SketchUp: Working through thick and thin

[TenDNews]

So I found Google Sketchup 8 for Dummies on Google Books (gotta love Google) and it says that and edge will split another edge in Version 8 ... so I guess that answers that. Does not bother me, but it also says you can use groups and components to keep it separate.

I own the Dummies book for Sketchup 7, but I guess I have to upgrade now.

[TenDNews]

I'm using sketchup 8 and the line automatically splits as it crosses the edge of the face ... it makes a thin line with an end on the face and then the part that sticks past is thick. Has this feature changed from version 7 to version 8, maybe?

[justforVIDEOSqmz]

how can i change the lines to thick...

[CharlesLeLibre]

very helpfull saved my school project

[netmind1]

Very good explanation

[TyroneKnet]

Not seeing thick and thin edges? Chances are you have the profiles edge style off.

Make sure this is toggled on:

View > Edge Styles > Profiles

[TheBombson]

@TyroneKnet ooh,thank you! :)

[shakinmoneymaker]

three questions:1. i use windows vista and i don't get thick and thin edges; what should i do? 2. What template do you use, i sometime use simple template and architectural template and what's the difference? 3. I use google sketchup 7, which one is in this video?

[Slench101]

thank god that overlapping rule doesn't go in sketchup 7 the line splits automaticly...

[lisamonique]

i have windows and there are no thick or thin edges. Does that mean anything?

[Slench101]

sorry to say but there is... I use windows aswell and it looks exactly as in the vid...

[lisamonique]

im using vista

[Slench101]

and so do I

[tatacentro]

im new to sketchup...can you help me how to draw a gear...?what the proper way of doing it...?

[alexisgalvez]

Very nicely explained.

Thanks