SketchUp Setup Essentials
Configure Your Workspace
Set up SketchUp for success with this essential course. Learn how to customize your workspace, optimize navigation, and understand core drawing tools. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this course will help you configure SketchUp efficiently for a smoother modeling experience.
What you will learn
- Set up SketchUp efficiently by choosing the best template, organizing toolbars, and configuring preferences.
- Navigate with confidence using orbit, pan, and zoom tools, plus essential shortcuts for smooth movement.
- Master basic drawing tools like the line and rectangle tools, and learn how to extrude objects with push-pull.
- Understand groups vs. components to keep your models organized and make editing easier.
- Customize SketchUp for your operating system, whether you're using a Mac or PC.
- Improve workflow efficiency with expert tips on workspace optimization and system settings.
Course overview
Set Up Your SketchUp Workspace
Choose the best template, organize toolbars, and configure preferences to streamline your workflow.
Navigate SketchUp Like a Pro
Use orbit, pan, zoom, and keyboard shortcuts to move through your model quickly and efficiently.
Draw and Build in 3D
Use the line, rectangle, and push-pull tools to create precise 2D and 3D objects.
Organize Your Model with Groups and Components
Structure your designs efficiently by using groups and components to manage and edit your models with ease.
Customize SketchUp for Mac or PC
Adjust settings and shortcuts to optimize your SketchUp experience based on your operating system.
Work Faster with Pro Tips
Apply expert techniques to save time, improve efficiency, and make SketchUp work smarter for you.
SketchUp Setup Essentials: Configure Your Workspace
Learn how to set up SketchUp for maximum efficiency. This free course covers templates, toolbar customization, and organizing your workspace with groups and components. By the end, you'll have a streamlined setup to start modeling with confidence.
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