Architectural_Design_with_SketchUp

Architectural Design with SketchUp
Figure 3.23: Options for the Space Dynamic Component
8. When you start the Scale tool, you will be able to see the handles that are available.
Use them to stretch the space component in various directions. As you can see, its
area is automatically limited by the Dynamic Component to the entered value: 160
square feet, in this case. (See Figure 3.24.)
Figure 3.24: Scaling the Space component
9. To roughly lay out a building, I used SketchUp’s Grid plugin to add several grids (with
a spacing of 4f) at the story heights. You can download it here: www.sketchup.com/
intl/en/download/rubyscripts.html.
Having a grid is not absolutely necessary; however, it provides a good reference for
snapping.
10. After you do this, add several of your newly created Space components from the
Component window into the model, add use and size data in the Component Options
window, and place them wherever you like in your model. You can very quickly and
efficiently lay out a building program based on this. (See Figure 3.25.)
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