How do I find the X/Y/Z coordinates of objects?
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Answer this question first: Where in the world is your rectangle? The only thing SketchUp knows about location is where it's own origin is. That is 0,0,0.
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I think Tig made this for me.
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I just drew a rectangle near the origin 0,0,0.
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What are you expecting it to tell you. It's at 000 of your model, unless it is geo located that is all it can tell you.
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@sketchuh said:
I just drew a rectangle near the origin 0,0,0.
So? You're asking for world coordinates. Where on the planet is that rectangle supposed to be? At this point the only location datum you have is 0,0,0, the origin of the model space. If you want to know where on the planet the rectangle is located, you need to give SketchUp some idea by geo-locating your model. Then the plugin that Kristoff linked to can give you those world coordinates.
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Wow. Never knew. I just assumed when I draw an object, the object will have the xyz values of the world relating to the world origin. Guess my assumption is so wrong!
I use sketchup mainly for furniture making and Not buildings that have to be geo correct.
I will try the plugin and geo locate tmr.
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SketchUp has no idea where your computer is relative to the Equator and Prime Meridian.
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sketchuh, yes all these 3D systems use X,Y,Z coords to locate everything, they all use it, just some don't show it as much. While sketchup has that info, it doesn't really show it to you because it's a simpler system. That plugin will allow you to click anywhere and get coords for that spot.
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I wouldn't go that far Dave...
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Hey Dave and Kristoff, really thank you two for patiently answering my question. thanks so much!!!
I now understand more. Great helps!! -
No Problem...
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