Thanks for posting this. I’ve been modeling an X-brace constructed from a panel with rounded-corner triangular cutouts, and this video was exactly what I needed. I’ve never used Entity Info to modify an object’s parameters after placement; that’s a nice technique.
Humbly, I've bin doin it the fiddly way too, for 11 years. But tutorials are so boring till we ask. Best about being freelance - fiddly way is all we know.
Yes very clever thanks and probably the quickest way to do it. In the metal shop one would scribe a 12 inch offset all around and then use a compass/divider to complete the 12 inch radius arcs.
Precisely what I needed in double quick/simple explanation. Huge thanks. But please slow down when selecting a Tool or drop-down menu - us newbies query "What did he just say/do?". Zoom into these little things (verbal and graphic), we'd all likely donate $1 each time you do.
Great tip! I need to get in the habit of using Entity Info for editing. I've been doing this operation by using the tape measure to pull 2 guidelines 12". Where they intersect gives the center of the arc. It works, but your tip is better.
… and the extra tips: You draw an approximate arc and then you correct the radius in the window "Info on the entity" Now double click near the other angles. The arc with the corrected value is applied.
Here's the "Round Edges in SketchUp with Arc Tool Quick Win from Josh about a year ago that illustrates your extra tip. I tried it in SketchUp Free after using Aaron's tip to adjust the approximate tangent radius to an exact value in the Entity Info box ... and it worked! th-cam.com/video/CjDuXFlGKuc/w-d-xo.html
Good tips on using the radius tool and getting an exact radius. I thought this video would also include how to radius an edge. Such as if I want to break a sharp edge with a 1/8" radius all around on both the top and bottom edges of a plate.
I had always just offset a construction line from both lines to establish the center point. If it's a 90 degree corner your done, otherwise, you need to do parallel construction lines from said center point.Your method is way easier.
Its not that im better, i posted the question on the forums a few months back haha. One of the sages showed me.This is the method i use very often:) i use sketchup pro for very precise engineering parts for my areospace engineering degree. Yes, i can do the math for those acute or obtuse angles to get the one foot radi, but doing it the way you show is best. In fact, one of my classes, we had to make a part that had a mas of 7.638 grams and we can only be off by 0.01 grams. So having the radius off juat a little bit, changes the volume of the part, which in turn changes how much mass there is. I actually made an entire sketchup for engineers series for my fellow students and professors:)
@@AaronMakingStuff lol, my bad. I was doing it the hard way for over a year... all the math on paper. Then one day i was frustrated and HAD to ask because i was tired of the math haha.
Very small baby step. Im a cswp for solidworks, but still like sketchup pro because its faster on some things, but parametric would be nice, especially when we change one dimension, it would update the othera if needs be
Incredible channel, love it, keep it up Arron, but, you took way to long until you got to the point. I'm pretty sure the majority of people watching your videos have at least some experience with Sketchup. Love your work, your a big inspiration to me. Keep it up.
I recently tried to create a 45 degree mitre cut in a piece of decking with rounded edges. very difficult. I gave up. got some great tips from this video, but I don't think anything that solved my dilemma...
Always come to you for answers and you don't disappoint but, this works great on large radii but I'm having trouble with small radii. Trying to draw a small part that has 0.015" radius and keep getting the error message, "radius to small or number of segments too large". Tried scaling up by 100, drawing and then scaling down by 0.01 but it doesn't come out the right size.
I started using SketchUp about 18 years ago. I'm still learning useful stuff about it and these videos have been helpful, thanks. I really should switch to another 3D app now SketchUp is so expensive on desktop, but with so many years invested I'm reluctant. I wish SketchUp hadn't abandoned hobbyists. (Don't get me started on the in-browser version).
A quick question: Early in the video you use the 2 Point Arc to mark the top left corner of the drawing and drag it until the curve is tangent. Then in the next frame the old square corner disappears and and a new rounded corner is there. I can't seem to make that happen. What am I missing? Thanks in advance!
