How do you scale precisely in SketchUp?

Here’s how the process works, using a cabinet as an example:

  1. With the Select tool ( ), select the geometry you want to scale.
  2. Select the Scale tool ( ) or press the S key.
  3. Click an edge or face grip (not a corner grip).
  4. Move the cursor to scale the entity.
  5. Click to set your selection’s new scale.

How do you scale a drawing?

To scale a drawing by hand, start by measuring the width and height of the object you’ll be scaling. Next, choose a ratio to resize your drawing, such as 2 to 1 to double the image in size. Then, multiply your measurements by the first number in your ratio to increase the size.

How do you make scaling?

How to Scale Things Down for a Drawing

  1. Measure the objects that you want to draw.
  2. Write down your notations.
  3. Scale the items by use of ratios.
  4. Divide the 10 by the measured length of the wall, 120, which looks like this as a fraction: 10/120.
  5. Set up a ration for the height of the wall, too.

What is offset in SketchUp?

The Offset tool enables you to offset a line or shape quickly and easily. For example, perhaps you’re a graphic designer who needs to outline a complex shape or an architect who needs to offset a footer in a foundation plan. Either way, the Offset tool can create the shape you need in only two clicks.

How do you scale texture in SKP?

Follow these steps to move, scale, rotate, or skew your texture: With the Select tool, click the face with the texture you want to edit. Choose Edit→Face→Texture→Position. This enables (deep breath) the Move/Scale/Rotate/Shear/Distort Texture mode.

How do you measure in SketchUp?

Measuring Dimensions

  1. Move your controller into view and direct your cursor over the model.
  2. Click the model.
  3. Click the Tape Measure icon ( ).
  4. At the prompt, move your cursor over the beginning point for your measurement and click.
  5. Move your cursor over the second point of your measurement and click.

How do you draw a perfect rectangle?

Steps

  1. Draw a straight, horizontal line using a ruler.
  2. Make a shorter vertical line coming down from one end of the first line.
  3. Draw a horizontal line coming off the bottom end of the vertical line.
  4. Draw a vertical line between the ends of the two horizontal lines.
  5. Color in your rectangle to make it pop.