Extruding Shapes Along Paths With the SketchUp Follow Me Tool | SketchUp Essentials #6

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This tutorial will walk you through the basics of using the follow me tool in SketchUp to extrude objects along a straight path. This can be useful for helping you quickly model objects like wood base, pipes, cabinets, and lots of other objects.
Table of contents -
Turning on the large toolset in SketchUp - 1:00
Extruding an object along a path by clicking and dragging - 2:25
Extruding an object along an entire path with a single click - 3:22
Extruding an object along a path that isn't actually touching the path - 4:04
Creating a wood base profile around a shape with the follow me tool - 4:49
Using the follow me tool to subtract material - 7:10
Using the follow me tool to model cabinet doors in SketchUp - 8:41
Links to other SketchUp tutorials - 11:47

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Комментарии : 95

@ochgottnochma 9 лет назад

My left ear enjoyed the presentation, thanks

@SSITM 4 года назад

That was a tutorial for left handed people only.

@sujunglee1527 9 месяцев назад

Lol😂

@DiEdraStinson 3 года назад

Hey, Justin! Here I am 6.5 years after you created this video (2021 now). Decided to go way back to your beginning here cuz you're the BEST, man! I've been a Sketchup user for a really long time but shamefully, I never just slowed down and took the time to learn the basics. I've been winging it all this time and because of that, I have wasted so much time. But it's been a blast since Sketchup as a hobby is my fave thing to do. Thank you for everything. 👍🏼 ✌🏼

@lwannem 8 лет назад

Excellent tutorial!! Very easy to listen to and to the point!!!!

@houstonfirefox 7 лет назад

Darned Good Tutorial! Like you, I've been using SketchUp for years but this tool always confounded me until viewing this video. Thanks!

@Thesketchupessentials 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

@brentbraten6680 7 лет назад

Hi. Thank you! You've just opened up a whole other world of possibilities for me. This tutorial will come in handy when designing plumbing schematics as well as a wide variety of other projects.

@Thesketchupessentials 7 лет назад

Absolutely - that's a really good application for this tool. Thanks for watching!

@Thesketchupessentials 9 лет назад

How are you using SketchUp 's follow me tool? This video may give you some ideas! buff.ly/1wIG7fu

@JCatNY 9 лет назад

Great tutorial!

@tamaradiezotero6213 6 лет назад

Thank you! Easy and concise way to learn the tool, thumbs up!

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!

@Thesketchupessentials 9 лет назад

Looking for an in-depth video tutorial on the #SketchUp follow me tool? Here it is! buff.ly/1vSqAvp

@nathanalaneller 4 года назад

This tutorial is a grate help, Thank You :D

@russellconstruct 3 года назад

Great saved me loads of time, thanks.

@loriearte3448 6 лет назад

Very helpful tips! Thank you!

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@Dal8077 5 лет назад

Brilliant, what a great feature. Thanks so much for explaining

@Thesketchupessentials 5 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

@RhythmicJAY 9 лет назад

thank you so much. I'm a year 12 student in Australia currently doing a major project for a course relating to architecture. For my project i need to recreate an old english building that is in my local area and it consists of many exterior details (like corninesses) that are very intricate. Ive already spent hours creating them individually and intersecting them where they meet but now you have saved me many more hours. Thank you so much!

@Thesketchupessentials 9 лет назад

RhythmicJAY That's a very cool project! Thanks for watching, and glad I could help!

@mikebermea9366 2 года назад

Life saver! You rock dude.

@nasseralajmi5259 6 лет назад

Thank you so much Big love to you

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@noussommeslaville3626 3 года назад

Crasy!!! Thank youso much!

@k_ldrarik_ldrari2734 8 лет назад

Thank you!!

@kmlanham1 6 лет назад

This was really helpful. I can already see how this will save me lots of time.

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Thanks Mike - Glad you found it helpful!

@lauraap8640 5 лет назад

Many thanks for this tutorial, it saved my life and time and I don't hate this tool anymore! yay!

@Thesketchupessentials 5 лет назад

Awesome - glad it helped!

@cookingmadesimple5395 2 года назад

Thank you. It helped me a lot

@fishfood157 8 лет назад

When selecting your rectangle and then removing the face from the selection, are you double clicking the face and then holding shift to click on the face and remove it from the selection? This is a very informative video with several excellent tips on using the elusive follow me tool! Thanks for sharing!

@leenclaessens7935 3 года назад

This was so helpfull thank you so much !

@devman56rocks48 8 лет назад

awesome like it a lot

@AndyDaviesByTheSea 5 лет назад

Thank you this was very helpful.

@Thesketchupessentials 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it!

@thecamilita204 4 года назад

I'll see all your videos, great work

@Thesketchupessentials 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@gailmejia9729 8 лет назад

very useful tool! thank you for the information' :)

@Krupaux 2 года назад

Thank you

@delinquense Год назад

probably my favorite tool now that I understand it. Though I initially despised it and always just relied on Push/pull. It's like a box of chocolates ... you never know ...

@jj4778 6 лет назад

awesome good job !!

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Thanks very much! Glad you liked it!

