# \#trays **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/trays/89.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Trays jumping around on Mac multiple screens](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trays-jumping-around-on-mac-multiple-screens/351486)
**Author:** [@sanderscholte](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sanderscholte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trays-jumping-around-on-mac-multiple-screens/351486 "2026-11-12T16:20:10Z")
Hello, I’ve seen a few topics about the trays but not for Mac. I run SU 2027 on a MacBook with two additional screens, one on each side. I prefer to have some trays on either side (some left, some right) of my center scr… --- ## [Sketchup default tray missing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-default-tray-missing/350389)
**Author:** [@jfwiemeyer](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jfwiemeyer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-default-tray-missing/350389 "2026-10-22T15:44:03Z")
Hello, I’m running Sketchup 26.2.243 64-bit on Windows 11 Version 25H2 (OS Build 26200.9550). I can’t make the default tray appear. Window → Defafult Tray → Show Tray does not make the Defafult Tray appear. Try togge… --- ## [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… --- ## [Tray in auto-hide mode inactive at the program edge](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-in-auto-hide-mode-inactive-at-the-program-edge/347734)
**Author:** [@GregorJan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/GregorJan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-in-auto-hide-mode-inactive-at-the-program-edge/347734 "2026-06-17T13:27:08Z")
If you want to select a tray in auto-hide mode by moving the cursor to the border of the program/screen, it is impossible and inconvenient. Make tray in auto-hide mode hover active along the entire width/height of the… --- ## [Cannot reduce the tray in the side panel](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-reduce-the-tray-in-the-side-panel/347589)
**Author:** [@GregorJan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/GregorJan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-reduce-the-tray-in-the-side-panel/347589 "2026-06-10T22:08:18Z")
Cannot reduce the width more of the tray in the side panel (v26.2.243) like in 2022 and earlier versions. This is the tray at the right edge of the screen with the minimal size: In 2022 you could resize it more to th… --- ## [Sketchup 2025 Tray Not Retaining Height (Gradually reduces height)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-tray-not-retaining-height-gradually-reduces-height/326497)
**Author:** [@Arcwalde](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Arcwalde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-tray-not-retaining-height-gradually-reduces-height/326497 "2025-05-14T11:22:11Z")
Something I’ve noticed over the past few weeks is that my tray in sketchup does not retain its size. This is my default tray height, my tray sits separately on another monitor: As I close and open Sketchup throughout… --- ## [Shortcut or extension to toggle ALL trays on & off](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shortcut-or-extension-to-toggle-all-trays-on-off/70377)
**Author:** [@chiles.chris](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/chiles.chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shortcut-or-extension-to-toggle-all-trays-on-off/70377 "2025-05-04T03:31:12Z")
I’m looking for a way to universally toggle (preferably with a shortcut key) the current state of visible all trays off & back on (hide & unhide). I use multiple trays and even with 2 screens (SketchUp open on one scree… --- ## [Please fix sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/please-fix-sketchup/291842)
**Author:** [@paul.millet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/paul.millet)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/please-fix-sketchup/291842 "2025-03-12T20:26:48Z")
Hello, Today, I ran into a problem with SketchUp agaaaaain. Apparently the same issue with matchphoto has been reported on layout, with a vague answer that is was not going to be fixed anytime soon. … --- ## [Is there a way to make trays drop down?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-trays-drop-down/280299)
**Author:** [@joanne](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/joanne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-trays-drop-down/280299 "2024-07-03T20:18:02Z")
I’m putting this in feature request because I don’t believe it’s possible now. But just in case it is already possible - is there a way to make trays that have only one tab drop down and have the tray resize to the heig… --- ## [Unable to resize trays in sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-resize-trays-in-sketchup/268799)
**Author:** [@tdbusmc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tdbusmc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-resize-trays-in-sketchup/268799 "2024-05-08T16:53:35Z")
I am not able to resize the tag tray in Sketchup because the bottom corner of the tray is out of the screen view just enough to where I can’t grab it with my mouse. How else can you resize a tray? Is there a way to reset… --- ## [Tray isnt sticking to page](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-isnt-sticking-to-page/255887)
