What is making component SketchUp?

What is making component SketchUp?

SketchUp components enable you to reuse objects. Like all geometry in SketchUp, a component is still made of edges and faces. The edges and faces are simply part of a special component group. (You can also create components to reuse your own geometry, but that’s covered in Developing Components and Dynamic Components.)

How do you create components and groups in SketchUp?

Creating components in SketchUp is very similar to creating groups. Simply select the objects you would like to make up your component, right click, and select the “Create Component” option. A box will pop up allowing you to enter some information for your component.

How do I make multiple components in SketchUp?

Making an external linear array in SketchUp is easy: Type the number of copies you want, followed by an x, and then press Enter. Type 3x and press Enter, for a total of four windows (Figure 1-4).

What is the difference between component and group in SketchUp?

By definition, a Group is a single instance of a collection of geometry. A Component is a named collection of geometry that can exist at multiple locations within the model. Each instance is a repetition of all others. A change to one instance changes all other instances.

Where are SketchUp components?

We have standardized where product content, stuff like collections of components, materials and styles are stored on the file system. On Windows, we moved the default content that comes with SketchUp (Components, Materials and Styles) out of the Program Files directory and placed them in the ProgramData directory.

How do I create a dynamic component in SketchUp?

To add attributes, follow these steps:

1. Select the component you want to make dynamic.
2. On the Dynamic Components toolbar, click the Component Attributes tool ( ) or select Window > Component Attributes.
3. Click the Add Attribute plus sign icon to see a list of options.

Is a component a group in SketchUp?

The organization of components in a SketchUp model greatly affects the speed at which your design and modeling work can progress. By definition, a Group is a single instance of a collection of geometry. A Component is a named collection of geometry that can exist at multiple locations within the model.

How do you make a component unique in SketchUp?

Changing a single component instance

1. Select the component instance that you want to edit.
2. Context-click the selected instance and choose Make Unique, as shown in the figure.
3. Open the context for the unique component.
4. Use the SketchUp drawing tools to make changes to the component.

How do you make dynamic components?

Making a Dynamic Component

1. Create a new component that’s made entirely of groups or subcomponents.
2. Add attributes that make your component dynamic (that is, tell the component to do something).
3. For each attribute you add, define a value that tells the attribute how to take action.

Is SketchUp still free?

SketchUp Make 2017 is still available under the condition of non-commercial use but can not open newer files. And SketchUp Free is (only) available as a web service and can open any .skp files.

What can you do with SketchUp?

Sketchup (formerly Google Sketchup) is 3D modeling software that’s easy to use and has an extensive database of user-created models available for download. You can use it to sketch (or import) models to assist with all kinds of projects—furniture building, video game creation, 3D printing, interior design, and whatever else you can think of.

Is SketchUp a necessary skill?

Not necessary, but useful. Sketchup is in wide use due to familiarity and convenience. It can be a lot faster to build some kinds of things in sketchup than other programs, so it’s not just a matter of old people liking it.

What are the applications of SketchUp?

SketchUp is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design. It is available as a web-based application, SketchUp Free, and a paid version with additional functionality, SketchUp Pro.