How to curt hole in log wall
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Thanks for the reply Gus. I did not realize the object was hidden behind the wall. Here is an updated image that (I think) does a better job of showing what I am trying to do and what the results are.
I am not 100% sure I understand what you were telling me to do.
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If you open the attached example you can see how I created unique components for each log that's have identical openings. The white ones are unique. If you create a component you only have to cut that log once wherever there's an opening. With a group you have to cut them one by one.
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@ntxdave said:
I am not 100% sure I understand what you were telling me to do.
See attached example. It's in version 8 for anyone else to take a look.
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Gus, I am feeling really stupid. I open your model and do not understand how you cut the holes/sections for the logs. I tried doing it with only one log at a time and got the same message I showed in my last post. What the heck tool did you use to cut the logs?
I have used SU for several years now and have not had this problem before.
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I'm using the native solid tools. Should be the fourth icon that says "subtract" on mouse over.
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First you select the solid you want to subtract. Then click on the subtract icon and then click on one of the logs.
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Nested groups are not solids, so your group of groups cannot work with solid tools. You must either explode the log groups into the parent group or explode the parent group and do multiple subtractions, one log at a time.
You also have an extra couple of misaligned logs at the bottom.So here in this gif, I delete the extra log, explode the log groups creating a single solid then subtract the 'hole'. You could regroup your logs after, loose to groups would do it in a click or two.
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Ooooh how dumb am I, I was using the subtract wrong. Now, another dumb one: if I want to subtract from multiple logs, do I have to recreate the subtract object for each log one at a time? Is there a way to subtract from multiple logs at once?
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Use Trim.
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Ooooooooouch - Box that is to simple! I am feeling dumber by the hour.
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It's worth noting that this Trim function is broken in 2023, you have to reselect the tool each time.
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@box said:
It's worth noting that this Trim function is broken in 2023, you have to reselect the tool each time.
But I suspect you aren't working with 2023 anyway.You are right. I am using 2020.
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Don't worry. I was stumped with the subtract tool at first since I was using Bool Tools for a long time.
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Box, what is the tool on your toolbar next to the eraser (the one you clicked on to delete the object you used for the trim and subtract functions)?
I was going to try to modify my main toolbar to include that tool but I cannot seem to get to the option to modify a toolbar. I cannot get the ability to edit a toolbar to show up.
BTW: I tried both of the options that you showed in your videos and got them both to work.
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That Icon is Delete from the 'Standard' toolbar.
This thread has a gif showing how to make a custom toolbar from about 9 years ago.
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=59701&hilit=+toolbar#p543863 -
You could also use Eneroth Solid Tools which support preselection of multiple objects...
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@box said:
That Icon is Delete from the 'Standard' toolbar.
This thread has a gif showing how to make a custom toolbar from about 9 years ago.
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=59701&hilit=+toolbar#p543863Thanks for the link but I could not find a toolbar that had the delete icon.
@numerobis said:
You could also use Eneroth Solid Tools which support preselection of multiple objects...
SketchUp Extension Warehouse
Your library of custom third-party extensions created to optimize your SketchUp workflow.
(extensions.sketchup.com)
Thanks for the link. That plugin is not available via the Sketchucatiob Plugin store.
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Thanks Box. I finally expanded my use of Sketchup's solid tools. Got stuck in a routine.
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@ntxdave said:
Thanks for the link. That plugin is not available via the Sketchucatiob Plugin store.
Releases · Eneroth3/eneroth-solid-tools
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GitHub (github.com)
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