Google SketchUp Beginners

Duration: 2 Days (08:30 - 16:00)

Overview:

Visualizing spaces in three dimensions is critical to the success of the design of architectural spaces.

The interplay of light, color, space and form make exciting spaces function successfully. Traditional

methods for exploring these issues are very labor intensive. Use of computer software has enabled

quicker (and sometimes more accurate) study models to be generated, explore and iterate more

times in the time design time available to you.

Audience:

Anybody that would like to learn the basics of Google SketchUp

Pre-requisite to attend:

Good working knowledge of the Windows Operating System and proper IT skills

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Sales Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Fridays until 16:00

No. Module High Level Topics

1 Introducing Google SketchUp Designing with SketchUp Understanding the Different Versions of SketchUP Getting Help

2 Exploring the SketchUp Interface Learning the Interface Elements Using Menu’s Accessing Toolbars Interacting with the Interface Customising the Interface

3 Navigating and Configuring the Drawing Area Understanding 3-D Space Learning the Standard Views in SketchUp Managing Perspective Using the Drawing Area Camera Controls Walking Through your Model Configuring the Drawing Area

4 Working with Files Starting with a Template Opening and Saving Files Setting File Preferences Importing Files into SketchUp Exporting SketchUp Files Using SketchUp Viewer

5 Selecting Objects Selecting Objects with the Select Tool Selecting Objects with Menu Commands Viewing Object Info Selecting Objects with Outliner Palette Selecting Entities

6 Transforming Objects How to Transform Objects Using the Scale Tool

7 Cloning Objects Using the CUT, COPY and PASTE commands

8 Grouping Objects Creating a Group Working with Groups

9 Drawing in SketchUp Understanding the Drawing Axes Using the Eraser Tool Drawing Shapes Drawing Preferences Using a Graphics Tablet

10 Modifying Objects Using the Push / Pull Tool Using the Follow Me Tool Using the Offset Tool

11 Adding Text Creating 2-D Text Creating 3-D Text

12 Using Construction Tools

Measuring Distance with the Tape Measure Tool Measuring Angles with the Protractor Tool Adding Dimensions with the Dimension Tool Using Axes Tool

13 Using Component Libraries Accessing the 3D Warehouse

14 Using Layers Accessing the Layer Manager

15 Using Scenes Manager Working with Scenes

16 Applying Materials Using the Material Browser Applying Materials to Objects

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