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Getting Started with SketchUp Pro
Getting Started with SketchUp Pro

Getting Started with SketchUp Pro: Embark on your 3D modeling adventure with expert tips, tricks, and best practices

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Getting Started with SketchUp Pro

Beginning with SketchUp Pro

Welcome to SketchUp Pro! I am excited to work through this introductory book with you.

In this book, we will examine the tools, workflows, and best practices to get started with using SketchUp Pro. SketchUp Pro is powerful software for anyone interested in 3D modeling and design, 3D printing, and even visualization and rendering! We will start with the basics and slowly work our way through to showcase some advanced professional workflows at the end of the book.

In this chapter, we will take a visual tour through the SketchUp Pro User Interface, looking at the general structure, toolbars, and dialog boxes. Then, we will discuss navigating through a 3D SketchUp model using some standard SketchUp tools but, more importantly, the keyboard and mouse. Finally, we will look at some of the underlying rules that apply to all SketchUp geometry. We will start with a quick discussion about the available SketchUp versions you may have seen online.

The following topics are covered:

  • SketchUp Versions
  • SketchUp Pro User Interface
  • Understanding toolbars and the default tray
  • Beginning to navigate through SketchUp
  • SketchUp geometry basics and rules

Let’s get started!

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Key benefits

  • Put your architectural design knowledge to work by exploring practical examples
  • Gain a deeper understanding of SketchUp's GUI, modeling tools, and editing features
  • Execute full design creations with detailed steps without getting overwhelmed by SketchUp's advanced functionalities

Description

Owing to its ability to create models quickly and with high level of dimensional accuracy, SketchUp Pro has become a popular choice for many industries, including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and video game design. If you are seeking to adopt Trimble's exceptional design software, Getting Started with SketchUp Pro serves as an ideal primer to prepare and equip you for its use. This book will help you lay the foundation of a project from scratch, set up appropriate units, and follow a guided path to structure your 3D models. You’ll explore the workflows used for creating designs from sketches, making CAD drawings (DWG), and even updating your existing 3D models. Finally, you’ll work with extensions and 3D Warehouse to find new workflows and models to add to your skill set. By the end of this SketchUp book, you’ll be able to confidently create and share models of your design through CAD drawings and 3D views, and even take them online through the 3D Warehouse

Who is this book for?

This book is for architects, landscape architects, interior designers, woodworkers, and 3D modelers with beginner-level knowledge of the architectural design of living spaces. Basic computer skills are all you need to get started.

What you will learn

  • Build massing 3D models and preliminary designs
  • Identify optimal methods to boost productivity and efficiency with SketchUp Pro
  • Explore SketchUp tools and understand their diverse functionality
  • Get a complete walkthrough of editing tools, materials, and components in SketchUp
  • Create and edit components and explore component options
  • Get acquainted with SketchUp extensions, 3D Warehouse, and additional tools and resources

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Table of Contents

17 Chapters
Part 1 – User Interface and Beginning Modeling! Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Beginning with SketchUp Pro Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Principal Tools, Axes, and Inferences Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Modeling with Groups and Components Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Drawing Tools – We Begin Modeling! Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Editing Tools – Making Big Changes! Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – Views, Animations, and Materials Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Camera Options Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: View Options Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Materials Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Advanced Modeling and Model Organization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Entity Info, Outliner, and Tags Dynamically Organize Your Models Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Model Info and Preferences Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Working with Components Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Import, Export, 3D Warehouse, and Extensions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Aaron Jun 21, 2023
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I have spent some time teaching people how to use SketchUp and I can say that this book is a great resource for learning to create 3D model in SketchUp. If you are the type of person that learns by reading or if you want a resource in your office that you can turn to when you forget how a tool works or some other basic of the program, then you owe it to yourself to grab a copy! The book starts from the very beginning and introduces you to everything you need to know to get started using SketchUp.
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Nisreen Jun 07, 2023
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As an Interior Designer and Educational Assistant SketchUP is a software that is constantly utilized. Reading this book has helped me advance my knowledge for myself and my students. This is a book I will recommend to students and my colleagues. Very well written, great examples and explanations. This is a book I will always refer back to for information and as a guide.
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Ralf Jun 03, 2023
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Obwohl ich schon seit über 10 Jahren SketchUp fast täglich für meine Arbeit verwende, war es sehr interessant zu sehen, auf welche Weise die vielen Möglichkeiten und Prinzipien von SketchUp erläutert werden. Alles ist sehr anschaulich, ausführlich und verständlich beschrieben, sodass es jederzeit nachvollzogen werden kann. Als Einstieg in SketchUp oder um sich einen Überblick über die zahlreichen Funktionen von SketchUp zu verschaffen, ist es sehr gut geeignet.Als Liebhaber des gedruckten Buches, fand ich es in diesem Fall jedoch sehr hilfreich, über das Inhaltsverzeichnis im PDF direkt zu den einzelnen Kapiteln springen zu können. Hin und wieder fand ich sogar eine mir bisher unbekannte Einstellung, die ich gerne ausprobieren werde.Bleibt noch anzumerken, dass SketchUp erst sein volles Potenzial entwickelt, wenn es zusammen mit zusätzlichen PlugIns verwendet wird, wovon es allerdings eine ganze Menge gibt.Fazit: Einsteigern kann ich dieses Buch sehr empfehlen.
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tyrel Jun 19, 2023
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Tons of great tips for using SketchUp. A very thorough guide broken into different topics to quickly find the information needed. I would recommend anyone looking to learn SketchUp to check it out!
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Donovan May 15, 2023
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As a professional user and instructor of SketchUp Pro, I found "Getting Started with SketchUp Pro" to be an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced users. The book offers clear and concise instructions for navigating the SketchUp Pro interface and for utilizing all the tools and features available. The author's writing style is approachable and easy to follow, making it a great reference guide for students and professionals alike.
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