How do you subtract one object from another in SketchUp?

How do you separate components in Sketchup?

Make Unique: Sometimes you want to make changes to only one or a few of the instances of a component in your model. In this case, select the instance(s) you want to edit, right-click one of them, and choose Make Unique from the context menu. This option turns the instances you selected into a separate component.

How do you subtract in sketch?

1 Answer

1. Select the desired element with outlines.
2. Choose inside the menu: Layer > Convert to Outlines (⇧⌘O)
3. Select the elements you want to combine.
4. Choose (Subtract, Intersect or Difference)

How do you separate components?

Mixtures of solids may be separated by differing solubilities of the solids. Components of a solution composed of a non-volatile solid solute and a liquid solvent can be separated by distillation. Mixtures of liquids with reasonably different boiling points can also be separated by distillation.

Can you explode a model in SketchUp?

To break up the object, click to select it and choose Edit > Group > Explode or Edit > Component > Explode.

What are solid tools in SketchUp?

Modeling Complex 3D Shapes with the Solid Tools



With SketchUp’s Solid tools, you can create new shapes by combining or cutting one shape with another, making it easy to model an outer shell or joinery.

How do you flatten layers in sketch?

Flatten plugin converts layers into images a little different than the default flattening action of the Sketch.

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1. Flatten. Shift ⇧ + Control ⌃ + F. …
2. Flatten All. …
3. Suggest Layers. …
4. Add Tag. …
5. Layer Mode and Image Mode. …
6. Feedback / Contact.