101 SketchUp Designer Quickstart
PROJECT: ADU Concept Sketches
Unlike many other modeling programs, SketchUp is a surface modeler. The most basic building blocks in SketchUp are edges and surfaces, used to represent even the most complex objects. In this exercise you will learn to draw, segment, and divide ...
06 Edit Tools
The Edit tools allow you to modify and change entities in SketchUp. You can access the Edit tools from the Large toolset, or from the Edit toolbar. You can do this in two ways. Right-click on any toolbar, then choose "Edit" (PC only) Click on the ...
07 Practice
SketchUp Pro Designer Obstacle Course Put your new SketchUp modeling skills to the test by completing 15 drills that build on and combine the fundamentals. The drills are repetitive to build muscle memory, push to complete them all. Go through each ...
01 Start Here
Welcome! It's Your Turn to Conquer the SketchUp Workflow! Take a moment to learn how to get the most out of the course, and avoid some headaches. Course Organization Keep these tips in mind... This course layers on knowledge and is best traveled in a ...
02 The SketchUp Workspace
Default SketchUp Template Your default template is the starting point for any SketchUp project. Pick SketchUp's simple "Plan View Inches" template as a starting point. I like this template because it has a clean white background, units are set to ...
03 Navigating SketchUp
The Camera tools enable you to steer through SketchUp's 3D environment quickly and efficiently. You can open the Camera Tools two ways Right-click on any toolbar and checking on "Camera" (PC only) Click on the Window dropdown > Toolbars... (Tool ...
04 Drawing Tools
The Drawing Tools allow you to create simple geometric shapes composed of edges and surfaces. You can access the drawing tools from the Large toolset, or from the Drawing toolbar. You can do this in two ways. Right-click on any toolbar, then choose ...
05 Select Tool
The Select tool is quite possibly the most important tool in SketchUp. It sets up just about every modification command, allows you to quickly navigate through nested groups and components, and view a specific entity's properties. Mastering this tool ...