Taking SketchUp Pro to the Next Level

Create beautiful custom materials and leverage powerful extensions for efficient modelingKey FeaturesUnderstand how to get the most out of SketchUps powerful native tools with key images printed in colorCustomize and transform your workspace for efficient 3D modelingGo beyond SketchUps capabilities with extensions and free online resourcesBook DescriptionAnyone whos worked with it will know that SketchUp is the quickest and easiest way to create 3D models. While its approachable interface makes it super easy to learn this book will show you how the extremely capable SketchUp software can take you far beyond what you may have initially thought possible. Get ready to level up from a basic user to becoming a SketchUp ninja!Each chapter will take you through the capabilities of SketchUp challenging you to use tools in innovative ways. This includes organizing your model modifying native commands customizing your interface utilizing inferencing and much more. Additionally youll learn about the extensions that can be added to SketchUp to supplement the tools you have been using allowing you to make your 3D modeling process quicker easier and more powerful.By the end of this SketchUp book youll have an enhanced understanding of how to use the impressive range of tools and be on your way to customizing SketchUp for your one-of-a-kind workflow.What you will learnRecap the basics of navigation and SketchUps native modeling toolsModify commands toolbars and shortcuts to improve your modeling efficiencyUse default templates as well as create custom templatesOrganize your models with groups components tags and scenesAnalyze your own modeling workflow and understand how to improve itDiscover extensions and online repositories that unlock the advanced capabilities of SketchUpLeverage your existing SketchUp Pro subscription for even better resultsWho this book is forThis book is for designers architects and professional modelers who have used SketchUp before perhaps self-taught or have completed software training but find themselves needing more than just the basics from SketchUp. The book assumes that you have spent some time in SketchUp and have basic modeling experience.