How Do I Resize a Shape in SketchUp?

Are you looking to resize a shape in SketchUp? Don’t worry, it’s a simple process that can be done with just a few clicks. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to resize a shape in SketchUp using various techniques and tools.

Resizing a Shape Using the Scale Tool

The easiest way to resize a shape in SketchUp is by using the Scale tool. Here’s how you can do it:

Select the shape you want to resize by clicking on it.
Activate the Scale tool by clicking on the “Scale” icon in the toolbar or by pressing “S” on your keyboard.
Click and drag one of the handles that appear around the selected shape. The handles allow you to resize the shape proportionally or non-proportionally, depending on your needs.
Release the mouse button once you have achieved the desired size for your shape.

Tips:

To maintain proportions: Hold down the Shift key while dragging one of the corner handles. This will ensure that both height and width are scaled proportionally.
To scale along one axis: Hold down either the X key, Y key, or Z key, depending on which axis you want to scale along, while dragging one of the corner handles.
To scale from center: Hold down both the X key and Z key, then drag one of the corner handles.

Resizing a Shape Using the Tape Measure Tool

Another method to resize a shape in SketchUp is by using the Tape Measure tool.

Activate the Tape Measure tool by clicking on the “Tape Measure” icon in the toolbar or by pressing “T” on your keyboard.

Click on one corner of the selected shape to set a reference point.

Move your mouse to another corner of the shape, and click again.

Type in the desired length or dimension for that side of the shape, and press Enter on your keyboard.

This will resize your shape according to your specified dimensions. Repeat these steps for each side of the shape that you want to resize.

To ensure accuracy: Enable “Length Snapping” by clicking on “Window” > “Model Info” > “Units”. Under “Length Snapping”, choose a suitable value to snap your measurements to.
To resize multiple sides simultaneously: Hold down the Ctrl key (Windows)/Option key (Mac), and select each side with the Tape Measure tool before typing in dimensions.

Congratulations! You have now learned two different methods to resize shapes in SketchUp. Whether you prefer using the Scale tool or Tape Measure tool, you can now manipulate shapes with ease.

Remember to save your work regularly, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different resizing techniques to achieve your desired results. Happy SketchUpping!