How to curt hole in log wall

[Gus R]

First you select the solid you want to subtract. Then click on the subtract icon and then click on one of the logs.

[Box]

Nested groups are not solids, so your group of groups cannot work with solid tools. You must either explode the log groups into the parent group or explode the parent group and do multiple subtractions, one log at a time.
You also have an extra couple of misaligned logs at the bottom.

So here in this gif, I delete the extra log, explode the log groups creating a single solid then subtract the 'hole'. You could regroup your logs after, loose to groups would do it in a click or two.

[ntxdave]

Ooooh how dumb am I, I was using the subtract wrong. Now, another dumb one: if I want to subtract from multiple logs, do I have to recreate the subtract object for each log one at a time? Is there a way to subtract from multiple logs at once?

[Box]

Use Trim.

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[ntxdave]

Ooooooooouch - Box that is to simple! I am feeling dumber by the hour.

[Box]

It's worth noting that this Trim function is broken in 2023, you have to reselect the tool each time.
But I suspect you aren't working with 2023 anyway.

[ntxdave]

@box said:

It's worth noting that this Trim function is broken in 2023, you have to reselect the tool each time.
But I suspect you aren't working with 2023 anyway.

You are right. I am using 2020.

[Gus R]

Don't worry. I was stumped with the subtract tool at first since I was using Bool Tools for a long time.

[ntxdave]

Box, what is the tool on your toolbar next to the eraser (the one you clicked on to delete the object you used for the trim and subtract functions)?

I was going to try to modify my main toolbar to include that tool but I cannot seem to get to the option to modify a toolbar. I cannot get the ability to edit a toolbar to show up.

BTW: I tried both of the options that you showed in your videos and got them both to work.

[Box]

That Icon is Delete from the 'Standard' toolbar.
This thread has a gif showing how to make a custom toolbar from about 9 years ago.
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=59701&hilit=+toolbar#p543863

[numerobis]

You could also use Eneroth Solid Tools which support preselection of multiple objects...

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[ntxdave]

@box said:

That Icon is Delete from the 'Standard' toolbar.
This thread has a gif showing how to make a custom toolbar from about 9 years ago.
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=59701&hilit=+toolbar#p543863

Thanks for the link but I could not find a toolbar that had the delete icon.

@numerobis said:

You could also use Eneroth Solid Tools which support preselection of multiple objects...

SketchUp Extension Warehouse

Your library of custom third-party extensions created to optimize your SketchUp workflow.

(extensions.sketchup.com)

Thanks for the link. That plugin is not available via the Sketchucatiob Plugin store.

[Gus R]

Thanks Box. I finally expanded my use of Sketchup's solid tools. Got stuck in a routine.

[numerobis]

@ntxdave said:

Thanks for the link. That plugin is not available via the Sketchucatiob Plugin store.

Releases · Eneroth3/eneroth-solid-tools

Solid operations for SketchUp. Contribute to Eneroth3/eneroth-solid-tools development by creating an account on GitHub.

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[Box]

@box said:

That Icon is Delete from the 'Standard' toolbar.

@ntxdave said:

Thanks for the link but I could not find a toolbar that had the delete icon.

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[ntxdave]

Thanks Box, I will have a look.

BTW, is there a way to add the bottom view to a toolbar?

[Box]

@ntxdave said:

BTW, is there a way to add the bottom view to a toolbar?

Not in the older versions, but you can make a keyboard shortcut.

[ntxdave]

Again, thank you very much. I make a new small toolbar that has the Erase, Undo, Redo and Model Info icons. I wanted to place it along the side bar. I also tried to set it do double wide but it would not allow me to do it in that position. Am I missing something?

I will also add a shortcut for the Bottom view.

[Box]

@ntxdave said:

I also tried to set it do double wide but it would not allow me to do it in that position. Am I missing something?

No you aren't missing something, the toolbar won't do double wide when docked, even though the Large Toolset does. It has been a complaint for many years. And you can't put the large toolset across the top.
Far be it for us to question the design gods of the UI, they obviously know something we don't.

[ntxdave]

Added.........Alt+Shift+B

Again, many thanks. I had a bad day on the SketchUp forum so this was something very positive.