sketchup for beginners - feb 2015

SketchUp For Beginnersa visual quickstart guide by jan liu

About Me Jan is a qualified UK Architect and a Registered Building Practitioner in Melbourne. Jan has worked in the UK, UAE and Australia with projects ranging in residential, commercial and retail. As an experienced professional Jan has a high working knowledge of documentation from schematic design, design development, tender stage to construction administration in SketchUp and Revit based projects.

Jan has taught many of his colleagues and his skills have greatly benefited every practice / office he has worked in.

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Copyright© Copyright This training manual including all images and text is subject to Copyright and any reproduction needs the writ-ten permission of Jan Liu.

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ContentsSketchUp in the Workplace p.3

Getting Started p.4

SketchUp Inference System p.5

Controlling Values p.6

Line / Rectangle p.7

Circel / Polygon p.8

Arc / Freehand p.9

Camera Tools p.10

Modification Tools p.11

Exercise 1 p.12

Exercise 2 p.13

Reference Card - PC p.14

Reference Card - MAC p.15

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Introduction Why use SketchUp? SketchUp is quick and easy to learn, it will allow you to get your ideas across to clients quicky and efficiently.

Why everybody needs to know how to use SketchUp!SketchUp is a simple tool that allows one to do just about anything with it, but it is especially good for conceptualization of architectural and interior design. The current version is SketchUp 8 and this course is based on the ‘Pro’ version. The professional version requires you to purchase a license that they sell on-line. For most users I would recommend downloading the free version from Trimble. The main difference between free and Pro version is the ability of SketchUp Pro to import from and export into AutoCAD. If you are an architect or interior designer it may be worth your while to purchase the ‘Pro’ version.

Getting the best resultsWhile SketchUp is a powerful little application, it will not do the thinking for you. As opposed to more ad-vanced 3D modeling application that offers modifier stacks and history panels, in SketchUp you essentially use simple modeling. Since what you do is what you get, it is best to plan a little before you rush on with the modeling as this will save you time re-wediting the model later.

Course ObjectivesThrough this course we will learn the fundamental of

SketchUp

• Use drawing tools to create lines, surfaces, circles, rectangles, arcs, and polygons

• Draw shapes On Edge and utilize SketchUp's ‘sticky’ geometry

• View models in a 3D space

• Create boxes using drawing tools and inferences

• Design complex combined shapes with the Push/Pull and Move Tools

• Create and manipulate cylinders and cones

• Use three different modelling techniques to quickly create 3D forms

• Create concentric surfaces with the Offset Tool

• Arrange an array of duplicated objects

• Use colours and styles to render detailed surface

SketchUp Make and ProSketchUp comes in 2 different versions “Make” and “Pro”. SketchUp Make is free for anyone to download and use; whlist SketchUp Pro is the paid version. The capabilities of SketchUp Make are limited, but ideal for a first time user. One hidden benefit that SketchUp Make has is that it does supports software extensions written in the Ruby programming language. These extensions are free and available on Ruby script forums, and thus make SketchUp a dynamic, customizable, and constantly evolving tool for anyone.

What you need

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A USB key to save your work and class files .

About This Course

The best way to learn Sketchup is by doing, read-ing masses of notes is useful but it won’t give you

the hands on experience. The only way to really get proficient in SketchUp it to use it constantly, it

is then you start asking how can I do this?

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Getting Started

Adding ToolbarsGo to the View tab on the main window and sleect toolbars. Another window will pop up.

Turn on the ‘Large Tool Set’ Toolbar by ticking the check box.Other toolbars you may want to turn on now are the

] Shadows

] Standard

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The Interface of SketchUpSo now the screen should looks more or less like this, depending on what toolbars you have switched on.

Layers - Control how you manage the layers in your model.Shadow Toolbar - Allows you to control the shadow settings in SketchUp.Standard Toolbar - Allows you to save, undo etc. Works like a standard menu /toolbar you find in any program.View Toolbar- Can quickly let you change view.VCB- Value control box - Type exact measurements in your model or move a specific distance.

