SketchUp Drawing and Modeling Tools Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the Tape Measure tool in SketchUp?
Answer: Measuring distances and creating guide lines
The Tape Measure tool measures distances between points and can create construction guide lines at precise offsets from edges.
In SketchUp, what does the Protractor tool create?
Answer: Angled guide lines at a specified degree
The Protractor tool creates angled guide lines by setting a base direction and then specifying the desired angle.
What is the function of the Eraser tool in SketchUp when used with Ctrl held down (Option on Mac)?
Answer: Softens/smooths edges instead of deleting them
Holding Ctrl while using the Eraser softens and smooths edges so curved surfaces appear rounded rather than faceted.
What does pressing 'S' activate in SketchUp?
Answer: Scale tool
Pressing S activates the Scale tool for resizing selected geometry.
When using the Arc tool in SketchUp, what does the magenta (pink) color of the arc indicate?
Answer: The arc is tangent to adjacent geometry
A magenta arc indicates that it is tangent to the adjoining edge, which is useful for creating smooth, flowing curves.
Which tool in SketchUp is used to place a flat cutting plane through the model to reveal interior cross-sections?
Answer: Section Plane tool
The Section Plane tool inserts a cutting plane that reveals interior sections of the model without deleting geometry.
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