Watch This Before You Get Started with SketchUp - 7 Essential Tips (2023 Update)

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  • @SketchUpSchool
    @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +21

    *DID YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW IN THIS VIDEO?* 😀
    Do us a quick favor, and tell us your favorite tip in the comments, or just let us know you liked the video by giving it a like 👍
    And, if there's anything you’d like to see us cover in a future video, leave a comment and let us know!

  • @yoboyash
    @yoboyash ปีที่แล้ว +73

    During Covid I lost my job, I started watching your videos on TH-cam during lock down and I learnt so much ever since...I'm now working in my dream job designing kitchens using sketchup...thank you my friend...I knew back in lockdown my future self would thank me 😅

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow! That's amazing to hear! Congratulations!

    • @Zarmawiazote10
      @Zarmawiazote10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow!!

    • @didideedee1531
      @didideedee1531 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well done! 👏

    • @jkm1611
      @jkm1611 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are one of the lucky ones that was able to get work after covid.

    • @bigkris3423
      @bigkris3423 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ………I like this guy

  • @YellowCable
    @YellowCable 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great resource: for me the most important tips are:
    0) the tip about how to properly draw (click and release, not click and drag).
    1) the tip about avoid building "in place" with stickiness, use groups properly
    2) the tip about using the move tool
    But I would say especially tip 1). I wish I had watched this before starting, it can get really frustrating if you don't know about this tip.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really happy to hear that you found this video to be helpful!

  • @ZeeOwens
    @ZeeOwens 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im a newbie here, and im ready to learn all i can!! I've been asked to do something I've never done before, but im ready for the challenge! I figure no question is too crazy to ask when you're new at something... can SketchUp be used on a laptop? Yup, Im that new at this!!!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, you can use SketchUp on a laptop! If you have any other questions at all, don't hesitate to send us a message at team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will be happy to help!

  • @GotzBallsProductions
    @GotzBallsProductions 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been using Sketchup since way back for cabinetry and home remodeling. Just watched this video and actually learned somethings new. Great tutorials! Lokking forward to seeing how far you and your tutorials propell me into my design future. I'd rather swinging a mouse now instead of a hammer. Started using pro back around 2014.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really happy to hear we were able to help you learn some new things!

  • @TrentMRobertson
    @TrentMRobertson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I liked all of the tips, but my favorite was the navigation and the challenge of moving around the rectangle.

  • @Zandor434
    @Zandor434 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow, way better than other tutorials. thanks for the approach. very helpful

  • @iestynx
    @iestynx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great simple introduction. My daughter has been making some incredible designs, but in Sims 4 and Roblox (Bloxberg and RoVille). Have you tried building in these? You should check them out and make comparison to Sketchup video. These kids are the future architects and interior designers of tomorrow. I tried Sketchup with my daughter, but as you mentioned in your video, if you don't know the basics you get frustrated. I really think a series aimed at kids and teenagers using the education version, to be able to create designs like they make in The Sims and Roblox could set them up for a future career. My daughter is really keen, but I think that I'll have to teach myself Sketchup first, then teach her.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the suggestion. We have young kids too and so this is a really interesting idea!

    • @iestynx
      @iestynx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SketchUpSchool So glad you think so. I've sat with my daughter as she constructs a house from scratch. I was amazed at the speed her mind works and how fast she controls the camera and tools to get what's in her head on to the screen in as little time possible

  • @Ar.Inamurrahman
    @Ar.Inamurrahman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi sir
    Please make one vedio as an example that it show plan elevation done in autocad so how many step you required to import it in SketchUp to start working from starting Thanks 👍

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion. We'll add it to the list!

  • @Langward09
    @Langward09 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    To rotate a rectangle 180 degrees, just use the Flip Blue command.

  • @brendadourado1989
    @brendadourado1989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have a video on how to organize the interface of Sketchup with all the tools you have? When yo make your videos is so easy to identify the tools but on my MAC is a nightmare. I would love to get my workspace looking like yours :(

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We do have lessons that cover arranging the interface, but those lessons are in the courses on our website (www.sketchupschool.com/). If you're not ready to invest in taking our courses, you can always follow this help article to get your toolbars set-up the way you'd like: help.sketchup.com/en/sketchup/customizing-your-workspace

  • @alexmurphy3816
    @alexmurphy3816 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thinking of getting Sketchup Edu for my 17 year old daughter who wants to do some landscape design - we're planning on learning this together. Is Sketchup ok for Landscape design?

