@box said: I'd be interested to see one of the files to see what can be done, but as you bought them I doubt you'd want to share publicly. You could message one to me if you want, or a link to where you acquired them. Hi Box. I would be happy to share the file to see what can be done, what would be the best way to do this?

Is that the original .stl? It has issues. As you can see from your post above the size isn't the correct scale of what you want in mm. It can be adjusted but not knowing which are (if any) the critical dimensions, I can only guess. So I have fixed the holes, easier to do than explain how, and have made the width 50mm. Try this. Holder1Box.skp

@box said: I'm not Pilou, but it matters not. Have a look at this it hopefully explains what I mean. I have attached the model as well for you to study at your leisure. Hi Box Forgive me about the name mistake I downloaded the model and I understand now thanks. now I am off to become a "scenes" star lol Thanks again

Glad we got it sorted.

I know, the thread is oldish but maybe someone will find my little research helpful. I found a theme based on Windows Aero which looks neat and it's quite dark. So dark that you may even find some icons hard to see. But anyways I prefer low contrast brought by this theme. A lot more comfort to the eyes. If you share my love for dark GUIs, check this out and follow their instructions: https://www.deviantart.com/yorgash/art/Steam-VS-for-Windows-7-449032822

@bryan k said: Looking good. Arrays were one of the things that was hard for me to grasp at first. Some other tips: Use layers and components as often as possible. This keeps the file size down and helps with quick changes later if needed. Scale is very important in 3d. Make sure things are "right-sized" in relation to other things and reality. Use the numeric scale feature as often as possible. Keep up the good work! Thanks, I am getting right into Sketchup and understanding the Layers and Components more and more. now that I look at the pic again the scales are really up the wall )

@gaieus said: You can still copy an array of the bottom (bigger) face of the prism and then intersect the shape with the copied faces. In the attached file, edit the group, select all inside and intersect with model. This way only the faces will get intersected but no inner faces created. If you need those inner faces, too, explode the group, select all, intersect with model or selected and then start removing access geometry of the multiple octagons copied. Thanks Gai it worked a treat and was what I was after. Will post the model when it is done

Hi folks. Don't use a mouse with a scroll wheel that has a super soft click because you may inadvertently click the wheel while rolling it. This may put you in orbit mode instead of zoom mode. The best is to try before you buy. I know that, today, with everything in plastic wrap, this becomes difficult. Personnaly, at the office, I use a Dell mouse that behaves well with SketchUp. Just ideas.

@tig said: Rescale the model by drawing a line 10 [meters] long, then use the Tapemeasure tool to pick its two ends and type in 10mm. Answer yes when prompted and the whole model will scale to the correct size. NOW you'll have the right-click option to scale the component[s] definition[s]. Finally 'Model Info > Units' and re-set them to mm no units displayed accuracy 1mm snap 1mm ? Sensational... thank you TIG, It worked a treat and you really have saved me a bucket load of work, I basically was about 2 mouse clicks from deleting it all and starting all over again.. All is as it should be. thanks again...

@plot-paris said: one thing you can definitely do is switch off the "proviles" in the style window. the model will look nicer and you save some processing power... Thanks Plot, dd that and it does look better,, (so much to learn )

I don't think we disagree about anything. I may have misread one of your posts, thinking you were saying to put downloaded .rb files into the Tools folder, and that's what prompted my first post here. If you didn't mean to say that, then my comment was irrelevant. Regards,

Thanks guys, followed your help and lo and behold, there it is. Easy when you know how

Thanks Greyhead and Gaeius for the tips. the simple copy and 'paste in place method' worked like a charm.