SketchUp Workspace ]

SketchUp Tool ]

Using The Rectangle Tool ]

The Startup screen

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Launch SketchUpOpen sketchup from the icon on the desktop, start bar or from the short courses window.

The Startup screen

StartTemplate

Tip f Toolbar vs shortcutAlthough the large toolset is good, learn to use shortcuts as they will help to speed up your work

Welcome ScreenThe first time you open SketchUp you will see the welcome screen. This can be turned off and on if required.

] Go to the template dropdown menu and select the Architectural Design - Millimeters template. If you untick the 'Always show on startup'


On Red Face

On Green Face

On Blue Face

Parallel to Edge

Tip: Understanding 3DThere are 3 axis’s in the drawing screen. These are the co-ordinate systems of SketchUp. These determine which way is up, down, east, west, north, and south

Each axis has a solid line on one side of the origin and a dotted line on the other side of the origin. Following is an explanation for each line that make up the origin:

• The solid blue line leads up from the origin.• The dotted blue line leads down from the origin

• The solid red line leads east from the origin. • The dotted red line leads west from the origin.

• The solid green line leads north from the origin.• The dotted green line leads south from the origin.

3d Plains in SketchUp ]

Alignment In SketchUp ]

SketchUp Inference System SketchUp Inference System

Draw shapes On Edge and utilize SketchUp's ‘sticky’ geometry

SketchUp will also let you know when you where you are snapping to by highlighting it in colour.

The inferences and snapping are highlighted in colour to help the user in SketchUp. Generally you know you are parallel to an axis if the line or the movement of the object is the following:• Red = X-axis (left-right) = Width• Green = Y-axis (front-back) = Depth • Blue = Z-as (vertical) (ON AXIS) = Height• Parallel to Edge is highlighted in magenta

This is very useful to combine snaps: first decide on the direction, lock and then combine it with another snap (e.g. ON FACE). The end result is a fixed point (with accu-racy)!

Sometimes you need to hover over a reference point to activate a particular snap: e.g. when you draw a certain line, you can hover over an edge (wait till the cursor dis-plays ON EDGE) and then return to your previous position (without clicking). When you move almost parallel to this last line, the cursor becomes magenta

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Inferences and SnappingIn more advanced CAD applications snapping is

a way to make reference points ‘magnetic.’ These can be switch on and off and set by the user.

In SketchUp snapping or inference checking is enabled automatically and cannot be alter. This means you can’t switch it off and I am not sure

why you would want to anyway!

Tip f Locking the AxisBy pressing shift this will lock the current current direction or plane that you have started to move the mouse in. Tapping the arrows keys will also do the samething.


Endpoint

Midpoint

On Edge

On Face

Intersection

Point in Group

VCBThe value control box located at the bottom right window allows you to add exact measurments in if you haven't ended the command (hit enter) or started another line.

It is easier to type in an exact measurement that trying to do it by eye in the screen.

Snaps In SketchUp ]

Vcb In SketchUp ]

Tip f Undo (Control+Z)When you need to escape an action, because you made a mistake or have changed your mind there are as number of ways to do this.

1. Use the Undo button (Ctrl+Z is the short-cut).2. Click on the modify Button and it will cancel the current action.

The Startup screenSnap and VCBControlling Values

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SnapsSketchUp will also let you know when you where you are snapping to by highlighting it in colour.

• ENDPOINT is highlighted as a green circle• On MIDPOINT is highlighted as a cyan circle• ON EDGE is highlighted as a red square• ON FACE is highlighted as a blue diamond• INTERSECTION is highlighted as a red cross• POINT IN GROUP is highlighted as a purple circle, square and diamond

VCB Box


Rectangle (R)Useful for creating faces. Faces are what creates the 3D's

The line tool is a 2 click process

] First Click (and release) - Starting point /ordinate point, then move line in direction you want (Use the snaps and inference)

] Second Click - Diagional corner

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Using The Line Tool ]

Using The Rectangle Tool ]

Lets look at some of the 2D tools in SketchUp

Line / Rectangle Line and Rectangles

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Select (Space bar)Allows you to select elements in SketchUp. Also allows you to deselect the current tool.

