Panning and Orbiting
Given that objects exist in 3D in SketchUp, you might think that there are various tools that let you see objects from various perspectives, and you’d be right.
FIGURE 1.7 An elaborated 3D object.
FIGURE 1.8 Elaborating the 3D object even more.
FIGURE 1.9 A window.
Creating and manipulating 3D models is something you’ll likely spend a lot of time doing in SketchUp. We’ll get deeper into using the Push/Pull tool in Lesson 5, “Going 3D.” For example, you can use the Pan tool to move the drawing left or right, up or down, or any combination of these, as you see in Figures 1.10 and 1.11. You can also use the Orbit tool for a more truly 3D experience. This tool lets you “orbit” around a model, changing perspective to any angle, as you can see in Figures 1.12 and 1.13.
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Panning and orbiting are given the in-depth treatment in Lesson 2, “Up and Running with SketchUp.”
FIGURE 1.10 Panning a drawing one way.
FIGURE 1.11 Panning a drawing another way.
FIGURE 1.12 Orbiting to one position.
FIGURE 1.13 Orbiting to another position.
You can also move and rotate objects themselves rather than just perspective.
Thanks :
Steven Holzner,
SamsTeachYourself Google SketchUp 8 in 10 Minutes
