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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
SketchUp at a Glance
- Templates
- Toolbars and components
- Model settings
Drawing Tools
- Line tool
- Rectangle tool, circle tool, polygon tool, and arc tool
- Freehand tool
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing and configuring SketchUp
- Configuring templates, toolbars, and working files
Modelling
- Incorporating 2D CAD drawings
- Implementing a base
- Constructing the external shell
- Shaping shell slopes
- Forming openings
- Applying internal walls, windows, and doors
- Completing the roof
Materials
- Assigning materials to objects
- Importing images
- Generating textures
- Adjusting material placement
External Features
- Including water features
- Working with landscaping
- Implementing path edges
- Adding external planting
Internal Features
- Modelling interior fixtures
- Building low units
- Building high units
- Adding trim
- Decorating the interior
- Loading furniture
Styling and Scenes
- Styling the model
- Adding a watermark
- Cutting sections
- Creating elevation scenes
- Generating plans and sections
- Adding perspective views
Geolocation
- Locating the model
- Mapping shadows
- Conducting a shadow study
From Model to Reality
- Using JPEG and PNG
- Using KMZ for Google Earth
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of 3D models
Target Audience
- Architects
