Aaron Dietzen

You probably recognize Aaron from those videos on YouTube. Turns out, he can write sometimes, too! Aaron has years of experience with SketchUp and enjoys using it for both professional and personal projects.

From LayOut to Playhouse

Follow along in Aaron Dietzen's workflow as he designs a playhouse from scratch in SketchUp and LayOut for a builder who brings the project to life.

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Putting SketchUp to Work: Building a Deck

Putting SketchUp to Work: Building a Deck

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Ten general-purpose SketchUp extensions to use in your workflow

Here are Aaron's personal favorite general-purpose extensions for SketchUp.

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SketchUp Talk: Mastering SketchUp with Matt Donley

Need help mastering SketchUp? Matt Donley is the brains behind MasterSketchUp.com and today he shows us his personal journey from tradesman to online trainer!

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[Season 1, Episode 1] Introducing our new podcast: SketchUp Talk

Your visual modeler just turned audible! Check out SketchUp Talk, the official podcast of SketchUp. An interview-based podcast about the world of 3D modeling.

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Making Places with PlaceMaker

Learn about the incredible SketchUp extension that allows you to easily make places with PlaceMaker. Creating cities has never been this simple!

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Five things you need to know about Section Planes in SketchUp Pro

Whether your experience with section planes in SketchUp is extensive or beginner, there certainly are a few things you do not know. Find out here.

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Soft vs. Smooth vs. Hidden Edges in SketchUp

Having problems with your geometry? See how to create soft, smooth, and hidden edges in your SketchUp model.

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[Skill Builder] Putting reflections in your windows

Make your models look even more realistic with the addition of reflections in your windows…no post-processing necessary.

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Hiding Things from Yourself

How to create a better workflow by hiding components in SketchUp that interfere with the design process.

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Making a custom mask with SketchUp!

Design a custom Halloween mask with SketchUp.

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Get phenomenal DWG files out of LayOut 2017

Working with other software? Our DWG and DWF outputs will help you fit SketchUp into your CAD workflow.

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Changing the colors of materials and faces in SketchUp

Changing the colors of materials and faces in SketchUp is simple enough. However, what if you want to adjust all instances of a color?

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3D Basecamp 2018: What You Missed

3D Basecamp 2018 has ended and the best week of the year has come and gone. After nearly a year of hard work, we give you an inside look at what we have to show for it.

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Extension Inspection: TrueBend

The key to a great extension is simplicity. Extension-creator extraordinaire Thom Thom does not disappoint with this intuitive plugin: TrueBend.

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Multiple Profiles, One Follow Me

Learn how multiple profiles with One Follow Me can follow the same path with a single click in SketchUp and see why its the tool of choice for many.

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Importing and exporting in SketchUp Shop

Learn about importing and exporting in SketchUp Shop, a useful tool for those who don't have SketchUp Pro. Follow our blog for more SketchUp Tips!

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Native Commands vs. Extensions: Modeling a Bag of Chips

Is it better to use Native Commands Vs. Extensions in SketchUp? Learn how to model a bag of chips by using only native SketchUp commands and extensions.

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Making a door and window schedule in SketchUp

Combine Advanced Attributes and Group By aggregation in Generate Report to create door and window schedules.

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5 helpful extensions for architectural workflows

Extensions are wonderful and they help accelerate your workflow, but which ones help the most? These five extensions for architectural workflows should help.

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Aaron Dietzen

From LayOut to Playhouse

Follow along in Aaron Dietzen's workflow as he designs a playhouse from scratch in SketchUp and LayOut for a builder who brings the project to life.

Putting SketchUp to Work: Building a Deck

Putting SketchUp to Work: Building a Deck

Ten general-purpose SketchUp extensions to use in your workflow

Here are Aaron's personal favorite general-purpose extensions for SketchUp.

SketchUp Talk: Mastering SketchUp with Matt Donley

Need help mastering SketchUp? Matt Donley is the brains behind MasterSketchUp.com and today he shows us his personal journey from tradesman to online trainer!

[Season 1, Episode 1] Introducing our new podcast: SketchUp Talk

Your visual modeler just turned audible! Check out SketchUp Talk, the official podcast of SketchUp. An interview-based podcast about the world of 3D modeling.

Making Places with PlaceMaker

Learn about the incredible SketchUp extension that allows you to easily make places with PlaceMaker. Creating cities has never been this simple!

Five things you need to know about Section Planes in SketchUp Pro

Whether your experience with section planes in SketchUp is extensive or beginner, there certainly are a few things you do not know. Find out here.

Soft vs. Smooth vs. Hidden Edges in SketchUp

Having problems with your geometry? See how to create soft, smooth, and hidden edges in your SketchUp model.

[Skill Builder] Putting reflections in your windows

Make your models look even more realistic with the addition of reflections in your windows…no post-processing necessary.

Hiding Things from Yourself

How to create a better workflow by hiding components in SketchUp that interfere with the design process.

Making a custom mask with SketchUp!

Design a custom Halloween mask with SketchUp.

Get phenomenal DWG files out of LayOut 2017

Working with other software? Our DWG and DWF outputs will help you fit SketchUp into your CAD workflow.

Changing the colors of materials and faces in SketchUp

Changing the colors of materials and faces in SketchUp is simple enough. However, what if you want to adjust all instances of a color?

3D Basecamp 2018: What You Missed

3D Basecamp 2018 has ended and the best week of the year has come and gone. After nearly a year of hard work, we give you an inside look at what we have to show for it.

Extension Inspection: TrueBend

The key to a great extension is simplicity. Extension-creator extraordinaire Thom Thom does not disappoint with this intuitive plugin: TrueBend.

Multiple Profiles, One Follow Me

Learn how multiple profiles with One Follow Me can follow the same path with a single click in SketchUp and see why its the tool of choice for many.

Importing and exporting in SketchUp Shop

Learn about importing and exporting in SketchUp Shop, a useful tool for those who don't have SketchUp Pro. Follow our blog for more SketchUp Tips!

Native Commands vs. Extensions: Modeling a Bag of Chips

Is it better to use Native Commands Vs. Extensions in SketchUp? Learn how to model a bag of chips by using only native SketchUp commands and extensions.

Making a door and window schedule in SketchUp

Combine Advanced Attributes and Group By aggregation in Generate Report to create door and window schedules.

5 helpful extensions for architectural workflows

Extensions are wonderful and they help accelerate your workflow, but which ones help the most? These five extensions for architectural workflows should help.