Border Tower 31

[snodsy]

Well, this is very interesting to me as I haven't tried Sketchup yet. I really need to download it and give it a bash. Are you going to expand on how you created your shape above, or is it fairly obvious what to do once you have the program open? (You have to bear in mind that I've never even looked at this software before, so I'm a complete and utter noob!)

I've mostly messed about with the isometric grid in Inkscape when I want a 3D(ish) object, but it can get complicated quickly if you want anything other than a relatively simple shape, so I'm curious to know more about Sketchup, and it feels like everyone's using it!

ChickPea, sketchup as Larb stated is very easy to use, one thing though, once you create an object - GROUP it or make a COMPONENT, if you add a something to this cube, it will stick to it - you'll see what I mean if you try it. So every item you make GROUP, it's a wonderful tool and looks like more members here are using it. I've been playing with Topographic lines and contours lately. Give it a go.

[Expendable]

ChickPea, sketchup as Larb stated is very easy to use, one thing though, once you create an object - GROUP it or make a COMPONENT, if you add a something to this cube, it will stick to it - you'll see what I mean if you try it. So every item you make GROUP, it's a wonderful tool and looks like more members here are using it. I've been playing with Topographic lines and contours lately. Give it a go.

Like Snodsy said, when you create an part for your tower, consider making it a component. This allows you to position and reposition the component without affecting the rest of your structure, as well as copying it to reuse again and again. It also makes it easier to hide it while working on other parts. I then group components on the same layer together.

Your tower looks great! I'm looking forward to hear how you convert this into line art.

[snodsy]

Like Snodsy said, when you create an part for your tower, consider making it a component. This allows you to position and reposition the component without affecting the rest of your structure, as well as copying it to reuse again and again. It also makes it easier to hide it while working on other parts. I then group components on the same layer together.

Your tower looks great! I'm looking forward to hear how you convert this into line art.

Note about Component and Groups. Component are for items that will be used as multiples. Columns, chairs, railings, etc. If you change one they all change (of course you can override this by exploding the item), Groups are more individual items that don't need to be duped or will be used as stand alone elements.