Cutting into plusspec objects

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I’m not sure if this is a sketchup question or Plusspec.

If I have a rafter group and want to cut a box gutter into the rafters. Is there a quick way of cutting it without manually editing each rafter individually?

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Hi TruLine,

Unfortunately there’s currently no quick way to do this other than to manually add the cut to each rafter. Note: Any manual edits will be removed if the geometry/roofing group is edited using a PlusSpec tool, so only make these changes at the end.

However, you could save yourself some time by following these steps: Tip: Only do this for members that are the same length & shape (i.e. not at hip ends).

  1. Add the cutout to one member.
  2. Copy-move (i.e. press Ctrl with the SketchUp Move Tool active) the member across the to the next spacings. This can be done in two ways:
    A) click to place the member, press the * key & then enter a quantity to multiple it by, or
    B) enter a length & press enter, press the * key & then enter a quantity to multiple it by.
  3. Delete the overlapping members that don’t have the cutout.

Tip: We do have a feature which will allow you to split & extend beams, rafters & other members but this only adjust the whole length of the member & doesn’t make cutouts.

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I would create the joist/s, make it a component, and use the array Move CTRL type in the distance and number of copies