I'm trying to put an 80mm radius internal corner between a straight edge and another shallow arc, which runs off from the straight edge a little over 90 degrees then curves back in. I can't figure out out how to do it so everything runs smoothly at tangents. Any tips?
Andrew Holdaway Because forcing a specific residual at input would mean knowing exactly where to connect the arc as tangent to each line. If you knew that, you would not need this skill!
@@AaronMakingStuff Oh, well it works on my creaky version 8. I select each line, adjust the arc to be tangent, then input the desired radius and the program adjusts the arc whilst maintaining tangency.
Very cool tri ck. The way I've done this in the past is only a little more work, but doesn't require messing with entity info: 1. Select all the edges where rounded corners are needed, select the offset tool and create an offset 1 foot inside the shape. (Or just select the entire shape if you want rounded corners to replace most or all corners.) 2. Select the Arc tool (the one that draws from the center and 2 points), and click the center of the arc on a corner of the offset lines. Position the first point of the arc on one of the edges, adjusting until you get a perpendicular inference (radius turns magenta) and click. Position the second point on the adjacent edge, also making sure the radius is perpendicular. 3. Erase the offset lines.
What is the fastest way to round edges of a 3d model all in one step (like in other "not cad" 3d applications)? I use the follow tool to round edges and I go mad because tedious and "clicky"! There must be a way to select all the edges and with one click specify a radius and see all edges rounded.
@Aaron Making Stuff This was really valuable. If you take it one step further, does it work on the 3D version. In other words, can I change the radii of an existing rounded corner with this method?
Thanks for posting this. I’ve been modeling an X-brace constructed from a panel with rounded-corner triangular cutouts, and this video was exactly what I needed. I’ve never used Entity Info to modify an object’s parameters after placement; that’s a nice technique.
Thankyou for making something which is normally so fiddley, now so simple.
Humbly, I've bin doin it the fiddly way too, for 11 years. But tutorials are so boring till we ask. Best about being freelance - fiddly way is all we know.
Thanks for the tutorial. I often pondered why I couldn’t find a fillet or round command but I guess it was always there, kinda. 😆
Not something I actually thought about. However now I have it in my toolbox of Sketchup tricks. Cheers
Well I'll be.....I never thought about using the Entity Info pane to directly edit an arcs radius. Great little tip. Thanks for sharing.
Steven Silcock At this point, I keep Entity Info open almost a the time! It’s a great tool!
@@AaronMakingStuff yeah, I agree. I just forget to use it directly. Keep up the good work;-)
Thank you. I used tape measure parallel lines to accomplish this, it took forever.
Albert Bartolo Glad to help!
I think Aaron hates guides! I love them- probably at the expense of time though, so this vid is a great tip.
Two 12" parallels would be how I do it too. I use TapeMeasure for everything, but it gets messy. I like Aaron's method.
Yes very clever thanks and probably the quickest way to do it. In the metal shop one would scribe a 12 inch offset all around and then use a compass/divider to complete the 12 inch radius arcs.
Very nice. I too often forget about the Entity Info palette for such precision manipulations.
D'oh!
I've been wondering about this for a long time. Thanks!.... Kicking myself for not looking properly.
Precisely what I needed in double quick/simple explanation. Huge thanks.
But please slow down when selecting a Tool or drop-down menu - us newbies query "What did he just say/do?".
Zoom into these little things (verbal and graphic), we'd all likely donate $1 each time you do.
Great tip~! I was just stumbling thru on how to do this in a project. Way easier than what I'd been trying. Thanks much~!
Great tip! I need to get in the habit of using Entity Info for editing. I've been doing this operation by using the tape measure to pull 2 guidelines 12". Where they intersect gives the center of the arc. It works, but your tip is better.
… and the extra tips:
You draw an approximate arc and then you correct the radius in the window "Info on the entity"
Now double click near the other angles. The arc with the corrected value is applied.
