Solid Tools in SketchUp: MIND-BLOWING 3D Modeling Hacks!

In this video, we talk about one secret of the 3D solid modeling toolset Solid Tools in SketchUp and how it can completely change the way you create complex objects in the program!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Modeling/Editing Groups without solids
1:45 - Using the Union function to combine multiple solid groups
2:30 - Subtracting one solid from another solid
3:39 - Creating an alternating board fence
4:09 - Cutting a hole in the fence
5:08 - Adding a frame to the fence
5:38 - Using solid tools to fit a lattice to an opening
6:28 - Using the Split function to keep geometry at the intersected object
7:22 - Creating sliced models using solid tools

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Hi everyone! Let me know how you're using solid tools in the comments below! :)

[@mattwheeler2112]

Well done Justin!!! Just the tip of the iceberg of what and how solid tools could/should be used, such an underrated/under utilized functionality in modeling! Thanks for highlighting it.

[@mohammadhosseinahmadi7277]

Awesome 🎉
Can't wait for the next video ❤

[@shermine898]

I need to start using it

[@human_named_Melissa]

I have been creating corbels and other architectural elements and have had some interesting results from playing with solid tools. Would love to see more tips and tricks on solid tools...so Thank You for this!

[@modarchstudio]

One of my favourite tools....love it

[@jonomoles]

Very nice clear explanation as always.
Something to note- you can also use the trim command in solid tools which is like subtract but it leaves the cutting tool intact in case you need it again.
Also, depending on your geometry it might be worth temporarily scaling the two groups up by a factor of 10 or 100 to avoid the ‘tiny face issue’ that might cause the resulting geometry to lose solidity.

[@thomaaz]

very useful, thanks justin!

[@solidlyfluid400]

Very much Thank you justin !

[@mateibadica7096]

Thank you very much !

[@davids4610]

The union trick is a great tip Justin!

[@Acheiropoietos]

Nice! ❤

[@Sketchup-fe6ef]

I have been using this for years. Instead of the union tool I just grouped and exploded geometry instead the group which is basically the same thing.

[@existsmancing]

👍👍👍

[@peterbradney9159]

I was wondering about the tools for floor creation , a few out there but they very clunky compared to some other dedicated software out there. If somebody came up with something that nailed that part of the initial design faze. So many great tools to build walls etc that seem highly complex to develope. Any thoughts on that?

[@FikriBerkSoner]

Floor Generator extension is pretty good tbh

[@rickyeates9810]

Yes but not on shapes as complex as what you've shown.