] Hit Spacebar to quickly select the select tool

Line (L)A simple, but powerful tool. Lines are used to create and modify geometry by dividing faces.


] First Click (and release) - Start point of line, then move line in direction you want (Use the snaps and inference)

] Second Click - End point of line

first click

second click

If you see a dotted line you have creat-ed a golden rectangle section.

Tip f Rectangle DirectionMake sure you put your cursor in the direction you want the rectangle to be made, otherwise you might get the rectangle going in the other direction. Use the VCB, enter the size by adding a comma between the width and depth e.g. 500,500. You can keep changing the size of the rectangle till you finish the com-mand by hitting enter. You know you are still in the command as the box is yellow.

Everything you draw SketchUp starts from 2D objects. So once you have a good understanding

of how this works, you will find that SketchUp becomes easlier!


Using The Circle Tool ]

Using The Polygon Tool ]

Tip f Circle / PoylgonYou can select the number of segments / arcs the circle is made up from, when you first select the tool. The default is 24, I would usually leave it at that as its is good for 90% of the work you will be doing in SketchUp.

The Startup screenCircle and Polygon Circle / Polygon

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Circle (C) / Polygon Useful for creating faces. Faces are what creates the 3D's

Circle (C)The circle tool is a 2 click process.

] First Click (and release) - Starting point /ordinate point, then move line in direction you want (Use the snaps and inference)

] Second Click - set the radius

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two polygons, one with 6 sides and the other with 24 sides

So what is the difference?Once you extrude (push /pull), you will see the difference.

] Circle (extruded) - Segments hidden

] Polygon (extruded) - Segments defined

] Second Click - set the radius

PolygonAlmost indentical to the circle tool and steps exactly the same. It is important to set the number of sides first once the tool is selected and hit enter to start the polygon tool.


The Difference Between a Circle and a Polygon ]

Remember to use the VCB, enter the radius. You can keep changing the size of the radius till you finish the command by hitting enter. You know you are still in the command as the box is yellow.



Arcs / Freehand Arcs and Freehand

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Tip f ArcYou can set the number of segments for the arc tool as well.

2 Point Arc (A)Useful for creating faces. Faces are what creates the 3D's


] First Click - Starting point , pick an edge.

] Second Click - Pick an edge that is opposite the first edge. (If it turns ma-genta then it means it is 45deg angle.)

] Third Click - Set radius, if magneta then it is tagnet to edge. (Meaning the arc is created the same distance from each corner)

From SketchUp version 2014 onwards there are an additional 2 tools that you can make an arc with with

ArcDraw arcs from center and 2 points

PiePie - Draw arcs from center and 2 points

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FreehandUseful for freehand lines such as contours.

The freehand tools is slightly different from the tools we have been using.

] Click + Drag - Draw path

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Arc - Draw arcs from center and 2 points

first click

second click

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Pie - Draw arcs from center and 2 points

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Using The Pie Tool ]

Using The Arc Tool ]

Using The 2 Point Arc Tool ]

Using The Freehand Tool ]


Tip f 3 Button MouseUse a 3 button mouse, you will find it easier to navigate. See the 3 dia-grams above.

The Startup screenCamera ToolsCamera Tools

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Lets look at how to move around in SketchUp

Zoom (Z)Allows you to zoom in and out in your drawing.

] Click and hold and move cursor in and out to zoom. release to finish. You can also type in the field of view or focal length in the VCB. type number or number then mm

Zoom WindowAllows you to zoom in and out in your drawing, focusing on part of the model.

] Draw the rectangle around the area you want to focus on.

Zoom PreviousTake you back to the previous zoom

] Click to finish.

Zoom NextTake you back to the previous zoom

] Click to finish.

Zoom Extents (Shift + Z)Allows you to see everything in your drawing.

] Click to finish.

Orbit (O)Allows you to orbit in your drawing.

] Click and hold and move cursor in and out to orbit. release to finish.Move the cursor in the bottom of the screen as you will find it easier to navigate if you are a beginner.

