How do I find the X/Y/Z coordinates of objects?

sketchuh

I just drew a rectangle near the origin 0,0,0.

Box

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.

Dave R

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.

sketchuh

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.
Thanks for the help.

Dave R

SketchUp has no idea where your computer is relative to the Equator and Prime Meridian.

Krisidious

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.

Krisidious

I wouldn't go that far Dave...

sketchuh

Hey Dave and Kristoff, really thank you two for patiently answering my question. thanks so much!!!
I now understand more. Great helps!!

Krisidious

No Problem...

Dave R

@krisidious said:

I wouldn't go that far Dave...

Perhaps not if you're the paranoid sort.