How Do I Turn Off Ortho in SketchUp?

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Are you tired of the Ortho function limiting your creativity in SketchUp? Don’t worry, turning off Ortho is a simple process that will give you more freedom and flexibility in your designs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to turn off Ortho in SketchUp.

Step 1: Access the Preferences

To begin, open SketchUp and navigate to the “Window” menu at the top of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select “Preferences” to open the Preferences dialog box.

Step 2: Disable Ortho

In the Preferences dialog box, click on the “Drawing” tab located on the left-hand side. This will display a list of drawing-related options.

Tip: You can use Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac) to quickly search for specific preferences within this dialog box.

Scroll down until you find the “Drawing Constraints” section. Here, you will see an option labeled “Ortho.” By default, it should be checked.

To turn off Ortho:

  1. Select the checkbox next to “Ortho” to uncheck it.

  2. Click on the “OK” button at the bottom of the Preferences dialog box to save your changes and close the window.

Step 3: Test Your Changes

You have successfully turned off Ortho in SketchUp! Now, let’s test it out to make sure it’s working as expected.

  1. Create a new line or shape using the Line or Rectangle tool.

  2. Without Ortho enabled, you should now be able to draw freely without being constrained to straight horizontal or vertical lines.

Additional Tips and Tricks

If you ever need to turn on Ortho again, simply follow the same steps outlined above and check the “Ortho” checkbox in the Preferences dialog box. This will re-enable the Ortho function in SketchUp.

Keep in mind that turning off Ortho can be useful for creating more organic and fluid designs. However, it’s important to remember that there may be instances where you want to use Ortho for precise measurements and alignments.

In Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily turn off Ortho in SketchUp. This will give you more creative freedom and allow you to explore different design possibilities without being limited by straight lines. Remember that you can always toggle Ortho on or off depending on your specific needs.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in enhancing your SketchUp experience. Happy designing!