Tapering top of square post cap

Harry · 27 Feb 2008, 10:15

Need help creating the top of a fence post cap similar to the bottom one in the attached photo. I don't know how to taper the square top. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Harry

Gaieus · 27 Feb 2008, 10:41

Hi there,

What I can figure out of that image, it has a "roof like" top, right?

Well the easiest way is:

draw a square (the top of your column)
draw the diagonals (make sure to intersect them in the middle - just draw the second one in two pieces; from the corner to the midpoint of the first one an from there to the opposite corner)
make sure nothing is selected and choose the move tool
hover over the intersections of the two diagonals
when you see the green inference and the tip "endpoint", grab it with the move tool
hit the up arrow key (this will lock the move on the blue axis)
move to the desired height.
If it is not tapered that way, I'd need a better pic to see.

TIG · 27 Feb 2008, 11:18

Here's a brief Tutorial - it applies to many things...

FollowMeCap.skp

Harry · 27 Feb 2008, 16:08

Gentlemen,

Gaieus and Tig. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise. I learn something new every time I use SketchUp but I couldn't figure that one out. Tig, the tutorial you provided was exactly what I needed to know. Now it's time to see if this Newbie can apply that information.

Thanks again.

Harry

Harry · 27 Feb 2008, 17:45

Here’s the finished product. Just what was needed to complement the fence gate. Next step; make a real one with wood. Actually, the proper nomenclature is: “Post cranium cover”

Thanks again, gentlemen.

Harry