Join George Maestri for an in-depth discussion in this video Starting SketchUp for the first time, part of SketchUp 8 Essential Training.
Now when you first load SketchUp, you will get a Splash Screen, and if you…haven't ever loaded it before, it's going to ask you to choose a template.…So if we go to the Choose Template option here, what it will ask you is how…do you want to work;…do you want to work in Feet and Inches, do you want to work in Meters, do you…want a Simple Template, do you want to use Architectural Design, and so on.…So, all of these templates can be selected when you start SketchUp.…Now when you first start SketchUp, I would suggest just going with the…default, Simple Template.…
But if you feel like you want to use something else, go ahead.…Now I'm going to try and do most of the course using the Simple Template;…not too much different.…And once you select your template, go ahead and start using SketchUp.…
Author
George Maestri
Released
6/28/2011- Setting preferences
- Building scenes
- Pushing and pulling faces into 3D
- Creating 3D text
- Measuring and labeling models
- Creating, editing, and adjusting materials
- Projecting maps onto curved objects
- Modeling with floor plans
- Rendering a scene
- Geolocating models with Google Maps
- Modeling in Photo Match
- Hiding objects dynamically
- Creating solids
- Exporting objects for rendering
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 4s
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Installing SketchUp1m 12s
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Tips for Mac users3m 22s
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1. Getting to Know the Interface
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Interface basics4m 41s
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Adding toolbars2m 38s
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Navigating3m 48s
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Changing perspective2m 51s
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Walking around3m 11s
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Creating camera views5m 15s
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Shading faces and edges7m 59s
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Creating shadows and fog5m 50s
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Creating Scenes5m 9s
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Setting preferences2m 28s
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2. Manipulating Objects
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Selecting and moving objects6m 25s
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Scaling and rotating objects5m 36s
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Advanced selection tools6m 10s
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3. Drawing
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Line tool fundamentals5m 42s
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Using the Rectangle tool4m 44s
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Using the Follow Me tool3m 24s
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Softening round edges5m 16s
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Creating 3D text1m 53s
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4. Measuring and Labeling
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Using the Tape Measure tool4m 41s
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Using the Protractor tool7m 16s
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Creating text labels1m 7s
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Using the Dimension tool1m 18s
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Creating sections2m 23s
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5. Working with Components
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The Component window5m 32s
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Creating components3m 55s
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Using the 3D Warehouse3m 15s
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Importing from Google Earth2m 26s
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Using the Interact tool1m 54s
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6. Organizing Scenes
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Grouping objects5m 42s
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Working with layers3m 27s
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Creating layers4m 20s
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Using the Outliner6m 42s
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Hiding and unhiding objects2m 48s
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7. Creating Textures and Materials
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Applying materials3m 2s
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Editing materials5m 4s
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Creating materials3m 19s
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Adjusting materials4m 38s
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Applying bitmap images2m 43s
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Mapping curved objects3m 39s
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Importing floor plans4m 26s
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Modeling with floor plans8m 23s
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8. Rendering and Animating
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Applying styles2m 26s
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Editing styles8m 30s
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Outputting 2D bitmaps3m 13s
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Basic animation5m 55s
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Advanced animation7m 6s
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9. Creating Terrain Using Sandbox
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10. Using Photo Match and Google Earth
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Geolocation with Google Maps3m 11s
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Modeling in Photo Match7m 22s
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11. SketchUp Pro: Creating Dynamic Components
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Using math and functions8m 49s
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Creating a dynamic staircase8m 52s
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Hiding objects dynamically2m 58s
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Adding interactivity: Motion5m 24s
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12. SketchUp Pro: Working with the Solid Tools
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Creating solids2m 25s
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Working with Trim and Split4m 44s
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Creating outer shells2m 2s
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13. SketchUp Pro: Importing and Exporting
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Exporting objects5m 39s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye14s
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