SketchUp Masterclass- for Architects and 3D Modelers

Activate the line command to draw edge lines, lock directions with keyboard arrows and snap points, and create precise perpendicular and parallel lines in SketchUp.

Master solid tools in SketchUp to build a multi-level architectural model from a simple plan, using push/pull, unions, and groups to create walls, floors, ceilings, openings, and sections.

Discover the adhesive property in SketchUp by grouping objects, using make group (Ctrl G), editing groups, and exploding to prevent interactions and create solid, independent components.

Master the rotate tool in SketchUp by selecting a rotation center and start point, using the protractor and angle snapping to rotate objects, create copies, and divide angles for symmetry.

Create and manage components in SketchUp to sync edits across instances, design walls and openings, and enhance models with high-quality components from libraries and 3D warehouse.

Explore measurement and input tools in SketchUp, including tape measure, protractor, angle snapping, and dimensions, with precision, metric units, and text and tags for labeling spaces.

Control SketchUp viewpoints with orbit, pan, and zoom, adjust the field of view, and compare perspective, axonometric, and parallel projections for accurate exports.

Export 2D graphics and animation from SketchUp by configuring scenes, camera angles, styles, shadows, and parallel or perspective projections, then export high-resolution images or mp4 videos for presentations.

Learn to apply and edit materials in SketchUp using the default tray and materials tag, adjust color, opacity, and scale, map patterns, and position textures for consistent renders.

Explore SketchUp topography design with the sandbox tool, creating grids, contours, lakes, roads, and buildings, and refining terrain from scratch and from contours.

Learn to install SketchUp plugins via extension warehouse, copy them to plugins folder, restart SketchUp, and manage them with Extension Manager, including enabling, upgrading, uninstalling, and accessing from toolbar.

Design a curved wall and its vaults in SketchUp by drawing arcs, setting wall thickness, pulling up to height, and subtracting circular openings through the wall.

Design a european cafe interior in SketchUp by employing follow me to create hexagonal column patterns, add hidden lights, and assemble ceilings with precise unions, offsets, and materials.

Design an octagon-based geometric ceiling pattern in SketchUp by creating, rotating, and extruding segments into solid groups, subtracting to form openings, then applying materials for a complete, exportable model.

Design a modular SketchUp facade by forming building blocks, pushing and pulling faces to create niches, and applying offsets, thicknesses, arrays, and unions, then subtracting to reveal final geometry.

Import a dwg AutoCAD plan into SketchUp and adjust the scale so columns, walls, and lentils align; organize layers and create groups to build a complete 3d model.