How Do You Hide Objects in SketchUp?
SketchUp is a powerful 3D modeling software that allows you to create and manipulate objects in a virtual space. Sometimes, you may need to hide certain objects within your model to focus on specific areas or improve the overall visual clarity. In this tutorial, we will explore different methods to hide objects in SketchUp.
Method 1: Hide from View
If you want to temporarily hide an object from your current view without affecting its visibility in other scenes or views, you can use the ‘Hide’ feature.
- Select the object(s) you want to hide by clicking on them.
- Right-click on the selected object(s) and choose ‘Hide’ from the context menu.
Note:
- The hidden object(s) will become translucent, indicating that they are hidden from view.
- To reveal the hidden objects, right-click anywhere in your modeling space and select ‘Unhide’ from the context menu.
Method 2: Hide Geometry
If you wish to hide specific parts of an object while keeping other parts visible, you can use the ‘Hide Geometry’ feature.
- Select the object(s) whose geometry you want to hide by clicking on them.
- Right-click on the selected object(s) and choose ‘Hide Geometry’ from the context menu.
- The hidden geometry will be completely invisible in your modeling space but still appear in other views or scenes where it is not explicitly hidden.
- To unhide the hidden geometry, right-click on the object(s) and choose ‘Unhide’ from the context menu.
Method 3: Hide Objects in Scenes
If you want to hide objects permanently in specific scenes or views, you can utilize the ‘Hide’ feature within scenes.
- Create a new scene or navigate to an existing one where you want to hide certain objects.
- Select the object(s) you wish to hide within that scene.
- The hidden objects will only be hidden within that particular scene. They will remain visible in other scenes or views.
- To unhide objects within a scene, navigate to that scene, select the hidden object(s), and choose ‘Unhide’ from the context menu.
Conclusion
Hiding objects in SketchUp is a useful technique that helps you focus on specific areas of your model while maintaining clarity and organization. Whether you want to hide objects temporarily, hide specific parts of an object, or hide objects within scenes, SketchUp provides various methods to meet your needs. Experiment with these techniques and enhance your modeling workflow!