Save them in DXF because Sketchup can import them. Anyway, about those models... I see that everyone is after those high-end models. As I'm using the sketchup to plan cases etc. there is really no point on having every pin on IDE connetors identified and modelled. It just eats away CPU cycles to update/render them when sketching. If someone is planning on rendering their productions with 3dsmax etc. I understand this but because the heart and soul of sketchup is that fast operation and simple modelling I see no point on having these complex models... well, this is only my opinion.
I know what you mean. I do use them for rendering, so like to have the detail. But what I do is add most of the detail (connector pins etc) as textures, keeps the polygon count down and the rendering zippy Anyway, I can upload low detail autocad files of the hardware I listed if thats whats needed for sketchup. Max
thank you japala for reiterating the whole point of my collection. (in other words, you're exactly right) all i wanted to do was make a collection of components to help plan cases - i really only wanted dimensions and a bit of detail, like where the mem goes, and where cards plug in etc. if anyone has low-detail models they will take precidence in the collection...
Try these lower detail dxf files. Someone with sketchup abilities might be able to use them, even reduce detail further if wanted. Commell 670 mobo Black Ice Micro rad Lex 110 dc-dc psu Swiftech MCP600 Maze4 Panasonic CW-81122-B Max
i do realize that i go overboard on the details ( my computer hates me for it, lol ) the reason being is that i like the challenge and since im friggan broke it beats going out buying the stuff, wen i can just load up some of the components and make a pc anytime i want
I was able to convert the 3ds into a sketchupfile, but I dont think it was "done well". It is a sketchup file nontheless and with some work it could look good.
