# \#components **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/components/457.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Bugsplat when loading a dynamic component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bugsplat-when-loading-a-dynamic-component/351299)
**Author:** [@LucDS](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LucDS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bugsplat-when-loading-a-dynamic-component/351299 "2026-11-05T20:31:04Z")
Hi all, Have created some dynamic components, these work as expected in the .skp file I created them in. Now I’m trying to load them into another project file: I can see them in the components toolbar window but when I… --- ## [Copy a component, pasting at set interval for a set distance](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/copy-a-component-pasting-at-set-interval-for-a-set-distance/351013)
**Author:** [@tophmm](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tophmm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/copy-a-component-pasting-at-set-interval-for-a-set-distance/351013 "2026-10-30T08:24:25Z")
From single component (like a floor joist) in my model, and I would like to copy it and then paste it at a set interval (say 16") along and axis for a set distance. The number of pastes would be determined by the interv… --- ## [FlexTools Extension](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/flextools-extension/52394)
**Author:** [@Yoni](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Yoni)\ **Replies:** 356\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/flextools-extension/52394 "2026-10-23T12:12:57Z")
Glad to announce the release of FlexTools. :grinning: With the FlexTools extension you can generate Doors, Windows and more in seconds. Standard and Face-Cutter components Favorites library for quick access Planvi… --- ## [Model organization](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-organization/350544)
**Author:** [@BROnstott](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/BROnstott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-organization/350544 "2026-10-13T01:03:45Z")
I am fairly new to Sketchup, so please go easy. I am using Sketchup Go on WIndows 11. I am drawing some cabinets for my wife. There will be two ‘side’ cabinets and one middle cabinet. Am I right in thinking all the ite… --- ## [How to create or cut out a specific solid shape that is part of a cylinder?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-create-or-cut-out-a-specific-solid-shape-that-is-part-of-a-cylinder/350356)
**Author:** [@marcelluswallace](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marcelluswallace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-create-or-cut-out-a-specific-solid-shape-that-is-part-of-a-cylinder/350356 "2026-10-04T08:17:30Z")
Hi, so basically i would like to create a solid that follows the inside and outside curvature of a cylinder. You can imagine this solid as a curved stringer for a staircase. I’m trying but it seems to be impossible with … --- ## [Draupr Studio – Open-Source Parametric Architectural Tools for SketchUp (Developers Welcome)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/draupr-studio-open-source-parametric-architectural-tools-for-sketchup-developers-welcome/350359)
**Author:** [@sam.moradi](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sam.moradi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/draupr-studio-open-source-parametric-architectural-tools-for-sketchup-developers-welcome/350359 "2026-10-03T18:11:36Z")
Draupr Studio is a free, open-source parametric architectural modeling extension for SketchUp. The current Preview includes intelligent walls, roofs, hosted openings, materials, editing tools, and nine dormer types, with… --- ## [How do you keep large SketchUp models running smoothly?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-keep-large-sketchup-models-running-smoothly/350331)
**Author:** [@anjlikor6678](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anjlikor6678)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-keep-large-sketchup-models-running-smoothly/350331 "2026-10-02T14:01:43Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on some larger SketchUp models and noticed that the file starts slowing down when I add a lot of detailed furniture and components. I’m already using components and trying to keep unnecessary d… --- ## [IGNORE button for 3D Warehouse!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ignore-button-for-3d-warehouse/349163)
**Author:** [@mech3dcad](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mech3dcad)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ignore-button-for-3d-warehouse/349163 "2026-09-28T11:43:29Z")
Why can’t Sketchup 3D Warehouse have an “ignore” button so we don’t see these spam accounts ? Back again Monday morning and PAGE after PAGE after PAGE after PAGE after PAGE of the same models OVER and OVER on the DAILY… --- ## [ARCticulation Tool for Simple Rigging/Animation Main Thread](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/arcticulation-tool-for-simple-rigging-animation-main-thread/347848)
**Author:** [@Arcwalde](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Arcwalde)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/arcticulation-tool-for-simple-rigging-animation-main-thread/347848 "2026-09-14T13:21:01Z")
I wanted to get this into a semi-stable state before sharing it, so here it is: ARCticulation Tool, a SketchUp posing tool I built through a lot of experimenting, testing, and back-and-forth problem solving with ChatGPT. … --- ## [Face-me components misbehaving](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/face-me-components-misbehaving/347672)
