Convert your current length to a single unit.

The first thing you need to do is measure the current length of your text.

Getting a specific text width can be a little tricky.

If you want a specific height then simply remake your 3D Text by following the above How To Create 3d Text in Sketchup

3d text gives you an option to choose the height of your text.

How to Get A Specific Size of 3D Text Height

If you need to move along a particular axis or edge, select it, and hold shift.

If you need to rotate to a particular face or axis, get the rotate tool on the right access on any face and hold shift to lock to that axis.

Right click on your rectangle and hit Hide to hide it. Snap the middle of your rectangle to the middle of the edge you’d like to center on.

If you’d like to center your text on something, go into the group and draw a rectangle around the extents of your text.

Click the text you want to move, use the M shortcut to move it.

Tips When Moving or Locating 3D Text (see video 0:50 – 5:29)

Select the face or plane you’d like to place your text in (note: the accompanying video skips this step).

Choose your settings, font, and enter your text in the field.

How to Create 3d Text in Sketchup (see video 0:15 – 0:50) Because text is full of weird shapes and curves, it can be a pain to get what your looking for. More by Tony 3D Text in Sketchup: How to Create, Move, & Manipulate itĪdding 3D text to your sketchup models can help add a level of detail that will bring your models up to the next level.