instead of trying to import directly from the warehouse into your model - perhaps try downloading the model onto your computer as a separate file, and then use the SketchUp menu option for File > Import and import the .skp file into your project that way.

-mike

Hmmm... tried that and it is saying cannot insert empty component...

 

any ideas?

 thanks for the super fast response!

no prob. can you post a link to the 3DW page for the component you're trying to download? i want to see if it works with SKP V6.

also, have you tried downloading the V5 component from the warehouse using IE or Firefox, as opposed to the Get Models command in SKP?

-mike

here is the link:

 http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=282e76cdf39eeac5f6f0e577c5563532&prevstart=0

 

I am using Internet Explorer 7.

 

Thanks!

hmmm, both download/import options worked for me using SKP V6.

when you download the model from the 3DW to your desktop, are you able to open it? if so, how about just copy / pasting from that file into to your project...

if that doesn't work, there's gotta be some kind of compatibility thing going on. I guess if you felt like upgrading to SKP V6 you'd have done it by now. what's holding you back?

if you have a license for SKP Pro V5 you can upgrade to V6 for free: http://www.sketchup.com/store/google-license-upgrade.ep 

-mike

yeah i should probably do that... i just get caught in my work and never think about it...  thanks so much, ill let ya know!

Good news! I updated my license to 6 Pro and I was able to import the table I wa wanting...

Bad news, it is running very sluggish...

sorry, also, shouldnt i be able to right click in the quick buttins tool bar to add/take out toolbar buttons that i want?

yes, (assuming you're on a MAC) when you right click on the toolbar, you should see an option for 'configure' which will allow you to add/remove icons to the top toolbar.

if you're on a PC, the toolbars are controlled from the View > Toolbars menu.

-mike