Entering Real World Distances
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My understanding is that when you enter distances in Layout you need to enter 'paper space' (to use CAD terminology) distances rather than model space distances.
Before I continue on my merry way I would like to have this confirmed or is there a way that I can enter model space distances similar to the way dimensions work.
The reason that I ask this is because Sketchup limits line types to continuous only.
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@seasdes said:
The reason that I ask this is because Sketchup limits line types to continuous only.
There is a plugin (or rather, a part of one) for that, if I'm correct its the one in the link below...
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=185760#p185760
Tig's 2D tools. It has a function whereby you can change a linestyle.
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I don't understand your question about entering model space distances and how that relates to line types.
Enter distances in layOut, for example when drawing a line or moving an entity are in paper space dimensions only. Those things are not linked to the SketchUp model viewport that may or may not be displayed on the page. If you want to draw lines in LayOut that relate to specific points in the SU viewport, use temporary lines or even guidelines in SU so they are shown in the viewport. You can then trace them in LO and edit the line style as needed. Delete the lines in SU and update the reference in LO.
Or if you want to keep those lines for later use, put them on a separate layer in SU and create a scene showing only those lines. Stack viewports in LO, explode the lines viewport and edit the line style as needed. If later need to edit those lines, you can do it in SU and replace the first set of lines in LO very quickly.
Put the lines viewport on a layer separate from the other model viewports and other entities that might overlay the viewports such as dimensions and text.
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Thank you both for your reply
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True mate, you can only draw in LayOut in paperspace units. And YES it's a pain!
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@richard said:
True mate, you can only draw in LayOut in paperspace units. And YES it's a pain!
I'd hate to have to do it in imperial units.
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Try this. In LO, click and start a line. In the measurement box type in the real world measurement, say, 1000 followed by the'/' and then the scale factor. So, I want a scaled line of 1000 in a 1:10 drawing. Type '1000/10' enter. you have a scaled line. Not sure how that works for you 'Imperial' guys!
All the best
Brian
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@shawb said:
Try this. In LO, click and start a line. In the measurement box type in the real world measurement, say, 1000 followed by the'/' and then the scale factor. So, I want a scaled line of 1000 in a 1:10 drawing. Type '1000/10' enter. you have a scaled line. Not sure how that works for you 'Imperial' guys!
All the best
Brian
That's really cool!
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Sorry I missed this post. Yes a double thanks from me.
Walter
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