Sketchup:

3Dmodeling

Technology
Javier Sanjuan
Colegio San Jose
2023-2024
Class Objetive

Identify the interface of sketchup

and use their main tools
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How to get access into the

sketchup interface?
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Desktop application
Download and Installation:
 Visit the official SketchUp website (https://www.sketchup.com/).
 Click "Download" and choose the desktop version you want (SketchUp Make or SketchUp Pro).
 Follow the download and installation instructions depending on your operating system (Windows or macOS).

Create an Account (optional):

 Open SketchUp after installation.
 If you don't have an account, you can create one by clicking "Sign In" and selecting "Create Account." If you
already have an account, log in.

License Activation (Only for SketchUp Pro):

 If you have opted for SketchUp Pro, you will need to activate your license. Click "Help" and select "License."
 Enter your license information to activate the software.

Start Designing:
 Once activated, you'll be ready to start designing in SketchUp desktop.
 Explore the tools, menus, and palettes to familiarize yourself with the interface.
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Web plataform

Access to the Web Version:

• Open your preferred web browser (Google Chrome is recommended for a better experience).
• Visit the SketchUp Free website: https://app.sketchup.com/app.
• If you don't have an account, you can create one by clicking "Login" and selecting "Create Account.“
If you already have an account, sign in.
Create or Open a Project:
• After logging in, you'll be able to create a new project or open an existing one from the cloud.
• Click on "New Project" to start a design from scratch.
Design in the Web Version:
Use the tools and menus available in the web interface to create your 3D model.
Automatically save your work to the SketchUp cloud.
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Interface
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Interface
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Drawing Area

The drawing area in SketchUp is a three-dimensional space where users create and
manipulate their 3D models. The primary feature in this space is the three axes: red (X),
green (Y), and blue (Z). These axes are crucial for orientation and measurement within the
model.

X-Axis (Red): Extends horizontally from left to right. Positive values move along the
axis to the right, while negative values move to the left.

Y-Axis (Blue): Extends vertically from the bottom to the top. Positive values move
along the axis upward, while negative values move downward.

Z-Axis (Green): Extends into and out of the screen. Positive values move along the
axis toward the viewer, while negative values move away.
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Drawing Area
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Toolbar

1. Select Tool (Arrow): The primary tool for selecting

and manipulating entities in your model
2. Line Tool: Creates straight edges or segments.
3. Rectangle Tool: Draws rectangles or squares.
4. Circle Tool: Creates circles.
5. Arc Tool: Draws arcs.
6. Push/Pull Tool: Extrudes or pushes and pulls
surfaces to create 3D shapes.
7. Eraser Tool: Erases edges and surfaces.
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Toolbar
8. Paint Bucket Tool: Applies materials and colors to surfaces.
9. Move Tool: Moves selected entities in the model.
10. Rotate Tool: Rotates entities around a specified axis.
11. Scale Tool: Scales entities uniformly or along a specific axis.
12. Offset Tool: Offsets edges to create parallel lines.
13. Follow Me Tool: Extrudes a face along a path.
14. Zoom Tool: Zooms in and out of the model.
15. Orbit Tool: Rotates the view around the model.
16. Pan Tool: Moves the view horizontally and vertically.
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Acitivity
Create 3d models of the following objects:

1. Cube.
2. House.
3. Car.