How do I make a group in SketchUp for free?

How do I make a solid group in SketchUp?

For SketchUp to realize something is a solid, you have to make it into either a group or a component first. Another thing: Solid groups and components can’t have other groups and/or components nested inside them. Making a solid doesn’t require any special tools.

How do you add something to a group?

To add an object to a group:

  1. Click (regular left-click) the group of 3.
  2. Hold the shift key down while clicking the 4th object. By holding shift down you’re telling the computer you want all objects to be active (or selected).
  3. Release the mouse, and on the keyboard press Ctrl+G.

What is explode in SketchUp?

Explode: When you explode a component instance, you’re effectively turning it back into regular ol’ geometry. Explode is a lot like Ungroup in other software programs (in SketchUp, you use Explode to disassemble both components and groups).

What is a SketchUp group?

In LayOut, groups are a way to keep related elements organized in the drawing area. Groups can also make selecting and copying multiple elements easier. For example, if you know you’ll always want to select a text box and a shape together, make it a group so you just need to select it once.

What are the 3 basic navigation tools?

Chuck Hawley explains how to use some basic traditional chart navigation tools. Circular parallel rules, parallel rules, rolling plotters, dividers, sextants, and star charts are discussed to help you understand their function in plotting a course for your next offshore boating trip.

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How do you make a 3D model of solids?

To Create a 3D Solid by Extruding

  1. If necessary, on the status bar click Workspace Switching and select 3D Modeling. Find.
  2. Click Solid tab > Solid panel > Extrude. Find.
  3. Select the objects or edge subobjects to extrude.
  4. Specify the height.
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