How do you make a surface in Sketchup?

Using From Contours is simple after you get the hang of it:

  1. Select all the contour lines you want to use to create a surface.
  2. Choose Draw→Sandbox→From Contours from the menu bar (or click the From Contours tool button, if the Sandbox toolbar is visible).

How do you merge lines in SketchUp?

The Join tool enables you to glue the pieces together. Select the Join tool ( ), which you find on the default toolbar or by selecting Tools > Join. Click an edge in each piece with the Join tool cursor.

How do you import lines in SketchUp?

Importing a CAD file into SketchUp

  1. In SketchUp, open the SketchUp model into which you want to import your .
  2. Select File > Import.
  3. Navigate the the place your hard drive where your CAD file is saved.
  4. From the Files of Type drop-down list, select AutoCAD Files (*.
  5. Select the file you want to import.

How do you offset lines in Sketchup?

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  1. Select the Offset tool ( ) or press the F key.
  2. Click one of your selected line segments or the face you want to offset.
  3. Move the cursor to define the offset dimension.
  4. Move the cursor to define the offset dimension.
  5. Click to finish the offset.

How do I make surface thickness in Sketchup?

Here’s how to use Offset to create walls that look thick:

  1. Start with any face in your SketchUp model.
  2. Activate the Offset tool (choose one of the methods listed above for doing so).
  3. Click once on your face (the one in your model).
  4. Move your mouse (don’t drag) toward the center of your face.

What does Weld edges do in SketchUp?

Weld Edges in SketchUp ‘Weld Edges’ has been added to SketchUp’s native tools. This means you can merge edges and arcs into a single polyline without installing an extension. To merge edges and arcs, right-click and select ‘Weld Edges’.

Why can’t I offset a line in SketchUp?

You can’t offset just one edge with the ‘Offset’ tool in SketchUp. You’ll need to select at least two connected (or more coplanar connected) edges. Or a single face. The edges are needed to define the plane in which the offset will be taking place.

Is there a fillet tool in SketchUp?

One of the functions that is missing from the SketchUp tools, is the «Fillet». The «Fillet» function, in every other 3D design software, can turn the corners of a surface, into curves or arcs.