Architectural_Design_with_SketchUp

Architectural Design with SketchUp
Example 2.3: Using Components for the Trellis
Let’s practice working with components by continuing with our trellis exercise:
1. Because the trellis beams will have the same cuts applied to both ends, it is useful to create
a nested component. To do this, let’s first reduce the beam length from 8f to 4f. Use
the Push/Pull tool for this.
2. Now highlight the beam by either triple-clicking one of its sides or selecting it with a
window selection. Then press the “G” key on the keyboard. A dialog will come up that
allows you to give the new component a name. Keep all other settings as the default.
3. Use the Move tool to create a copy (hit the Control key after activating the Move tool to
toggle copying). After creating the copy, hover over one of the rotation icons on the top
of the beam to rotate the copy about the vertical axis.
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