Smashing Tips

Currently, you cannot directly Smash terrain.

Use smash on control groups. Then, you can use your smashed groups as input for e.g. Fit.

Smash works best on raw geometry inside a group.

Chain Smash into mini workflows by combining it with other utility commands like Clean or Drape Edge.

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Smash is active, Sketchup's statusbar will show the current state and options. Read the statusbar carefully.

The VCB and its label shows any current parameters. Right after a Smash commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Smash effect.

To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Smash on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

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Smash

Flatten selection vertically.

Utility tool for preparing geometry for later use as e.g. control groups. Smash ensures that your input is level.

Type: Pick, Other
Menu: Extensions > Landshape > Main > Smash

Smashing Tips

Currently, you cannot directly Smash terrain.
Use smash on control groups. Then, you can use your smashed groups as input for e.g. Fit.
Smash works best on raw geometry inside a group.
Chain Smash into mini workflows by combining it with other utility commands like Clean or Drape Edge.

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Smash is active, Sketchup's statusbar will show the current state and options. Read the statusbar carefully.
The VCB and its label shows any current parameters. Right after a Smash commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Smash effect.
To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Smash on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

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