Getting Started with SketchUp

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Forcing Axes Inferences

When working with tools such as the Line or Move tool, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to force SketchUp's red, green and blue axis inferences. The arrow keys are "toggles" so they will lock a tool into a particular direction until you finish the operation.

If you want to stop forcing and axis direction simply press the arrow key again. If you pick the wrong direction just press another arrow key.