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SketchUp Extension Inspection: Solid Inspector

Taking inspiration from a 2018 3D Basecamp presentation, Aaron takes a closer look at the extension, Solid Inspector. This extension is great for 3D printing, but is also useful for solid tools (addin

[Quick Win] Bright Back Face Color

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell what is a front and what is a backface. Check out this Quick Win to see how to make the difference easy to see!

[Quick Win] Zoom Selection

Have you ever heard of Zoom Selection? No? Good thing you are here! Check out Mark's tip on using Zoom Selection from the context menu to fill your SketchUp window with exactly what you are working on

[Quick Win] Auto Fold

60 seconds is all it takes to be even better at SketchUp! If you do not know what auto fold is, or how it works, let Aaron show you the ways in this Quick Win!

Extension Inspection: Material Resizer

Take control of the size of the images in your SketchUp file. Material Resizer is now available on Extension Warehouse! Download for free: https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/material-resizer

Extension Inspection: TrueBend

SketchUp is simple and powerful, and so are the best extensions. TrueBend by Thomthom doesn't disappoint. It allows you to bend geometry with a single click. True Bend on Extension Warehouse: https:

SketchUp Extension Inspection: DropGC

Falling down is terrible... So is dropping your coffee.. Or a plate full of cheeseburgers. But when things drop in SketchUp, it's fun! get the most our of SketchUp dropping with this little Extension

Facebook Live: SketchUp to LayOut (August 30, 2017)

This week on SketchUp Live: Watch as Aaron swiftly models a chair in SketchUp using 2D reference images, and then passes that SketchUp file over to Josh for some final touches in LayOut.

SketchUp Extension Inspection: Mini Extension Extravaganza

What's simpler than a single mouse click? Nothing! That's why we like these three "mini" Extensions for SketchUp! Improve your productivity with a single click (or three). Weld - https://extensions.s

3D Basecamp 2016 – SketchUp in the K-12 Classroom

Join the winners of the EDU Ascent Competition for a survey of 3D-powered K-12 lesson plans. In this session we’ll look at five approaches to using SketchUp in the classroom to engage young minds and

Yestermorrow Semester Program: A Hands-On Design/Build Education

Yestermorrow is a non-profit organization in Vermont that teaches the design and building process combined together, translating theory into practice. Their semester program, in partnership with UMass

3D Warehouse: Likes

3D Warehouse: Updating a Model

3D Warehouse: Commenting

3D Warehouse: Uploading Models

Fat Pencil Studio: Building and Organizing Models for Presentation

Joshua Cohen of Fat Pencil Studio talks through his process for construction logistics modeling including creating a base model, adding logistics and phasing information, and tips for presenting. http

[Quick Win] Use Section Planes to view inside a completed model

Trying to work inside a completed model? Try using Section Planes as a temporary tool to peek and work inside your model, unimpeded by the front half of your building or project.

[Quick Win] Resizing your circle with cardinal points

Did you know that when you draw a circle the corners that meet the axis are called cardinal points? If you click on those cardinal points, you can quickly and easily resize your circle. Follow along a