Outdoor string lighting question

[Fintouch]

Hello all, I'm working on an outdoor plan and would like to add string lighting. I haven't been able to find it in any catalog, but I may have missed it somewhere. Is anyone aware of a product like this or a way of making it?

 

Thanks,

josh

[Chopsaw]

There are a few examples in the core catalogue or check 3D wharehouse.

 

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=string lighting v-ray lights

[Fintouch]

Thank you for your quick response! I created an account with 3D wharehouse and downloaded some of the lights. Is there a trick to getting CA to import them?

 

[Chopsaw]

1 minute ago, Fintouch said:

I created an account with 3D wharehouse and downloaded some of the lights. Is there a trick to getting CA to import them?

 

Sure just make sure you download a compatible version for your version of CA and then Right click on your User Catalog in the Library and then New > 3D Symbol...   and import your downloaded .skp file.  Or Import > Import 3D Symbol.

[Fintouch]

Thanks, I'll see what I can get worked out.

[glennw]

You can make your own fairly easily using a Polyline Distribution Path (for the lights) and a corresponding Molding Polyline (copied and converted PDP to a MP for the cord).

This one took a minute or two.

[Fintouch]

That looks good too. I’m kinda a newbie at this so I’ll see what I can come up with.