@anon80715305 posted a new topic, subject "Enter dimensions". It read:

   How do I enter dimension ?
    
    I've tried highlighting a line and enter measurement.
    
    Does not work, Firefox nor Safari !!

After which, @kaidenh (Kaiden Hilditch) added

    Start drawing a line, then type in, say, 1'.

After which, @anon80715305 added

    …and if the line already exist ?

After which, @kaidenh (Kaiden Hilditch) added

    Add on to the end of it.

To which @anon80715305 replied

    I want to change the measure not create a new…

@kaidenh (Kaiden Hilditch) replied

    I'm having a look. One moment.

So @kaidenh (Kaiden Hilditch) replied

    Extend it as I showed here,
    
    kaidenh:
    
    > Add on to the end of it.
    
    then Weld Edges.

So @Box replied

    Use the move tool to move the endpoint.

So @kaidenh (Kaiden Hilditch) replied

    Or change the length in Entity Info.

Then @endlessfix (Riley) said

    In general you should be modeling to correct dimensions as you go, drawing lines and shapes of the correct size by typing in dimensions of each object when you first model them. Of course designing anything is an iterative process and there will be changes needed. How to change the shape of an existing object depends greatly on the object. Different tools for different situations. For a single line, it's often easiest to simply erase it and draw again, typing in the correct dimensions. You can also select the line and look in entity info, where you can change the dimensions.

So @anon80715305 replied

    … cannot change in entity info ?

To which @Box replied

    https://learn.sketchup.com/

Then @anon80715305 said

    thanks for your reply, correct but changing one lines length should not be complicated.

@anon80715305 replied

    does not give me the option to put in new total length…

@anon80715305 replied

    thanks, know guides exists but it does not work as expected…

@Box replied

    Your replies explain why I haven't bothered replying to posts like yours lately.

To which @anon80715305 replied

    … got this to work for a line, but not a side on a rectangle ?

To which @endlessfix (Riley) replied

    Different situation, different solution. A rectangle is generally adjusted with the scale tool, or the move tool, depending on what you want to accomplish.
    
    Go to the campus link that Box posted and do the courses, you will learn how to use sketchup much faster than asking individual questions.

Then @anon80715305 said

    Please go to Reddit if you want to vent your frustrations !!
    
    Something is not working as expected, If you have no intention to help please do not reply !

Then @anon80715305 said

    Scale will give me the option to scale, not enter new measurements.
    
    If a simple question cannot be answered by the experts in this forum, something is off…
    
    In any drawing software it should be simple to just change a measurement on an already drawn line, being a side on a figure, a circle.
    
    Suspect it's a browser problem, it can possible be this complicated !

To which @anon80715305 replied

    Hi, I'm glad you have the intention to help.
    
    I was expecting I could just adjust any measurement, being a side in a rectangle, a circle diametre, the length of a line. Just like in any drawing software.
    
    I suspect it must be a browser issue…

@endlessfix (Riley) replied

    Scale tool will also accept absolute dimension for a total length if you enter the units, such as 10'. Which you would know if you followed the course and learned SketchUp.
    
    anon80715305:
    
    > Something is not working as expected
    
    From where are you deriving your expectations? Sketchup is created by and used by people with a deep knowledge of CAD. As you appear to have limited knowledge of how computer modeling works, perhaps it's best to proceed with the assumption that the tools, methods, and logic of how sketchup works are well thought out and exist for good reasons. Then you can concentrate on progressing with learning the system and building your skill rather than being frustrated by not being intuitively able to use this complex program on the first try. Sketchup has massive market share and wide usage because it works great, give yourself a chance to learn it by keeping an open mind and following instructions.

To which @anon80715305 replied

    If you have such a vast experience, why can't you answer a simple question as mine ?
    
    I can tell you your assumptions are very wrong!
    
    I was hoping not to have to use an advanced 3D modeling software, hoping SketchUp (on web) would be enough for simpel creations, but not being able to change measurement like I have described is very odd to me.
    
    I really hope my challenges are related to browser issues.
    
