# \#question **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/question/1459.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Flextools & Profile Builder vs Medeek Wall](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/flextools-profile-builder-vs-medeek-wall/268871)
**Author:** [@Mr.N](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Mr.N)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/flextools-profile-builder-vs-medeek-wall/268871 "2026-03-31T00:28:24Z")
Hello I’m a new Sketchup User and I will mainly use the software for architectural drawings. At the moment I’m learning to work with the software and also bought the book and templates of Nick Sonder: " SketchUp & LayOu… --- ## [Scan Essentials Question: Can you move individual Scans around if their are multiple loaded scans?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-essentials-question-can-you-move-individual-scans-around-if-their-are-multiple-loaded-scans/336022)
**Author:** [@joe2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/joe2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-essentials-question-can-you-move-individual-scans-around-if-their-are-multiple-loaded-scans/336022 "2025-07-25T15:15:06Z")
As the title suggests. I have had trouble lining up multiple scans of a room layout. Is there a way to move around individual scans so they overlap/line up with each other? Thanks so much in advance! --- ## [Changing Look Around Mouse Settings](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-look-around-mouse-settings/333618)
**Author:** [@ForeignCartographer](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ForeignCartographer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-look-around-mouse-settings/333618 "2025-07-20T21:45:47Z")
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the correct form/location to ask a question but here goes. Does anyone know if it is possible to reverse the look around mouse control to make it resemble Apple’s UX. For example, in Sket… --- ## [Grey outline when exporting my floor plan from layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/grey-outline-when-exporting-my-floor-plan-from-layout/320857)
**Author:** [@nathalieohjaspers](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nathalieohjaspers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/grey-outline-when-exporting-my-floor-plan-from-layout/320857 "2025-03-27T17:06:46Z")
hi guys everytime i export my floor plan from layout. i get this grey sort of outline. i know that if you want a white background you need to change the floor in sketchup to white etc. so i dont understand what setting i… --- ## [How to make shortcut from ruby command?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-shortcut-from-ruby-command/308219)
**Author:** [@jasonwd](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jasonwd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-shortcut-from-ruby-command/308219 "2025-01-13T20:43:41Z")
Hi Gang I want to get some Materials list goodness on my Mac using TIG’s “TIGmatlist” - How do you make a shortcut from the ruby command? --- ## [Question when i try to follow-me to make some ceiling profiles](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/question-when-i-try-to-follow-me-to-make-some-ceiling-profiles/255771)
**Author:** [@hari1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hari1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/question-when-i-try-to-follow-me-to-make-some-ceiling-profiles/255771 "2024-01-17T05:11:15Z")
when i try to use follow me sometime the result is kinda different, as in the first pic it looks smoother than the 2nd pic where it has alot of lines (i didnt use smoothen edge on first pic), and im looking to consistent… --- ## [Sketchup New User under existing one with 3D Warehouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-new-user-under-existing-one-with-3d-warehouse/254109)
**Author:** [@Jake23](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jake23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-new-user-under-existing-one-with-3d-warehouse/254109 "2024-01-05T09:38:03Z")
Hi All, I have no clue if this has already been answered so sorry If I’m repeating what other people have said! When you create a 3D Warehouse it is either Public or Private, no in between you can’t personally select w… --- ## [Can i create these floorplans from a 3d model without materials](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-create-these-floorplans-from-a-3d-model-without-materials/242056)
**Author:** [@Tringa](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Tringa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-create-these-floorplans-from-a-3d-model-without-materials/242056 "2023-09-19T14:15:29Z")
Hello, i have modeled a building and now i want to do the elevations and floorplans in layout with section cuts, parallel projection, from my 3d model. My question is: can i produce automatic floorplans and elevations th… --- ## [I tried to import a 3d model to another sketchup file and all these lines were covering my file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-tried-to-import-a-3d-model-to-another-sketchup-file-and-all-these-lines-were-covering-my-file/198163)
**Author:** [@armoo11](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/armoo11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-tried-to-import-a-3d-model-to-another-sketchup-file-and-all-these-lines-were-covering-my-file/198163 "2023-05-04T11:30:01Z")
I tried to import an 3d model to another sketchup file and all these lines were covering my file, how do i fix this? --- ## [Help With Layout Auto Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-layout-auto-tags/226582)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Architecture\_UK](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Noble_Architecture_UK)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-layout-auto-tags/226582 "2023-04-12T17:54:40Z")
Hi Guys, Does anyone know if there is a way to get autotags in layout to read the tag/layer names from my Sketchup Model? Because I would Like to place certain parts of my model on certain tags so as I can call out the… --- ## [Conform tool?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/conform-tool/219367)
**Author:** [@Jeff585](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jeff585)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/conform-tool/219367 "2023-02-06T15:14:52Z")
Hi everybody ! I have created a road using the SketchUp Profile Builder plugin. The road has a constant and smooth slope along its length. I would like the terrain mesh to conform to this road, not the other way around … --- ## [SketchUp Free | Are files kept private?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-free-are-files-kept-private/214672)
**Author:** [@xian.atwork](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/xian.atwork)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-free-are-files-kept-private/214672 "2022-12-04T23:27:59Z")
Dear SketchUp Community, I have created a free account and I have some concerns about how personal data is managed for personal non-comercial-use free plans. I’m a DIY project enthusiast and, for so, I’m looking for a … --- ## [Failed to remove license and formatted. If so, are there 2 left out of 3 use opportunities?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/failed-to-remove-license-and-formatted-if-so-are-there-2-left-out-of-3-use-opportunities/199888)
