by Wiley | Publisher: Wiley | Release Date: January 2014 | ISBN: 9781118893654

Master SketchUp 2013 on your terms with this one-of-a-kind video training course. SketchUp 2013 is 3D modeling and drawing software used by interior designers, architects, civil engineers, and maker hobbyists. Our instructors provide expert, straight-forward, user-friendly training to help you tackle SketchUp 2013 the way you want to learn. Start with an overview of SketchUp and get acquainted with the workspace Sketch a model from scratch with 2D shapes and 3D objects Create a model from a floor plan including interior and exterior elements. Discover how to create presentations including a movie, and use SketchUp with other applications including Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator Includes over 5-1/2 hours of SketchUp 2013 video training If youre looking for real-world SketchUp 2013 instruction, youll find it here.

1. Getting Started with SketchUp
   • Overview of SketchUp 00:16:07
   • Choosing a Template 00:06:11
   • Managing the Workspace 00:06:19
   • Creating 2D Shapes 00:05:18
   • Creating 3D Objects 00:05:33
2. Sketching a Model from Scratch
   • Creating a Cozy Cottage 00:04:38
   • Applying Materials to a Model 00:09:33
   • Creating a Chimney 00:04:23
   • Creating Gutters 00:11:19
   • Working with Components 00:06:01
   • Scaling and Aligning Objects 00:08:33
   • Grouping Objects 00:10:42
   • Adding Ground Cover 00:06:20
   • Adding Trees and Fencing 00:10:04
3. Creating a Model from a Floorplan
   • Importing and Sizing an Image 00:04:57
   • Creating Keyboard Shortcuts 00:03:55
   • Creating Walls and Doors 00:08:42
   • Using Layers for Floors 00:07:24
   • Navigating Inside Rooms 00:03:54
4. Creating Presentations
   • Working with Styles 00:09:50
   • Creating Scenes 00:05:12
   • Creating a Section View 00:04:41
   • Creating a Movie 00:02:25
   • Working with Text 00:08:35
   • Using LayOut for Presentations 00:07:50
5. Using SketchUp with Other Applications
   • Using SketchUp with Google Earth 00:06:04
   • Using SketchUp with Adobe Acrobat 00:06:24
   • Using SketchUp with Photoshop 00:06:35
   • Using SketchUp with Adobe Illustrator 00:06:14
6. Tips and Tricks
   • Dynamic Components 00:07:58
   • Tricky Mouse Movements 00:10:04
   • Avoiding Sticky Situations 00:10:55
   • Creating a Custom Grid 00:08:04
   • Creating Cool Shapes 00:08:00
   • Mixing Styles 00:11:56
   • Exploring Other Models 00:07:01
   • Creating Collections 00:02:51
   • Submitting a Model to the Trimble 3D Warehouse 00:05:15
   • Adding Photo Textures 00:11:14
   • Working with the Solid Tools 00:08:40
7. Exploring Extensions
   • Overview of Extension Warehouse 00:10:21
   • Free Plug-ins 00:06:20
   • Paid Plug-ins 00:08:20
   • Using SketchUp for 3D Printing 00:07:27
   • Rotated Rectangle Tool 00:01:45
   • Shapes Extension 00:04:34
   • House Builder Extension 00:08:40