Is there a Sketchup plugin that does this?

[RogerS]

Roger, I think the problem comes when there's a lack of consistency. Some seem to think it is a good idea to make groups and convert them to components when they make copies that are to be identical. I learned from Design Click Build to be consistent and always make components. Then you know if you make a copy and want to make it different that you need to use make unique.

There are so many advantages to using components and it makes the work easier but not everyone cares.

I also learned from the Maestro - Dave Richards. A great DVD and highly recommended to anyone thinking about getting to grips with SketchUp in relation to woodworking.

 

[RogerS]

There is an interesting thread here that discusses groups and components part way through.

And anyone interested in seeing the calibre of DaveR's SketchUp drawings could look no further than here.

 

[Brentingby]

Thank you for the links, Roger.

 

[Lord Kitchener]

One thing worth bearing in mind if one is a Cutlist user, component names don't show in the Cutlist output. Group names are shown, but components it's just the numbers.

 

[RogerS]

One thing worth bearing in mind if one is a Cutlist user, component names don't show in the Cutlist output. Group names are shown, but components it's just the numbers.

You mean like this Cutlist ? :wink: Note the component names are present !

 

[Brentingby]

One thing worth bearing in mind if one is a Cutlist user, component names don't show in the Cutlist output. Group names are shown, but components it's just the numbers.

Where did you come up with that idea? As Roger shows the cut list does indeed show the names of the components. That is, if you enter names for them when you create them. If you don't enter component names when you create them or go back later and edit the names, they'll show as Component#1, Component #2, Component#3 etc.

With groups, unless you go back after creating them and give them names, they'll show up as Group, Group, Group, etc. That makes an especially useful cut list. :roll:

You should look at this: http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/318 ... depth-look