Are you looking to change the units in SketchUp Layout? Whether you want to switch from inches to centimeters or from feet to meters, this tutorial will guide you through the process. Let’s dive into it!
Step 1: Accessing Document Setup
To change the units in SketchUp Layout, start by opening your document. Once your document is open, navigate to the top menu and click on “File”.
A dropdown menu will appear.
Tip: You can also use the shortcut “Ctrl + O” (Windows) or “Cmd + O” (Mac) to open your document.
In the dropdown menu, locate and click on “Document Setup”. This will open a new window with various settings for your document.
Step 2: Selecting Units
In the “Document Setup” window, you will find different tabs such as “Units”, “Paper”, and “References”. Click on the tab labeled “Units”.
Tip: If you’re unable to locate the “Document Setup” window, ensure that your document is selected and try again.
Within the “Units” tab, you’ll see a section called “Length”. This section allows you to choose your desired unit of measurement for length-related entities in SketchUp Layout.
Substep 2.1: Choosing Primary Units
The first option within the “Length” section is for selecting primary units. These units will be used for most measurements within your document.
To change them:
- Select one of the available options from the dropdown menu next to “Primary Format”. The options include inches, feet, millimeters, centimeters, meters, and more.
- The selected unit will be displayed next to the “Primary” label, indicating that it is the primary unit of measurement.
Substep 2.2: Choosing Secondary Units
In addition to primary units, SketchUp Layout allows you to display secondary units for measurements. These units can be helpful if you need to provide measurements in different formats.
To enable secondary units:
- Check the box next to “Display Secondary Units”.
This will activate the secondary unit options.
- Select your desired secondary unit from the dropdown menu next to “Format”. You can choose from inches, feet, millimeters, centimeters, meters, and more.
- The selected unit will be displayed next to the “Secondary” label.
Step 3: Applying Changes
Once you have selected your preferred units of measurement in SketchUp Layout, click on the “OK” button at the bottom right corner of the “Document Setup” window. This will apply your changes and update the units throughout your document.
Conclusion
Changing units in SketchUp Layout is a simple process that can help you work more efficiently and present your designs accurately. By following these steps, you can easily switch between different measurement systems based on your project requirements. Have fun exploring SketchUp Layout with your new unit settings!
Note: Remember that changing units in SketchUp Layout only affects the current document. If you want to apply these changes to all future documents as well, consider adjusting the default template or creating a custom template with your preferred units.