#BUILD A TOOL AND ANIMATE IT SKETCHUP WINDOWS#
This is useful for windows that are used repeatedly and is very helpful when creating units for multi-family buildings.
Groups can be copied and edited.Ĭomponent: a type of group that when copied and repeated, if one component is edited all of the other components will change as well. You can than make a group out of the two ‘pieces’ which than makes it easier to edit and move it within the model. Group: a combination of several objects together into one ‘piece.’ For example you can create a window that is comprised of a frame and a piece of glass. SketchUp is inefficient if Groups/Components are not used, especially when trying to select entities. With that I bring you SketchUp 102, Groups and Components! When modeling in SketchUp, make use of Groups and Components, they will become your friend. Note that this post is based upon SketchUp version 6 and may differ slightly from the most current Trimble version it is also not meant as all encompassing, but rather a broad overview of some general tips and information. With any luck I’ll continually add to my SketchUp resource and hope that others can benefit from it.
#BUILD A TOOL AND ANIMATE IT SKETCHUP SOFTWARE#
Keep in mind, there are people learning the software for the first time every day, so if I can make it a bit easier for them than I’ve done my part helping the world visualize in the third dimension! I know some may be saying, “What the heck, this is basic info who needs a post on this?” There are plenty of resources/manuals available for SketchUp, however, I believe my perspective affords insight into real world implementation as an architect (whoa, settle down, those were big words). As such, I thought it would be a good idea to go over a few of the basics in a bit more detail. I’ve had numerous requests to provide more info on using SketchUp. In a previous post I covered the basics of SketchUp, you can read that here SketchUp 101. I equate SketchUp to the electronic version of chipboard. While BIM is the final presentation model, SketchUp is the down and dirty study model. However, I also realize the benefit of virtual models. Anyone that reads this blog will know that I am a firm believer in actual physical models.
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