Creating a 3D model is easy with SketchUp, but it can be a lot easier when you know about basic modeling techniques. Then, once you know the basics, you can dive into some of the more …

No matter how simple or complex your model, every model in SketchUp is really just edges and faces. SketchUp’s drawing tools help you create those edges and faces. Starting Out If you’re …

Drawing a model in 3D is different from drawing an image in 2D. This introduction to drawing basics and concepts explains a few ways you can create edges and faces, (the basic entities …

To create a 3D model in SketchUp, you're constantly switching among the drawing tools, views, components, and organizational tools. In this article, you find several examples that illustrate …

Guide lines and points are temporary dashed lines used to help you draw with precision, but don’t create or interfere with geometry. The Measurements box is available while using almost all …

With SketchUp's Freehand tool (), you can create hand-drawn lines. The Freehand tool is handy when you need to trace imported drawings, create a 2D sketch, or decorate your model.

Exporting a SketchUp Model as a 3D CAD file When you export a SketchUp model as a 3D CAD file, you can export the entire model, or just a selection of entity types by following these steps:

May 9, 2024 · Hi there, I was creating a topic to see if there is an effective way to make a 2D drawing of a 3D part and all its views (isometric, top, bottom, side). I used SolidWorks to do …

SketchUp is one of the most popular and easy to use 3D modeling applications in the world. We want to make sure that you are set up for success, and have already talked about a lot of ways …

In SketchUp, the shape tools help you draw rectangles, circles, and polygons. You find these tools on the Getting Started toolbar, the Drawing toolbar, and the Large Tool Set toolbar.