How to Create a Window Component in SketchUp

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use the Rectangle tool and create a window sized rectangle.

   When you click Make Component, you will see this dialog box.
   
   For this window, don't change anything.
   
   Just click Create. , This will enable you to change your component from a box to a window. , Not very much, it's just a window.
   
   You are creating the beginning of the windowsill. , Also, extend the bottom a little bit. ,, Keep it fairly small. , It may be difficult and take a few tries. , If you want to add it to your building multiple times, drag it from the component box.
   
   You can also use construction guides to make sure that it is lined up with the other window.
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   Step 2: Delete the interior part of the rectangle.

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   Step 3: Select the four edges left from the window being deleted.

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   Step 4: With the four edges selected

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   Step 5: right click on one of them and Make Component.

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   Step 6: Name the component.

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   Step 7: Triple click the component to edit it.

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   Step 8: Click the Offset button and offset the rectangle.

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   Step 9: Use the Push/pull tool and raise it slightly from the window.

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    Step 10: Select the bottom-most edge and using the Move tool

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    Step 11: give it a slant.

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    Step 12: Use the Offset tool again

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    Step 13: and create a small offset from the outermost edge.

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    Step 14: Pull that last offset out a small amount.

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    Step 15: Replace the window part with whatever glass (transparent) that you want and your window is complete.

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