Taking SketchUp Pro to the Next Level – Go beyond the basics and develop custom 3D modeling workflows to become a SketchUp ninja (True PDF)

Create beautiful custom materials and leverage powerful extensions for efficient modeling
Key Features

Understand how to get the most out of SketchUp's powerful native tools with key images printed in color
Customize and transform your workspace for efficient 3D modeling
Go beyond SketchUp's capabilities with extensions and free online resources

Book Description

Anyone who's worked with it will know that SketchUp is the quickest and easiest way to create 3D models. While its approachable interface makes it super easy to learn, this book will show you how the extremely capable SketchUp software can take you far beyond what you may have initially thought possible. Get ready to level up from a basic user to becoming a SketchUp ninja!

Each chapter will take you through the capabilities of SketchUp, challenging you to use tools in innovative ways. This includes organizing your model, modifying native commands, customizing your interface, utilizing inferencing, and much more. Additionally, you'll learn about the extensions that can be added to SketchUp to supplement the tools you have been using, allowing you to make your 3D modeling process quicker, easier, and more powerful.

By the end of this SketchUp book, you'll have an enhanced understanding of how to use the impressive range of tools and be on your way to customizing SketchUp for your one-of-a-kind workflow.
What you will learn

Recap the basics of navigation and SketchUp's native modeling tools
Modify commands, toolbars, and shortcuts to improve your modeling efficiency
Use default templates, as well as create custom templates
Organize your models with groups, components, tags, and scenes
Analyze your own modeling workflow and understand how to improve it
Discover extensions and online repositories that unlock the advanced capabilities of SketchUp
Leverage your existing SketchUp Pro subscription for even better results