Alaskan_Son

That's pretty stinkin' cool. Thanks for sharing facer

You just need to download the file as an older version next time...

I think this was the issue. Try the attached file. After reading your signature, I figured you must be using X6 still. I tried importing the file into X6 and got the same message you described. I opened the file in Sketchup and saved as an older version (2014) for you. Hopefully that works. FoldingSlidingDoor5t.zip

I found the model in 3d warehouse and was able to download and immediately drag and drop with no problem. You must be doing something wrong...Not sure what though.

Hmmm...So I tried again. I guess it does work, but only if I take it out of the zipped folder first. I thought simply opening the folder unzipped the contents, but it must not.

That's odd, it didn't work for me until I opened in Sketchup and converted it to a component. I was only trying drag and drop though...Did you use the import skp option?

Try importing as a different SKP version. Also, you should be able to post the SKP file if you zip it first.

Still don't know exactly what you are trying to do, but maybe you can elaborate...I have used other programs. I actually can't stand how most of those select objects. Maybe if once you illustrate a little more clearly and if there is no reasonable solution given, you can explain how another program would select the objects in question?

Yes, you explained it. Unfortunately I still don't understand. I'd like to help, but I'm just not following. It seems maybe you are trying to select a group of things but not all of that group. Can you not just use match properties and then un-select what you don'tt need? Or perhaps select part of your group, block it, select another part, block that, and then block those 2? Without seeing your specific issue I'm just taking stabs in the dark.

It would most certainly NOT help if you were to attach some screenshots or a plan. Oh wait...yes...it would.

A quick example illustrating one I did not too long ago...

This can be done a number of ways. You can use any number of primitive solid tools, slabs, etc. You can also use a combination of smaller "cabinets", shelves, soffits, and/or partitions to build your cabinets. It sort of depends on the cabinet design as to which option works best. One thing I've personally done in this situation and what probably has the least negative effect on schedules, material lists, etc. is just build the cabinet to extend through the ceiling and add the extra parts and pieces required for the ceiling transition manually. That was actually one of the only times in recent memory that I've chosen to deliberately model something inaccurately. The ability to specify the shape/slope of the cabinet top is one of a number of cabinet improvements I'd really like to see.

Do you have a picture to illustrate what you're talking about? I"m not sure I follow.

I know, right?!!

Agreed. I've always wondered why it was located in such an odd spot.

I wonder if perhaps you aren't hitting the key(s) more than once or if maybe you have a sticky keyboard or something along those lines.

Doubtful. That's what I use too. On a side note...I've found "Control Z" to be a rather humorous way to communicate that you wish you could undo what you just did. I find myself at the job site yelling "Control Z!!" sometimes : ) I'm thinking a "Hotkeys For Life" thread might be in order. That would be one expensive keyboard...

This I have never seen. Can you elaborate a bit? The only way I can see this happening is if your changes were all made in a single dbx (i.e. it was only one operation).

Can you post a screenshot? Or better yet...a plan?

Block them and then make your move. When you're done with the operation, unblock...or perhaps even leave them blocked for a while depending on your situation.

Yes, please post a suggestion. This is something I run into fairly often. I've tried to learn from those mistakes and block those complicated groups before I try to move them, but I often times still forget.

The temperature thing is a very good point. I learned that a few years ago. I take my PC apart every so often and clean all the dust out really well to avoid those crashes.

Without seeing your plan or plans this is just a stab in the dark, but I'm assuming you have 2 different plans for existing and proposed. If you were already using layers I assume you would have known the answer. If my assumptions are correct, I would probably do the following... 1. Do a Save As of the "existing" giving it a new name like "Existing Temp" or whatever you want and delete the house (or portion thereof) that you need to replace. 2. Do a Save As of the "proposed" giving it a new name like "Proposed Temp" or whatever you want and delete everything that you might not need (can skip this step if there's nothing extra in that plan). 3. Make sure all your layers are turned on and Select All. Now Cut or Copy and then Paste Hold Position into your previously cleaned up "existing" plan. 4. As long as everything above went smoothly, you can rename your new file(s), delete the temporary versions, and then relink your layout views as necessary.

Definitely seems odd. As long as you've tried deactivating the license several times with no success, I think tech support may be your best bet. You could try downloading the trial version for now just to keep you moving in the meantime, but I'm not sure whether you can save changes or not.

I still do 45 degree uppers all the time. 45 degree lowers...I don't recall EVER using.