SketchUp Tutorials

SketchUp Introduction

In this tutorial:
   Program Support
   When or Why might you use SketchUP?

   
 


Program Support

Google SketchUpwww.sketchup.com

> Tutorials – these will save you! (go to support > help center )

> Downloads – go to downloads >

components: trees, cars, benches, doors, windows, etc
materials: textures, colors, etc.
plug-ins: rendering, ArcGIS import/export, …
ruby scripts: short programs created by SketchUp users

> Discussion groups- lots of great info here! 

User Groups and Tutorials
http://forum.sketchup.com
http://www.sketchup3d.org
http://www.sketchucation.com

Model Sources
http://www.sketchupmodels.com
http://formfonts.com
http://www.3dcafestore.com
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/

Plugins
http://www.smustard.com


    

   
     
   
 

When or Why might you use SketchUp?

Design Exploration
    
working models – quickly explore design ideas in 3D
    
generating perspectives - export perspectives as bases for hand sketching
    
exploring the context - export models for import into ArcScene
    conducting shadow studies

Presentation
     as base layer for plans
    wireframe for vignettes (import into Photoshop, Illustrator)
    line drawing of plan (render in Illustrator)
    diagrams: export views for simple diagrams, exploded axons

Full Model
    bird’s-eye views
    export to ArcScene for context rendering

Animation - slide shows or videos
    design exploration - quick models of change over time
          short-term: day/night, tidal fluctuations, storm events
          long-term: changing forms, changing use, vegetation growth

    presentation


   

   
     
  Next go to Setting up the SketchUp Workspace to begin exploring the SketchUp user interface.

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