Modeling Sliced Terrain from Location Data in SketchUp with Joint Push Pull and Slicer

In this video, we're going to discuss creating a sliced terrain model from the location data in SketchUp!
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To create a sliced terrain map from SketchUp location data, we're going to use the extension Joint Push Pull to create a solid from the terrain data, then use the extension slicer to slice the model into different planes.
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[@mattbrown1804]

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[@thomlipiczky9021]

I realize this tutorial is almost three years old and there may be newer magic available now, but this was very very helpful. I'm switching over my CAD stuff to SketchUp Pro, and about ready to model a new house I'm designing, hoping to "place" it on a geolocated terrain model. So this--along with many of your other toots--was most welcome. Thanks again!
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[@Thesketchupessentials]

Happy to help!

[@michealkingsley2383]

Great! Answered a lot of questions I had about terrain modeling!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks Micheal - Glad you found it helpful!

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[@FernandoPizzani]

Great tutorial dude!!! Thank you!

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Thanks so much been trying build and open cast mine into the side of a mountain with the geology below this is gonna be a huge help.

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Thanks! This video may be a bit helpful as well - th-cam.com/video/BmW900ZMV70/w-d-xo.html - Thanks!

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th-cam.com/video/Uo1A5hChjes/w-d-xo.html

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[@arnoldferrera1185]

very informative..... thanks

[@robhull9189]

Awesome! Thanks I have a large piece of property with terrain and I am designing the land planning. I want to see the low areas in order to provide lakes in them.

[@nicolapossas6723]

This was great. Very helpful. Any thoughts on the best way/extension to trace or show the road?

[@darinsullaphen4683]

This offers so much opportunity for presentation of a proposed building to councils for approval purposes. Your detail is brilliant but perhaps a little more video clarity on the actual control keys for these operations would help. thanks for your great video.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks for the feedback Darin - I probably should have spent a bit more time on the actual operation of the extensions - maybe an opportunity for a follow up video! Thanks again!

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wonderful tutorial!!

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Thank you Sir. Very useful video:)

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Glad it was helpful!

[@dharmagraphics-architects7363]

Justin hello! Thanks for your tutorial. I'm an oldie-but-goodie (pre-computer age) back at school at UDC. Before I knew about all this I created my own terrain in SketchUp which is ass backwards. Because I think in reality as an adult you almost never have a flat surface to build on. Thanx!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Lol - you pretty much never get to start with a completely flat surface - that's why we have to hire earthwork contractors! :) Glad you found it helpful!

[@dharmagraphics-architects7363]

I liked the scientific ad that came before your tutorial also, about digitizing feedback from the universe. It prepares you for your tutorial.

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Great tutoral

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awesome!

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Thank you for the video

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Thanks for watching!

[@PitherTandiongan]

Thanks for share. I'm using Joint Push Pull LibFredo6, but it doesn't have Finishing & Border Option as yours. Any idea?

[@prince21official88]

Thanks for this video. But I have question, how I can find that toggle terrain tools in sketch up 2018? you kind assistance is highly appreciated. thanks

[@bluewavesoverfuji]

great stuff!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thank you!

[@somefolktoo8844]

Great Videos. Seems that joint push pull no longer availabale on sketchucation , and slicer not available for 2021 version... Any other ways to do something similar as depicted here ?

[@biruktadesse388]

great one

[@stevegravatte2324]

I agree with Darin, the Joint Push Pull along with slicer is a very quick and efficient tool for creating terrain.... However, for future video presentations I would appreciate a much more direct step by step in creating a simple terrain ( hold off on the sideline comments). Then address variations of results AFTER the initial process is revealed. Thank you for the time and effort, regardless.

[@doris44ye72]

thanks so much, this video is very helpful. And is there any tutorial about putting buildings on this kind of terrain?

[@jurgenvantomme]

Great thank you

[@PemboDave]

Great video

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks!

[@GregorLuetolf]

Thank you, this helped me a lot!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks for watching!

[@perrysoda1430]

Hi, I'm having a bit trouble the plug-in push and pull seems not working with Sketchup I can't able to run it.

[@ememmacatiag1702]

try to download this first sketchucation.com/plugin/903-libfredo6 , then go to extension manager install both of it then restart your app

[@faizalfaizal4115]

Thank you sir

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Útil y rápido. 100% recomendado.

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😎

[@LelouchViBritania0904]

nad how can i do that in the Free 2017 Make version because there i only have the Street view and not the Satelite view

[@uzayozbey]

Hello, thanks for the tutorial. How can I import a bigger terrain? Should I manually intersect the frames everytime?

