# \#howto **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/howto/44.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to make this scallop bowl](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-this-scallop-bowl/333604)
**Author:** [@anabab](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anabab)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-this-scallop-bowl/333604 "2025-07-15T00:24:44Z")
I am beginner in Sketchup, so I apologize in advance. But I need advice on how I can go about creating this scalloped bowl. I was trying to make an arch then use the follow-me tool to make an individual scallop which I… --- ## [Linen texture on top of photoshop gradient?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/linen-texture-on-top-of-photoshop-gradient/333482)
**Author:** [@anabab](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anabab)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/linen-texture-on-top-of-photoshop-gradient/333482 "2025-07-04T18:39:20Z")
I have a custom gradient wallpaper in the design I am working on. I have placed it as a texture generally throughout, but it looks a little flat when I rendered. The actual wallpaper would have the gradient printed on … --- ## [How to create a randomized grid of intersecting shapes?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-create-a-randomized-grid-of-intersecting-shapes/273490)
**Author:** [@Nathank9000](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Nathank9000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-create-a-randomized-grid-of-intersecting-shapes/273490 "2024-05-18T01:25:16Z")
Let’s say you need to create a design for an item that’s made from bars/strips that have the same cross-section, but placed and aligned at different angles. Something like this design: I’m trying to use Random Tools … --- ## [How to set up Trimble Connect for libraries](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-set-up-trimble-connect-for-libraries/122995)
**Author:** [@MikeWayzovski](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MikeWayzovski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-set-up-trimble-connect-for-libraries/122995 "2020-05-24T08:16:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to import Trimble Connect models into my Sketchup work?: Trimble Connect is not the average cloud service. It is designed to manage your Projects. While mainly used for 3D models in an… --- ## [Cutting holes through stacked panels](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cutting-holes-through-stacked-panels/124398)
**Author:** [@zrpnplfpxliwurrbkp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/zrpnplfpxliwurrbkp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cutting-holes-through-stacked-panels/124398 "2020-05-05T00:50:44Z")
Hi, I’m a new user (using SketchUp Make) and couldn’t figure this out. Sorry if it’s been asked, but I searched all day without finding an answer (maybe my terminology isn’t correct). I have three 1-in thick panels tha… --- ## [Forming a niche in a curved wall](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/forming-a-niche-in-a-curved-wall/108156)
**Author:** [@grain](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/grain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/forming-a-niche-in-a-curved-wall/108156 "2019-11-06T11:44:54Z")
Hi I need to create a curved niche with a half dome ceiling cut into a curved wall. Is that possible with SU?!!? --- ## [How to curve a staircase to a specific radius?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-curve-a-staircase-to-a-specific-radius/108114)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-curve-a-staircase-to-a-specific-radius/108114 "2019-11-05T16:16:04Z")
Dear SketchUppers, I’m trying to use Fredo’s ‘Radial Bend’ from the FredoScale plugin to curve my staircase. The bending is done superbly, compared to Shape Bender, but I’m having a problem with the radius. Is there … --- ## [Subtract inner shape when forming shape](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/subtract-inner-shape-when-forming-shape/108166)
**Author:** [@petrakeas](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/petrakeas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/subtract-inner-shape-when-forming-shape/108166 "2019-11-04T16:38:54Z")
I have created the following shape. When deleting an edge, the top face is also deleted as expected. When I draw that line again, Sketch Up creates a face using the outer shape without taking into account the inn… --- ## [Kobol Helio4 Mini-Case .skp File Edition for a Raspberry Pi fit](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/kobol-helio4-mini-case-skp-file-edition-for-a-raspberry-pi-fit/102096)
