# SketchUp Labs

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## [Adjusting the length of a object from Trimble Creator inside Sketchup?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adjusting-the-length-of-a-object-from-trimble-creator-inside-sketchup/273308)

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**Author:** [@liveterherlig](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/liveterherlig)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adjusting-the-length-of-a-object-from-trimble-creator-inside-sketchup/273308 "2024-05-16T10:50:15Z")

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I\`ve just made a beam that is adjustable in length. It works fine in Treimble Creator, fine when you open in Sketchup for web, and I kan save the beam and open in Sketchup 2023. But: I cannot find any dialogbox/place w…

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## [Are LCs dead already?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/are-lcs-dead-already/264766)

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**Author:** [@Sketchupguy4](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Sketchupguy4)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/are-lcs-dead-already/264766 "2024-03-21T20:41:22Z")

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It has been almost 4 years since LCs were announced and honestly LCs seem like a really good idea but were executed pretty poorly imho. The whole documentation for them is really lacking and so is their functionality and…

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## [Labs Geo Location](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/labs-geo-location/254794)

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**Author:** [@2atays](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/2atays)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/labs-geo-location/254794 "2024-02-13T15:14:25Z")

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I have been trying to use the new add location function from Labs, I have a model that I was able to geolocate in Washington DC with the labs function, that reverts to Nisswa, MN on a lake any time I re-open the add loca…

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## [Vector list](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/vector-list/259121)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/vector-list/259121 "2024-02-12T21:15:00Z")

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Hi, please help: how to connect (e.g.) the Expression Nodes with the Vector List and its items, so that the x,y,z items change depending on the calculations of the expression nodes…(I can change the items manually, but…

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## [How to keep 1 toggle turned on, turn off all others?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-keep-1-toggle-turned-on-turn-off-all-others/258209)

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**Author:** [@ArayaCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArayaCAD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-keep-1-toggle-turned-on-turn-off-all-others/258209 "2024-02-07T00:17:41Z")

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This is a tricky one! Anyone know how to turn all other toggles to OFF when I have any 1 toggle set to ON? So if toggle 1 is on, 2 and 3 turn off, IF toggle 2 is on, turn off toggle 1 and 3. Any idea how to set this up? …

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## [Sum node values or get xyz coordinates from node:](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sum-node-values-or-get-xyz-coordinates-from-node/256719)

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**Author:** [@ArayaCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArayaCAD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sum-node-values-or-get-xyz-coordinates-from-node/256719 "2024-02-06T22:10:13Z")

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Hey all. Two questions. Is there any node that will let me get the sum of multiple nodes number values? Also, is there any node that can collect all coordinates of a node, or specific coordinates of a node like x alignm…

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## [Boolean 3d geometry](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/boolean-3d-geometry/258266)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/boolean-3d-geometry/258266 "2024-02-06T22:00:50Z")

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Hi, pls help: in this simple graph there should be 2 openings but the node “boolean 3d geometry” makes/accepts only 1 box/subtraction https://creator.trimble.com/graph?layout=right&asset=whp:7f1126e5-a35d-4b6a-a769-76…

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## [BUG - Switch Bug & How To Reproduce:](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bug-switch-bug-how-to-reproduce/256972)

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**Author:** [@ArayaCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArayaCAD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bug-switch-bug-how-to-reproduce/256972 "2024-02-06T21:37:34Z")

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@cam\_wells\_materia @david\_silcock\_creator I discovered how to reproduce the switch bug. Follow these steps: When all three end switches highlight and display the geometry on the screen, toggle off one of the parts (e.g…

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## [Integer list](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/integer-list/258053)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/integer-list/258053 "2024-02-06T15:21:28Z")

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Hello, is there any way to parameterize the “integer list” node in the graph below? or, in general, some way to parameterize the selection of more primitives from a given number of primitives… https://creator.trimble.…

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## [Align vs mirror](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/align-vs-mirror/258238)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/align-vs-mirror/258238 "2024-02-06T14:46:16Z")

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Hi, please help. see this graph: https://creator.trimble.com/graph?layout=right&asset=whp:b7af58f4-c8b3-4a6f-b12b-faee63332f77 I do want to align the “box” to each corner of the bottom (parameter “stair position” - c…

