Google SketchUp is one of the most powerful 3D software solutions out there. Building components and creating local collections seems too easy to perform with Google SketchUp, but to remove or delete a local collection should be as easy. By Maintaining patience and perseverance, I was able to discover a tricky solution to delete a local SketchUp collection in windows vista.
My first experience with SketchUp was with windows XP, but I got a new machine with windows vista, and I encountered a problem. I created a local collection, but when I decided to change the name of the collection I found myself struggling. Because I was not able to rename it, I decided to delete it, but I couldnt do that either!
When a local collection is created you are allowed to select a folder, but if you select the sketchup sample folder you will find yourself in the same situation as me. In the components’ window, at the top right side, there is an arrow menu, which allows to “Open or create a local collection…”, “3D Warehouse Terms of Service”, “Add to favorites” and “Remove from Favorites”. This menu is missing the “Delete Collection” function. I looked for a solution in several blogs and forums, but I did not have any luck.
Creating a local collection:
Deleting a local collection:
While working with windows XP I was able to delete manually my custom local collection folder, even if I created under the SketchUp components samples folder. With windows vista, there is no way to do it, even if you change the mode to show hidden files. You will not be able to see the custom local collection folder, even if it shows in the Components window. The practical solution is, do not create your local collection under the same folder of the SketchUp Components samples. The best thing to do, is to place your custom local collections in the same folder as where you created your components. By doing this, you will be able to rename or delete manually your local collections.
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