Axis On or Off?

Jean Lemire

Hi Susan, hi folks.

On when modeling and off when I want to present pictures or the 3D model to convey an idea.

Also, in most of the tutorials I do, I have the axes visible for the first scene in order for the viewer to get some orientation. Then for succeeding scenes, I usually turn the axes off.

Just ideas.

Double Espresso

Toggle on/off depending on model.
I wonder what percentage of SketchUp users are bona fide architects and what the others use it for?

DE

sorgesu

Actually, I don't think it matters what sort of design professional you are. If you are merely playing around and creagting objects for your own interest, having axis on is of no interest. As soon as you need to create a complex model where you either have complex relationships or need to adhere to some sort of plans, you really need the axis. At the very least using the axis locking arrow keys is not easy if you have axis off and then you are forced to only use the shift option.

Ray Brown

Always model with it on, but turn it off when showing scenes or exporting for presentation. I'd lose track without it.

By the way, I actually used to look like this about thirty-five years ago...

sorgesu

Good Idea about the poll Csaba, I have it going. Can all of you who answered cast your vote? Thanks much.

sorgesu

Oh cut it out Ray, you look just like this right now. Maybe 2 more gray hairs, that's it.

Hi Bruce, nice to hear from you!

remus

hahaha, thats obviously a philosophy honed through years of late nights.

Wo3Dan

@stu said:

.........time for a coffee, a nap or a quick walk in the fresh air.

Despite all: Axes allways ON when modelling.

Stu

Always off unless Im working on planes that have a non default axis.
I figure if you cant tell the top from the bottom, the front from the back, particularly as its indicated with every move or line, its time for a coffee, a nap or a quick walk in the fresh air.

sorgesu

Bruce, you must have been some chick magnet. Hubba hubba.

bellwells

OFF OFF OFF. I find them distracting. I already know which way is up, although some here may disagree with that!

sorgesu

okay, so my friend is not totally alone. Interesting, very interesting.

sorgesu

Thanks Bruce, I quite agree.
And actually, I wasn't kidding, that pic is right out of my era and I think you were HOT!

sorgesu

Yeah, and I haven't been called a "girl" for many years. Note to Kidlike sales persons out there: The tip is smaller when you call me "Ma'am"

Stu

Oh Oh, time to unpack the flares and the tie-dyes....unless Ive got my axes wrong, we've got a love-in starting......hang on, now where's that Scott McKenzie disk?