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    • pbacotP Offline
      pbacot
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      That's cool. (Now you see, I want a command click /plugin that opens the nested component where the face lives.)

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      • Dave RD Offline
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        @pbacot said:

        That's cool. (Now you see, I want a command click /plugin that opens the nested component where the face lives.)

        You can already do that from Outliner. Of course you need to give the components useful names so you can identify the one you want to edit. πŸ˜„

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        • Rich O BrienR Offline
          Rich O Brien Moderator
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          Someone needs to make an Extension called Deep Dive that brings you into the murky waters of selecting Component#512 by simply knowing you want to select it.

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            @rich o brien said:

            Someone needs to make an Extension called Deep Dive that brings you into the murky waters of selecting Component#512 by simply knowing you want to select it.

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              @rich o brien said:

              Someone needs to make an Extension called Deep Dive that brings you into the murky waters of selecting Component#512 by simply knowing you want to select it.

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              • eneroth3E Offline
                eneroth3
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                Don't think of layers as layers. They don't introduce drawing contexts as layers in other programs usually do (e.g. LayOut). In SketchUp groups and components server that purpose. Think of layers as tags that you apply to entities, not places you put the entities on. Also, think of layer0 as "none" or "No tag has been applied" as it is fundamentally diofferent from the "other" layers. It's the only one that cannot be renamed or deleted.

                Think of the default material as No Material. That makes material inheritance in groups and components and the fact that its color is controlled from Styles and not Materials much easier to understand.

                Read the status bar! The native tools and properly made plugins show a lot of useful information here.

                Remember that the instructor exists. A lot of users, including myself, starts off by hiding the instructor because it's too d**n distracting with its animation. However, if you don't know how a tool functions or forget what modifier keys there are, or even just are curious if there is any additional functionality of the tool that you didn't know of, the instructor is a very useful resource.

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                • eneroth3E Offline
                  eneroth3
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                  Oh, forgot the maybe most important tip:

                  Group anything that can be though of as an objects of its own, whether it's a chair, a door, a door handle, a chair leg or the little plastic end of the chair leg that protects the floor. Grouping allows you to move around items without having them stick to other items.

                  Anything that is a product that can be bought and has a name, e.g. a car or a window, should be made a component. This way it shows up in the Component browser's In Model category and can be easily re-used. If the object only exists in a specific context, e.g. a slab cast on site, it should be a group. This way it doesn't clutter the component browser.

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                    Miya66 Newcomers
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                    Applying styles to selected text offers a swift and efficient way to enhance its appearance. Whether it's bold, italics, or underline, these formatting options enable emphasis and clarity. With a simple click or shortcut, you can transform ordinary text into something visually appealing and impactful. This time-saving feature allows users to effortlessly communicate their ideas while maintaining a professional and polished presentation. By utilizing quick style application, you can ensure that your text stands out and engages readers effectively. Free Fire

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                      Miya66 Newcomers
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                      hi everyone!

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                      • L Offline
                        L i am
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                        @miya66 said:

                        hi everyone!

                        Hi Miya, welcome πŸ‘ This may be the best thread to say Hi though πŸ˜‰

                        https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=57&start=1440

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                          residentvenison Newcomers
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