[Skill Builder] How to model a pyramid in SketchUp

November 12, 2019

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We got a great question posed to us on the forum recently: What is the best way to create a pyramid in SketchUp? The answer to this question depends on what tools you like best and how much detail you need. Follow along in this Skill Builder to learn about 3 very different ways to build a pyramid in SketchUp.

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