How to snap an object onto the surface of another one

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Hi,
I’m using sketchup for quite a while (woodworking) but now I’m experiencing new problem.
I am creating a (working) table and want to add hinge for the legs to the table design.
I created the the table and downloaded and imported a hinge for the model.
I now want to snap the hinge with one side underneath the table top. I tried the rotating tool but I can’t manage to align the one side of the hinge with the tabletop board.
Any advise or any trick I could use?

PS. How can I upload a model from Sketchup-web to this post?
GardenSlatsTable.skp (1.8 MB)
… here is the model.

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Download the SketchUp model file to your computer and then drag it and drop it into a reply here.

Please correct your forum profile. It’s clearly out of date. That information helps us help you because it lets us know what tools you have available.

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Basics of SketchUp at learn.sketchup.com

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DaveR : why do you think it’s ‘clearly’ out of date?

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Mihai.s: So the rotate tool was the right pick. It’s just the way how to do it.
The video shows it clearly.
Thanks

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Because this

Doesn’t match this:
Screenshot - 1_18_2023 , 3_44_34 PM

If you set up your components correctly they will just insert where you want them. Sounds like what Mihai showed you will satisfy your question so that’s ok.

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Well, I’m using both alternating. So both is correct… Sketchup Make 2017 & Sketchup web.

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The answers given for a particular question will sometimes be different depending on the SketchUp version used.

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And the answer accepted may be ‘correct’ without being the best option.

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