I am not sure if this is the proper forum.  

I am a rookie on SketchUp, and what I want to do is create a cube, similar to a child's block.

This would be a cube, with a letter on each face.  The letter would be recessed into the surface.

For example, the letter "N" would be made of three rectangles.  How would I "unite" them, and "extrude"

them into the cube, in unison.  And not have a "surface" over the letter.

cheers,

Mike O

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