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In this coures, you will :
- introduces you to the capabilities of this browser-based 3D modelling and visualisation tool George walks you through the interface of SketchUp Free.
- shows you a variety of tools for drawing in SketchUp, as well as several advanced drawing techniques
- explains how to select, move, scale, and rotate objects, as well as how to reshape objects by manipulating faces and edges
- demonstrates some methods for keeping your SketchUp scenes organised. It's critical to measure and align objects when creating 3D scenes, and George shows you how to do so in SketchUp Free.
- explains how to make new materials from textures, and then concludes by discussing how to export your work
Syllabus :
1. The SketchUp Free Interface
- Interface basics
- Open files from Trimble Connect
- Inserting files
- Load components via 3D Warehouse
- Navigating in SketchUp
- Walking around in SketchUp
- Standard camera views
- Display shadows and fog
- Creating multiple views using scenes
- Applying styles
- Model info window
2. Drawing in SketchUp
- Line tool fundamentals
- 3D drawing with the Line tool
- Using the Rectangle tool
- Creating rotated rectangles
- Pushing and pulling faces in 3D
- Using the Eraser tool
3. Advanced Drawing
- Drawing curved and freehand shapes
- Creating circles and polygons
- Softening and smoothing edges
- Creating outlines with Offset
- Using the Follow Me tool
- Creating 3D text
4. Manipulating Objects
- Selecting and moving objects
- Scaling and rotating objects
- Manipulating faces and edges
- Duplicating objects
5. Staying Organized
- Grouping objects
- Creating components
- Component options
- Working with layers
- Understanding entity info
6. Measuring and Labeling
- Using the Tape Measure tool
- Using the Protractor tool
- Creating labels with the Text tool
- Dimensioning
- Creating cutaways using section planes
7. Materials and Textures
- Applying materials
- Create materials from textures
- Adjusting texture placement
- Mapping curved objects
- Importing images
8. Import and Export
- Downloading SketchUp files
- Export to 2D formats
- Export to 3D printers
