Description
In this course, you will learn:
- The SketchUp Interface
- Manipulate Objects
- Draw in SketchUp
- Measure and Lable
- Materials and Textures in window
- Materials and Textures on the Mac
- Rendering and Animation
Syllabus :
- Welcome
- How to use the exercise files
- Differences between Mac and Windows platforms
1. The SketchUp Interface
- Interface basics for Windows
- Interface basics for the Mac
- Navigating in SketchUp
- Walk around in SketchUp
- Standard camera views
- Shade faces and edges
- Create shadows and fog
- Use scenes to create multiple views
- Configure toolbars and tray windows
- Configure toolbars for the Mac
2. Manipulate Objects
- Select and move objects
- Scale and rotate objects
- Manipulate faces and edges
- Advanced selection tools
3. Draw in SketchUp
- Line tool fundamentals
- 3D drawing with the Line tool
- Using the Rectangle tool
- Create rotated rectangles
- Push and pull faces in 3D
- Using the Eraser tool
- Create outlines with Offset
- Draw curved and freehand shapes
- Create circles and polygons
- Soft and smooth edges
- Using the Follow Me tool
- Create 3D text
4. Measure and Label
- Using the Tape Measure tool
- Using the Protractor tool
- Create labels with the Text tool
- Dimensioning
- Use section plants to create cutaways
5. Stay Organized
- Group objects
- Work with layers
- Using the Outliner
- Understanding entity info
6. Work with Components
- The Component window
- Create components
- Using the 3D Warehouse
- Using the Component Options window
- Using the Interact tool
7. Materials and Textures in Windows
- Apply materials
- Edit materials
- Create materials
- Map textures interactively
- Map curved objects
- Use bitmaps to create a floor plan
- Draw a structure from a floor plan
8. Materials and Textures on the Mac
- Apply materials on a Mac
- Edit materials on a Mac
- Create materials on a Mac
- Map textures on a Mac
- Map curved objects on a Mac
- Create a floor plan on a Mac
- Draw from a floor plan on a Mac
9. Rendering and Animation
- Apply styles
- Edit and create styles
- Export in 2D and 3D
- Basic animation