In this case, we can only specify one length, so we type in one dimension. Notice how the VCB (Value Control Box) will accept a different value format, depending on which tool you just used. Once the pull is complete, specify the height at 1″ by typing it into your keyboard and pressing enter. To start the push/pull, click once, drag up, and click again. So make sure you are aware of which face is highlighted before you start the tool. Sometimes if another face is preselected, the face you hover over won’t automatically become highlighted. This indicates that if you initiate the push/pull, the highlighted face will be extruded. Notice how the face becomes highlighted in blue. In order to create a 3D object, we can can use the push/pull tool to extrude the face of the rectangle to create a box.Īctivate the Push/Pull Tool (P), then hover over the face of the rectangle.

The rectangle tool has created a flat, single faced rectangle. Step 4 – Create 3D Object with Push/Pull Tool You will be using these all of the time, so practice orbiting around and zooming in and out. You can also use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out. You don’t need to switch tools to navigate, just click and hold the middle scroll wheel button to orbit. You can do this at any time while modeling, even if you are in the middle of using another tool. Use your middle mouse button to activate the Orbit and Zoom Tools. Once you create a basic shape, you’ll want to navigate around your model to get different perspective views. You can type in different units of measurement too, even if your template has been set up with a different default unit. The following dimensions would all do the same thing. Tip: You can format your dimensions any way you want. If you look down at the box in the lower right corner of the Sketchup window, you’ll see the place where your dimensions show up. Type dimensions using the following format, then press enter on your keyboard: You just want to make sure you type them in before you click on anything else, or you’ll lose your opportunity to specify. There’s no time limit or anything, you can take as long as you want. Immediately after drawing something, you have the opportunity to type in the actual dimensions you want on your keyboard. Click once to start drawing the rectangle, drag your mouse out, then click a second time to complete the rectangle. To begin drawing your table, you’ll need to select the Rectangle Tool (R). Once you have chosen a template and are at the main workspace, make sure you have the “Large Tool Set” active by going to the View menu –> Toolbars –> and selecting “Large Tool Set”.

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