SketchUp

STEAM U Credit:

Credit depends on SMART Goal, how many tools you use,and time committed to project.

What Is SketchUp?

SketchUp software allows you to draw three-dimensional (3D) models. You can draw an object, rotate it to look at it from various sides, and place the object in a setting of your choice.

Designing 3D models adds dimension and reality to your object. It improves your story when sharing your ideas with others. There are careers that work entirely with designing and creating 3D models. As you explore this challenge, consider how much you like drawing 3D objects. You might have a career in computer graphics one day.

How Do I Get to Sketchup?

Here are the steps needed in order to get to Sketchup:

1. Go to your Google Drive.

2. In the top left click the "New" button .

3. Drag over "more" which is at the bottom of the list.

4. You will then see SketchUp for Schools towards the bottom of the list.

Click and you are in!!

Quick tutorial from Ethan S.

My Project.mp4

Tutorials

SketchUp offers video tutorials to help get you started. Click here to go to the tutorial library. Start with the following videos and be sure to follow along and practice in SketchUp.

1. Getting Started: Part 1
2. Getting Started: Part 2
3. Toolbar Series: Circle/Polygon
4. Toolbar Series: Arc
5. Toolbar Series: Follow-Me

Add the Instructor feature to your screen. In the Menu bar select Window > Tray 1 > Instructor..

Use the Instructor to:

- Watch an animation of how each tool is used
- Read how to use the tool
- Learn advanced or modified uses of the tool
- Link to more information on tool use

Once you learn how to use a tool, you may want to hide the Instructor while you work.

Similarities and differences betweenthe circle and polygon tool

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