Question: How do I reduce model size in Sketchup?

You can also reduce the file size within the Sketchup Web App. With the app open, click on the “components” icon in the righthand toolbar to open the “components” tab. There is a button at the top of the tab with a recycling icon on it. Click on this button to purge any unused components in your model.

How do I simplify models in SketchUp?

Select the component using SketchUp’s select tool. Then click the ‘Simplify Selection’ button in the Skimp toolbar. Drag the simplification slider or enter the desired percentage of reduction and press Enter or Return. You can also use the yellow arrow buttons for greater control.

How do I reduce edges in SketchUp?

How to Remove Unsightly Edges from Your SketchUp Model

1. Use the Eraser. To smooth edges with the Eraser tool, hold down the Ctrl key (Option on the Mac) while you click or drag over the edges you want to smooth.
2. Use the Soften Edges dialog box.

How do you scale up a size?

To scale an object to a smaller size, you simply divide each dimension by the required scale factor. For example, if you would like to apply a scale factor of 1:6 and the length of the item is 60 cm, you simply divide 60 / 6 = 10 cm to get the new dimension.

How can you resize and object?

Right-click the object. On the shortcut menu, click Format