"SonomaProducts.com" wrote in message
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OK, I am long-time (very long-time) AutoCAD user. I can do 3D in Acad
but my real skill is all 2D. Anyway, using Sketchup (what a blast) to
do some 3D for assembly drawings mostly. I've done enough of the
tutorials to be pretty good but have a Q.

I want to do a raised panel of sorts. Very simple form. So these are
the steps but then I get stumped.

1. I draw a rectangle the total size of the panel.

2. I pull it up 1/4"

3. I draw another rectangle on top of it 1" in from all sides.

4. I draw another rectangle inside that, 2" in from all sides.

5. I connect the corners with a line from inner rect corner to outer
rect corner at all 4 corners.

6. Now I want to pull the inner rect up 1/2" to create a bevel at four
sides. However, just the center rectangle pulls.

How do I get the edges of the center rect to pull up the edges of the
surrounding pieces? Or is there some way to grab the edge of each side
piece one at a time?

As I write, I realize I could just do a 3/4" panel and then cut the
bevel using a follow-me on 4 sides but would be nice to know if
pulling is an option... I am really good at pulling but that is a
different story.

If I read you correctly.,,,

Try a different approach. Draw a profile of what you want on the side and
then use the follow me tool around the panel to drage the profile around.