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    Another question about Dynamic components and re-sizing

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    • P Offline
      peweuk
      last edited by

      Is it possible in Sketchup to have individual 'lines' in a component which stay a constant length when the component is re-sized using the scale tool.

      I have attached an example which shows what I am referring to.

      If there is, can anyone explain how? πŸ˜•

      toprail.skp

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        remus
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        I think the only way of doing this is by making each line a DC, not very intuitive but i think it can be made to work.

        http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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          Jim
          last edited by

          Break the component into 3 sections - the 2 ends and a middle. Then you can fix the length and position of the ends in relation to the middle, and only allow scaling to change the middle.

          Here's an example.


          toprail.skp

          Hi

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            peweuk
            last edited by

            Jim.

            Thanks, that's exactly what I need.

            I thought about multiple components, but when I tried it the edges between the three components showed which I did not want.
            How did you hide yours?

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              Jim
              last edited by

              @peweuk said:

              How did you hide yours?

              Well, just like you hide any edge. Use the tool with the SHIFT key.

              Hi

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                peweuk
                last edited by

                Thanks Jim.

                I was not aware of that option (the shift key on the erase tool) - most of my Sketchup experience so far has been for personal stuff and I have so far gotten by with the basics and various tutorials.
                It's only recently with the rlease of V7 and the introduction of Dynamic Components that I have taken a more detailed interest in SU for more serious projects. I see I still have a lot to learn.

                Thanks again.

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