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How to soften and smooth edges in SketchUp?
To soften and smooth edges with the Eraser, follow these steps: 1 Select the Eraser tool () or press the E key. 2 Tap the Ctrl key (Microsoft Windows) or the Option key (macOS) to toggle Smooth Edges and then “erase” these lines the… More
When to use soft and smooth edges in drawing?
The shape is quite basic, but the softened and smoothed edges enhance the model’s dimensions and shape. Also, if you draw and extrude arcs, circles, or curves, these entities apply soft and smooth edges by default. As you draw a model, you don’t necessarily want a line marking every edge in your model.
Is there a way to soften edges between coplanar surfaces?
(Optional) Select the Soften coplanar check box to soften edges between coplanar surfaces, essentially deleting those edges. In the example of the rock, selecting the check box doesn’t impact the rock much, because few (if any) of its faces are on the same plane.
Is there a way to hide the edge of a drawing?
Smooth: Smoothing an edge adds shading that makes the faces look smooth. However, when you apply the Smooth property alone, the edge remains visible. (See Edge 2 in the figure.) You can also hide an edge (or any geometry, the hidden property isn’t exclusive to edges).
How do I unhide hidden geometry in SketchUp?
Choose View > Hidden Geometry or View > Hidden Objects again to clear the option and make the ghost pattern or object disappear. To change geometry from hidden to visible, you need to unhide it. Select the hidden geometry, context-click the selection, and choose Unhide.
How to hide / unhide geometry such as lines?
Follow these steps to hide a line or any geometry: Select the geometry you want to hide. Context-click the selection and choose Hide from the context menu that appears, as shown in the figure. Or choose Edit > Hide.