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, SketchUp is a great tool for landscape design! If you need more help with resources for getting started, please send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will be happy to help

  • @hannahhalow5340
    @hannahhalow5340 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi! I am starting an interior design business however I don't have any formal training, would I benefit from learning sketcup for aesthetics even though I wouldn't be deciding architectual elements of a home (because i'm not licensed to do so) ? I think learning the vray would be awesome but I don't want to learn something that an architect would be doing for the client anyways, does that make sense?

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, you can definitely learn SketchUp to be able to take existing spaces and then design them - the same way that a homeowner might do if they wanted to reimagine a room in their house. SketchUp is a great tool for that sort of thing.

  • @Meyerdesign
    @Meyerdesign 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is perfect! You’re amazing, thanks!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome! Glad you like it!

  • @zafnor
    @zafnor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm using the free 2017 version of sketchup. Is there a way that I can put a button on a toolbar for 'delete guides'? I've added a short cut on the keyboard but at times it's a hassle having to reach for the keyboard. And going to the drag down menu is equally as clumsy. Any insight would be helpful. Thank you.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There isn't a way to add a custom button to the toolbar for Delete Guides. As you mentioned, the best way to streamline this would be to create a keyboard shortcut.

  • @paulbilski9732
    @paulbilski9732 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Need to know more about which mouse to buy. You say to get a 3 button mouse BUT the one you show has only 2 buttons (a right button and a left button ) and a scroll wheel. ??? Also will a tracker ball with more than 3 buttons work??

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you type "3-button scroll wheel mouse" into an online search, any result that has the scroll wheel will work. The tracker ball mouse is technically able to be used, but can be a bit tricky - I would go with the 3-button scroll wheel mouse instead.
      Here is the "3-button scroll wheel mouse" search result from Amazon, for instance: www.amazon.com/s?k=3+button+scroll+wheel+mouse&crid=2KUTU5WZ0E3IL&sprefix=3+button+scroll+wheel+mouse%2Caps%2C159&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

  • @mood9500
    @mood9500 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this guy since I watched years ago 😂

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to hear you've enjoyed watching our videos over the years!

  • @BrianBiggs-pn6gl
    @BrianBiggs-pn6gl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you!

  • @crystaltimbang4208
    @crystaltimbang4208 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much!!!!!

  • @dreamervanroom
    @dreamervanroom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    THIS VIDEO IS NOT ON THE SKETCHUP youtube page. Hey TOM. That sucks.
    I followed all the links in the how to create a floor plan. Nothing linked to here. (maybe waaay down in the playlists?)
    I have wanted to do a blueprint with furniture ofre years.) Grrr.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor can help you with any issues you are having.

  • @bardiapirouzy8654
    @bardiapirouzy8654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your sharing

  • @AbbieBailey-e1u
    @AbbieBailey-e1u 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am unable to scale my floor plan in SketchUp. I have paid for an education subscription and I have tried to follow all the tutorials (measuring the longest measurement, trying to adjust the measurement to suit) however it will not allow me to change the measurement to scale

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please send this message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will be happy to help.

  • @vikeshkc
    @vikeshkc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i need to learn more about SketchUp, but i don't have SketchUp software , can you help me with this

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can get SketchUp from their website: www.sketchup.com

  • @collinbennett
    @collinbennett 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My SketchUp does not look like this when I open a new template. I went through the steps and the tool bar on the left doesn’t appear and I cannot move my sketch. Do you know how I can reset my program? Looking for any advice. It’s very confusing.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please send this message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will be happy to help.

  • @carrieasagiri
    @carrieasagiri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello there! Is it possible to draw in SkechUP with a Wacom tablet?

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is possible, but not recommended. Many of the tools in SketchUp are more frustrating to try to work with using a Wacom.

    • @carrieasagiri
      @carrieasagiri ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SketchUpSchool thank you for your reply!

  • @cli9092
    @cli9092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Couldn’t download the notes via the link, which would’ve been very useful for a newbie like me. 😔

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This notes should be available here: www.sketchupschool.com/watch-before-you-get-started-with-sketchup-2023/notes?

  • @cooldaze57
    @cooldaze57 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exactly what is updated for SU 2023?

  • @brucewelty7684
    @brucewelty7684 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are half right on the mouse. Wither go w/ vert ergo or a comfortable trackball. geometry only 3 things? is the new version even more corrupted than I would have guest? MIDPOINTS. 🐂💩 on groups. Components are far more user-friendly.

