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Dan,
Thanks for the guide. Unfortunately, I still have lines extending along surfaces from some joinery. I have attached a sample SketchUp file showing the extra lines.
Peter
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Peter,
The lines look like they were exported from Dietrichs. Did you have assisting geometry on when you exported your .3ds file?
Dan
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Dan,
Thanks for the info how to get rid of the lines.
There was no assisting geometry in the Deitrichs model. I've tried exporting many projects and all have some extra lines. They all seem to be associated with processes: tenons, cuts, drillings.
Peter
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Peter,
Attach the Dietrich's file so we can have a look at the processes.
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Jason,
Here's the sample that showed extra lines.
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Hi Peter,
When I export your beams I also get the extra lines. The extra lines are coming from the tenon. I deleted the end tenon and made it new with the exact same settings using the beta version and did not have any extra lines once in sketchup. Not sure why the lines are appearing but they dont seem to be happening when I use the latest beta version. -
Thanks Dan and Jason for sharing your insights that 3ds export import SketchUp explanation.
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Jason et al,
Wil sent me 9.03 to try out. As you found, it did fix the lines from the tenon. I am still getting a few lines between drillings on the post. I can get rid of them by deleting the joinery on either the brace or the beam, but with both joined, I get the extra lines.
Peter