**Author:** [@antoinet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/antoinet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/kobol-helio4-mini-case-skp-file-edition-for-a-raspberry-pi-fit/102096 "2019-08-31T17:46:02Z")
Hello community, I’ve followed a rapid tutorial for building 3D models with SketchUp. I’m able to make, save, edit a simple 3D model. But this doesn’t seem enough to edit the .skp files the Helios4 team published for th… --- ## [Need width of the furniture I am drawing to be 15mm and 18 mm but gets rounded to 0.01mts or 0.02mts](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/need-width-of-the-furniture-i-am-drawing-to-be-15mm-and-18-mm-but-gets-rounded-to-0-01mts-or-0-02mts/85243)
**Author:** [@mikylin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mikylin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/need-width-of-the-furniture-i-am-drawing-to-be-15mm-and-18-mm-but-gets-rounded-to-0-01mts-or-0-02mts/85243 "2019-01-12T01:23:38Z")
Any way around this? really need to measure/draw things with precision, but everything is rounded up to the smalles size (1 cm or 10mm). Thx in advance! --- ## [General help: easier way to repeat edits on another part of my model?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/general-help-easier-way-to-repeat-edits-on-another-part-of-my-model/83921)
**Author:** [@lord\_nimon](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lord_nimon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/general-help-easier-way-to-repeat-edits-on-another-part-of-my-model/83921 "2018-12-21T02:35:17Z")
I’ve been using Sketchup Make for a while, but I’m certainly no pro. I was hoping I could get some tips on how to get better. One problem I have with Sketchup is that I frequently need to repeat the same edits on multi… --- ## [Are these trees, rocks and grasss easy to draw?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/are-these-trees-rocks-and-grasss-easy-to-draw/69671)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/are-these-trees-rocks-and-grasss-easy-to-draw/69671 "2018-06-03T15:56:07Z")
Hi everybody. I’d like to know if the trees, rocks and grass from this 3D warehouse model are easy to do or they’re not. Any recommendation about how to do it? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Drawing a Tapered Curve?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawing-a-tapered-curve/53072)
**Author:** [@Silverback](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Silverback)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawing-a-tapered-curve/53072 "2017-10-11T14:15:18Z")
How do I draw a tapered curve, something like this (this is imported from an STL): 1- I’m not sure if there’s a better way of drawing a curve then connecting a bunch of arcs together, 2- how do I give it a tapered pr… --- ## [Tutorial - How to model a LEGO man head](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tutorial-how-to-model-a-lego-man-head/52828)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tutorial-how-to-model-a-lego-man-head/52828 "2017-10-09T15:51:36Z")
Hi everybody. I’d like to share a tutorial describing the process I would follow to draw the model LEGO® Man uploaded by J-m@n to the 3D Warehouse 11 years ago. Little introduction (click to read)I made sure before wri… --- ## [How to edit Circle axis by rotating](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-edit-circle-axis-by-rotating/52758)
**Author:** [@gripwin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gripwin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-edit-circle-axis-by-rotating/52758 "2017-10-07T13:14:27Z")
Win 10…HP…SU 17 Make. With the circle cmnd opening Flat-blue axis, needs to be Vert-blue. How to achieve this ? --- ## [Enlarge an object](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/enlarge-an-object/52795)
**Author:** [@abniezenster](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/abniezenster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/enlarge-an-object/52795 "2017-10-06T15:53:50Z")
Hello I have a prob… simple question. How to enlarge an object without measuremant changes.51017.skp (460.6 KB) --- ## [LayOut - Is it possible to show hidden geometry?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-is-it-possible-to-show-hidden-geometry/52762)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-is-it-possible-to-show-hidden-geometry/52762 "2017-10-06T00:45:29Z")
Hi everybody. I’d like to know if it’s possible to make hidden geometry visible in LayOut. Thanks in advance. --- ## [How to draw this trapezoide isosceles with rounded edges?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-draw-this-trapezoide-isosceles-with-rounded-edges/52746)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-draw-this-trapezoide-isosceles-with-rounded-edges/52746 "2017-10-05T18:06:35Z")
Hi everybody. About the following picture I’d like to know: How to draw this isosceles trapezoid with these rounder edges on sides and top. How to measure the dimensions of the top with the intention to draw it same s… --- ## [I'm not able to replicate this LEGO arm](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/im-not-able-to-replicate-this-lego-arm/52683)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/im-not-able-to-replicate-this-lego-arm/52683 "2017-10-04T20:26:09Z")
