

Also, Layers are now referred to as “Tags”. This just means we don’t have to say “groups (slash) components” anymore. Here’s the run-down! Objects are now a collective term for: groups, components, and dynamic components. This won’t change your workflow…but we want to make sure you know we are saying a few things differently now. We have a few updates to the naming conventions we use when talking about SketchUp. For example, let’s say you want to edit hidden edges in a landscape or smoothed surface, but you still want to be able to hide objects that are nearby (like trees, bushes, or a building)…well you can do that now! How will this change your workflow? Well, this will give you the ability to better manage hidden geometry and hidden objects for an even easier modeling experience. You’ll notice in your drop-down menu that we separated hiding objects from hiding geometry. Don’t take our word for it: start positioning objects in hard to reach places to see what happens! This will literally ‘transform’ your workflow. This works with both the Rotate tool and Move tool. When you grab a point that is obscured in an object (such as a back corner or center point) and start to move it, your object will automatically go transparent when something in your model interferes with the object you are moving.

Use the friendly eyeball icon to toggle between the major sections of your model, such as main floor plans and furniture. Manage and organize your model straight within Outliner. In an effort to increase model performance, you no longer have to create Layers upon Layers. Open BIM-Real Interoperability, Practical CollaborationĪ BIG model organization change: Outliner.Using Worksheets to Manage Site Data in Vectorworks Landmark 2012.
