How to Create a Polygon Building Using SketchUp
To create a six sided polygon, click on Draw >> Polygon and then put in the number 6.; , Be sure the ability to put in the number 6 is showing., Draw the polygon on the green part of your screen. , Click on the Push/Pull icon., Click on the roof and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: To create a six sided polygon
If not, click on View >> Toolbars >> Measurements.
Look to the lower left of your screen and change the number. ,, After you have created the initial shapes, use the Paint Toolbox to paint your creation.
Make sure that the roof is a different color. , Select the Push/Pull icon and raise the building again.
Notice that the sides are not extending, but the new part is the texture of the roof.
This is due to holding down the CTRL/Option. , You want the roof to look like a roof, so after you have pulled it into place, press 'S' on your keyboard.
This brings a yellow square around the top of the building. , You're wanting to make a dome shaped building.
The reason you need to hold down the CTRL/Option is so that it retains the shape of the building, equally. , You'll want to make sure that the inhabitant of this building can see the sky! Click on the Offset icon.
Go to one of the angled parts of the roof and make an appropriately shaped window. , You can also copy and paste all the windows and place in each plane.
Using the Offset again, create windows in every other wall, or wherever you want them. , Create a door in at least one side of the building. , This will remove the door.
Notice how you can see through various windows and see inside the building. -
Step 2: click on Draw >> Polygon and then put in the number 6.;
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Step 3: Be sure the ability to put in the number 6 is showing.
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Step 4: Draw the polygon on the green part of your screen.
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Step 5: Click on the Push/Pull icon.
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Step 6: Click on the roof and hold down CTRL/Option.
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Step 7: Scale the roof.
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Step 8: Hold down CTRL/Option and push in.
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Step 9: Create windows for the top of the building.
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Step 10: Repeat this all the way around.
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Step 11: Click on the Rectangle icon.
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Step 12: Select the door with the selection tool and hit 'Delete' on your keyboard.
Detailed Guide
If not, click on View >> Toolbars >> Measurements.
Look to the lower left of your screen and change the number. ,, After you have created the initial shapes, use the Paint Toolbox to paint your creation.
Make sure that the roof is a different color. , Select the Push/Pull icon and raise the building again.
Notice that the sides are not extending, but the new part is the texture of the roof.
This is due to holding down the CTRL/Option. , You want the roof to look like a roof, so after you have pulled it into place, press 'S' on your keyboard.
This brings a yellow square around the top of the building. , You're wanting to make a dome shaped building.
The reason you need to hold down the CTRL/Option is so that it retains the shape of the building, equally. , You'll want to make sure that the inhabitant of this building can see the sky! Click on the Offset icon.
Go to one of the angled parts of the roof and make an appropriately shaped window. , You can also copy and paste all the windows and place in each plane.
Using the Offset again, create windows in every other wall, or wherever you want them. , Create a door in at least one side of the building. , This will remove the door.
Notice how you can see through various windows and see inside the building.
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