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Getting Started with SketchUp Pro

By : David S. Sellers
Book Image

Getting Started with SketchUp Pro

By: David S. Sellers

Overview of this book

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
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1 – User Interface and Beginning Modeling!
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Part 2 – Views, Animations, and Materials
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Part 3 – Advanced Modeling and Model Organization
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Chapter 9: Entity Info, Outliner, and Tags Dynamically Organize Your Models
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Chapter 10: Model Info and Preferences

Preface

Welcome to Getting Started with SketchUp Pro, a comprehensive guide to learning SketchUp Pro for a range of 3D modeling applications. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create high-quality 3D models with ease.

SketchUp Pro is a versatile and powerful 3D modeling software that is easy to learn and use, making it perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, woodworker, or simply interested in 3D modeling, SketchUp Pro can help bring your ideas to life with its intuitive interface and robust set of tools.

In this book, we will guide you through every step of the SketchUp Pro workflow, starting with the basics of the user interface and working through the common toolbars. We will then cover Default Tray panels and advanced workflows, giving you a comprehensive understanding of SketchUp Pro’s capabilities.

Our focus will be on a range of 3D modeling applications, including architecture, interior design, woodworking, landscape design, and industrial design, giving you the skills you need to create 3D models in a variety of settings. We’ll provide you with practical examples and real-world scenarios to help you apply your new skills to your own projects.

By the end of this book, you’ll have developed a strong understanding of SketchUp Pro and the confidence to tackle any 3D modeling project. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an enthusiast, we are confident that this book will serve as an invaluable resource for you. Let’s dive into the fascinating realm of SketchUp Pro and unleash your creative potential!