# Drawer state by layer?

**URL:** <https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534>\
**Category:** SketchUp\
**Tags:** sketchup, animation, layers\
**Created:** [January 26, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534 "2023-01-26T11:56:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![ViggoPaulman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/viggopaulman/32/261002_2.png) [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534/1 "2023-01-26T11:56:17Z")

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Hi,

 ![Enscape_2023-01-25-17-53-33](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/e/1e2d87f7d37e4cfcba9eea118269a423b9d9a560.jpeg)

We have this office cabinet on wheels. I need to show the 4 drawers in 2 states (open and closed) from multiple perspectives each. Trying to come up with a way to optimise the workflow for future projects, I have created the necessary camera positions and I have 2 layers named “Drawers - closed” and “Drawers - open”. Based on camera scenes the layers interchange in visibility.

Now the question - is there any way to change the Y position of the drawers based on layer visibility?  
So that while layer “Drawers - closed” is visible, the Y position of the drawers is the same, but on “Drawers - open” the Y position of those 4 drawers changes individually?

I’m aware I could make empty duplicates of the drawers and put them on the “closed” layers but I’m trying to see if there’s a way to achieve a smooth workflow without resorting to workarounds and duplicates?

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![Guido](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/guido/32/208097_2.png) [@Guido](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Guido)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534/2 "2023-01-26T12:11:07Z")

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Have a look at this, it might point you in the right direction.

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/5/f/5fe2e39a0aadc9cb381d34c774fdf8efdea1e01e.jpeg "Animating With Scenes - Skill Builder") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iizKteFYF8)

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**Author:** ![ViggoPaulman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/viggopaulman/32/261002_2.png) [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534/3 "2023-01-26T12:29:05Z")

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Hi Guido! Thank you for the comment. That’s exactly how I currently have it set up.

My quote from the opriginal post:

> [@ViggoPaulman](#):
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> I’m aware I could make empty duplicates of the drawers and put them on the “closed” layers but I’m trying to see if there’s a way to achieve a smooth workflow without resorting to workarounds and duplicates?

I was just wondering if there is a way to do the same without duplicate geometry. But thank you! If there is no other way, I’ll just go on with this version.

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**Author:** ![DaveR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/daver/32/7601_2.png) [@DaveR](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DaveR)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534/4 "2023-01-26T12:48:49Z")

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Natively in SketchUp animations are made with copies of components, tags, and scenes. That’s not a workaround. It is possible and not difficult to make smooth animations that way. Recent examples [here](https://flic.kr/p/2nZEPdw) and [here](https://flic.kr/p/2n7xvyh). Since you don’t want to use that method, look into [Animator](https://sketchucation.com/plugin/1839-animator) by Fredo6.