**Author:** [@hdennis](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hdennis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/face-me-components-misbehaving/347672 "2026-08-27T12:11:22Z")
Hi. I’ve got a building design with plants on it which are 2d components and which face the camera. In the past I’ve had no trouble with an animation, including very large models, but on a recent medium large model, the… --- ## [Create a component ( from image ) without bounding box](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/create-a-component-from-image-without-bounding-box/348997)
**Author:** [@nathalia.p.souza](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nathalia.p.souza)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/create-a-component-from-image-without-bounding-box/348997 "2026-08-12T21:15:14Z")
Hi team, I am creating components from images without a background , but sketchup creates a bounding box the same size as a full picture (not the outline of the object - that is what I want). This is bringing me proble… --- ## [Apply one texture image across multiple interior faces that are components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/apply-one-texture-image-across-multiple-interior-faces-that-are-components/234961)
**Author:** [@JonnyGexter](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JonnyGexter)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/apply-one-texture-image-across-multiple-interior-faces-that-are-components/234961 "2026-08-07T16:03:40Z")
Hello, I want to create a mockup of an assembled 3D wooden dinosaur puzzle after applying an image to the flat pieces. The pieces are prepared on a flat sheet for a laser cutter/CNC machine… so after applying the image t… --- ## [5D+ Library - Manage SketchUp assets](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/5d-library-manage-sketchup-assets/291160)
**Author:** [@Cyentruk](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Cyentruk)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/5d-library-manage-sketchup-assets/291160 "2026-07-21T10:15:03Z")
Download here: 5D+ SketchUp Official Page --- ## [Component names changing on import](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-names-changing-on-import/348256)
**Author:** [@samyell](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/samyell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-names-changing-on-import/348256 "2026-07-10T15:48:06Z")
Hi, We’ve noticed an issue with using components from our library. When we’ve imported parts, occasionally the name gets truncated. Eg, we have a part that is in the library called “620 0992 2480” - in one file, when … --- ## [New eLearning: SketchUp Fundamentals 4 – Organization Essentials](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-elearning-sketchup-fundamentals-4-organization-essentials/348037)
**Author:** [@JackyM](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JackyM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-elearning-sketchup-fundamentals-4-organization-essentials/348037 "2026-06-30T14:55:03Z")
Hey SketchUp Community! Stop wrestling with “sticky” geometry and start building professional, organized, and data-rich 3D models. We are excited to announce that SketchUp Fundamentals 4: SketchUp Organization Essential… --- ## [How to plant components!? labelling, embedding... reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-plant-components-labelling-embedding-reports/347955)
**Author:** [@dianabenschop](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dianabenschop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-plant-components-labelling-embedding-reports/347955 "2026-06-27T01:06:53Z")
Hello all - Landscape designer here - struggling with generating useful plant material schedules with the ways i have been labelling my plant components. Been using sketchup for years but now I feel I’ve been doing it w… --- ## [Hide Sub Components in Listings, Reports, Outliner](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hide-sub-components-in-listings-reports-outliner/347862)
**Author:** [@gsharp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gsharp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hide-sub-components-in-listings-reports-outliner/347862 "2026-06-24T10:13:52Z")
Current building some documentation efficient components for MEP and although I usually use groups as the sub elements and name those but components have advantages in terms of file size and additional attributes. Downsi… --- ## [Please help with spacing of copies in dynamic component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/please-help-with-spacing-of-copies-in-dynamic-component/275584)
**Author:** [@SKP\_user](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SKP_user)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/please-help-with-spacing-of-copies-in-dynamic-component/275584 "2026-05-13T21:28:03Z")
shelves - test.skp (30.8 KB) Hello everyone, :grin: I need a little help with dynamic components. I recently started using dynamic components in my work. I’ve created a component that consists of multiple subcomponents… --- ## [About log in](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/about-log-in/346683)
**Author:** [@deenveesanono](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/deenveesanono)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/about-log-in/346683 "2026-05-06T18:41:19Z")
help me sign in sketch up --- ## [Issue with Components Widow List Indenting](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-components-widow-list-indenting/346649)
**Author:** [@mattwaddington1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mattwaddington1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-components-widow-list-indenting/346649 "2026-05-04T19:14:53Z")
In the last month or so I’ve discovered that the components window is for some reason indenting random components in the list view - which makes them look like subcategories of other components, which of course, don’t e… --- ## [Component & Scene thumbnails missing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-scene-thumbnails-missing/345905)