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## [Hide & align multiple parts + use of null node (tutorials) - graphs attached](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hide-align-multiple-parts-use-of-null-node-tutorials-graphs-attached/256955)

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**Author:** [@ArayaCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArayaCAD)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hide-align-multiple-parts-use-of-null-node-tutorials-graphs-attached/256955 "2024-01-26T18:28:37Z")

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In this discussion, you’ll find two versions of tutorial graphs along with valuable insights in discussions below that led to their completion. These tutorials focus on the alignment and visibility toggling of multiple o…

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## [Align multiple parts together (tutorial) - Graphs attached](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/align-multiple-parts-together-tutorial-graphs-attached/256849)

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**Author:** [@ArayaCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArayaCAD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/align-multiple-parts-together-tutorial-graphs-attached/256849 "2024-01-24T23:35:17Z")

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After 2 days of experimentation, I’ve cracked the code. Here’s my advice for aligning multiple parts: Begin with two pieces of geometry, connect them to a single align node, and thoroughly comprehend how each input of th…

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## [BUG - Load Graph Webpage Loading Looping:](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bug-load-graph-webpage-loading-looping/256973)

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**Author:** [@ArayaCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArayaCAD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bug-load-graph-webpage-loading-looping/256973 "2024-01-25T19:30:24Z")

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@cam\_wells\_materia @david\_silcock\_creator There seems to be a bug where when a trimble creator graph is loaded, if you switch webpage tabs to another tab, say google etc, then jump back after some time (say 10-20 second…

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## [Add Location Blue Marker Visibility](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-location-blue-marker-visibility/254300)

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**Author:** [@JosephO](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JosephO)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-location-blue-marker-visibility/254300 "2024-01-05T21:48:54Z")

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Since I started to use Add Location, the files that have been geolocated now have a blue marker at the origin that is visible at all times even through geometry. Is there any way to turn this off?

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## [Conical cylinder](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/conical-cylinder/251948)

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**Author:** [@alexschreyer](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/alexschreyer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/conical-cylinder/251948 "2023-12-24T10:06:45Z")

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I don’t seem to be able to find a way to create a conical cylinder. Am I missing something? It’s not in the cylinder shape and loft only does surfaces. Got any ideas?

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## [Beta.9 • release notes & known issues](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beta-9-release-notes-known-issues/240779)

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**Author:** [@david\_silcock\_creator](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/david_silcock_creator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beta-9-release-notes-known-issues/240779 "2023-12-19T11:00:00Z")

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Hi team. We have a small update of Trimble Creator for you today. We have had some bug reports which this release is aiming to address. The release notes for beta.9 are below. The full release notes (including for prev…

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## [Selecting in 3D pane](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/selecting-in-3d-pane/249526)

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**Author:** [@mario\_chabo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mario_chabo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/selecting-in-3d-pane/249526 "2023-11-27T15:30:10Z")

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I often find myselg trying to select an object (node) in the 3d pane. I do think it would be a very usefull feature. Possible ?

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## [Join the SketchUp Spaces group!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/join-the-sketchup-spaces-group/247717)

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**Author:** [@vladimir\_bajic](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vladimir_bajic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/join-the-sketchup-spaces-group/247717 "2023-11-09T20:29:59Z")

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Do you produce visuals or reports of space types and areas as part of your work? Would you like us to make this easier to do in SketchUp? If so, why not join our SketchUp Spaces testing group! What’s in it for you? …

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## [A new SketchUp Labs project: Trackpad Navigation](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/a-new-sketchup-labs-project-trackpad-navigation/154878)

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**Author:** [@Mark](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Mark)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/a-new-sketchup-labs-project-trackpad-navigation/154878 "2023-10-20T18:28:04Z")

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Hi everybody, We recently surfaced a new Labs project in SketchUp for Web: the ability to optimize navigation controls for use with a multi-touch trackpad (also called a touchpad). To try out this mode of navigating, l…

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## [Window punches opening on its wall](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/window-punches-opening-on-its-wall/244432)

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**Author:** [@jorge.cubells](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jorge.cubells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/window-punches-opening-on-its-wall/244432 "2023-10-11T18:21:29Z")

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I want to learn to create Live components. But before I start, could someone please clarify if this is possible: Can the variables of one live component be passed to another? For example: the dimensions of a window can…

