![]() So, this just about sums up our beginners guide to SketchUp. It is a monthly subscription service, but in my opinion well worth the money.Ĭheckout SketchUp School, where they have a wealth of tutorials but also this great Guide to Getting Started with SketchUp. ![]() It offers a vast array of high quality tutorials on a number of subjects, including of course SketchUp. ![]() – this is a site I have used on and off for about 8 years now. There is a premium version of the site also. They have lots of resources and also feature a plugin store. They have a very active Forum covering a mountain of SketchUp related topics. SketchUcation – is a community and resource centre for SketchUp users. The website also presentation technique and style page, along with tonnes of tips, tricks and tutorials. They have a spotlight on artists, modellers, plugins and recommend books. SketchUp Artists – Brilliant website consisting of everything you need and want to know about sketchup. SketchUp Workflow for Architecture – Michael Brightman You can read my review on SketchUp and Layout for Architecture here Matt Donley from Master Sketchup has now written two great books which I highly recommend. ![]() Skalp – a live section tool – a paid extension but very popular one. I have written a post about some of the Best SketchUp Plugins but I will also tell you a bit more about them now.Īn example of the kind of thing you can install would be:ġ001bit Tools – a free extension that allows you to create staircases, spiral stairs, windows, doors, walls, roofs and so on. There are also other places you can find great extensions, one of them being the Sketchucation extensions store. Using extensions and plugins is essentially a way to turbo charge your SketchUp! Some plugins and extensions are free and some are paid – but the chances are, whatever you are looking for, you will find it on there. Not only is SketchUp pretty great on its own, you can also benefit from the SketchUp Extension Warehouse. Check out the SketchUp Keyboard Shortcuts here. Samantha has put together a great page with all the shortcuts in one place. It speeds up your modelling time and can be a very efficient way of working. You can also visit the sketchup YouTube Channel.Ī couple of other great YouTube channels to check out would be SketchUp School and MasterSketchUpĪ great way to get the most out of SketchUp is to use the keyboard shortcuts. If you are looking for inspiration, there are hundreds of videos on YouTube that showcase SketchUp and all the amazing things you can do with it! I am sharing a couple below that I really find inspiring. ![]() SketchUp Pro also allows you to create walkthroughs, flyovers and animations. You can also use LayOut to generate presentations, vector illustrations and more. Take it a step further with SketchUp Pro and you can arrange your drawings, elevations, plans and sections using LayOut, with title blocks, details and graphics that allow for live updating. What does this mean? You can start getting results, fast. Once you get to grips with the basics, you can start to pick up the concept and workflow very quickly. SketchUp allows you to create accurate scaled 2D and 3D drawings. The potential for this software is endless, and once you have picked up the basics you will start to realise what SketchUp can do for you and how your designs can come to life. SketchUp is a super intuitive, easy to learn 3D drawing tool. Lets take a moment and look at what SketchUp can actually do, and how it can help you. ![]()
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