**Author:** [@jason9](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jason9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-scene-thumbnails-missing/345905 "2026-04-13T00:31:10Z")
A lot of components in the component dialog box show the missing icon (3 cubes and a ? mark). I don’t know why some components show thumbnails and some don’t. ETA 4/12/26: I’m now seeing that when I add new scenes, thos… --- ## [Is there a smart way to automatically place components inside a basic form (ex : seating plan based on rectangle area)?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-smart-way-to-automatically-place-components-inside-a-basic-form-ex-seating-plan-based-on-rectangle-area/345907)
**Author:** [@Micky](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Micky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-smart-way-to-automatically-place-components-inside-a-basic-form-ex-seating-plan-based-on-rectangle-area/345907 "2026-04-08T09:55:14Z")
Hi, I’m searching for a tool, tip, dynamic component or extension that can be able to help me for drawing seating plans for entertainment. My wish : I draw a basic form (rectangle, diamond), I choose a specific compo… --- ## [X-ray like component pieces](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/x-ray-like-component-pieces/345827)
**Author:** [@eebrzez](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/eebrzez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/x-ray-like-component-pieces/345827 "2026-04-01T20:39:45Z")
When I zoom out in Sketchup the piece behind the toe kick starts to appear, but when I zoom in it goes back to normal. I checked to see if the pieces were overlapping and there’s actually a 0.058” gap in between the two … --- ## [New Led screen Build](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-led-screen-build/345664)
**Author:** [@seth3](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/seth3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-led-screen-build/345664 "2026-03-26T02:36:04Z")
Built a SketchUp extension for LED wall design — it handles the full workflow from layout to spec sheet automatically. Been using it on real projects. Sharing here in case it’s useful for anyone doing the same thing. 3-… --- ## [Component scaling issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-scaling-issue/345656)
**Author:** [@cadmunkey](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cadmunkey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/component-scaling-issue/345656 "2026-03-25T20:40:31Z")
This is the first time I have come across this problem. I’m currently working on a stone component drawing, using the same original file since starting the model. Not messed with units, I always work in millimetres, but … --- ## [This does not appear to be a sketchup model PLEASE HELP](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/this-does-not-appear-to-be-a-sketchup-model-please-help/231593)
**Author:** [@deskremote60](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/deskremote60)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/this-does-not-appear-to-be-a-sketchup-model-please-help/231593 "2026-03-25T09:02:55Z")
this does not appear to be a sketchup model :face\_with\_head\_bandage: :face\_with\_head\_bandage: :face\_with\_head\_bandage: --- ## ["Hidden" attribute is automatically the same for all components with same name?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hidden-attribute-is-automatically-the-same-for-all-components-with-same-name/345548)
**Author:** [@Micky](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Micky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hidden-attribute-is-automatically-the-same-for-all-components-with-same-name/345548 "2026-03-25T08:55:03Z")
Hi, I’m trying to build a tent in dynamic componant format where I can choose for each wall if I want it “empty”, “white” or “translucent”. I’ve created a specific attribute for each wall with 3 chooses (vide, cristal,… --- ## [Slow file opening and purging](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/slow-file-opening-and-purging/345308)
**Author:** [@hchavez](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hchavez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/slow-file-opening-and-purging/345308 "2026-03-17T06:53:09Z")
Hello SketchUp community I’m an independent support technician, and one of my clients reported that a SketchUp file is very slow to open, work on, and purge. Their desktop computer specs are: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 32GB R… --- ## [A few production models](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/a-few-production-models/128334)
**Author:** [@aroberts](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/aroberts)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/a-few-production-models/128334 "2026-03-13T10:10:14Z")
I thougt I would share a few models that I have been working on recently. All are in production or have been produced. Heat exchanger Boiler House full install including bespoke hot water tank(hotwell), blowdown ve… --- ## [SketchUp 2026 - Scaling Multiple Components now makes them Unique?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2026-scaling-multiple-components-now-makes-them-unique/345300)
**Author:** [@travis.taylor](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/travis.taylor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2026-scaling-multiple-components-now-makes-them-unique/345300 "2026-03-10T17:54:01Z")
Recently updated to Skp26 and love the visibility addition for the grips on scaling things. But I noticed today that scaling an array of components is making them all unique. Is that intentional? There’s nothing liste… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/components/457.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=components)