Chapter 8. Working with Symmetry

So far in this book you have modeled a lighthouse, chess piece, sundial, and part of a table and house using the Match Photo feature in SketchUp. By going through each chapter and designing the models, you are starting to get use to the 3D modeling and printing process. If you have reached this stage in the book and still have not quite gotten your hands trained for modeling, fear not. It can take a couple of months to develop a modeling mind-set and get your hands familiar with the modeling process. Keep your head high, and take things one step at a time. Sooner or later, you will get it.

In this chapter, you'll step things up a notch and design symmetrical objects. Modeling symmetrical objects can be very exciting, ...

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