So, I am new to Timber Framing, however I like computers and the Google Sketchup seems to be the software for me. Also, this dynamic components seems pretty neat as well. Being new to this, I also ordered Clark Bremer's new booklet on using Sketchup.

Bit confused though, is "rubies" one way to go regarding desiging and showing joints and "dynamic compenents" another way or do they work together. I guess I would like to learn "one way", however maybe I need to understand "rubies" first before I get on to "dynamic components".

I would appreciate some guidance on this. I also don't know the Sketchup program that well yet, however if dynamic components is the way to go, then I would purchase Pro 7.

Thanks