**Author:** [@SketchToon](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SketchToon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/failed-to-remove-license-and-formatted-if-so-are-there-2-left-out-of-3-use-opportunities/199888 "2022-06-02T06:25:16Z")
hello. My name is Soyang and I live in Korea. I’m on a 2020 perpetual (no time limit) licensed product. (Currently, it has become the 2021 version with one-year upgrade support.) But yesterday, a problem occurred wit… --- ## [How do I create a face from edge objects?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-face-from-edge-objects/77729)
**Author:** [@h.deveer](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/h.deveer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-face-from-edge-objects/77729 "2022-01-23T22:21:57Z")
Good Morning my Friends, As I am new to SketchUp Ruby and and used an old manual to learn the basics, there are still a few things that I cant do or understand how to do. The problem I´m currently facing is generating … --- ## [Taking a picture on mobile](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/taking-a-picture-on-mobile/171535)
**Author:** [@Catsacue](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Catsacue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/taking-a-picture-on-mobile/171535 "2021-07-31T15:49:35Z")
Hi! I’m new to sketch up and I do not know how to export a 2d image on mobile. Is that possible, or do I have to take the picture on my computer? --- ## [Using SketchUp to Design Arcade Machine Cabinet Graphics?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/using-sketchup-to-design-arcade-machine-cabinet-graphics/147677)
**Author:** [@Parker2003](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Parker2003)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/using-sketchup-to-design-arcade-machine-cabinet-graphics/147677 "2021-01-02T21:09:14Z")
I am new to sketch up so I’m here for some advice. I am in the process of building an arcade cabinet. I want to use sketch up to design the graphics for the side panels. To do this I basically want to make some 2d model… --- ## [Are there any good free rendering software](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/are-there-any-good-free-rendering-software/142701)
**Author:** [@ArtemT](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ArtemT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/are-there-any-good-free-rendering-software/142701 "2020-11-19T16:07:42Z")
So i use sketchup web/free because im just a kid and dont have any money to spend. I was wondering since i can download skp files from the web version could i render it? if yes that are there any decent redering software… --- ## [The most useful tools for the task](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-most-useful-tools-for-the-task/129392)
**Author:** [@StillLearning1993](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/StillLearning1993)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-most-useful-tools-for-the-task/129392 "2020-06-24T16:01:53Z")
So, I’m wanting to create my Dream Guitar in sketch to which is inspired by a Fender Stratocaster(I like the look of a Stratocaster for some reason), and I have a few questions: What tools will I find extremely useful… --- ## [Laubwerk, but for animals](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/laubwerk-but-for-animals/127233)
**Author:** [@shafayat1004](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/shafayat1004)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/laubwerk-but-for-animals/127233 "2020-05-31T23:24:17Z")
Is there any extension like Laubwerk, but for animals? Just for Rendering high quality. --- ## [Problems with alignment on cruved surface](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problems-with-alignment-on-cruved-surface/123889)
**Author:** [@Dee](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Dee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problems-with-alignment-on-cruved-surface/123889 "2020-05-01T01:15:57Z")
Hello, Is there a proper way I can align these boats to the curved surface underneath? When I try to place them as components and glue them do align weirdly and rotate randomly on the surface, is there a way around tha… --- ## [Making sounds with dynamic components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/making-sounds-with-dynamic-components/117424)
**Author:** [@anon72365415](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anon72365415)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/making-sounds-with-dynamic-components/117424 "2020-02-25T11:02:21Z")
This might be a waste of a new topic, I don’t know. It’s a simple question. Can the OnClick function be used to trigger the playing of a sound file in DCs? For instance, I click on this train horn and it plays an mp3 … --- ## [Trouble with Shapebender](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trouble-with-shapebender/111531)
**Author:** [@celalsagir](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/celalsagir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trouble-with-shapebender/111531 "2019-12-14T02:20:41Z")
Greetings all! I’m having a bit of trouble with CLF Shape Bender in Sketchup Make 2017. As an assignment I have to create a detailed design of an object in my designed neighborhood. My idea was a pedestrian bridge in th… --- ## [Can you snap to face?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-you-snap-to-face/108053)
**Author:** [@Nico](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Nico)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-you-snap-to-face/108053 "2019-11-02T22:15:41Z")
Hi I’m a long time user of sketchup but new here to the forums. I’m trying to rotate an object from the axis point and I want a certain edge of the object to touch the surface of a face (in this case it’s the ground). H… --- ## [Due to a bug in Sketch up 2014 M0 the standard library was not loaded? what should i do?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/due-to-a-bug-in-sketch-up-2014-m0-the-standard-library-was-not-loaded-what-should-i-do/74134)
**Author:** [@ahcwood](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ahcwood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/due-to-a-bug-in-sketch-up-2014-m0-the-standard-library-was-not-loaded-what-should-i-do/74134 "2018-08-06T06:52:08Z")
What should i do? I dont even have SketchUp 2014? Please if anyone can help me please comment an answer. --- ## [Paint Mask like Paint (from Windows)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-mask-like-paint-from-windows/58997)
**Author:** [@Eduardo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Eduardo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-mask-like-paint-from-windows/58997 "2018-01-08T23:22:34Z")
Is there any chance to insert a tool that works like the paint bucket from Paint (from Windowns)? Sometimes, it´s necessary fill some parts of the drawing (to distinguish from the others) and there are a lot of points c… --- ## [How do I re-paint all faces of a group ? after painted a single face of a group](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-re-paint-all-faces-of-a-group-after-painted-a-single-face-of-a-group/53896)
**Author:** [@cjmling](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cjmling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-re-paint-all-faces-of-a-group-after-painted-a-single-face-of-a-group/53896 "2017-10-26T00:46:07Z")
Ok so made a demo video/gif what i’m having problem , you can view here. Recordit: Record screencasts fast & free! with GIF Support! at around 0.30th second. Problem : If i painted a single face of a group , and then t…