Hiding edges in a single component but not entire model

Gaieus · 17 Oct 2011, 09:09

Yes, the only problematic way of selection can be double/triple clicking. Wireframe works exactly like when geometry is hidden (with hidden geometry in the View menu off): when using a selection box OR Ctrl+A (select all) for selecting, only visible geometry is selected but when selecting multiple by multi-clicking, it selects all connected (and hidden) geometry as well.

sagarsrinivas45 · 29 Mar 2016, 11:07

@massimo said:

Double click on the component in order to "open" it-->switch to "wireframe" mode-->select the edges (left click and drag mouse from left to right: you have to select the edges only)-->right click, entity info-->check "hidden"-->switch back to "shaded with textures" mode.

is there any other way to delete [not hiding or smothering]the edges in a single component/group.

Dave R · 29 Mar 2016, 13:52

You can open the component and use the Eraser tool to delete the edges or you can select them and hit the Delete key. Keep in mind that edges are required to have faces so deleting edges will remove their associated faces.

sagarsrinivas45 · 29 Mar 2016, 17:44

i too know that by deleting edges faces will be removed. but by doing your above step it will increase the model size when working on big models so my questions is "IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY, OTHER THAN HIDING OR SMOTHERING THE EDGES" I hope you are clear now.

TIG · 29 Mar 2016, 18:43

If you delete edges, then any reliant faces also delete.
If you delete any geometry the model's size will reduce.
Hiding or smoothing edges still leaves those edges there.

If you have unused components then using Model Info > Statistics > Purge Unused... will reduce the model's size.

This is by far the most effective way to optimize your model's size...

If you don't want to 'see' some edges, then hide [or smooth] them and use a Style that has hidden-geometry OFF.

If you don't want to see some objects [groups/component-instances] then put them on an OFF layer.

Otherwise make your geometry simpler from the kick-off...

Dave R · 29 Mar 2016, 18:47

I'm clear on the fact that deleting edges will delete faces. Hiding or softening edges will make them invisible and allow the faces to remain. The only other option to reducing the number of edges in your model would be to simplify the model. For example, instead of using a circle with 24 sides for a cylinder, maybe use 16 sides. That reduces the number of edges and the file size but also results in a rougher looking model. I hope you are clear now.

Box · 31 Mar 2016, 14:07

I'm slightly unsure now. Can I design a pillow in Sketchup that can be used for smothering, could be very handy. I'm writing this in lower case so less people will read it.

hygicell · 16 Sept 2017, 23:29

I have the same kind of problem, on two levels:
I have downloaded a component from the 3D Warehouse (a heating radiator) on which the edges are not visible, while I want them to be, as the image without edges is blurry
plus on components and groups I made myself, some edges are visible, some are not or seem smoothened or softened
please help
Frank

Dave R · 17 Sept 2017, 01:56

@hygicell said:

please help
Frank

Unhide the edges or unsoften them. If you share the SKP file so we can see exactly what you've got, we can give you more specific answers.

LEGOsketcher · 14 Jan 2019, 14:18

Is there any smart plugin that hides all edges (not faces) in several components at the same time? I have rather large model made og subgroups with lots of lines. I used to hide in wireframe manually but isn't there a smarter way? There is always on in S

Box · 14 Jan 2019, 14:21

Eneroth's Visual Merge might do what you want.
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/eneroth-visual-merge

LEGOsketcher · 14 Jan 2019, 14:59

Thanks, good but which I am trying out atm. The geometry might be too complex though. Can something be done with selection tools only edges in all nested groups or so?

Box · 14 Jan 2019, 15:07

Burying your question in an old thread that has had more than 20 thousand views in the 7 or so years since it was posted isn't the best way to get a clear answer. Too many old opinions and may people don't bother reading such old threads.
Try posting a new thread with all the details of your question and see how you go from there.

Pixero · 15 Jan 2019, 07:22

I have this script that hides all edges in a selection.
Not sure where it came from.

HideAllEdges.rb

LEGOsketcher · 15 Jan 2019, 10:21

Jackpot! Takes a while to process but does exactly what I require it to do. Great help, appreciated.