# \#component **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/component/138.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Reload Component Doesn't work](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/reload-component-doesnt-work/320000)
**Author:** [@troyhome](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/troyhome)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/reload-component-doesnt-work/320000 "2025-03-21T13:15:44Z")
In SketchUp 2024 and 2025, I haven’t been able to get the Reload feature to work. Here’s what I do: I create a component, right-click it, and save it as a separate file. I open that saved component file and make a cha… --- ## [Creating Components in Layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/creating-components-in-layout/28673)
**Author:** [@ehier](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ehier)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/creating-components-in-layout/28673 "2024-10-09T05:20:41Z")
We love SketchUp and especially love the component feature where you can copy elements and change them all simultaneously. Is there any way to do this in Layout? --- ## [TC Visualizer and Cut Face Components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tc-visualizer-and-cut-face-components/275707)
**Author:** [@RichardLins](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/RichardLins)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tc-visualizer-and-cut-face-components/275707 "2024-05-31T14:43:38Z")
Hello everyone, To speed up my volumetric simulation process in feasibility studies, I created some components with the native face cutter. I use the TC Visualizer for the renderings, as it is just for reference and I d… --- ## [How to move the entities to separate component?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-move-the-entities-to-separate-component/252830)
**Author:** [@barracuda](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/barracuda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-move-the-entities-to-separate-component/252830 "2023-12-23T11:29:14Z")
Hello I have this problem I have the furniture model and I have created three lines of lamino sheleves size 18 (mm). Then I found that the bottom (the base) is not made from 18mm but from different material like 4mm. And… --- ## [Live component can't connect to server and then "Live Component has timed out"](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/live-component-cant-connect-to-server-and-then-live-component-has-timed-out/219236)
**Author:** [@designerasya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/designerasya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/live-component-cant-connect-to-server-and-then-live-component-has-timed-out/219236 "2023-02-06T08:29:34Z")
My hello to everyone :waving\_hand: What’s wrong? Help, please. --- ## [Loading a definition to the model](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/loading-a-definition-to-the-model/203267)
**Author:** [@Divyanshu](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Divyanshu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/loading-a-definition-to-the-model/203267 "2022-07-21T08:27:56Z")
Hi, I’m trying to load a new Component Definition to my sketchup model using the following line - Sketchup.active\_model.definitions.load(file\_path) But this is taking around 30 seconds for me just to load 1 definition… --- ## [👀 MATRIX - all about visibilities ( Experimental ! )](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/matrix-all-about-visibilities-experimental/190449)
**Author:** [@dezmo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dezmo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/matrix-all-about-visibilities-experimental/190449 "2022-02-22T06:17:56Z")
:eyes: MATRIX - all about visibilities \[Experimental Extension\] \*(Eyes MATRIX, I MATRIX ) © 2022, Dezmo The main goal is to be able to change “every possible visibility” from scene to scene — even bulk at once — wi… --- ## [Can I resize/scale components in the 'components in model tab'?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-resize-scale-components-in-the-components-in-model-tab/185512)
**Author:** [@Guido](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Guido)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-resize-scale-components-in-the-components-in-model-tab/185512 "2022-01-03T18:54:15Z")
I am making a small model in wood but the dimensions are very small, therefore I modelled metre for mm. I made components when working in the large Metre scale before resizing the model back to mm. Consequently when I … --- ## [Can we talk Component Naming Conventions?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-we-talk-component-naming-conventions/153494)
**Author:** [@deborahbrancheau](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/deborahbrancheau)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-we-talk-component-naming-conventions/153494 "2021-10-18T14:57:11Z")
I’m losing my mind trying to determine the best naming conventions for components. I realize it can be different for all different types of items but it seems like there could be some kind of general best practices. The… --- ## [How to save a component?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-save-a-component/174141)
