Components facing the sun

gmac · 4 Mar 2014, 20:27

Is there a way to make a face me component that faces the sun (vs 'the camera'). I'm modeling some solar panels that can be adjusted to follow the sun. I'm hoping to show this in a number of positions. Was thinking it would be great if you could show this while orbiting around the model. Maybe a long shot.

Thanks, GREG

Box · 4 Mar 2014, 20:41

You could try Thomthom's Face Sun, but I think it's only static so I don't think it will move as you orbit, or more importantly as the sun moves.
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=238237#p238237

gmac · 5 Mar 2014, 02:48

ok thanks. I will try and mess with that a little.

Greg

mitcorb · 5 Mar 2014, 03:38

Also see here. It is older: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/sketchup/ns6bX0VqWqg
Something about doing it with Dynamic Components.