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  • [Skill Builder] Welcome to Dynamic Components Part 214:34

    [Skill Builder] Welcome to Dynamic Components Part 2

    This is part 2 in our Dynamic Components series. In this Skill Builder, we're going to build upon part 1 and create a dynamic cube shape with different controls. If you haven't seen part 1 yet, chec

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  • [Quick Win] Context Menu0:50

    [Quick Win] Context Menu

    Trying to get a hang of the context menu? Just for reference, the context menu is what shows up when you right-click on anything in your SketchUp model. We give you a couple of context menu tips in th

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  • Getting Started with SketchUp - Part 19:51

    Getting Started with SketchUp - Part 1

    Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp by following along with this video series. Each video is a mini-project that will introduce new tools and essential techniques to the SketchUp work flow. This is P

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  • [Skill Builder] Welcome to Dynamic Components Part 113:47

    [Skill Builder] Welcome to Dynamic Components Part 1

    Dynamic components aren't something that will fit into one Skill Builder. This is part 1 of our dynamic components series. In this video, we will dive into what dynamic components are and give you a l

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  • [Quick Win] Select by Material in SketchUp0:59

    [Quick Win] Select by Material in SketchUp

    Have you ever downloaded a model from the 3D Warehouse only to find there are no Layers, Groups, or Components in it? Use Select by Material to help clean up those models so you can use them in your d

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  • [Skill Builder] How to make exact radius rounded corners7:08

    [Skill Builder] How to make exact radius rounded corners

    Trying to add arcs of a specific radius to round off a corner? Follow along in this Skill Builder to learn how to properly make dimensioned round corners on geometry.

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  • [Quick Win] Cleaning up geometry with X-Ray0:52

    [Quick Win] Cleaning up geometry with X-Ray

    It's great to use X-Ray to clean up geometry, but you have to remember a couple of things with the Eraser tool. Follow along in this Quick Win to learn best practices.

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  • What's your SketchUp resolution for 2020?

    What's your SketchUp resolution for 2020?

    Do you have a SketchUp resolution? Check out what some of the folks around the office want to get better at in SketchUp next year.

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  • [Skill Builder] Customizing LayOut Scrapbooks10:36

    [Skill Builder] Customizing LayOut Scrapbooks

    Who wants a scrapbook? We take a look at how to modify scrapbooks in LayOut to customize them for your needs.

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  • [Quick Win] Rotated Axis Scenes for a CAD workflow1:00

    [Quick Win] Rotated Axis Scenes for a CAD workflow

    Have you ever used the rectangle tool to fill in areas of a CAD floorplan? If you have, then you know how easy it is. That is until you get to the part of the plan that is no longer orthogonal. We hav

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  • [Skill Builder] How to create a floor reflection in SketchUp9:18

    [Skill Builder] How to create a floor reflection in SketchUp

    Not too long ago we released a video that showed how to make a practical mirror reflection. In this Skill Builder, we show you how to use that same methodology to make a reflective floor. Follow along

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  • [Quick Win] Hide Rest of Model Shortcut1:00

    [Quick Win] Hide Rest of Model Shortcut

    A key stroke shortcut you may want to consider assigning is Hide Rest of Model. See how it can help speed up your workflow in this Quick Win.

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  • [Skill Builder] Three more way to make pyramids10:02

    [Skill Builder] Three more way to make pyramids

    So, we've already shown you three ways to create a pyramid using only native tools. After feedback from all of our viewers, we wanted to show you three MORE ways to create pyramids using only native t

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  • Getting Started with LayOut8:37

    Getting Started with LayOut

    LayOut is part of SketchUp Pro, designed to make printing, presenting and documenting your SketchUp models fast and easy. This video covers the basics of bringing a SketchUp model into LayOut.

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  • [Skill Builder] Twisted spiral deformation8:37

    [Skill Builder] Twisted spiral deformation

    This isn't necessarily an "essential to your workflow" skill builder, but it's a fun one! Follow along as we build some really cool wire mesh shapes. This is a great tool to have if you are trying to

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  • [Quick Win] How to change your edge color for CAD linework0:57

    [Quick Win] How to change your edge color for CAD linework

    Did you know that you can have more than one edge color in your model? This comes in handy when tracing over CAD linework in SketchUp. Follow along as we show you how to do this! Get more awesome tip

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  • [Quick Win] Using the Circle tool for smooth edges0:47

    [Quick Win] Using the Circle tool for smooth edges

    Did you know the circle tool can have anywhere from 999 to only 3 sides? While it might look like a polygon, circles automatically smooth the edges. See how it's done!

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  • [Skill Builder] Creating a mirror effect6:35

    [Skill Builder] Creating a mirror effect

    Follow along as we use native tools only to create a mirror effect inside of SketchUp. Inspired by this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkr5vylrayk

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  • [Quick Win] Whiteout your entire SketchUp model via Layers0:53

    [Quick Win] Whiteout your entire SketchUp model via Layers

    Turn everything white in your model whether it's the front side or the backside by setting your Layer color to white and turning on color by Layer. Follow along as we show you how in this SketchUp Qui

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  • [Quick Win] Painting with Hidden Geometry0:49

    [Quick Win] Painting with Hidden Geometry

    Just trying to paint a specific area of your model? Use hidden geometry and the paint bucket tool to paint only a portion of your surface. Follow along as we show you how to do this seamlessly!

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