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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
SketchUp Overview
- Templates
- Toolbars and components
- Model settings
Drawing Tools
- Line tool
- Rectangle, circle, polygon, and arc tools
- Freehand tool
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing and configuring SketchUp
- Configuring templates, toolbars, and working files
Modeling
- Applying 2D CAD drawings
- Establishing the base
- Constructing the external shell
- Shaping the shell's slopes
- Creating openings
- Installing internal walls, windows, and doors
- Capping the roof
Materials
- Applying materials to objects
- Importing images
- Generating textures
- Adjusting material placement
External Features
- Incorporating water features
- Working with landscaping
- Defining path edges
- Adding external planting
Internal Features
- Modeling interior fixtures
- Constructing low units
- Constructing high units
- Adding trim
- Decorating the interior
- Loading furniture
Styling and Scenes
- Styling the model
- Adding a watermark
- Creating section cuts
- Generating elevation scenes
- Producing plans and sections
- Adding perspective views
Geolocation
- Positioning the model
- Mapping shadows
- Conducting a shadow study
From Model to Reality
- Using JPEG and PNG formats
- Using KMZ for Google Earth
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Familiarity with 3D modeling concepts
Audience
- Architects
