How to Flip an Object Using SketchUp
To practice the method, create yourself a small shape., Decide which way you want it to be., Click once on the point that you want to swivel around., Click a second time at the point that you want to start measuring from., Start moving your object.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: To practice the method
This article is using a rectangular block.
Triple click to select the entire object. -
Step 2: create yourself a small shape.
You will also need to look at the various axes and figure out which one it will need to rotate around.
Notice the Red, Green, and Blue axes.
Using those as an assist will help.
If you can't see the axes, click on View >> Axes , This screen shot has the pivot point at the very leftmost corner. , Sort of like a zero point. , If you know what the angle is, type it in and press Enter. -
Step 3: Decide which way you want it to be.
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Step 4: Click once on the point that you want to swivel around.
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Step 5: Click a second time at the point that you want to start measuring from.
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Step 6: Start moving your object.
Detailed Guide
This article is using a rectangular block.
Triple click to select the entire object.
You will also need to look at the various axes and figure out which one it will need to rotate around.
Notice the Red, Green, and Blue axes.
Using those as an assist will help.
If you can't see the axes, click on View >> Axes , This screen shot has the pivot point at the very leftmost corner. , Sort of like a zero point. , If you know what the angle is, type it in and press Enter.
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