**Author:** [@ashleemcfarlane28](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ashleemcfarlane28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-isnt-sticking-to-page/255887 "2024-01-17T21:21:07Z")
For the life of me I cant get my Default Tray to stick back into Sketchup? Therefore, its always floating, and annoying. How can I fix this? Thanks --- ## [Sketchup Pro 2023 Custom Trays Have Portions Blacked Out](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2023-custom-trays-have-portions-blacked-out/220846)
**Author:** [@JStockCo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JStockCo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2023-custom-trays-have-portions-blacked-out/220846 "2023-09-30T12:25:26Z")
Windows 11 Pro 22H2 Build 22623.1325 Intel(R) Core™ i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz, 3696 Mhz, 10 Core(s), 20 Logical Processor(s) 64GB Ram Sketchup Pro, Version 2023.0.367 64-bit Installed new version today, Created 3 Tray… --- ## [Trays defaulting when LO autosaves during text edits](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trays-defaulting-when-lo-autosaves-during-text-edits/240920)
**Author:** [@hnrkndr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hnrkndr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trays-defaulting-when-lo-autosaves-during-text-edits/240920 "2023-09-08T11:48:03Z")
When LO decides to make an autsave at the moment when I edit the text of a label, the trays flicker and loose their graphic appearance for about 30 seconds or more. Then when it\`s over, all my custom trays are lost and … --- ## [Workspace not saving nor Toolbars nor trays. Sketchup 2023](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/workspace-not-saving-nor-toolbars-nor-trays-sketchup-2023/222129)
**Author:** [@mdcarrott](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mdcarrott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/workspace-not-saving-nor-toolbars-nor-trays-sketchup-2023/222129 "2023-05-23T15:37:58Z")
Good afternoon, anybody got a fix for saving Sketchup preferences/template in Sketchup 2023? When I save my preferences as a template and open a new file from template, it does not save toolbars nor trays, only vray and … --- ## [Dynamic Components attributes tray update?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-components-attributes-tray-update/224073)
**Author:** [@MVA](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MVA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-components-attributes-tray-update/224073 "2023-03-20T21:59:35Z")
Hey there, there was a post a few years ago about moving the dynamic attributes window into the tray or similar. Above my understanding as to the protocol of making it a tray… is there any update on this being developed… --- ## [Is there a way to create file browser panel in Sketchup's default tray?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-file-browser-panel-in-sketchups-default-tray/204741)
**Author:** [@Nuko](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Nuko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-file-browser-panel-in-sketchups-default-tray/204741 "2022-08-04T07:25:47Z")
I’m using Sketchup pro 2016. i’m wondering if there’s a way to browse some model files (ex: my furniture models that i’ve been saving in File Explorer) while using sketchup (without closing/minimizing the current sketchu… --- ## [Two monitors, wandering trays](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/two-monitors-wandering-trays/203752)
**Author:** [@Andy-arch](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Andy-arch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/two-monitors-wandering-trays/203752 "2022-07-23T02:27:13Z")
Hi all. I’m using SUP Pro 2022 on my Dell desktop with two monitors, with the standard arrangement of trays on one monitor, workspace on the other. Here’s the weird thing that happens. When I go away for a while (e.g.… --- ## [Tray Widths?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-widths/173213)
**Author:** [@bradmdg1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bradmdg1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-widths/173213 "2021-11-16T00:30:00Z")
I can’t seem to make my Layout Tray any narrower. It’s chewing up precious screen real estate and I need it for my work space. I’ve looked through all of the settings and have dragged widths to no end. Any advice on t… --- ## [Layer/Pages trays - keyboard based editability](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layer-pages-trays-keyboard-based-editability/164483)
**Author:** [@hnrkndr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hnrkndr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layer-pages-trays-keyboard-based-editability/164483 "2021-05-13T00:18:51Z")
Hi software team, At the moment, editing the Layer and Pages lists is unfortunately mouse-based only. Here is an idea that would speed up modifying names of layers and pages: enable arrow key up and down to jump a li… --- ## [How do you like to have your Trays arranged (on a PC)?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-like-to-have-your-trays-arranged-on-a-pc/25199)
**Author:** [@katyakean](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/katyakean)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-like-to-have-your-trays-arranged-on-a-pc/25199 "2021-04-01T07:12:21Z")
I am looking for ideas on how to configure the Trays. This is how I set it up: Left Side: MATERIALS Tray OUTLINER Tray Right Side: DEFAULT Tray Entity Info Layers Components Scenes Soften Edges STYLES Tray Styles … --- ## [Workspace tray frozen](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/workspace-tray-frozen/119194)
