Awning problem

lmckay9898 · 11 Feb 2011, 02:17

Im trying to build an awning that goes around the corner of the building at 90 degrees. There must be some way to pull the awning around the corner (maybe push-pull?) Im not sure.

Help would be appreciated greatly!

Thanks

mac1 · 11 Feb 2011, 02:50

push pull works normal to the surface so around corners is a problem. Use the follow me tool , think of a section through your awning ( so it will probably look like an L shape with top part of it slanted to account for the slope and the bottom the " eave". Draw this and have it follow a line you have drawn. The follow me needs a small surface to work on so you will have to add thickness to the material to get that ref.
See this link http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sketchup+follow+me+tool&aq=0

Jean Lemire · 11 Feb 2011, 18:06

Hi folks.

See this SU file for ideas:

Awning ideas.skp