**Author:** [@HOBBYARCHITECT](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/HOBBYARCHITECT)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-save-a-component/174141 "2021-09-07T13:39:12Z")
If I have made a furniture myself and want to save it as a component I have right clicked and chosen Save as component. But then I don’t know where it ends up among my files. Therefor I have always saved my furniture as … --- ## [Editing models from 3D warehouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/editing-models-from-3d-warehouse/160827)
**Author:** [@biancaserrao1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/biancaserrao1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/editing-models-from-3d-warehouse/160827 "2021-04-15T14:18:37Z")
Hi, when I download a model from the 3D warehouse, is it correct to edit this i.e. change the colour by right clicking on the model and selecting “edit compenent”? In the image below you’ll see a door I downloaded from … --- ## [Managing active section cuts of imported .skp files](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/managing-active-section-cuts-of-imported-skp-files/135633)
**Author:** [@hnrkndr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hnrkndr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/managing-active-section-cuts-of-imported-skp-files/135633 "2021-04-08T09:38:46Z")
Has anyone found a solution to Lindsey\`s previous post?: Sketchup forgetting active section cuts Joe has same issues: Section Plane Activation NOT reloading? Problem: In a Master file (say a “Site” model), Section Cut… --- ## [Help Needed to Round Off Edges](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-needed-to-round-off-edges/130310)
**Author:** [@Cosworth69](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Cosworth69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-needed-to-round-off-edges/130310 "2020-07-05T15:27:32Z")
Hi, I’ve made a key switch component in SketchUp but I need some help finalizing it. I can’t figure out how to curve the raised inner rim of the switch so that it matches the picture (attached to this post). I also can… --- ## [Component Won't Face Camera](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-wont-face-camera/129288)
**Author:** [@nathan140889](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nathan140889)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-wont-face-camera/129288 "2020-06-23T12:54:51Z")
Hi there, Looking to make my own guy! Everytime I try make him a component and check the option ‘always face camera’ the image turns to a straight line. I’ve tried reshifting the compenent axis and that doesn’t seem to … --- ## [Changement de repere d'un composant (Move Component Origin)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changement-de-repere-dun-composant-move-component-origin/122856)
**Author:** [@LOUZA](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LOUZA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changement-de-repere-dun-composant-move-component-origin/122856 "2020-04-22T15:15:07Z")
Bonjour tout le monde pouvez vous svp m’aider sur un sujet, au fait je cherche à modifier avec un code ruby le repère d’un composant d’une position initiale par défaut à une nouvelle position que je choisisse . merci d… --- ## [Feature Request: Add ability to save/use Component Collections STORE IN TRIMBLE CONNECT](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/feature-request-add-ability-to-save-use-component-collections-store-in-trimble-connect/97813)
**Author:** [@sjdorst](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sjdorst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/feature-request-add-ability-to-save-use-component-collections-store-in-trimble-connect/97813 "2019-06-25T17:28:25Z")
This is a suggestion for the Components Tray. You can currently Add or Create a local Collection. I’d like to see an additional option to Add or Create a Trimble Connect collection. My use case: I work with two Sketch… --- ## [I changed some settings](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-changed-some-settings/95128)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-changed-some-settings/95128 "2019-05-10T13:28:41Z")
Hi. I probably touch by mistake some settings and now in the axis of my components I see this blue cross which I don’t know what it is. This is how my make component dialog window looks like: Where it says glue t… --- ## [Request - Selected Objects - Group vs Component Color option](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/request-selected-objects-group-vs-component-color-option/91279)
**Author:** [@Jmartlncln](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jmartlncln)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/request-selected-objects-group-vs-component-color-option/91279 "2019-03-20T03:57:20Z")
Just a simple request here: Thought it would be nice under the (Styles \> Edit \> Model Settings) to have an option to change the ‘Selected’ color for Groups, Components, and Stray Faces/Edges. This could be particularly h… --- ## [Make a hole in the component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/make-a-hole-in-the-component/89083)
**Author:** [@zhekaus](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/zhekaus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/make-a-hole-in-the-component/89083 "2019-02-22T22:23:40Z")
I have got a component which is a wall. I want to add different cutting to different walls. However, I do not want to make walls unique, since I want to be able to resize walls in the future. --- ## [Problem with a model imported from Revit](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-a-model-imported-from-revit/86442)
