Use the Line tool to draw edges (also called line entities). Edges form the structural foundation of all models. Here’s how to draw a line:
Select the Line tool on the toolbar (or press the L key). The cursor changes to a pencil.
Click to set the starting point of your line. If you click the wrong place, press the Esc key to start over. As you move your cursor around the drawing area, notice the following:
A line follows your cursor.
The line length is displayed dynamically in the Measurements box. (The Measurements box uses the units specified in your template.)
The line that’s following your cursor turns red, green, or blue whenever the line is parallel with the red, green, or blue axis, respectively. If you hover for a moment, a ScreenTip appears. There is no ghost in your machine; that’s the SketchUp inference engine.
Click to set the line’s end point. This end point can also be the starting point of another line. Press Esc or select a different tool when you’re done drawing lines. After you set the end point, you can press Ctrl+Z (Microsoft Windows) or Command+Z (macOS) to undo your line and start over.
(Optional) To make your line a precise length, type a value and press Enter (Microsoft Windows) or Return (macOS). You can repeat this process as many times as you like until you draw a new line or select another tool. If you don’t specify a unit, SketchUp uses the unit specified in your template. However, you can type any imperial or metric unit for your line. So you can type 3mm or 5’2” for example. Your value appears in the Measurements box as you type.
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