Exchanging 3D Components

Fig. 19-27: The Building component details.

Exchanging 3D Components

You can readjust the 3D components that you inserted into the imported block/components. When you enter the component instance, you can delete the inserted 3D component and exchange it with a different version.

Because the elements within the model can be edited easily, SketchUp is very versatile; this versatility can be utilized to convey design intent (Fig. 19-28 through Fig. 19-31).

Fig. 19-28: Three-dimensional site elements can be easily replaced with other versions. The bollard is being exchanged for another.

Fig. 19-29: By replacing 3D components, you can exercise SketchUp’s versatility.

Fig. 19-30: The 3D pedestrian lights are replaced with a more contemporary version.

Fig. 19-31: The 3D pedestrian lights.