Join George Maestri for an in-depth discussion in this video Using the Follow Me tool , part of SketchUp 8 Essential Training.
Now let's take a look at the Follow Me tool.…This is very similar to an Extrude or a Loft in other 3D programs and what it…does is it takes a face and it lofts it along a path.…So I have a file here that's opened and it has a couple of paths in it.…Now the first one is just, so that we can understand how to use the tool.…Now the Follow Me tool can be found under tools>Follow Me, or it is here, on the toolbox.…So how this works is that we have a path here and that path is connected to a face.…
So the end of this path is on in this face.…So what you need to do is select the Follow Me tool, select the face and it…should allow you to bring it out through the path.…So what I can do is I can just extend it along that path and now I have a…surface that has followed that path.…So this next one I've kind of left the end of this path open, so we can make…sure we know how to draw a path for the Follow Me tool.…
So I've got a couple of line segments that I have already drawn.…Let's go ahead and select the Line tool.…
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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
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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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