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Using the Sketchup Inference System
Creating accurate models in Sketchup is so easy with the built in Sketchup Inference System. You might not even notice it, but Sketchup will lock references to different points and lines in your model...
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MSP 004 : 10 ways to communicate your Sketchup models
Sketchup, at its core, is a communication tool. It provides us a way to visualize our ideas and thoughts so we can analyze them ourselves, or share them with other people. In this episode, I discuss 10...
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Level of Detail Case Study: Rubik’s Cube
Whenever you start a new Sketchup model, you make decisions about the level of detail (whether consciously or sub-consciously). What drives those decisions is usually a combination of the size of your...
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Sketchup Layers vs. Groups & Components
If you are used to working in a 2D program like AutoCAD or if you’ve ever used Photoshop, you probably understand the basic principles behind using layers. Most people start using Sketchup expecting...
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8 Tips for Scaling in Sketchup
The scale tool is a great function in Sketchup, allowing quick resizing of objects while retaining proportions. Most of us use the scale tool on groups and components, but you can also scale anything...
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MSP 005 : Illustrative Rendering with Jeremy Kay
Jeremy Kay is an incredible architectural illustrator. His work has been featured on RonenBeckerman.com and SketchupArtists.org. His design tool of choice? Sketchup. In this podcast episode, I talk to...
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Everything you need to know about Sketchup 2013
It’s here! Sketchup 2013 was released on Tuesday, and you’re probably wondering what’s new! Well I’ve got you covered. I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about Sketchup 2013, Before I...
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MSP 006 : Aidan Chopra interview on Sketchup 2013
Sketchup 2013 is out! And who better to talk about the new version than none other than Aidan Chopra, the Sketchup Evangelist at Trimble. Aidan has written a number of books about Sketchup, including...
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Layout Pattern Fill & Hatching
With the release of Sketchup Pro 2013 came the new pattern fill feature in Layout. Not only is this a great solution for providing hatches in your Layout documents, but pattern fill can also be used...
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Best 3D Printing Plugins for Sketchup
Sketchup is a great tool for creating models for 3D printing. I recently built my own 3D printer and have been learning a lot about how to design printable models in Sketchup. These are the 3 plugins I...
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MakerFaire 2013
Back in September, I attended the 2013 World Maker Faire in New York. This was my second time going to the faire, only this time I received a personal invitation from the SketchUp team to join them in...
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Using Guides in Sketchup (No, not THOSE kinds of guides)
With the Tape Measure tool, you can create an infinite guide line in SketchUp that allows you to use the power of the Inference System to snap to. I use guides all the time in my model to help me model...
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3 LayOut Tips I Forgot To Mention In The Webinar
To celebrate the launch of my new book ‘SketchUp to LayOut”, I hosted a free webinar on launch day. (If you missed the webinar, you can watch the replay at www.Sketchuptolayout.com) This was my first...
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Everything you need to know about SketchUp 2014
The next annual release of SketchUp is here. Aside from the numerous performance enhancements to SketchUp and Layout, there have been some additional features added to both programs that I’m very...
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Rotating Objects in SketchUp.
Moving and rotating objects in SketchUp are the most common manipulations you can do to objects. This article will show you the various ways you can rotate objects, and show you a few shortcuts as...
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Working with STL files in SketchUp for 3D printing
STL files are the most common file type for models designed for 3D printing. If you’re trying to work with STL files within SketchUp, you’ll find it challenging because all of the faces are subdivided...
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Expert Tips From SketchUp 3D Basecamp 2014.
Do you feel like you’ve missed out on the SketchUp 3D Basecamp 2014? I’ve just returned from teaching my first live class at Basecamp, and in this article you’ll learn some of the tips I’ve picked up...
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Mason Farm Renders
When I wrote my book, SketchUp to LayOut, I wanted to use meaningful sample files in it that related to real world projects. This article shares the personal story about why I chose the specific house...
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MSP 007 : 3D printing with SketchUp w/Marcus Ritland
I’ve been experimenting with 3D printing lately, and found that I need to take a specific approach when modeling things for 3D printing. In this episode, I talk with Marcus Ritland from Denali 3D...
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