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    Hello,

    I've had a MASSIVE response from people interested in learning more about using Google Sketchup software to create a virtual layout of their attractions. This prompted me to create an online resource for said users. I give you: http://www.hauntdesignkit.com

    This is 100% free. It's free to download and use any of the collections and information on the site. There are several "collections" to choose from:

    -The Starter Kit: All the wall panels you'll need to get you started in Google Sketchup
    -55 Gallon Drum Kit
    -Wooden Rope Bridges Kit
    -Modern and Toe-Pincher Style coffins kit
    ...and many more, with more on the way.


    Like I said, if you're creating your attraction in Google Sketchup or AutoCAD software, THIS IS YOUR RESOURCE!

    http://www.hauntdesignkit.com

    Thanks.

    -Tyler


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    http://www.hauntdesignkit.com
    >Download free Google SketchUp collections made just for haunt owners and designers.

    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

  • #2
    You're awesome Tyler. I'm not sure if you were the one who posted the sketchup wall panels a while back, but I used them religiously. I was JUST thinking the other day how I wished there were PROPS I could use in the design. GREAT GREAT GREAT!
    O'Shawn McClendon
    Creative Chair -- Operator: Cayce-West Columbia Hall of Horrors

    One mans junk is another mans kick-ass new prop...

    http://www.hallofhorrors.com

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    • #3
      So excited

      I started using Sketchup this year. I am just starting to finish up my layout for this season. I am so excited to get to my office tomorrow to check this out. This is better then a Super Bowl keg stand in a vat of nacho cheese. Thanks!

      Buck
      Capt.Chaos
      Fear Asylum Haunted House
      Brookings,SD

      fear-asylum.com

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Capt.Chaos View Post
        I started using Sketchup this year. I am just starting to finish up my layout for this season. I am so excited to get to my office tomorrow to check this out. This is better then a Super Bowl keg stand in a vat of nacho cheese. Thanks!

        Buck

        hahahaha thats a good one

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        • #5
          Tyler,

          Will you be at the convention this year? I would love to sit and chat a bit.

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          • #6
            I will, but only for a day or two! You can always email me at nightgoretb@gmail.com

            Also, a little update about the Haunt Design Kit...I've created a Facebook page for the website here: http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

            ...I'm still working on several more updates and creating new features of the website. You all haven't seen anything yet!

            -Tyler
            http://www.hauntdesignkit.com
            >Download free Google SketchUp collections made just for haunt owners and designers.

            Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

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            • #7
              Great

              Great work

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Valley_of_Screams View Post
                Hello,

                I've had a MASSIVE response from people interested in learning more about using Google Sketchup software to create a virtual layout of their attractions. This prompted me to create an online resource for said users. I give you: http://www.hauntdesignkit.com

                This is 100% free. It's free to download and use any of the collections and information on the site.
                You are a gentleman and a scholar. You're wonderful contribution is most appreciated.

                Originally posted by Capt.Chaos View Post
                This is better then a Super Bowl keg stand in a vat of nacho cheese.
                Word.

                C.

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                • #9
                  Love to have you write an article about sketch book for the magazine... let me know. Thanks Larry
                  Larry Kirchner
                  President
                  www.HalloweenProductions.com
                  www.BlacklightAttractions.com
                  www.HauntedHouseSupplies.com
                  www.HauntedHouseMagazine.com

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                  • #10
                    Larry,

                    Would love to.


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                    Just a quick update...

                    In a few weeks we'll be updating the site a kit, it will be a MAJOR update. One of the things we're working on are "Vendor Collections". This will be downloadable kits of popular products from various haunt vendors. Everything was made in actual size and should fit right into your Sketchup haunt designs just like they would in real life. So be sure to go and like our Facebook page to stay current on the sites updates: http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

                    Thanks all!

                    -Tyler

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                    http://www.hauntdesignkit.com
                    >Download free Google SketchUp collections made just for haunt owners and designers.

                    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

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                    • #11
                      Way cool Tyler! If you'd like any thing from us just message me on FB


                      Quick note- it is NOT necessary but it REALLY makes things MUCH easier, go pick up a 3D mouse for this program, it makes things so much easier! A little tricky to get the hang of, but once you got it, it will increase your productivity and abilities tenfold!

                      And while you're using sketch up to create your haunt, another neat tip is to create (or use a model) of an average person! You can create an individual, and have him or her (IT for all I care lol) actually go through your haunt virtually, which Will help you identify where any problems may be, that you wouldn't be able to see if you didn't make this virtual patron go through your haunt. And it also helps you put your rooms into perspective, just a thought.

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                      • #12
                        Awesome & Helpful

                        Last year we used Sketchup to design our new side attraction - I recently grabbed the design kit and I love it, and the fact that your doing this for free right now is beyond awesome. It's great to be able to show people what I have in mind and have them understand instead of pointing to it on a piece of graph paper and explaining it.

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                        • #13
                          Site update!!

                          We've updated the website with a new downloadable collection...SLAT WALLS! Get your copy over at http://www.hauntdesignkit.com

                          Also, like us on Facebook for current updates and news. http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

                          -Tyler


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                          http://www.hauntdesignkit.com
                          >Download free Google SketchUp collections made just for haunt owners and designers.

                          Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HauntDesignKit

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                          • #14
                            Amazing job! This will really be a great thing for haunt owners. Love for you to write an article about it. Kudos!

                            Larry
                            Larry Kirchner
                            President
                            www.HalloweenProductions.com
                            www.BlacklightAttractions.com
                            www.HauntedHouseSupplies.com
                            www.HauntedHouseMagazine.com

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                            • #15
                              Tyler, First, great job creating these components and offering them in such a user friendly way!!

                              have you considered revising the structural elements built from dimensional lumber to reflect actual lumber? For pre-visualization purposes the current structures certainly work, however, the dimensions don't exist in the real world. Panels, for instance, are constructed with lumber [in drawing] that is 2.0" by 4.0", the nominal dimension. The actual dimension when working with this lumber is 1.5" by 3.5".

                              To the casual user this would be of no matter; however, if drafting more complex structures with these pre-drawn elements the drawing would be significantly off. The real issue is that the 'half inch' error can, through addition, quickly become an error of 'feet' when placing multiple components along any linear axis.

                              Having stated that, great job creating a user tool. I regularly do remote support with clients so that they may interact with the drawings I provide them. The SketchUp interface is counter intuitive to most new users when they want to spin an object or move it along a given axis. You've likely experienced this if you've sent drawings to someone that has newly uploaded SketchUp; they have two left hands for quite a while. If you'd like any help making the uptake curve less steep for new users let me know. The best route is likely a few screen shot videos on how to manipulate the tools.

                              Allen may have some videos already, I know he is proficient with SketchUp. Thanks for helping people make use of this great tool!!

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