Are you struggling to center align two objects in SketchUp? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of center aligning two objects in SketchUp. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Select the Objects
First, make sure you have the two objects that you want to center align selected. You can do this by clicking on one object, holding down the Shift key, and then clicking on the second object. Both objects should now be highlighted.
Step 2: Access the Move Tool
To align the selected objects, we will be using the Move tool. You can access this tool by selecting it from the toolbar or by pressing the “M” key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Activate Center Alignment
With the Move tool active, right-click anywhere on your workspace to bring up a context menu. From this menu, select “Move/Copy” to activate additional options for moving and copying objects.
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If you are using SketchUp on a Mac, you can access these options by holding down the Control key and clicking anywhere on your workspace.
Step 4: Choose Center Reference Point
In the Move/Copy options dialog box that appears after selecting “Move/Copy,” make sure that “Center” is chosen as your reference point. This ensures that both objects will be aligned based on their centers.
Step 5: Align Objects
Now that everything is set up, it’s time to align your selected objects. Click once on either of the highlighted objects and drag them towards each other while keeping an eye on the center alignment indicator.
- Bold Text: This is an important step, so make sure you pay attention!
- Underlined Text: Drag the objects until the center alignment indicator snaps to the center of both objects.
- You can also use the arrow keys on your keyboard to nudge the objects into position for precise alignment.
Step 6: Complete Alignment
When you are satisfied with the alignment of your objects, simply release the mouse button to complete the process. The two objects should now be perfectly center aligned!
Summary
In this tutorial, we learned how to center align two objects in SketchUp. By selecting the objects, accessing the Move tool, activating center alignment, and dragging them into position, we were able to achieve precise alignment.
Remember to use the arrow keys for finer adjustments if needed. Now go ahead and experiment with center aligning various objects in SketchUp to enhance your designs!
We hope you found this tutorial helpful. Happy designing!