Architectural_Design_with_SketchUp

Architectural Design with SketchUp
Next, let’s look at how we can make our own Dynamic Components. Because there
are quite a few functions available for these, learning how to make them can become quite
involved. Fortunately, the makers of SketchUp produced several sample components that convey
this in more depth than can be covered here. You can find them at http://sketchup.google​
.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=d86b819368a7afe98095ba2080357053 (short link: http://goo.gl/vZt2Z). Also,
please note that the ability to create Dynamic Components is included only in SketchUp Pro.
PRO ONLY
Making a Dynamic Component
In this example, we will create a 2x4 stud wall as a Dynamic Component and give it the
capability of reporting material counts.
1. To start the wall, we need to begin with a basic amount of geometry. Draw a rectangle
on the ground plane that measures 4g by 4f. This creates the base of the wall
component. Because this is intended to be an interior wall, its width is 4g (31/2g for the
studs plus a layer of 1/2g GWB Sheetrock on each side).
2. Extrude this rectangle to the total
wall height of 8f3g (assuming a single
top and bottom plate).
3. Use SketchUp’s standard Make
Component tool to turn this box
into a component. In the Create
Component dialog that opens, give
it a name and select Glue to Horizontal
(because we always want this to be
a vertical wall).
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