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## [Adjustable sides of an irregular object](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adjustable-sides-of-an-irregular-object/242416)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adjustable-sides-of-an-irregular-object/242416 "2023-09-26T21:15:28Z")

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Hello, I’ve just boiled my brain creating a primitive “U-PROFILE” from 8 separate lines with all adjustable sides (not finished yet…) question: is this the only way to do this? (my first idea was to use 3 boxes, put th…

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## [Open in SketchUp - GRAPH in SketchUp (SketchUp Pro)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/open-in-sketchup-graph-in-sketchup-sketchup-pro/242657)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/open-in-sketchup-graph-in-sketchup-sketchup-pro/242657 "2023-09-26T04:28:42Z")

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Hello, google chrome: when I create a graph and click “Open in SketchUp”, an another window opens (app.sketchup.com/…). When I want to configure in it, nothing happens when the sliders are moved, I always have to add…

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## [Beta.8 - Release notes & Known Issues](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beta-8-release-notes-known-issues/235273)

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**Author:** [@david\_silcock\_creator](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/david_silcock_creator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beta-8-release-notes-known-issues/235273 "2023-09-25T19:16:21Z")

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Hi team. We are back with another update of Trimble Creator. We have some really nice new features in this release that we think you’ll like. The release notes for beta.8 are below. The full release notes (including fo…

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## [Select the lower value from two values](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/select-the-lower-value-from-two-values/242616)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/select-the-lower-value-from-two-values/242616 "2023-09-24T07:34:49Z")

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Hello, please help see the graph: https://creator.trimble.com/graph?layout=right&asset=whp:c6204484-ded3-4097-99ae-faed2d45ceea there are two sides with different lengths that are adjustable (so once can be the right…

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## [Copies of object with different dimensions](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/copies-of-object-with-different-dimensions/242153)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/copies-of-object-with-different-dimensions/242153 "2023-09-20T08:45:40Z")

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Hello after the holidays, question: is there a possibility to create let’s say max 10 copies of a box (number of copies will be an adjustable parameter) where the first box has given dimensions, the second box is 10cm …

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## [Cannot copy and paste a node](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-copy-and-paste-a-node/238111)

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**Author:** [@booneyrex](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/booneyrex)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-copy-and-paste-a-node/238111 "2023-08-18T11:28:33Z")

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I select a node and copy and then when I try to paste, what is coming up is a file not a copy of the Node In the video I am following, when he copies and pastes, the Node is copied What am I doing wrong

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## [Feature Suggestion: Autosave and Version history feature](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/feature-suggestion-autosave-and-version-history-feature/213896)

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**Author:** [@zAppledot](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/zAppledot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/feature-suggestion-autosave-and-version-history-feature/213896 "2023-08-01T22:10:05Z")

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Hi sketchup team, I have had the browser stall a few times now while using Trimble Creator. Unfortunately for me, some time had passed since i last saved and all of the progress i made on the graph has been lost. I woul…

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## [Staircase helicoidal](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/staircase-helicoidal/236297)

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**Author:** [@simjoubert](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/simjoubert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/staircase-helicoidal/236297 "2023-07-23T21:20:30Z")

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Hello to respond to a request on the Facebook group regarding the modeling of a spiral staircase with an oblique beam (hourglass-shaped staircase). I challenged myself to do it in live component. Here’s a little preview…

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## [Get\_attribute ("SU\_LiveComponent" , "Parameters") information on missing units](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/get-attribute-su-livecomponent-parameters-information-on-missing-units/235458)

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**Author:** [@simjoubert](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/simjoubert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/get-attribute-su-livecomponent-parameters-information-on-missing-units/235458 "2023-07-21T02:22:11Z")

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Hello to all the development team. When I extract the parameters of a live component from the “Parameters” attribute in the “SU\_LiveComponent” dictionary, we find the name of each parameter and its value, But there is …

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## [Parameters - how to sort if too many](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/parameters-how-to-sort-if-too-many/234244)

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**Author:** [@vlapredbv](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vlapredbv)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/parameters-how-to-sort-if-too-many/234244 "2023-07-10T08:40:19Z")

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hello please help, how to sort parameters if there are too many of them. lets say: lot of objects, each object adjustable as for the width/length/height/xxx…but I do not need to see all the adjustments/parameters of al…

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