Sketch Up Tutorial

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Tutorial #1

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Basics on how to navigate and use Sketch Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fGh6T3HiJA

Note for non-americans:

  • Use double quotes (") for inch, and single quote (') for foot. (also: When drawing a line, just start typing the line length, no need to click into the text box.)

Tutorial #2

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More advanced techniques used in Tutorial #2, how to group and move objects. Includes how to rotate and align objecs by corners or therwise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRpYgT7akk&feature=youtu.be

Example of Building a Cube Frame in 5 Minutes

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Conceptual video of how to build a box with grouping and markers to get the build of a 3D box beam cube down to about 5 minutes. Concept and demo of 5 minute time only, actual technique shown in Tutorial #2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KBWGYhI-IM

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