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Custom Item tool - Add a new component (shape) from a 3D reference object

Written by Ilya Kornienko

Updated at August 19th, 2024

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0:00 – 3D Objects Supported for Extrusion 
1:38 – Importing Reference Model from Folder 
2:01 – Opening Model in Tekla
2:47 – Creating New View 
3:13 – Creating Start and End Points 
3:46 – Adding Reference Model as Custom Item
3:59 – Custom Item Properties 
5:24 – Inserting Item with Start and End Points
6:04 – Custom Item Properties 
6:35 – Calling Previously Created Custom Component
7:46 – Downloading SketchUp Models 
8:34 – Importing SketchUp Model from Folder
8:53 – SketchUp Custom Item Tool Properties
9:28 – SketchUp Model Insertion Points 
9:55 – Calling Created Concrete Block 
10:26 – Fixing Profiles with Incorrect Rotation
11:08 – Marking Insertion Points
12:28 – Converting Reference Model to Item 
12:56 – Setting Correct Rotation 
13:10 – Using Custom Item Tool
13:36 – Inserting Correct Rotation Component
13:52 – Outro

 
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