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
 








