Are you struggling with reducing the size of a section plane in SketchUp? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to easily resize a section plane in SketchUp, allowing you to have more control over your model’s visibility and focus. Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Select the Section Plane
To begin, select the section plane that you want to resize. Simply click on the section plane with the Select tool (shortcut: Spacebar), and it will be highlighted.
Step 2: Access the Section Plane Dialog Box
Next, right-click on the selected section plane and choose Entity Info. Alternatively, you can access this dialog box by selecting the section plane and navigating to Window > Entity Info.
Step 3: Adjusting the Size of the Section Plane
In the Entity Info dialog box, you will find various properties related to your selected section plane. Locate the Size parameter and adjust it according to your desired size.
Tips:
- Click and Drag: Click directly on any of the blue squares around the perimeter of your section plane. Then, drag inward or outward to decrease or increase its size.
- Numerical Input: You can also manually enter specific dimensions for width and height in inches or millimeters by typing in values directly into their respective boxes.
- Maintaining Aspect Ratio: To maintain a proportional aspect ratio while resizing, hold down the Shift key.
- Locking Aspect Ratio: If you want to lock the aspect ratio and resize the section plane uniformly, right-click on the section plane and select Lock Aspect Ratio.
Step 4: Apply the Changes
Once you have adjusted the size of your section plane to your satisfaction, simply click anywhere outside of the Entity Info dialog box or press Enter/Return on your keyboard to apply the changes. Voila! Your section plane is now resized.
Note: Keep in mind that resizing a section plane does not affect the actual geometry of your model; it only controls what is visible within the active section cut.
In Conclusion
Resizing a section plane in SketchUp is a simple yet powerful way to manage visibility and focus within your model. By following these steps, you can easily adjust the size of a section plane according to your specific needs. Now go ahead, experiment with different sizes, and take full control over how your model is displayed!
We hope you found this tutorial helpful. Stay tuned for more SketchUp tips and tricks!