Learning Sketchup Free

Sketchup Free is a browser-based 3D modeling and visualization tool from Trimble that offers an online-only set of the powerful tools found in Sketchup Pro. In this course, instructor George Maestri walks you through the main features of this 3D design software. He provides a tour of the interface and demonstrates how to create a basic model, including how to use the line tool, shade faces, draw curves and freehand shapes, scale and rotate objects, and create textures. He shows how to work with layers, measuring tools, and materials. George also explains how to organize and manage imported and exported files.

Topics include:

Sketchup Free vs. Sketchup Pro
The SketchUp interface
Drawing in SketchUp Free
Working with components
Manipulating objects
Measuring and labeling
Staying organized
Materials and textures
Importing and exporting
The Entity Info panel