    Thanks for taking your time trying to answer my (and being angry about), I thought, simple question.

Then @Box said

    It is actually very simple, you only need to learn to use the tools available. Several attempts to lead you there have failed.

@colin (Colin Holgate) replied

    Changing the diameter of a circle, or its number of sides, is easy. Changing the length of a line that has one or both ends not connected to anything, is easy as well. Changing the length of a line that is connected at both ends, isn't as easy, because something has to change in the other line that is connected.
    
    Using the Move tool would solve cases like that.
    
    https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/b/5/b5f9f38040e24dec34e842722ed9df33bd0a1fe0.mov

Then @anon80715305 said

    To everybody trying to help (also you guys being frustrated with me)
    
    I asked elsewhere, and it was immediately recognized to be a browser related issue.
    
    Language setting somehow prevented the input of absolute measurements in scale, therefore not behaving as expected. Firefox and Safari on macOS (11.3.1)
    
    (As a side note also recognized by some that it is “odd” that dimension cannot be edited in “select tool” as well as in scale)
    
    I'm relieved that I did not have to go the Maya way…

After which, @anon80715305 added

    Thanks, concise !  
    (Scale also does the trick)

To which @Box replied

    All of that explains that you haven't learnt how to use the software.

After which, @anon80715305 added

    No !
    
    The issues came from a software issue (please read the thread (this is not Reddit))
    
    Sorry you want to argue, I can say you are right if that helps you ?

After which, @Box added

    I bow down to your obviously larger chip.

To which @anon80715305 replied

    … for what it is worth, have a nice day…

Then @Box said

    Something tells me it ain't worth much to me. But …

To which @monospaced (Ben W) replied

    anon80715305:
    
    > Something is not working as expected, If you have no intention to help please do not reply !
    
    Because you're expecting it to work in a way it doesn't work! You have to adapt to how sketchup works. You can't change the length of an existing line by typing into a measurement box.

@Wo3Dan (G H Hubers) replied

    anon80715305:
    
    > Please go to Reddit if you want to vent your frustrations !!  
    >  Something is not working as expected, …
    
    Sorry @Box , I'm not laughing at your expense.  
    @anon80715305, there are different ways to accomplish what you are after. Some easier then others, also depending on the circumstances of how the edge is sticky to other geometry. Here might lie the difference between SketchUp and “ _other software_ ”.  
    Box offered you **the** solution, learn the fundamentals of SketchUp. No need to offend one of the most helpful and knowlegeable forum members

After which, @anon80715305 added

    please read the explanation on the resolution to the issue, it was software related !!!

So @anon80715305 replied

    That's why I explained that the offered solution did not work and after that Box actually offended me.  
    Please read the thread.
    
    Again I have to state that it took other people around 1 minute to actually believe me when I said that it did not work as expected and shortly thereafter found the solution.
    
    I would never go to a forum for a solution to a trivial problem if it was to find in any beginners how-to or starter guide.

To which @monospaced (Ben W) replied

    I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand. You said you wanted to change the length of an existing line by changing the measurement somewhere. That isn't how sketchup works. It's not a software pspencer@example.com.

Then @c_j_ryan (C J Ryan) said

    Apparently, you have.  
    Good luck, mastering SU. You've gotten advice from the “best of the best”, and bitched about it!  
    So I think you are basically a troll.

To which @anon80715305 replied

    I give up.
    
    You guys steered me in the right direction but would not recognise the actual pspencer@example.com.
    
    I found the solution elsewhere, guess that's why you are so insulted.

So @monospaced (Ben W) replied

    anon80715305:
    
    > I found the solution elsewhere, guess that's why you are so insulted.
    
    That's a guess, but I'd venture to say that it's not a good one. From my quick overview of this thread, it seems that you did a poor job of describing the issue, starting with the thread title, leading many experts and users such as myself down a path where we intended to help but couldn't. But that's just my opinion.

@MikeWayzovski (Jack de Moel) replied

    What was the other source?

To which @system (system) replied

    This topic was automatically closed 91 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.


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