SketchUp Components and Groups Flashcards

What is the function of 'Replace Selected' in the SketchUp Components panel?

Answer: Swaps selected component instances with a different component definition

Right-clicking a component in the panel and choosing Replace Selected swaps the currently selected instances with that component definition.

What does 'Unique' do when applied to a component instance in SketchUp?

Answer: Creates a new independent component definition from the selected instance so edits don't affect other instances

Making a component Unique detaches the selected instance from its shared definition, creating a new definition so that editing it won't affect other instances.

Which SketchUp feature lets you flip a component to create a mirrored version (e.g., left-hand vs. right-hand door)?

Answer: Flip Along axis via right-click menu

Right-clicking a component and choosing Flip Along > [axis] mirrors it across that axis, which is useful for creating symmetrical pairs.

What is 'gluing' behavior in a SketchUp component?

Answer: Making a component snap to and align with a face when placed

A gluing component automatically aligns and snaps to a face surface when inserted, which is useful for objects like doors, windows, and furniture.

How do you save a SketchUp component to a local file for reuse in other models?

Answer: Right-click > Save As in the Components panel

In the Components panel, right-clicking a component definition offers a 'Save As' option that exports it as a standalone .skp file.

What is the purpose of 'cutting' behavior in a SketchUp component?

Answer: Automatically cutting an opening in the face it is glued to

A cutting component (like a window or door) automatically cuts an opening in the surface it is glued to, eliminating the need to manually delete faces.