**Author:** [@michal.p](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal.p)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-a-model-imported-from-revit/86442 "2019-01-29T19:47:33Z")
Hi! My firend built a model in Revit and we imported it into SketchUp. It contains 865 components. Many of them are identical at first glimpse but instances are broken and they behave like groups. I would really prefer … --- ## [How to change axes inside a component? (error in code fixed)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-change-axes-inside-a-component-error-in-code-fixed/79262)
**Author:** [@rvs1977](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rvs1977)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-change-axes-inside-a-component-error-in-code-fixed/79262 "2018-10-24T13:04:35Z")
Hi EDIT: just realized some errors in the code, eg. that I forgot to instantiate the component :grimacing::roll\_eyes: Now the code snippets should work… How to change axes inside a component? Change the axes globally… --- ## [Scaling component along local axes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-component-along-local-axes/59042)
**Author:** [@michal.p](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal.p)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-component-along-local-axes/59042 "2018-01-07T18:42:17Z")
Hi! I am trying to scale a component globally along its local axes but I don’t want to open it and scale its contents, just scale entire component. As you can see, it is not aligned to world axes and I’m also not going … --- ## [Editing Component into multiple versions (HELP)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/editing-component-into-multiple-versions-help/48564)
**Author:** [@dkeesing](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dkeesing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/editing-component-into-multiple-versions-help/48564 "2017-07-19T15:47:01Z")
I’m new to SketchUp, and using it for theatre. I’ve built the theatre space with no problems. I’m now starting to add seating to the model. The theatre space we use flexible, meaning that sections of seating risers are … --- ## [How to set x,y dimensions for component?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-set-x-y-dimensions-for-component/48022)
**Author:** [@barracuda](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/barracuda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-set-x-y-dimensions-for-component/48022 "2017-07-10T20:24:10Z")
I wante to add some tree textures around my model to create forest. I decided to add the texture to cylinders or pipes 10m high. Normally when the cylinder is not in component and I need to copy it I duplicate it using … --- ## [How to get hierarchy from a skp model using components through sketchup sdk in C++](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-get-hierarchy-from-a-skp-model-using-components-through-sketchup-sdk-in-c/46188)
**Author:** [@sanketsans](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sanketsans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-get-hierarchy-from-a-skp-model-using-components-through-sketchup-sdk-in-c/46188 "2017-06-19T04:51:29Z")
I am trying to get the component information using C++ while parsing a skp model. I want the information just like we have in the outliner in sketchup editor - something like in the image. I tried using component\_instan… --- ## [My.sketchup component libraries](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/my-sketchup-component-libraries/45812)
**Author:** [@edavisiii](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/edavisiii)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/my-sketchup-component-libraries/45812 "2017-06-02T13:54:22Z")
When i used the PC version it was easy to find components by SketchUp. They seemed to work the best. IN the chromebook version, I can not find them despite using all different search words. Has anybody encountered thi… --- ## [Making dynamic components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/making-dynamic-components/36970)
**Author:** [@ChecMark](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ChecMark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/making-dynamic-components/36970 "2017-01-08T04:00:39Z")
My Pro version has expired, but I would like to try making components for IKEA’s new SEKTION kitchen cabinets for the 3D warehouse. Is there any other program available that would allow me to create these for SketchUp? --- ## [Changing dimensions of 3DW Components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-dimensions-of-3dw-components/30852)
**Author:** [@squatch97402](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/squatch97402)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-dimensions-of-3dw-components/30852 "2016-09-19T04:55:31Z")
I found a window similar to mine. Is there a way to change the dimension --- ## [FR: Show (ReadOnly) Component Description in EntityInfo dialog](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/fr-show-readonly-component-description-in-entityinfo-dialog/25538)
**Author:** [@DanRathbun](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DanRathbun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/fr-show-readonly-component-description-in-entityinfo-dialog/25538 "2016-05-23T14:27:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from Organizing Component Data in Component Libraries: As stated in the other thread, in order to see a component’s description, it’s definition must be selected, in the “In Model” definition …