There is no point in creating 3D objects , build-ings if we cannot see or change the view. These

tools here allow us to do this.

PanAllows you to pan in your drawing.

] Click and hold and move cursor in and out to pan. release to finish.

f ZOOM

Roll the scroll wheel forward and backwards to zoom in and out.

f Pan

Push down on the scroll wheel button and hold down the shift key to slide the view up, down, left and right. (Opt on Mac)

f ORBIT

Push down on the scroll wheel button to naigate around your model



Modification Tools 3D Tools

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Push / Pull (P)The Push /Pull tool is the tool you will use the most to create your 3D objects

First we need to have a face so

] Draw a rectangle

] First Click - Pick the face of the rectangle. Move drag the mouse in the driection you want to move in. (You can use the VCB box as well)

] Second Click - Finishes the com-mand

Offset Allows you to offset a edges around a face. select the face first.

] First click - move mouse in and out to create the offset.

] Second Click - Sets the base line, then move the move to change the angle.

Follow Me Allows a face to follow a path. Draw shape and the path. Select path

] First click - Select face or path.

] Second Click - Select the face or path (whichever one you didn't chose before). This will finish the command.

Move (O)Allows you to move objects and ele-ments in your drawing.

] First click - Selects start point, them move the mouse in the direction you want.

] Second Click - Finishes the com-mand.

RotateAllows you to rotate your object in your drawing.

] First Click - The start point, this will be your origin point.

] Second Click - Sets the base line, then move the move to change the angle.

] Third Click - Sets the angle

ScaleAllows you scale objects in your mod-el. Select object then the scale tool.

] First Click - Click on of the highlighed boxes and them move it in and out to create the scale.

] Second Click - Finishes the com-mand.

These tools create the 3D objects from the 2D line work we have covered in the previous

section.

Tip f CopyLooking at the tools you won’t see a copy command. To make a copy select the move tool, but before you move anything hit the ctrl key and you will see a /+/ icon next to the icon on the screen. this means yuo will now make a copy insteading of moving the object.


The Startup screenLODEXERCISE 1 - THE DESK

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Making a Study desk and chair

Draw the table footprint1) Using the Rectangle tool, click (and release) on the origin. 2) Move cursor away from the starting point towards the top right of your screen and let go of the mouse. 3) Type [600,1350 Enter] to finish.

In BIM you often here about LOD. LOD stands for level of detail. For excercise 1 we will be starting at the most basic of LOD. Starting with the chair,

we will then move onto the rest of the furniture in hotel room example below.

Chair and study desk - LOD 1 ]

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Giving the table height1) Using the Push/Pull tool, click once on the table footprint.2) Move your cursor away from the starting point and let go of the mouse. 3) Type [720 Enter]. This will pull the rectangle up by 720 exactly.

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Use this tool

To make this family we will use only 3 tools

] Line

] Rectangle

] Push / Pull

Even though the LOD is really basic, you can see from the model below, even a basic LOD model

can give you a good sense of space.

Hotel room - LOD 1 ]

Once we have finished this family , lets have a play around and get it to LOD 2, LOD 3.



EXERCISE 2 - THE CHAIR

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Draw the chair footprint1) Using the Rectangle tool, click (and release) on the origin. 2) Move cursor away from the starting point towards the top right of your screen and let go of the mouse. 3) Type [450,500 Enter] to finish.

Giving the chair seat height1) Using the Push/Pull tool, click once on the chair-footprint.2) Move your cursor away from the starting point and let go of the mouse. 3) Type [450 Enter]. This will pull the rectangle up by 450 exactly.

Dividing the face - Draw a line1) Using the Line tool, click once on the edge of the box, move along the line.2) Type [50 Enter] to finish. This give us a line 50mm in from the edge.3) Draw another line from this point. Move your cur-sor to the top back edge making sure it is parallel and click again to finish

Giving the chair back height1) Using the Push/Pull tool, click once on the 50mm section 2) Move your cursor away from the starting point and let go of the mouse. 3) Type [450 Enter]. This will pull the rectangle up by 450 exactly.

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Use this tool

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f Line Tool

Use this tool x 2

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