How to show small objects large but keep their original dimensions

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Hi I am using Sketchup Make 2017 resident on my PC. I would like to draw a small object large but keep it’s original dimensions. Right now I am using scale to show object at 2x but my dimensions are also 2x. I would like to show it 2x but when I do dimensions I would like them to be correct (same as object at 1x). Is it possible?

Thanks,

Imran

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Two options. Zoom in closer to it or edit the dimensions and type them in.

What is the object and how are you using it?

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Duh! did not know I could edit dimensions. That would work, it is a simple nut with one thru hole.

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Thanks

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Is there a reason you can’t just zoom in closer to the nut?

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That would work for me to see it better but I need to send a pdf to the shop and would like to to be big for readability. I export 2D for sharing.

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You shoud be able to zoom in on the nut and make it fill the page in your PDF export.

Here’s an example with a tiny little shaker style knob.

Set up to print in Adobe Reader after exporting the PDF.
Screenshot - 10_15_2022 , 11_12_49 AM

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I am not well versed but am trying to get better. I learned to draw mechanical drawing by watching videos. I know it is not perfect but attached is an example. I use this template over and over and has been working for me. So I would like to keep my sheet size same and show small objects large. The attached object is large enough that it did not matter.
Clamp Base Version 1.0.skp (145.8 KB)

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Try reducing the size of the SketchUp window to more closely match your rectangle.

Screenshot - 10_15_2022 , 11_34_28 AM
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In the export options untick Full Scale and Set the paper width and let height take care of itself.
Screenshot - 10_15_2022 , 11_34_02 AM

Clamp Base Version 1.pdf (22.8 KB)

Is this just for your own use? This would be much easier to do and make look good in LayOut.

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Done in LayOut just for fun.
Clamp Base Imran.pdf (17.7 KB)

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Thanks Dave. It is just for me. If I adjust the scale for printing then I will need to draw a smaller drawing frame. I assume Layout is in the paid version and cheapest option is $119. If I use more in future, I will look into getting it.

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LayOut is part of the SketchUp Pro package so not part of SketchUp Go (the $119 option).

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Thanks Dave.

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