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How to Make a Torus in SketchUp Using the Follow Me Tool

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A torus is a 3 dimensional circle that you can make very easily in SketchUp using the Follow Me tool. Read this article to learn how.

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  1. 1
    Using the Circle, create a circle, with the outside of it being the size you want the torus to be.
    Using the Circle, create a circle, with the outside of it being the size you want the torus to be.
    Using the Circle, create a circle, with the outside of it being the size you want the torus to be.
  2. 2
    Select the surface area inside the circle and delete it.
    Select the surface area inside the circle and delete it.
    Select the surface area inside the circle and delete it.
  3. 3
    With the Orbit tool, move your circle so that you are seeing the 'side' of it.
    With the Orbit tool, move your circle so that you are seeing the 'side' of it.
    With the Orbit tool, move your circle so that you are seeing the 'side' of it. Then click on the circle tool and add it to the previous circle cum path, like in the screenshot.
  4. 4
    Click on the large circular path and then click on the Follow Me tool. After that, click on the circle that you just added in the last step.


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Last edited:
September 2, 2011 by Maluniu

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SketchUp Follow Me Tool | SketchUp Shapes

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