Here's the "Round Edges in SketchUp with Arc Tool Quick Win from Josh about a year ago that illustrates your extra tip. I tried it in SketchUp Free after using Aaron's tip to adjust the approximate tangent radius to an exact value in the Entity Info box ... and it worked! th-cam.com/video/CjDuXFlGKuc/w-d-xo.html
Good tips on using the radius tool and getting an exact radius. I thought this video would also include how to radius an edge. Such as if I want to break a sharp edge with a 1/8" radius all around on both the top and bottom edges of a plate.
I had always just offset a construction line from both lines to establish the center point. If it's a 90 degree corner your done, otherwise, you need to do parallel construction lines from said center point.Your method is way easier.
"you're probably better than me" yeah right ! 🤣
Great ! I had no idea about this ! Thank you !!!
So easy, when you know it. Happy to know it now. Thx for the vid!
Thank you! Needed this badly.
Excellent Aaron, thank you
Now a part of my workflow and so handy. Thanks!
Its not that im better, i posted the question on the forums a few months back haha. One of the sages showed me.This is the method i use very often:) i use sketchup pro for very precise engineering parts for my areospace engineering degree. Yes, i can do the math for those acute or obtuse angles to get the one foot radi, but doing it the way you show is best. In fact, one of my classes, we had to make a part that had a mas of 7.638 grams and we can only be off by 0.01 grams. So having the radius off juat a little bit, changes the volume of the part, which in turn changes how much mass there is. I actually made an entire sketchup for engineers series for my fellow students and professors:)
LT72884 Why didn’t you tell me back then? I’ve been doing it wring for months and you knew??!? 😉
@@AaronMakingStuff lol, my bad. I was doing it the hard way for over a year... all the math on paper. Then one day i was frustrated and HAD to ask because i was tired of the math haha.
Genial!... Gracias Aaron. You're the best
LUIS MANUEL Aw, shucks!
You can just type in the radius instead of going to entity info
Rockstar simplicity, thank you!
Love it! Had no idea I could do this :-)
So simple and so useful. Thank you !!!!!!!!!
so valuable information, thank you!
It seems to work only if the input value of the correct radius is bigger than the previously drawn radius, and not viceversa
Wow! I did not know that you could do that!
I want to believe this is a baby step towards parametric design.
Very small baby step. Im a cswp for solidworks, but still like sketchup pro because its faster on some things, but parametric would be nice, especially when we change one dimension, it would update the othera if needs be
Great tip. Much appreciated.
Informative
Amazing, thank you!
Thanks for the lesson. I wonder if you can make a video to show how to connect a driveway from a 10-degree slope street. Thanks
Thank you!!!
Useful - thanks!
Incredible channel, love it, keep it up Arron, but, you took way to long until you got to the point. I'm pretty sure the majority of people watching your videos have at least some experience with Sketchup. Love your work, your a big inspiration to me. Keep it up.
I recently tried to create a 45 degree mitre cut in a piece of decking with rounded edges. very difficult. I gave up. got some great tips from this video, but I don't think anything that solved my dilemma...
Thanks
it's helpful. Thanks!
Always come to you for answers and you don't disappoint but, this works great on large radii but I'm having trouble with small radii. Trying to draw a small part that has 0.015" radius and keep getting the error message, "radius to small or number of segments too large". Tried scaling up by 100, drawing and then scaling down by 0.01 but it doesn't come out the right size.
Thanks for the tip!
Great tip! Thanks
I started using SketchUp about 18 years ago. I'm still learning useful stuff about it and these videos have been helpful, thanks. I really should switch to another 3D app now SketchUp is so expensive on desktop, but with so many years invested I'm reluctant. I wish SketchUp hadn't abandoned hobbyists. (Don't get me started on the in-browser version).
Thank you..
Thanks I appreciated
Wow so complicated. Just have a radius input like any CAD program and click on both lines
A quick question: Early in the video you use the 2 Point Arc to mark the top left corner of the drawing and drag it until the curve is tangent. Then in the next frame the old square corner disappears and and a new rounded corner is there. I can't seem to make that happen. What am I missing? Thanks in advance!
