Can I Push Pull Multiple Faces in SketchUp?
If you are a SketchUp user, you may have wondered if it is possible to push pull multiple faces at the same time. In this tutorial, we will explore this question and walk you through the process.
Understanding Push Pull
Before we dive into the main topic, let’s quickly recap what push pull does in SketchUp. The push pull tool allows you to extrude a face or a surface, creating 3D geometry by pulling it out or pushing it in.
The Limitations
Unfortunately, SketchUp does not have a built-in feature that allows you to push pull multiple faces simultaneously. This means that if you have several faces that need to be extruded to different heights, you will have to perform the push pull operation on each face individually.
The Workaround
Although there is no direct way to push pull multiple faces at once in SketchUp, there is a workaround that can help expedite the process. Here’s how:
- Select all the faces that you want to extrude simultaneously by holding down the Shift key and clicking on each face.
- Right-click on one of the selected faces and choose “Make Group” or “Make Component” from the context menu. This will group all the selected faces together.
- Select the newly created group by clicking on it once.
- Now, use the push pull tool as you normally would and extrude the group to your desired height.
- To access or edit individual faces within the group later on, simply double-click on the group to enter its editing mode.
Note:
When using this workaround, keep in mind that any modifications made to one face within the group will not automatically apply to the others. Each face within the group is treated as an independent entity.
Conclusion
Although SketchUp does not provide a direct way to push pull multiple faces simultaneously, using the grouping workaround can help you achieve similar results. Remember to make use of this technique when you have multiple faces that need to be extruded together.
With this method, you can save time and effort by avoiding the need to perform individual push pull operations on each face. Happy modeling!