Comments on: 89 – Sketchup Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 1 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/sketchup-basics-trunk-lid-pt-1/ Education and entertainment for the modern woodworker. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:02 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: JohnBrien http://thewoodwhisperer.com/sketchup-basics-trunk-lid-pt-1/#comment-44051 JohnBrien Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:43:43 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7073#comment-44051 In regards to the rotating 180 degrees, while nice there is another more exacting way by using the scale tool (s key). Pick the center face handle of the side you wish to flip and type -1 (negative) and it will flip it precisely. You can also hold down option (Mac) ctrl (PC i think) and flip via the center of it. I us this all the time when doing complex projects for clients, as it allows me to pre-visualize the project with a client to work out any kinks before I cut any wood. This is also great for symmetrical pieces, model half of the project, group everything, copy the group via the move tool (as in the video), then flip with the scale tool and center modifier in place. You now have a perfect symmetrical piece. The bonus of this is when a change is made to one side (You did make components in that group didn't you) it will be reflected immediately in the opposite side. Just an alternative guys but a powerful one I think. In regards to the rotating 180 degrees, while nice there is another more exacting way by using the scale tool (s key). Pick the center face handle of the side you wish to flip and type -1 (negative) and it will flip it precisely. You can also hold down option (Mac) ctrl (PC i think) and flip via the center of it. I us this all the time when doing complex projects for clients, as it allows me to pre-visualize the project with a client to work out any kinks before I cut any wood.

This is also great for symmetrical pieces, model half of the project, group everything, copy the group via the move tool (as in the video), then flip with the scale tool and center modifier in place. You now have a perfect symmetrical piece. The bonus of this is when a change is made to one side (You did make components in that group didn’t you) it will be reflected immediately in the opposite side. Just an alternative guys but a powerful one I think.

]]> By: Jay Highland http://thewoodwhisperer.com/sketchup-basics-trunk-lid-pt-1/#comment-44048 Jay Highland Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:15:59 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7073#comment-44048 Marc, Aaron did a great job, and I look forward to the other segments of this presentation. I would really like to see more SketchUp videos. Thanks for the opportunity to see them here! Jay Marc,
Aaron did a great job, and I look forward to the other segments of this presentation.
I would really like to see more SketchUp videos. Thanks for the opportunity to see them here!
Jay

]]> By: Shawn http://thewoodwhisperer.com/sketchup-basics-trunk-lid-pt-1/#comment-44044 Shawn Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:42:57 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7073#comment-44044 Very cool. Looking forward to more of these. Very cool. Looking forward to more of these.

]]> By: Jim http://thewoodwhisperer.com/sketchup-basics-trunk-lid-pt-1/#comment-44043 Jim Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:26:04 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7073#comment-44043 I think the Sketchup video was fine. However there are already number of tutorials on the net for Sketchup. Personally I would prefer to see more of your projects, techniques etc. I really enjoy your stuff. Probably the best, professional looking online free woodworking videos available. You and Niclole keep up the good work..............jim I think the Sketchup video was fine. However there are already number of tutorials on the net for Sketchup. Personally I would prefer to see more of your projects, techniques etc. I really enjoy your stuff. Probably the best, professional looking online free woodworking videos available.

You and Niclole keep up the good work…………..jim

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