Make Group/Component fail?

Crankston Shnord · 18 Apr 2011, 23:29

Hey guys,

I have just started working on a new project, but every time I create part of it as a group or component, nothing happens. The model is included. I opened a new file and tried to make a group, a minute later I tried a component, and both worked. Thanks a bunch. EDIT: Model has been removed.

Cheers,

Rich O Brien · 18 Apr 2011, 23:47

Look in the Components Dialog Box

Windows > Components

Groups works for me?

Dave R · 19 Apr 2011, 00:14

@crankston shnord said:

but every time I create part of it as a group or component, nothing happens.

If you look in the Components browser you'll see there are several components made from part of the geometry you've drawn. You say you are trying to make a component of part of what you've drawn. Because there is unselected bits connected to the selection, you must manually select Replace With component or the geometry is not replaced. The component gets made but not inserted into the model.

It would probably be easier in most cases to only draw that geometry you want included in the component before moving on to other geometry. Then you won't have to worry about remembering to tick the box.

Crankston Shnord · 19 Apr 2011, 01:50

Ahhh....okay, thanks guys. Yep it's working now.

Cheers

Dave R · 19 Apr 2011, 02:02

Considering how prolific you are as a SketchUp Modeler, I'm surprised you hadn't already learned this. Glad you got it straightened out though.

Crankston Shnord · 19 Apr 2011, 13:37

Well, thanks for the compliment, but I haven't been modeling in Sketchup to long, just about two years. Are you on the 3D warehouse?

Cheers,

Dave R · 19 Apr 2011, 13:52

I have a few things there but I don't do models to give away so I rarely upload anything there.

Crankston Shnord · 19 Apr 2011, 14:43

Ahhh........I see. I haven't found anyone willing to pay for my models yet, so I just give them away ( I tried to sell one once but was ripped off). Anyway, thanks for the help.

Cheers,