Stamp tool

[ianccc]

I created a series of components (semi-complex) and grouped them into a pattern shapes simular to puzzle pieces, I made it a component and wish to STAMP this into my terrain
each time I try Sketchup stops at 10% and becomes un-responsive, I did have some difficulty with having my pieces at the same elevation

I uploaded it - could this be a component issue of a computer horsepower one

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=29f7bfa738bcebdfae1b91909400c34a

any info appreciated

~ian

[elmer]

Hi ianccc,

As far as I know, you can't drape a "volume", neither a component but only 2d lines, try with your pattern as 2d lines only.
Hope that help,

Patrice

[ianccc]

thanks Patrice

your right - it works fine with just a flat item

~ian

[Gaieus]

Now guys are we talking about the stamp tool or the drape tool?

True that for the drape tool, simple 2d linework is the ideal.

For the stamp tool however, 3d shapes should also work - though with some limitations: they shouldn't have vertical edges (otherwise the TIN gets screwed up). Also there seems to be a kind of limitation in the complexity of the shape you want to stamp in and in your model that is quite a complex shape.

If you really want to stamp it on that surface, make just an outline and a single face of that shape and try that. After that you can just place your existing model on top of the stamped, flat surface.