How to Create Windows that CUT OPENINGS in SketchUp!

In this video, learn how to use Dynamic Components in SketchUp to set up windows that automatically cut openings in walls!
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[@Thesketchupessentials]

Hi everyone! Let me know if you have any questions about today's video in the comments below! :)

[@LadybugLew]

Hi Justin, do you know if this method can be manipulated to cut through both the front and back faces of a wall. I tried different ways with no result.

[@kathlenewang539]

I just did this along with your video.Wow, this process is so clean. It addressed a big problem I was having about cutting a hole in geometry. Really helpful.

[@ignacioalonsoc]

Interesting. Is there a way to do the same thing when the wall has thickness

[@juicekitchen]

My question exactly.

[@normaswilliams]

Me too! When I'm modeling a home I always use 4 inch thick walls.
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[@FinArt119]

no way of course

[@carlyleighb]

This is great!! I would love to learn how to make these windows and cut openings dynamic, like in your dynamic shelf video. I am modelling a streetscape with lots of new infill in a heritage district so tips to do this quickly are helpful.

[@zmnali78]

what if the wall is thick, like 4.5inches or 9inches? Then how to make a component that cuts both side of the wall?

[@LadybugLew]

Thanks! this video solved my long time question about how to make a window cutting through the wall.

[@kathlenewang539]

once again, Soooo glad i found ur channel!

[@frankp3118]

Is there a way of editing components from the 3D warehouse to cut planes? Some windows from the warehouse don’t cut into faces and you can’t seem to edit them to cut faces.

[@peterallely5417]

I know there's an extension that allows a component to cut the full thickness of a wall, but is there any way to achieve that in vanilla Sketchup yet?

[@brangiel.gnecop.5646]

And what extension would that be?

[@ThePatrickcarlson]

This is so informative! Thank you

[@jaxonrenick5536]

I'm working on rendering a Futura home. I've figured out the dimensions pretty much and the only real problem that has me butting my head is figuring out how to cut out and place the oval windows on the curved shell using vanilla Sketchup. I'm going to eventually get it right...Eventually.

[@PinoyBlender]

wow thank you

[@LeonTheMacedon]

SHOW YOUR F**KING KEYBOARD, i don't know what kays you use

[@lsy88888]

As much as this feature seems good, and halfway at the same time. I think it would make a different if the cut are able to penetrate the wall thickness and through wall that are grouped as that is the efficient way to do things in architectural modeling. This feature might be useful for background building that are less important but then again, spending time on putting windows on background building? Hmmm...

[@abidullah3652]

cool.. but it doesnt work with walls having thickness .. if there is a way kindly guide us...

[@baseplate4160]

Is it possible to make a wall (with thickness) and set up two cut plane components (one on each face), group them together and that will cut both at once?

[@yuoplan]

ммм :) писал такое видео лет 8 назад для студентов

[@VK-mo3oj]

If I have a component that is created outside the surface then it won't work? The component must be created on the surface?