How to set angle in Sketchup

To set or define an angle in SketchUp, you can use different tools depending on the type of geometry you’re working with. Below are the common methods to set an angle for drawing lines, rotating objects, or creating angled shapes:

1. Drawing an Angled Line

• Line Tool:
  1. Activate the Line Tool (L).
  2. Click to start your line.
  3. Move the cursor in the direction you want to create the line.
  4. Type the angle followed by the length in this format: length<angle (e.g., 10<45 for a 10 unit line at a 45-degree angle).
  5. Press Enter.

2. Using Protractor Tool

• Protractor Tool:
  1. Go to Tools > Protractor or press the Protractor Tool (Shift + Q).
  2. Click to set a reference point.
  3. Click a second point to set the base angle direction.
  4. Move the cursor and type the desired angle or just click to set the angle visually.
  5. You can now align or draw objects along that angle.

3. Rotating an Object

• Rotate Tool:
  1. Select the object or geometry you want to rotate.
  2. Activate the Rotate Tool (Q).
  3. Click to set the rotation point.
  4. Click to define the axis of rotation.
  5. Move the cursor to rotate or type the specific angle (e.g., 45 for 45 degrees) and press Enter.

4. Rotating a Rectangle or Plane

• After drawing a rectangle or plane, use the Rotate Tool (Q) and follow the steps outlined for rotating an object to set the desired angle for the entire shape.

5. Using the Rotate Tool with Exact Alignment

• If you want an object aligned at an exact angle:
  1. Use the Rotate Tool.
  2. Once rotating, type the specific degree of rotation (e.g., 90 for a right angle).
  3. Press Enter to confirm.

These methods give you the flexibility to set angles precisely when modeling in SketchUp.