Summary

The goal of this chapter was to show you, as a SketchUp user, that the native commands can be pushed beyond their basic functions. You should now have a better understanding of what makes a model, and how you can use native commands in more than just one way.

While this was not a comprehensive list of every way that input or modification commands can be used, it should prompt you to look at the commands in a new way. The hope is that you will now question how these tools function and how you might use the native tools to create geometry beyond how you currently use them. The ability to use the native toolset to its fullest potential will allow you to model quicker and create more detailed geometry without relying on extensions.

In Chapter 2, Organizing Your 3D Model, we will discuss how to use groups, components, tags, and scenes to organize your model, making it easier to work with and move through.