Introducing Dynamic Components
SketchUp models that know what they are
New Dynamic Components in SketchUp 7 are objects - furniture, cabinets, windows, you
name it - that have been programmed to know what they are.
Scale objects without distorting them.
To make a dynamic table component longer, just use Scale to stretch it out. The top gets longer, but the legs stay the same size - they don't get distorted. When you scale a dynamic stair component, it automatically adds steps. In SketchUp 7, components can have brains.
Configure components without messing with the modeling tools.
Some Dynamic Components are set up to be configurable via the Component Options dialog box. To change the color of a dynamic office chair, don't bother with the Paint Bucket - just choose a color from a list of options. Configurable components make SketchUp faster and easier for novices and experts alike.
Click on things to make them do stuff.
The new Interact tool is simplicity itself. Click on dynamic doors to make watch them swing open and closed. Click on dynamic solar panels to make them face the sun. Click on dynamic cars to change their color. Interacting with objects in 3D has never been simpler or more fun.
Learn about making your own Dynamic Components with Google SketchUp Pro 7 »
Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions about Dynamic Components:
What is a SketchUp component?
SketchUp components are groups of geometry (edges and faces) that anyone can make in
SketchUp. They're kind of like mini-models within your main model, and they can
represent anything - furniture, plants, vehicles - anything. You can find pre-made
components in the Components browser in SketchUp. You can also find them (lots of
them) in the Google 3D Warehouse.
How can I tell if a component is dynamic?
In the SketchUp Component browser and on the Google 3D Warehouse, Dynamic Components
are identified by a little, green icon that looks like this:
Where do Dynamic Components come from?
Some Dynamic Components are created by us at Google (just to get the ball rolling),
some are created by manufacturers and resellers to promote their products, and the
rest are created by SketchUp Pro 7 users all over the world.
Check out the complete FAQ for Dynamic Components »
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