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Harry,

Yes, very easy. Make one, save it as a component. Then copy it, and make the copy a unique component. Highlight it, and go to tools > scale, and scale it by a factor of -1 to reverse the component:

Google SketchUp Techniques: Mirror

Then you have handed components!
 
I would have never have come up with scale -1 on my own.

[thanks] jonny round boy
 
video is my Nemesis right now. My internet horrible,.... dial-up would be a near blessing :D
 
Wondering if anyone has experience with Maya and how it compares with SketchUp? My son's studying 3d animation and I was trying to interest him in something that could help me in the shop (building a CNC).  Also, does anybody have any suggestions for cabinet design design software for dummies. Something with a minimal learning curve that will still create cut sheets and part lists as well as letting me design kitchens fairly quick. The amalgam of software that I've been using is just too old and limiting. I've played with SketchUp a bit but it's really more nuts and bolts design than I was interested in. Maybe something that already had a library of boxes that can be readily modified? No I wasn't thinking that Maya was the answer, Maya was just part of a different question. 
 
worknfool said:
Maybe something that already had a library of boxes that can be readily modified?
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You may want to take a look at CabinetSense (a Sketchup ad on/plugin) which is due to be released shortly.
I have not used it but it may be something that works for you. It does contain a library of cabinet styles and boxes that can be modified.

Tim
 
I am building a curved desk top for a built-in and drew the top in SketchUp.  I would like to print a full size model of the curve so I can transfer to a full size wooden template.  Is there a way to print in full size so I can match the pages together and duplicate the curve?

I used to do this with AutoCad LT but can't figure out how to do this function with SketchUP

Thanks,

Chris
 
Unless you have a roll printer, you are going to print this out on regular paper, so you need to be able to line up the pages.  I read about a technique by which you put some sort of symbol that you can line up on your printouts, but can't remember the details.  Minding the printer margins, you locate markers throughout the drawing so that they are vertically and horizontally lined up, and will print towards the edges of the paper.

I would recommend sketchucation.com (they have very good videos) and the sketchup forum. 
 
otis04 said:
  I would like to print a full size model of the curve so I can transfer to a full size wooden template.  Is there a way to print in full size so I can match the pages together and duplicate the curve?
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Chris:
I out put my sketchup files to a large format printer from a commercial (blueprint) shop. Many architectural and or quick print shops have this capability.
You can do this two ways in Sketchup: exporting to a PDF or using Layout. Draw your curves or copy and paste your curves into a new sketcup drawing and export that as 2d PDF. To export to PDF you must have a licensed product otherwise (in V. 8.0) you can only export to JPEG. In the Export 2D Graphic dialogue box, select the Options button (lower right) and set the drawing size to full scale. You are limited to 100 inches here but that shouldn't be a problem unless your drawing is bigger than that.
Open the PDF, and select print setup and set your output printer to print to your pdf writer and click properties. In the advanced options dialogue box make sure output/scaling is set at 100% and then select a paper size.
Click ok and save.
You can upload (or copy to a CD) this file to the output service and they will then print it out based on your setup.
Tim

Tim
 
If you do want to make SketchUp usage more bearable and less of 'draw -> space -> rotate tool -> rotate -> space -> box tool -> ....' rince & repeat you might find this gadget very helpful and wrist saving:

http://www.3dconnexion.com/products/spacenavigator.html

I've got the home user basic version and it makes working with the model so much faster and less clicky  [cool]
 
I am wondering if there is a way to relocate the 'placement handle' when pasting a component into a drawing. It seems like whenever I do a paste, I am holding the component from the end making placement rather inconvenient.
 
swingman, thanks. I had looked into this. Maybe I keep moving the axis to equally useless points although I think i would have picked up on the change. I'll play with it some more
 
I enjoy using sketch up but when I want to show someone a plan that I'm developing I would like the portability of my tablet or phone.  Is there a way to view saved sketch up plans on iOS via an iPhone or iPad.  Or possibly minor editing capabilities through an app of some sort.  Thanks Bill
 
sawdustshop said:
I enjoy using sketch up but when I want to show someone a plan that I'm developing I would like the portability of my tablet or phone.  Is there a way to view saved sketch up plans on iOS via an iPhone or iPad.  Or possibly minor editing capabilities through an app of some sort.  Thanks Bill
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Screen shots emailed to yourself is the only way I know of at this point.

Tom
 
There's an app called 'SightSpace 3D' that allows you to view SketchUp files on an iPad or iPhone (there's also a version for Android). I've got the iPad version.

There's a free basic version which allows you to view files, pan, zoom, rotate, walkthrough, etc. If you're just wanting to show the model, then the free version will do that fine.

The paid version uses Augmented Reality, so you can superimpose models on the real world, in real time, using the iPad's camera. It uses the gyroscope function of the iPad so you can move around in the model by moving the iPad - really good if you're showing a model of a room - so you can stand in the middle of the existing room & move the iPad around, basically using it as a viewing window to see the virtual room.

You can also view bookmarks, scenes, and make notes on the model.

I bought the full version about 6 months ago, and it was definitely worthwhile. I must add though, when I bought it I think the full version cost around £12; it's now £28!!! You don't have to buy the full version, though, you can get the free one & then buy additional options individually.

There are various videos on YouTube showing it, just google 'sightspace 3d'.

Jonathan
 
jonny round boy said:
There's an app called 'SightSpace 3D' that allows you to view SketchUp files on an iPad or iPhone (there's also a version for Android). I've got the iPad version.

There's a free basic version which allows you to view files, pan, zoom, rotate, walkthrough, etc. If you're just wanting to show the model, then the free version will do that fine.

The paid version uses Augmented Reality, so you can superimpose models on the real world, in real time, using the iPad's camera. It uses the gyroscope function of the iPad so you can move around in the model by moving the iPad - really good if you're showing a model of a room - so you can stand in the middle of the existing room & move the iPad around, basically using it as a viewing window to see the virtual room.

You can also view bookmarks, scenes, and make notes on the model.

I bought the full version about 6 months ago, and it was definitely worthwhile. I must add though, when I bought it I think the full version cost around £12; it's now £28!!! You don't have to buy the full version, though, you can get the free one & then buy

additional options individually.

There are various videos on YouTube showing it, just google 'sightspace 3d'.

I don't see the free version unfortunately only the pay for version, $41.99 CDN.

John

Jonathan
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