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How do I resize an object in SketchUp?
1. With the Select tool ( ), select the geometry you want to scale.
2. Select the Scale tool ( ) or press the S key.
3. Click an edge or face grip (not a corner grip).
4. Move the cursor to scale the entity.
5. Click to set your selection’s new scale.
How do I resize an image in SketchUp layout?
With your benchmark selected, hold down the Shift key and scale it until it snaps to the right endpoint of your line. As long as you hold down Shift, your selection should scale proportionately.14 sept. 2011
How do you change measurements in SketchUp?
You can change the measurement units in SketchUp by going to Window > Model Info > Units. Choose a preset like Architectural, Engineering, or Fractional. Or if you want to customize your units, choose Decimal to pick any metric or imperial unit for length, area, and volume.24 sept. 2019
What is the scale tool in SketchUp?
The scale tool is a great function in Sketchup, allowing quick resizing of objects while retaining proportions. Most of us use the scale tool on groups and components, but you can also scale anything in Sketchup, including any number of entities in a selection.4 mai 2013
How do you scale an object?
Hold the Shift ⇧ key while resizing to scale the object only horizontally or vertically. Hold both the Shift ⇧ and Option ⌥ keys while resizing to scale the object proportionally from the center of its bounding box. Tip: Use the S keyboard shortcut to quickly select the Scale tool.
How do you scale down an object?
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 do you scale a drawing in layout?
1. Select the layout viewport that you want to modify.
2. Right-click, and then choose Properties.
3. If necessary, click Display Locked and choose No.
4. In the Properties palette, select Standard Scale, and then select a new scale from the list.
What is SketchUp Layout?
Sketchup Layout is designed to take the solid model from Google Sketchup Pro and convert it into orthographic views, presentation views and other working drawings. The user will use Google Sketchup Pro to create “Scenes” that will be equal to the orthographic views of a design (Front, Right Side, Left Side, Rear, etc.)
How do I change the units in SketchUp layout?
1. From the Format drop-down list, select Fractional or Decimal.
2. Select a unit of measurement, such as inches, feet, or meters, from the second Format drop-down list.
3. From the Precision drop-down list, select how precise you want the units to be.
How do I change SketchUp to CM?
1. With your model open in SketchUp, select Window > Model Info.
2. In the sidebar on the left, select Units. The Units panel appears.
3. From the Format drop-down list, select your desired unit format: Architectural, Decimal, Engineering, or Fractional.
How do I change dimensions in SketchUp online?
How do I change SketchUp to meters?
The only way to get metric units is by setting the format to “decimal.” If you select the second dropdown menu next to “format,” you will see options for different units. The options are “inches”, “feet”, “mm” (millimeters), “cm” (centimeters), and “m” (meters).13 mar. 2019
How do you scale a layout in Sketchup?
1. Select Window > Scaled Drawing.
2. In the Scaled Drawing panel that appears, click Make Scaled Drawing.
3. Choose a scale.
4. (Optional) From the Length drop-down list, choose Decimal, Architectural, Engineering, or Fractional.