Join Paul J. Smith for an in-depth discussion in this video What plugins are, and where you find them, part of SketchUp for Architecture.
…In the next two videos, I'm going to explain a bit about plugins.…In my experience, new users to SketchUp get very confused about plugins.…What they are?…How they work?…So I'm going to explain a bit about this important facet within SketchUp.…Now I'll not be using plugins for this series that is more about work flow…methods using generic SketchUp tools, but I certainly do have a set of tried and…tested plugins that I use on a regular basis.…
I have included a list in the chapter one exercise folder.…So think of plugins as apps,…small scripts that run the string of commands that will automate a process.…Loads to choose from.…Some great websites Sketchucation is a great website.…The SketchUp website is also a massive resource for plugins, as is Smustard.…Depending on what software and what version you're using,…the plugins folders will be located in the following directories.…
Now to make this slightly easier,…I'm reading from the SketchUp website Article 38583.…This gives you its information on the locations.…
Author
Paul J. Smith
Released
10/9/2014- Installing SketchUp plugins
- Moving the model around
- Creating sweeps and revolves
- Importing a CAD site plan
- Defining the site boundary
- Building a massing model
- Adding walls, doors, and windows
- Adding the roof
- Creating stairs with a handrail
- Adding texture to your SketchUp models
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 3s
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How to install plugins6m 9s
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1. Workflow Methods
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Think like SketchUp5m 46s
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Sweeps and revolves5m 48s
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Moving around the model5m 2s
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2. The Site
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Site and orientation3m 4s
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Draping the site3m 30s
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3. Massing
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The massing environment3m 14s
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Populating the site7m 10s
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Finishing the site7m 16s
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Shadow studies6m 24s
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4. Building a House
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Importing the CAD files4m 40s
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Positioning the CAD files4m 32s
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Building the external walls4m 41s
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Building the internal walls4m 18s
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Using guidelines6m 16s
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Putting it all together4m 21s
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Adding the roof6m 13s
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5. Detail Elements
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Introduction to details1m 12s
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Adding door trim3m 54s
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Adding wall and ceiling trim5m 51s
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Timber stairs3m 56s
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Stair base plan4m 54s
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Risers and nosing6m 42s
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Stringers and newel posts7m 46s
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Creating the stringers5m 29s
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Adding the landing handrail5m 28s
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Adding the sloped handrail4m 40s
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Adding the stringer rail4m 46s
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Trimming the handrails3m 9s
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Ready for balusters7m 45s
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Stair rods and carpet5m 46s
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6. Materials
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The Material Editor5m 8s
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Materials to containers5m 21s
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Textures5m 25s
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Adding texture to roof7m 15s
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Ridge tiles5m 41s
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Painting the rainwater goods1m 39s
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Setting up interior views4m 10s
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Decorating the interior6m 38s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 13s
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