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SketchUp Essentials Guide

Your toolkit of essential shortcuts and must-have extensions to get you on your way.

One of the best things about SketchUp is how easy it is to get started. In many cases, SketchUppers are ready to start using it as soon as it is installed.

However, if you are interested in getting trained up, we have a ton of learning resources listed throughout this document.

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