How Do I Open the Default Tray in SketchUp Mac?
If you are a Mac user and want to open the default tray in SketchUp, you’ve come to the right place. The default tray is a handy tool that allows you to access various options and features within SketchUp quickly. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to open the default tray on your Mac.
Step 1: Launch SketchUp
To begin, locate the SketchUp icon on your Mac and double-click on it to launch the application. Wait for a few moments until SketchUp opens completely.
Step 2: Accessing Preferences
Once SketchUp is open, click on the “SketchUp” tab from the top menu bar. A drop-down menu will appear.
From this menu, select “Preferences.” Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma (,) to directly access Preferences.
Step 3: Opening Default Tray
In Preferences, a new window will appear with several tabs at the top. Click on the “Workspace” tab to proceed. Here, you will find various options related to your workspace settings.
Note: You can also access Workspace settings by selecting “General” from the left sidebar in Preferences and then clicking on “Workspace.”
Step 3.1: Enabling Default Tray
In the Workspace tab, look for an option called “Enable Default Tray.” It should be located near the top of the window. By default, this option is disabled.
- To enable it, simply click on the checkbox next to “Enable Default Tray.”
- You will notice that the default tray now appears on the right side of your SketchUp window.
Step 3.2: Customizing Default Tray
If you want to customize the contents of the default tray, click on the “Default Tray” button located just below the “Enable Default Tray” option.
- A new window will open, showing a list of available panels that you can add or remove from the default tray.
- Click on the checkboxes next to each panel to add or remove them from the default tray as per your preference.
- You can also rearrange the order of panels by dragging and dropping them within this window.
Step 4: Close Preferences
After making any desired changes to the default tray, click on the “Close” button at the bottom right corner of the Preferences window to save your settings and close it.
Step 5: Start Using Default Tray
Congratulations! You have successfully opened and customized the default tray in SketchUp Mac. You can now start using it to access various tools, shortcuts, and panels conveniently while working on your projects.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to open and customize the default tray in SketchUp Mac. By following these simple steps, you can enhance your workflow and improve productivity by having quick access to essential tools and features within SketchUp.
If you face any difficulties or have further questions regarding this topic, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Happy designing!