Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Smooth 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 Smooth commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Smooth effect.

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

Smooth

Reduce terrain sharpness and grain, within selection.

Useful to remove local elevation artifacts. Smooth will not affect topology.

Type: Pick, Shape
Menu: Extensions > Landshape > Main > Smooth

Input

One or several groups with a well-defined perimeter.
For instance a face, or a simple closed loop.

Operation

Direct

Pre-select valid inputs, per above.
Run Smooth.
To adjust result, type values.

Smooth is a Pick command.

Parameters

Strength
Blend

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Smooth 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 Smooth commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Smooth effect.
To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Smooth on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

Pro tip 💡

To quickly smooth an entire plot, first preselect only terrain, then run Smooth.

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