Another question about Dynamic components and re-sizing

peweuk · 27 Nov 2008, 10:23

Is it possible in Sketchup to have individual 'lines' in a component which stay a constant length when the component is re-sized using the scale tool.

I have attached an example which shows what I am referring to.

If there is, can anyone explain how?

toprail.skp

remus · 27 Nov 2008, 11:57

I think the only way of doing this is by making each line a DC, not very intuitive but i think it can be made to work.

Jim · 27 Nov 2008, 12:05

Break the component into 3 sections - the 2 ends and a middle. Then you can fix the length and position of the ends in relation to the middle, and only allow scaling to change the middle.

Here's an example.

toprail.skp

peweuk · 27 Nov 2008, 14:27

Jim.

Thanks, that's exactly what I need.

I thought about multiple components, but when I tried it the edges between the three components showed which I did not want.
How did you hide yours?

Jim · 27 Nov 2008, 14:37

@peweuk said:

How did you hide yours?

Well, just like you hide any edge. Use the tool with the SHIFT key.

peweuk · 27 Nov 2008, 15:11

Thanks Jim.

I was not aware of that option (the shift key on the erase tool) - most of my Sketchup experience so far has been for personal stuff and I have so far gotten by with the basics and various tutorials.
It's only recently with the rlease of V7 and the introduction of Dynamic Components that I have taken a more detailed interest in SU for more serious projects. I see I still have a lot to learn.

Thanks again.