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SketchUp 101

In this beginner's SketchUp course I will cover the basics, from downloading SketchUp to using commands like line, rectangle, select and eraser. I will also include common frustrations, as well as some tips and tricks that will help you in your learning experience.

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Course Index

Getting Started

Download SketchUp

Choose a Template

Change Your Template

Navigate SketchUp

The SketchUp Interface - Mac Users

The SketchUp Interface - Windows / PC Users

3 Button Mouse - Why do you need one?

Exercise File Download Area

Navigate a 3D Model - Zoom, Orbit and Pan

Draw in SketchUp

A 3D Model – Edges and Faces

Create Geometry with the Line Tool

Create Geometry with the Rectangle Tool

Offset for Wall Thickness

Push/Pull into 3D

Select and Eraser Tools

Select and Eraser Tools - Part II

Materials and Paint (Mac)

Materials and Paint (Windows)

Tape Measure Tool

The Move Tool

Group Geometry to Avoid Stickiness

Edit a Group

3D Warehouse

Undo and "Let Go"

Great Job!

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