  • @mohammedqadir6187
    @mohammedqadir6187 ปีที่แล้ว

    than;k you

  • @famcivilengineer34
    @famcivilengineer34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do a video on how to make mep drawings in SketchUp

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll add that suggestion to our list for possible future topics. Thanks!

  • @PolieRose
    @PolieRose ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi sir 💎Can i learn it that easily?…actually I graduated last 2 months .. i am really afraid when i want to learn something new 💎 I am an engineer but in my country everything it was in theory not in practical so tell me please .. I am now a surviving engineer without having any idea about sketchup 🥺💎

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Learning anything new feels hard at first, but if you stick with it then eventually the progress will come. Learning SketchUp is the same and we try our best to make it as easy as possible.

    • @PolieRose
      @PolieRose ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @murtalayahya7241
    @murtalayahya7241 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Sir my background after saving the rendered image is showing me black no cloud no every thing just black

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว

      Please send this question to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @galitell007
    @galitell007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How can get the Sketchup free version , not the trial one.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can access the online SketchUp Free in a web browser here: app.sketchup.com/app?

    • @galitell007
      @galitell007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SketchUpSchool Thank you!

  • @Joesmith-fu4ps
    @Joesmith-fu4ps 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where do I download SketchUp free?

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SketchUp Free is a web app that you can find here: app.sketchup.com/app?hl=en

  • @RebeccaKeepper.eXpRealtor417
    @RebeccaKeepper.eXpRealtor417 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello you forgot to let the Mac user’s where to locate the “group” button

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's the same for Mac and PC users: To turn something into a Group, select all the edges and faces, then right click on the selection and pick the option Make Group.

  • @karinauc1370
    @karinauc1370 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this sketchup for free? i cant see all the features you have on SketchUp for free ;/

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This video is for SketchUp Pro. We have a similar version of this video for SketchUp Free here: th-cam.com/video/yEGqe_CQ_wc/w-d-xo.html

  • @10secondsrule
    @10secondsrule 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The first thing I’m struggling with is a subscription fee which makes me really not to want to touch this scam.

  • @zaheemschemnad5377
    @zaheemschemnad5377 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤣 Thanking your self.

  • @Tom-k1k
    @Tom-k1k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "You can continue to use Sketchup, but you will not be allowed to start a new file or open an existing file." Everything about this software is difficult. Why would I possibly pay $100?

  • @nicetouchconstruction
    @nicetouchconstruction 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You talking too much... duve directly to the lesson mo one as free time to spare

  • @jojovideo2
    @jojovideo2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry to tell u this but this video is terrible.
    Why dont u give this to a novuce and observe how they struggle to follow your directions. U move so fast that I had to rewind 5 times and still could not follow because you cant slow down to see where u clucked to get to the next etc.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you need a more methodical set of lessons, I recommend you take a look at our Complete Intro to SketchUp course which is a part of our Video Course Library (www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library). We can't fit every step into a single TH-cam video, so you might find our longer-form courses to be more helpful.

  • @beglitchery
    @beglitchery ปีที่แล้ว +3

    such scorn for a track pad. I’m not trying to be a professional I don’t need to go out and buy a mouse with a scroll wheel just for one app.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We didn't mean for it to seem scornful - we love using our trackpad. It's just hard to use a trackpad with a 3D modeling tool like SketchUp. There are mice that cost as little as $10 that will work just fine if you are able to do that.

    • @nyc4lifeamityvillecnc698
      @nyc4lifeamityvillecnc698 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Grow up

  • @denisemartin2542
    @denisemartin2542 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May I offer some well-meaning constructive criticism?
    At 1:45 you start to indicate this tutorial will be suitable for new Windows users; ....its Not.
    Why confuse things by running a tutorial in two very different operating systems?
    It would have been a kind and considered approach to do separate tutorials in Windows and another in Mac.
    At 2:15 you've clearly shown what a Mac user would do, but failed to give instruction as to what a windows user should do to open (or manipulate using tools) a new Template. 😞
    You go on to say what someone using the free version would do... which seems strange because you are delivering this tutorial in SketchUp Pro. Woe is me... Another waste of time.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry that you weren't able to use this video to follow along on a PC. We will definitely take your feedback into account when we update this video to try to make it more accessible. In the meantime, we'd love to help you get the most out of the time you spent watching this video: Just send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will be glad to help!