Introduction

Access & Dashboard

Main Workspace

Drawing Tools

Drop 2D and 3D Text

Visual Aids

Drawing in 3D

3D Warehouse

Manage Preview & Measurements

How to Edit Objects

Apply Materials

3D Warehouse Materials

Save & Export Project

Style & Scenes

Introduction

1⃣ Start in 2D

2⃣ Use the Right Mouse

3⃣ Draw the Right Way

4⃣ Understand Stickiness

5⃣ Group (Almost) Everything

6⃣ Master the Move Tool

7⃣ Navigate Like a Pro

Next Steps

Intro

How to Start

The Workspace

Drawing Tools

Text Tools

Visual Aids

Drawing 3D Objects

Visualization Tools

Reshaping Objects

Editing Tools

Applying Materials

Saving Project

Introduction

1. Draw Accurate Walls

2. Group Early (and Often)

3. Edit Groups to Add Detail

4. Stay Organized with Tags

5. Use Components

6. Use Nested Groups & Components

7. Learn to Edit Existing 3D Shapes

8. Use Pre-Made Components from the 3D Warehouse

9. Add Colors & Materials

10. Create a Final Rendering

Next Steps

New in 2024

Ambient Occlusion

Trimble Connect & link sharing

Add Location

Faster LayOut

New graphics engine

Intro

SketchUp Free Toolbars

SketchUp Help

Zooming

Zooming in and out

Creating faces

Selecting faces

Drawing along axes

Locking to an inference

Conclusion

Introduction

1. Web vs Desktop

2. Intended Users

3. SketchUp Extensions

4. Starting From an Existing CAD File

5. 3D Modeling Tools

6. Adding Pre-Built 3D Models

7. Creating Custom Colors & Materials

8. Importing Satellite Imagery & Location Information

9. 3D Printing & CNC Fabrication

10. Exporting Renderings, Walkthroughs, Drawings and More

Next Steps

Introduction

1⃣ Start in 2D

2⃣ Use the Right Mouse

3⃣ Draw the Right Way

4⃣ Understand Stickiness

5⃣ Group (Almost) Everything

6⃣ Master the Move Tool

7⃣ Navigate Like a Pro

Next Steps

Introduction

1⃣ SketchUp Uses Polygons

2⃣ Connected Polygons Create Meshes

3⃣ The Shape, Orientation & Number of Polygons Matters

4⃣ Every 3D Object is Wrapped in a Mesh

5⃣ Wrapped Meshes Can Have Edge Loops

6⃣ Follow Me Creates Edge Loops

7⃣ Use Intersect Faces to Create Edge Loops

Introduction

How to Access SketchUp Free

1⃣ Start in 2D

2⃣ Use the Right Mouse

3⃣ Draw the Right Way

4⃣ Understand Stickiness

5⃣ Group (Almost) Everything

6⃣ Master the Move Tool

7⃣ Navigate Like a Pro

Next Steps

Introduction

1⃣ Get SketchUp Free Setup for 2D

2⃣ Draw The Floor

3⃣ Draw The Exterior Walls

4⃣ Draw The Interior Walls

5⃣ Add The Windows & Doors

6⃣ Import Furniture & Fixtures

7⃣ Style The Plan for Presentation

Next Steps

Introduction

1⃣ What's the Difference in Price?

2⃣ Which is Easier to Learn?

3⃣ Which is Easier to Use?

4⃣ Which is Better at Creating More Complex Models?

5⃣ Which is Better for Renderings?

6⃣ Which is Best for Animations?

7⃣ Which is Best for 2D Drawings and Construction Documents?

8⃣ Which is Best for 3D Printing, CNC Routing & Other Fabrication?

Introduction

1⃣ Start in a "2D Template"

2⃣ Draw Your floor

3⃣ Draw Your Exterior Walls

4⃣ Draw Your Interior Walls

5⃣ Add Your Windows & Doors

6⃣ Import Furniture & Fixtures

7⃣ Style Your Plan for Presentation

Next Steps

Introduction

1. How LayOut and SketchUp Work Together

2. Create Scenes Before Viewports

3. Get the Right Camera Views

4. Give Each Active Section Cut Its Own Scene

5. Use Tags the Right Way

6. Control Line Weights Via Styles

7. Draw Some 2D Symbols in SketchUp

Bonus Tip: Name Your Groups and Components