Hi everybody. I’ve been trying to replicate the arm of this LEGO man toy I found in the 3D warehouse. The dimensions has not to be the very same (but I try), I was inspecting the geometry with turning hidden geom… --- ## [SolidInspector - How to find a hole in a mesh?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/solidinspector-how-to-find-a-hole-in-a-mesh/52640)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/solidinspector-how-to-find-a-hole-in-a-mesh/52640 "2017-10-03T14:40:04Z")
Hi there. I’m not able to close this mesh, solid inspector tells me I have to do it manually. Not sure if it’s important, but I used curviloft. This is my skp file: arm.skp (451.1 KB) Thank you so much. --- ## [Is this possible with follow me tool?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-this-possible-with-follow-me-tool/52243)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-this-possible-with-follow-me-tool/52243 "2017-09-26T16:50:01Z")
Hi everybody. Related to this thread: Is it possible to make the next shape using the follow me tool? I tried with something like this: But I get a result I’m not looking for it. I attach a .skp file as examp… --- ## [Questions about drawing a sphere](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/questions-about-drawing-a-sphere/50910)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/questions-about-drawing-a-sphere/50910 "2017-08-31T21:41:21Z")
Hi everybody. I’ve seen a couple of ways of drawing a sphere. This is one. But I also watched here another way drawing two perpendicular circles same size, but when I try I get a inner face and some edges no smooth … --- ## [How to convert this 2D hook into a 3D one](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-convert-this-2d-hook-into-a-3d-one/51544)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-convert-this-2d-hook-into-a-3d-one/51544 "2017-09-15T18:02:12Z")
Hi everybody. I drew the following 2D hook doing an exercise to practice. Then I wondered if it would possible to convert it into a 3D one. I know you can draw a 3D hook, but not sure if this 2D shape would be a goo… --- ## [Can you lock the origin when using the orbit tool?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-you-lock-the-origin-when-using-the-orbit-tool/50988)
**Author:** [@tlum](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tlum)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-you-lock-the-origin-when-using-the-orbit-tool/50988 "2017-09-14T01:46:30Z")
Is it possibly to lock the origin used by the orbit tool, meaning the coordinate within the drawing from which the tool rotates? Right now, with out knowing how to do this, sometimes when I try to rotate some geometry t… --- ## [Is it possible to modify this perspective?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-it-possible-to-modify-this-perspective/49278)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-it-possible-to-modify-this-perspective/49278 "2017-07-31T16:33:21Z")
I wonder if there is any way to make this shape looks bigger on top, not changing the shape, only changing the perspective, I think it’s called “scape point”. seven.skp (150.4 KB) --- ## [How to make a cube with specific dimensions?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-a-cube-with-specific-dimensions/48899)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-a-cube-with-specific-dimensions/48899 "2017-07-26T05:33:46Z")
Hi everybody. I’d like to know what the fastest way to make a cube is. Let’s suppose I need a cube with 35’ 2 1/8" as lenght on every edge. I can draw a rectangule and type that value, then pull it and type it again. … --- ## [10 Quick Tips for Exterior Rendering Using Sketchup Vray](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/10-quick-tips-for-exterior-rendering-using-sketchup-vray/32833)
**Author:** [@thegentleminh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/thegentleminh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/10-quick-tips-for-exterior-rendering-using-sketchup-vray/32833 "2016-10-27T16:22:22Z")
Hello everyone, I recently created a video on some tips that you may find useful for rendering in Sketchup Vray Hope this helps! --- ## [How do you "invite" a user, thus earning the "Promoter" badge, and how to make bulleted lists?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-invite-a-user-thus-earning-the-promoter-badge-and-how-to-make-bulleted-lists/19035)
**Author:** [@sjdorst](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sjdorst)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-invite-a-user-thus-earning-the-promoter-badge-and-how-to-make-bulleted-lists/19035 "2016-01-10T18:32:36Z")
I’ve just met a person who teaches SU in an architectural modeling course at a local community college. I expect that he has much that he could contribute to these forums. I checked and he’s NOT a current forum user - at…