Modeling Multiple Parts in SketchUp and Exporting to STL Files

As a SketchUp user, you may need to model multiple parts that fit together in one file but export each part to a separate 3D-printable STL file. In this case, the 'Export Only Current Selection' option is helpful. When you select this checkbox, SketchUp exports only the selected geometry to the STL file.

To use this option, follow these steps:

1. Open your SketchUp model and select the parts that you want to export as separate STL files.

2. Go to File > Export > 3D Printing > STL...

3. In the STL Export Options dialog box, choose a few options for how SketchUp renders your exported file. You can select from various units, including millimeters, centimeters, feet, or inches.

4. Click OK when you're done.

If you want to customize your export settings further, you can click the Options button and select your desired options for the exported STL file. For example, you can choose whether to swap YZ coordinates or preserve drawing origin.

Once you've selected your options, click Export to export your model to an STL file. SketchUp will save the file in the location you specified.

Tips and Tricks

* Make sure that your model meets the basic recommendations for 3D printing before exporting it as an STL file.

* You can change the units to centimeters, feet, or inches by selecting an option from the drop-down list.

* If you want to merge coplanar faces, select the 'Merge Coplanar Faces' checkbox in the STL Export Options dialog box.

By following these steps and tips, you can easily model multiple parts in SketchUp and export each part to a separate 3D-printable STL file.

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