My name is Steve and I recently started to use SketchUp Make.
I am getting frustrated while trying to set up a simple 2x4 wall frame for a small project I have. I am trying to model a 2x4 and cannot get it to snap to the proper dimensions.
In the dimension box I can’t input any numbers or when I drag the rectangle tool to make one at the dimension I want, 8’, the box never ends on a whole number, always too short of too long. It isn’t easy to stop at a whole number either.
The videos and other reference materials don’t seem to have this problem. Do you know what I am doing wrong or does this version not support inputting the dimensions?
Following what Shep says should work (don’t type the <> characters). The most common mistake people make is to mouse-click into the dimensions field, don’t do that, just draw the object and type the characters.
Cool keyboard inclusion!! I would have never thought of it and it comes as an option if you are running WIN7. At least in Home/Premium and up, I have the Pro upgrade for 2 years now. As it adds a bit more functionality and visuals cue’s to your famous .gif examples. COOL addition and work …Peace…
I did think it was possible too, but in the meantime you can make a rectangle, type its width, its height Enter, then use the push pull tool, pull the face up by any amount, and type its height Enter.
Yes, I know. My problems are knowing which way the rectangle will be formed and being able to produce a rectangle in the Blue direction without Orbiting a lot.
