SketchUp Pro 2018 for Beginners

Master the select tool in SketchUp Pro 2018, using click, drag, and box selection; explore left-to-right and right-to-left selection, double-click to open groups, and triple-click to select connected surfaces.

Learn the component tool: create and edit components, see them in the component tray, and apply edits to all instances, with make unique to separate them.

Learn to use the paint bucket and eyedropper to apply and edit materials in SketchUp, explode components to surfaces, and switch between default and custom materials and colors.

Learn how to use the eraser tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 for beginners to erase lines and surfaces, how it only affects enclosed surfaces, and supports click-drag erasing.

Select the rectangle tool in SketchUp Pro 2018, draw rectangles along blue and green axes to create surfaces, use midpoints to add shapes, and follow instructor tips for modeling workflow.

Use the rotated rectangle tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 for beginners to draw a rectangle from three points, snap to 45 degrees, hold shift to lock, and specify length and angle.

Learn to create circles in SketchUp by selecting a center point, setting radius or diameter, and using the influencing point to align with geometry; increase sides for a smoother arc.

Explore two arc tools in SketchUp Pro 2018 for beginners: the arc tool using midpoint and second point, and the two-point arc, with adjustable segment counts for smoother curves.

Learn the three point arc tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 by setting sides to 40, selecting points on the arc, and dragging to vary the arc shape, then compare methods.

Erase existing segments with the eraser tool, then use the PI tool to create a surface from arcs by selecting a center point, radius, and closing the arc.

master creating groups, using the move and copy tools with base points and axis snapping, and distinguish groups from components for independent edits.

Master the push pull tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 by selecting surfaces, dragging to extrude or retract, typing exact dimensions, and using control to add or cut into geometry.

Master the rotate tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 by selecting a base point, rotating along the green, blue, and red axes, and locking directions with shift; copy with control.

Master the follow me tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 to extrude a profile along a path, creating complex surfaces like a water table on a building.

Master the scale tool to uniformly or selectively resize objects, use grip points for proportional scaling, and lock movement to axis while using the move tool.

Use the tape measure to verify dimensions and create eight foot guidelines to snap doors and windows; turn guides on or off and use push pull and offset for openings.

Use the protractor tool to create 45-degree guidelines and build a roof system in SketchUp Pro 2018, then annotate with the text tool to display measurements, shingles, and openings.

Adjust the origin and axis points to align access lines for accurate object insertion, set base point, and align the red, green, blue axes before using the 3d text tool.

Explore the three-dimensional text tool in SketchUp Pro 2018 for beginners, create text with various fonts, adjust height and depth, enable extrusion, and learn placement, movement, and copy behavior.

Set the camera height with the position camera tool at six feet, then use look around to pivot from a stationary point and walk to explore a natural view.

Master the 2018 SketchUp Pro section tool by naming, placing, and cutting sections, using move and fill options to annotate enclosed areas for construction drawings.