roundover problems SKup

[Ian]

Hi

I've been trying to put a roundover in sketchup but when I draw an arc at the corner part of the face disappears.

I draw the arc and select the upper face then use the followme tool but with the face disappearing this can't be done.

Any help would be great.

Ian

 

[SketchUp Guru]

Ian, the face disappears because it is too small. Try it will a larger radius curve and you'll see it works fine. 2mm radius should work.

If you want a smaller radius on the edge, scale the model up by a factor of 10 or 100 and then add the arc. Make sure you account for the scaling when drawing the arc. After you've completed the Follow Me operation, scale back down to the proper size.

 

[Ian]

Thanks Dave

That works a treat.

Ian

 

[oddsocks]

this thread has some good roundover plugins
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/new-sketchup-plugins-t37291.html?highlight=roundover

 

[Ian]

Many thanks for that link.

I downloaded it to my plugins folder but it dosent show, restarted but no luck any ideas.

Ian

 

[SketchUp Guru]

Which plugin? There are several linked in that thread.

If it is the Rounded Rectangle plugin, it can only be accessed if you've selected a rectangular face and then open the Context menu (right click).

 

[Ian]

Hi Dave

Its the rounded rectangle plugin, scroll down abit.

Cheers

Ian

 

[SketchUp Guru]

See my previous post.

 

[Ian]

Got it working many thanks.

Ian