Me too. Hate it when experts don't test out their products by putting themselves in newbie shoes in order to refine the product.
When you draw the arc and it turns magenta, the secret is to double click instead of a single click to delete the two lines outside of the arc.
Next tip : How to round a 3D corner (like fredo 6 round corner plugin) without round corner plugin ?
Follow me tool with a 12 inch radius profile?
I am not getting the Magenta perpedicular indication ?! What am I missing?
round corner plugini indirmem için biriniz yardımcı olabilir mi ? sayfalar ücretli, öreğnciyiz 15 dolar verme dururmum yok bir plugin için
handy!
I'm trying to put an 80mm radius internal corner between a straight edge and another shallow arc, which runs off from the straight edge a little over 90 degrees then curves back in. I can't figure out out how to do it so everything runs smoothly at tangents. Any tips?
That doesn't work in web version. Any other ways to do it?
I just checked and this works the same in SketchUp for Web as it does in SketchUp for Desktop!
Why not just put the desired radius in the measurement box?
Andrew Holdaway Because forcing a specific residual at input would mean knowing exactly where to connect the arc as tangent to each line. If you knew that, you would not need this skill!
@@AaronMakingStuff
Oh, well it works on my creaky version 8.
I select each line, adjust the arc to be tangent, then input the desired radius and the program adjusts the arc whilst maintaining tangency.
Too right! I read Measurement Box as Entity Info! Oops! Nice catch!
@@AaronMakingStuff 👍🏻
Merci ;)
Thanks, but the corners don´t disappear for me! I have to erase them manually?
Kent Eriksson Double click to finalize the arc, then the edges should disappear.
Aaron Making Stuff 👍 wow great, thanks so much, it saves me a lot of work!
yessssss
I’m on iPad, how do I make a round corner?
The process is the same... just replace "click" with "Tap the pencil" and the steps work the same.
Ещё бы с переводом.
This video should be the duration of 30 seconds.
Thus saithe he of all wisdom and truth. We bow(el) to your judgement.
Great, 10x!!
Very cool tri ck. The way I've done this in the past is only a little more work, but doesn't require messing with entity info:
1. Select all the edges where rounded corners are needed, select the offset tool and create an offset 1 foot inside the shape. (Or just select the entire shape if you want rounded corners to replace most or all corners.)
2. Select the Arc tool (the one that draws from the center and 2 points), and click the center of the arc on a corner of the offset lines. Position the first point of the arc on one of the edges, adjusting until you get a perpendicular inference (radius turns magenta) and click. Position the second point on the adjacent edge, also making sure the radius is perpendicular.
3. Erase the offset lines.
yep, my method too
Super tip. You saved me a lot of time;)
I hadn't figured that out actually. Despite my near 10 years experience with SketchUp haha. There's always something to learn!
TheSwedishCruiser Always more time learn!
imperial measuremts are stone age. get on the metric train
Where's the arc tool?
I can't change the entity info.
Aaron, you are my absolute favorite SketchUp tutor ever and once again, you've reminded me why that's the case.
HollywoodSucks Hey thanks! That means a lot!
how to get a fillet on a radius top surface?
What is the fastest way to round edges of a 3d model all in one step (like in other "not cad" 3d applications)? I use the follow tool to round edges and I go mad because tedious and "clicky"! There must be a way to select all the edges and with one click specify a radius and see all edges rounded.
Koutetsu Jeeg Check our the FredoCorner Extension. It will round every corner in one step!
@Aaron Making Stuff This was really valuable. If you take it one step further, does it work on the 3D version. In other words, can I change the radii of an existing rounded corner with this method?
yes you can but if it's on 3D geometry you'll have to do the top and bottom arc separately
Very useful. Thx
Very good, clear and helpful. Well done and thank you.
Thanks!