The View Menu
The View menu collects commands that control visibility and style.
View commands let you change how the terrain looks. They also let you turn terrain-driven objects, like water and contours, on and off.
Most View items are toggles. To switch between on and off states, simply run the View command again.
Some View items have parameters. Parameters let you fine-tune appearance. For instance, you can set the contour spacing, or the minimum skirt height.
View includes commands that let you:
- Automatically create for new terrain, like Form or Plot.
- Express sharp terrain features by enmeshing edges, like Embed.
- Shape terrain accurately by input groups, like e.g. Fit, Blend, Grade.
- Apply materials to terrain, like Zone and Fill.
All View commands are listed in Sketchup's menu:Extensions > Holygon Landshape > Main
There is a top menu, a context menu, and a toolbar, all called "View". They contain the same commands.
Create a small terrain plot, shape it a bit for character, and start playing with the View items.
Turn each View item on and off, and watch what happens to the terrain. As you turn them on, look at the VCB label. Try changing parameters via the VCB. Soon, you'll be landshaping in style.
– To learn what each View command does, continue below.
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