Part 2

Modeling in SketchUp

IN THIS PART …

Draw buildings and discover tricks for creating common elements, such as floors, walls, doors, windows, roofs, and stairs.

Simplify your modeling with components, including premade components from SketchUp as well as components you create.

Create lathed objects with Follow Me, scale shapes to create unique effects, set your model on terrain, and create new 3D shapes from other shapes with the Solid Tools.

Tidy up complex models with the Organizer and see only the elements you need with layers.

Add photos, geo-location data, or CAD data to a SketchUp model.

Find out about 3D printers and learn the basics of creating 3D-printable models.

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