@Blue-nu1fv 4 года назад

thanks !!!

@TheChromePoet 7 лет назад

I cant believe I just made a pipe, so simple yet so satisfying.

@kenttambiac195 4 года назад

Great tutorial!May I ask what's the name of the plugin or what should I install to get that tool?thanks

@soukxiong2404 8 лет назад

thanks

@stevensrmiller 6 лет назад

Very good intro to Follow Me. You could say less at the start about how you avoided using it and just get to the tutorial right away. Thanks for this video!

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Glad you liked it!

@ysza255 5 лет назад

Dude you are the best

@Thesketchupessentials 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it!

@shelbythomas3504 3 года назад

i try to watch all of ur vdos :D

@donaldburton6869 6 лет назад

I like your explanation of the follow me tool. You make it look so easy. Can you tell me or show me how to extrude a radius along all edges of a cube ?

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

If you're talking about every single edge, I don't think you want the follow me tool. I think you probably want to try the extension "RoundCorner" by Fredo6 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-36myjGh1iGw.html - Thanks!

@SAEdits-x5 4 года назад

New subscriber your teaching is best so far bro great job man 💗💗💛💛👌👌👍👍

@Thesketchupessentials 4 года назад

👍

@imedhamdi862 7 лет назад

thank u thank u thank u a lott dear :D

@jayboy4651 3 года назад

Sir regarding with the object in 6:20, if the path is a combination of a straight line along x or y or z axis and a diagonal path, the object will rotate itself in the diagonal part giving an unexpected result. Hope you can help me with this. Thanks.

@WindsorCraftDesigns 9 лет назад

Excellent video, thanks. How do you extrude a profile through another profile; e.g. with frame and panel doors where I want to draw the rails and stiles separately?

@Thesketchupessentials 9 лет назад

Hi Chris - In the situation you describe (assuming I'm understanding it correctly,) it may be best to extrude the rails and stiles as separate groups in your model and then use the move tools to place them where you want them. Thanks for watching!

@ap3x1s1and8 9 лет назад

Please use BOTH left and right for audio.

@ketsub 8 лет назад

I tried to replicate the example in the door, at 9:50, and I noticed that the back side of the door is hallow with this method, which can't be seen in your video. How to prevent this? And what if instead of an incisive rectangle, we wanted to do half a rectangle in the bottom, followed by a semi-circle at the top? Btw, great video and really instructional.

@HansQuistorff 6 лет назад

This may solve my problem. I have been trying to make 4 poles meet in a pyramid shape. I have not been able to get them to lign up with the axis or meet together at the top. So I am going to try making a pyramid, select the lines and use the fallow me tool. Not sure if I have to make the diameter on the axis plain and then make a corner.

@Thesketchupessentials 6 лет назад

Hi Hans - you may also be able to use the "Lines to tubes" extension to create this shape - sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12354 - You could draw your lines, then use this extension to generate your poles. Let me know how it turns out!

@noguisolano 3 года назад

THX FOR THIS GOOD VIDEO I'm having a problem with the floating bars all the time are floating I can't find a way how to stick it to de drawing window thx for your help

@LryuzakiLN Год назад

Could you please explain how to make that profile??? To follow along the path??? It just pops up just like that, is it some kind of magic??

@jeanc6562 9 лет назад

Thanks ! is it possible to make this "wood base"on 3 sides only?

@Thesketchupessentials 9 лет назад

Hi Jean - Absolutely! If you look at about 5:45 in the video, I select all 4 sides, then activate the follow me tool. If I just wanted the base on 3 sides, I would only select the three sides where I wanted the base instead of all 4. Just make sure the 3 sides you select are connected or it won't work. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching!

@jeanc6562 9 лет назад

TheSketchUpEssentials Yes it was obvious, thanks anyway for the answer. Now I try to make rounded wood knob for drawer. Is follow me the right tool?

@stephaniedjambas8942 Год назад

😍

@Adeec 5 лет назад

When I tried to use the follow me tool at 9:44, it didn’t look like what you did. The lines were overlapping or something. It didn’t make a rectangular shape. Did I do something wrong?

@Thesketchupessentials 5 лет назад

Based on that description...probably? Are you sure it was an exact rectangle that you extruded along?

@SinAlameda 7 лет назад

I get a funny little bit, for lack of a better word, at the starting point of my extrusion when deleting for a profile on outside edge of door. What am I doing wrong!?

@Thesketchupessentials 7 лет назад

I'm having trouble visualizing your issue - I assume your path is a loop, right? That's supposed to delete the original profile once your extrusion goes all the way around? Is that not working?

@SinAlameda 7 лет назад

Path is square, a cabinet door, and I drew a little profile like the guy did in the video. And for whatever reason it left a remnant for lack of a better word at the starting point. Essentially the outline of the profile PERPENDICULAR to the starting direction.

@governorswalk9521 4 года назад

It seems the the object needs to not be a component or group and has to be at right angles to the path for the tool to work right? Your video starts with this part done so it's not covered?

@Thesketchupessentials 4 года назад

It helps - technically the profile doesn't have to be, but it gives weird results if it's not