SketchUp For Beginners course

Duration of the course: 4 hours

SketchUp Lesson 1 Beginner Content 

• Introduction to the software and its potential uses
• Selecting the right template
• Introduction the modelling interface, axis, navigating the model.
• Customising the toolbar
• Default views
• Default tool tray and instructor
• Using the scroll wheel mouse for multiple commands
• Measurements toolbar
• Modelling tools
• Modify tools move /copy/ edit/ rotate / erase / offset
• Creating faces / shapes
• Push / pull extrusion tool
• Moving and rotating
• Adding Colour / textures from within Sketchup
• 3D warehouse

Outcome

Aim of the session will be to have a domestic room modelled such as a bedroom space.

Components such as furniture assets could be shared in advance to attendees so that everyone will have a consistent model.

Preparation

Recommend most up to date version of SketchUp Pro (2021) for this course which can be delivered in three parts – beginner, intermediate & advanced.

SketchUp pro can be downloaded as a trial for 30 days and give the end user an indication of the programs potential. It includes Layout which is a powerful presentation tool that can be used in conjunction with the main Sketchup program, I would suggest this be part of lesson 3 – Advanced.

Software must be installed prior to start of the course.

Equipment

Compatibility of software & computer hardware can be obtained from the SketchUp site, just to ensure that whoever can attend has a computer capable of powering the program.

Scroll wheel mouse

This might seem obvious but an essential piece of kit and users without a scroll wheel mouse will find it very slow and tedious to navigate the program.

In order for us to continue to bring you subsidised content we will require you to fill out a profile sheet during booking – full completion of this sheet guarantees you a place on the training. Please complete a separate booking for each individual attending the training.

Please note our training courses are only available for people residing in the Republic of Ireland.

Please note that by booking this course you accept your name and email address will be forwarded to the training provider.