Are you new to Sketchup and wondering how to show angles in your designs? Look no further!
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the simple steps to display angles in Sketchup. So let’s get started!
Step 1: Select the Protractor Tool
To show angles in Sketchup, you need to use the Protractor tool. You can find it in the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen. It is represented by an icon resembling a protractor.
Step 2: Activate the Protractor Tool
Click on the Protractor tool icon to activate it. Once activated, your cursor will change to a protractor shape, indicating that you are ready to measure and display angles.
Step 3: Measure an Angle
To measure an angle, simply click on three points that form the desired angle. For example, click on one endpoint of a line, then click on the vertex (point where two lines intersect) of the angle, and finally click on another endpoint of the line that forms the angle.
Note:
Make sure you select points in a counter-clockwise direction if you want positive angle values. If you select them clockwise, Sketchup will display negative angles.
Step 4: Displaying Angles
Once you have measured an angle by clicking on three points as mentioned earlier, Sketchup will automatically display its value right next to it.
Note:
If you want to hide or show angles,
- Select all or specific protractors using the Select tool.
- Right-click on any of the selected protractors to open a context menu.
- Choose “Hide” or “Show” to toggle the visibility of the angles.
It’s as simple as that! You can now confidently show angles in Sketchup and create accurate designs.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have learned how to show angles in Sketchup using the Protractor tool. Remember to select points in a counter-clockwise direction for positive angles.
Additionally, you can easily hide or show angles by selecting and right-clicking on protractors. Now go ahead and apply this knowledge to enhance your Sketchup designs with precise angle measurements!