[@eng.marwanabdulazizgobari5218]

hi, thanks for ur great tubes. slicer is working but push pull is not showing up on the sketchup after I downloaded from below pls help> i do not why

[@gulsenkeskin9446]

first of all thanks for the video and ı have a problem ı download the plugin but there are not two options near the finishing. bolder and near the bolder. how can ı fix it

[@gurucharan5618]

Excellent thanks

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Thanks!

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Thanks a lot!

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Thanks for watching!

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You da man!!!

[@marianneconsigna]

Hi thank you for this I just downloaded the push pull rbz file but it is not working on my skp 2021 can you help me by that

[@adrian.mp459]

good tutorial

[@lucaslight777]

Hello, I would like to show contour lines on agricultural land. I use sketchup 2017. But it is not possible to choose a type of map (like google earth with satellite view) Only . How do I find the option to change my map? Thank you for your precious help.

[@kevinhotten125]

NICE!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks Kevin!

[@sangwanqrduangkaew6670]

Thank You for Tutorial ! Mr. Justin Geis I hope you to make more tutorial !

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks very much!

[@GameboyShavis]

Great when I get Sketchup, I’m going to make a town out of this

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Sounds fun :)

[@JoelBordeaux92]

Can you add roads and utilities into the mix on this program?

[@SekitendeJulius]

This man dont blink

[@amilkumarhrangkhawl4084]

Hello sir, What is the extension used? Is it a free version in extension warehouse?

[@dennisprescott3706]

Hey , great tutorial but what happened to Slice5 in the extension warehouse? Is there another slicer add-on that will allow a terrain feature to be sliced and ready to send to CNC? I am trying to decide on software and looking for the fastest method. Any input would be helpful.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Is the link below the video not working for you?

[@stwtbtlt]

once you get the slices...how do you revert back to the terrain?

[@ion7939]

Thanks!

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Thank you

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thank uu

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perfect tutorial....

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks!

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Genius

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrX-st4kk]

Hi buddy, does sketch up 2018 currently has this add location option?

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Thanks so much for all the videos that you do. I'm a builder/owner trying to design our house, and your videos have been a huge help! I tried to enroll into your course, but it has already finished. Any chance you'll run another course? Thanks.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Hi Karin - I believe course registration will be opening up again in February(ish) - you can get on the list to get notified here - www.thesketchupessentials.com/course - thanks!

[@fabianernestopacheco]

Amazing!
How can I import data from Total station & GPS receiver?

[@ClareRainone]

Hi. Trying to follow your great instructions but I just downloaded the JOINT PUSH PULL and the "project shape on a plane button" is not there. I am using SketchUpPro 2021. Can you please tell me how to find this function?! Thanks!

[@fivostsiplakis562]

I just found your channel, it seems that you have very cool videos, a question i have is where the add location button is located in sketch up?

[@mustofaassidiqi4749]

sory, i need help
i can find "Project the shape on a plane"
after instal 'join this pull'
thanks so much....

[@marksua8273]

Hello sir. I have a question. Please notice me. I have designed terrain/surface generated from civil 3D (.dwg) file. How can i import it into sketchup? In 1 month time i will be doing as built of a powerplant using sketchup. Me and my manager want to use sketchup in making this 3D presentation to client. Hope you reply. Thank you.

[@muroadriano]

This was GREAT. Seriously. Thank you-
Also, I looked everywhere for the "project on plan" option but it's just nowhere to be found. I couldn't find it in additional settings or anything

[@Thesketchupessentials]

I think in the new version of the extension, there's a right arrow that you have to click labeled "More options" or something on the left hand side of the toolbar. Give that a try and let me know if it helps!

[@brolls2735]

I also couldn't find "project on plan" option. Its hard to see the "more options" button on the tool strip.
Look for three little green arrows like this "

[@owenturner1384]

@@Thesketchupessentials Hey!, What the name of the new extension? Cant find the jointpushpull one on sketchup..

[@bassamahmed5965]

Thank you
I am using sketchup 2019 pro and I can not find install extension button in the extension manager

[@Thesketchupessentials]

I've never heard of this issue

[@babas990]

Do you know if you can then import this file into solidworks?

[@gregak9041]

Hello. When i was trying to use joinpushpull it says that license experied 30 december 2021. So now i can not use it. Any solution?
Thank you.

[@drvlive2023]

Thank you for this video.
I finally got what I was searching for after months of searching. Though I still need to figure out a lot of other things. (Proper placement of plots to the terrain, etc.)
BTW, what would happen if I pressed 'Yes' to 'Outlines of adjacent spaces'? I tried that option, but it only looked the same if I pressed 'No"

[@engineeringsimulationstudi1404]

it looks good .. check this also
th-cam.com/video/Uo1A5hChjes/w-d-xo.html