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Chapter 3 Using SketchUp to Inform Your Designs
3. Select the edge cabinets and open the Component Options window from the Dynamic
Components toolbar. As you can see here, you have several options available for these
components. Don’t forget to make sure the Finished Ends property is set appropriately.
This adds color to the sides of the cabinets as well.
4. You can now use the Inspector tool to your advantage. Click on some drawers and doors.
As you can see, they will slide out and swing open to their fully extended positions. This
can give you some feedback on whether there are narrow spots and overlaps (especially
in the corner). Because I added a filler strip in the corner (instead of just abutting the
cabinets), everything fits well here.
This short example gives you a quick overview of how to use Dynamic Components in your
designs. Feel free to browse some other Dynamic Component examples in the 3D Warehouse
to see how they can be used for landscape design, manufacturing, construction, and other
applications.
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