**Author:** [@linkay](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/linkay)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/workspace-tray-frozen/119194 "2020-06-28T18:36:55Z")
Just updated to 2020. My workspace tray is frozen. I’ve tried running as administrator, running the fix problems thing, restarting, resetting the workspaces…help? Lin --- ## [Cannot find Components Panel - Menus in Windows SU2019 not the same as in tutorials based on SketchUp 2018 (for Mac)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-find-components-panel-menus-in-windows-su2019-not-the-same-as-in-tutorials-based-on-sketchup-2018-for-mac/100705)
**Author:** [@btl2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/btl2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-find-components-panel-menus-in-windows-su2019-not-the-same-as-in-tutorials-based-on-sketchup-2018-for-mac/100705 "2019-08-16T15:20:56Z")
Wonder if I should just use 2018 so I don’t run into these problems?? Pretty lame that all my searching and still cannot find component panel in 2019 to display as shown in tutorial??? --- ## [Trays on second screen?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trays-on-second-screen/26709)
**Author:** [@Nauheimer](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Nauheimer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trays-on-second-screen/26709 "2017-08-23T18:34:17Z")
Is it possible to show the Trays on a second screen? --- ## ['Tray' option in Sketchup Pro 2017 mac](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-option-in-sketchup-pro-2017-mac/48683)
**Author:** [@marvin05l](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marvin05l)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tray-option-in-sketchup-pro-2017-mac/48683 "2017-07-21T02:29:30Z")
Hello, I am currently using two different Sketchup 2017 Pros, one in mac and other in windows. While I have no issue with finding tray option in Windows (which is under window \> hide/show tray), I could not find such o… --- ## [Style Manager missing or hidden](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/style-manager-missing-or-hidden/47595)
**Author:** [@eric.carbonnier](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/eric.carbonnier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/style-manager-missing-or-hidden/47595 "2017-07-02T06:37:17Z")
In the past I changed background color using the Style Manager, and now I can’t locate the menu. Online instructions say: Select the Edit tab. Select the Background Settings icon just below the tab name. … but there i… --- ## [Adding a new scene tab dislodges tray containing scenes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adding-a-new-scene-tab-dislodges-tray-containing-scenes/47197)
**Author:** [@Cadie](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Cadie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adding-a-new-scene-tab-dislodges-tray-containing-scenes/47197 "2017-06-26T22:07:08Z")
Hey folks, my title says it all. I have no explanation as to why this is happening. SU was running fine and then all of sudden this mess takes fold. I tried reinstalling but the problem remained. I tried system restore a… --- ## [No outliner in SketchUp Make](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/no-outliner-in-sketchup-make/43452)
**Author:** [@scootjam](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/scootjam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/no-outliner-in-sketchup-make/43452 "2017-04-22T23:26:50Z")
I’m following a tutorial on Sketchup. There is reference to using the outliner. However when I go to the default tray I see Entity Info, Materials, Components, Sytles, Shadows, and Instructor. However, there is not o… --- ## [Layout 2017 Trays - Pin & Auto Hide](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2017-trays-pin-auto-hide/38834)
**Author:** [@samnorth](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/samnorth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2017-trays-pin-auto-hide/38834 "2017-02-09T17:19:45Z")
Apologies if this is nonsense but in Layout 2016 i’m sure i could configure one tray to be pinned and the others to auto hide. In other words the pallet always reverted to the ‘main’ tray which meant important info like… --- ## [Can't access bottom of Materials drop-down list - SU2016 Pro](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-access-bottom-of-materials-drop-down-list-su2016-pro/33245)
**Author:** [@SJS66](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SJS66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-access-bottom-of-materials-drop-down-list-su2016-pro/33245 "2016-11-05T21:43:59Z")
Just updated to SU2016 Pro from 2015 & now have the right side Default Tray. Only problem is, I loaded my own Materials folder into the Materials library & now the Materials drop down list won’t let me select the folder,… --- ## [Please reintroduce the old autohide for trays](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/please-reintroduce-the-old-autohide-for-trays/32996)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/please-reintroduce-the-old-autohide-for-trays/32996 "2016-10-31T20:49:16Z")
Please ad the possibility to be able to use the old tray system. The trays in the old version worked great. You coluld customize them in a number of ways. Set it up easily as you wanted them. Group them together, make t… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/trays/89.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=trays)