Extracting components in SketchUp is a simple process that allows you to separate a group of objects into individual components. This is useful for editing, reusing, or organizing your model.
Steps to Extract Components in SketchUp:
- Select the group of objects you want to extract. You can use the Select tool or click and drag a box around the objects.
- Right-click on the selected objects and choose "Explode" from the context menu.
- SketchUp will separate the objects into individual components, which you can then edit or manipulate independently.
Example:
Imagine you have a group of furniture objects in your model, such as a table, chairs, and a lamp. You can extract the components by selecting them all and then exploding the group. This will allow you to move, rotate, or scale each piece of furniture individually.
Additional Tips:
- You can also extract components by using the "Explode" command from the Edit menu.
- If you want to extract only specific components from a group, you can use the "Select" tool to select them individually before exploding the group.
- Be careful when exploding components, as it will permanently separate the objects.
