Where Are Layers in SketchUp Online?

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Where Are Layers in SketchUp Online?

Layers are a crucial component of any design software. They allow you to organize and manage different elements of your project more efficiently.

If you’ve recently started using SketchUp Online, you may be wondering where the layers are located and how to access them. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the different ways to work with layers in SketchUp Online.

Understanding Layers in SketchUp Online

Layers in SketchUp Online work slightly differently than in the desktop version. Instead of being called “layers,” they are referred to as “tags.”

This change in terminology might seem confusing at first, but don’t worry! The functionality remains the same.

Accessing Tags

To access tags in SketchUp Online, follow these simple steps:

  1. Open your SketchUp Online project.
  2. In the top menu bar, click on the “Tags” icon. It looks like a stack of papers.
  3. A panel will appear on the right side of your screen, displaying all the tags currently present in your project.

Note: If you can’t see the “Tags” icon in your menu bar, go to “View” > “Toolbars” > “Tags” to enable it.

Creating and Editing Tags

To create a new tag or edit an existing one:

  1. In the “Tags” panel, click on the “+” button at the bottom.
  2. A new tag will be created with a default name (e.g., Tag1).
  3. You can rename it by double-clicking on its name and typing your desired tag name.
  4. To change the color of a tag, click on the colored square next to its name and select a new color from the palette.

Assigning Tags to Entities

Once you have created tags, you can assign them to different entities in your project. This allows you to control the visibility and editability of specific elements. Here’s how:

  1. Select the entity (e., a group, component, or face) that you want to assign a tag to.
  2. In the “Tags” panel, find the desired tag and click on its checkbox.
  3. The entity will now be associated with that tag.

Working with Tags in SketchUp Online

Now that you know how to access and create tags let’s explore some useful functionalities:

Show/Hide Tags

You can easily show or hide specific tags by using the checkboxes in the “Tags” panel. By toggling these checkboxes, you can control which elements are visible in your workspace. This feature is particularly helpful when working on complex projects with multiple layers of information.

Editing Tag Styles

To edit a tag’s style settings:

  1. In the “Tags” panel, click on the three-dot menu icon next to the desired tag.
  2. A dropdown menu will appear with various options such as changing line weight and applying transparency.
  3. Select your preferred settings to customize the appearance of that tag’s entities.

Nesting Tags

If you want to organize your tags into groups or subcategories, SketchUp Online allows you to nest tags within each other. This hierarchical structure can help you maintain a more organized workspace.

To create nested tags:

  1. Create two or more tags that you want to nest.
  2. Click on the desired parent tag and drag it slightly to the right.
  3. Release the mouse button, and the tag will become a child of the parent tag.

Note: You can create multiple levels of nesting by repeating these steps.

Conclusion

In SketchUp Online, layers are referred to as tags, but their purpose remains the same – to help you organize and manage different elements in your project. By understanding how to access, create, and assign tags, as well as utilizing additional functionalities like show/hide options, style editing, and nesting, you’ll be able to work more efficiently with layers in SketchUp Online.