How to Use the Protractor in SketchUp

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up SketchUp and create something.

   Something that has a few angles for you to measure.
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   Step 2: Click on the Protractor tool in the large toolbar.

   Be sure that you are on the proper surface.
   
   The protractor will work in all directions. , (First click) , (Second click) , 45 for 45 degrees. (Third click) For a 45 degree angle, you would put in the 3rd click and then type 45 and hit the Enter key.
   
   This will give you the 45 degree angle you want.
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   Step 3: Click once on the place that you want to start

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   Step 4: such as the corner.

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   Step 5: Move to where you want to start measuring the angle from.

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   Step 6: Click to where you want to create the Construction guide or where you want to get the measurement and type in the number you want; e.g.

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